Introduction to Psychology Exam 1

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First four chapters of intro to psych flashcards
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Scientific Method systematic approach scientists to acquire knowledge and understanding
Correlation Co-efficient from -1 to 1, the strength and directional relationship between two variables.
Case Study an in-depth investigation of an individual/small group
Positive Correlation indicates if one variable increases another will increase value
Negative Correlation indicates that if one variable increases value another will decrease
Survey Method sample is chosen to represent a larger population and ask a series of questions
Independent Variable variable manipulated by an experiment
Dependent Variable variable measured in an experiment expected to change as a result of the experimenter's manipulation of the independent variable
Control Group people randomly assigned to receive no treatment
Naturalistic Observation observing without manipulation
Placebo "drug" that contains no chemical properties or active ingredients
Population group of people you want to observe for an experiment
Sample people chosen from population that you want to observe in an experiment
Statistically Significant meaningful result that makes it possible for researchers to feel confident that they have confirmed their hypothesis
Experiment investigation of a relationship between 2+ variables by deliberately producing a change in one variable in a situation and observing the effects of that change on the other aspects of the situation
Neurons nerve cells basic element of nervous system
Axon part of neuron that carries message destined for other neurons
Myelin Sheath protective coating of fat and protein that wraps around axon
Synapse space between two neurons where nerves communicate with each other via chemical messages
Neurotransmitters chemicals that carry messages between neurons across the synapse
Limbic System part of the brain that controls eating, aggression, and reproduction
Cerebellum part of the brain that controls bodily balance and is involved in analysis of sensory information and problem solving
Aphasia a problem with language caused by injuries in the association area of the brain
Somatic Division associated with skeletal, muscle, and voluntary control of the body movements
Central Nervous System associated with the brain and spinal cord
Autonomic Division includes sympathetic and parasympathetic
Sympathetic Nervous System fight or flight response
Parasympathetic Nervous System calms the body
Peripheral Nervous System consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord
Thalamus relay center for the nervous system
Broca's Center language
Hypothalamus regulates basic biological needs
Hippocampus/Amygdala part of limbic system
Corpus Callosum fibers that pass information between two cerebral hemispheres
Frontal Lobe motor area and Broca's area
Parietal Lobe somatosensory area and association area
Temporal Lobe auditory area and association area, Wernicke area
Occipital Lobe visual area and association area
Trichromatic Theory of Vision Young-Helmholtz, Three kinds of cones in the retina that respond to specific range of wave lengths
Opponent-process Theory color theory that states that the human visual system interprets information about color by processing signals from cones and rods in an antagonistic manner
Monocular Cues depth perception and distance with one eye
Binocular Cues depth perception and distance with two eyes
Sensation the activity of the sense organs by a source of physical energy
Perception the sorting out and interpretation analysis and integration of stimuli by the sense organs and brain
Gestalt Theory (laws of organization) principles that focus on how we organize information in a whole (closure, proximity, similarity, simplicity)
Colorblindness the world looks quite dull, red looks yellow, unable to tell difference between yellow and blue
Absolute Threshold smallest intensity of a stimulus that must be present for it to be detected
What causes blind spot? area of the eye where no rods and cones are present
Sensory Adaptation occurs when sensory receptors change their sensitivity to the stimulus
Selective Attention involves filtering out irrelevant information around us and focusing on the things that demand our attention
Müller-Lyer illusion arrow illusion where one arrow looks longer than the other based on its extensions pointing inward or outward
Rods cylindrical receptors that are highly sensitive to light
Cones cone shaped light sensitive receptor cells that are responsible for sharp focus and color perception particularly in bright light
Parapsychologist field of study of paranormal and psychic phenomena
4 Taste Sensations & 1 New sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and savory (umami)
In-attentional Blindness psychological lack of attention, not associated with vision defects/deficits
Transduction transformation/transportation from one form/place to another
Parts of the Eye cornea, lens, retina, fovea
Retina nerve fibers, connection neurons (ganglion cell, bipolar cell), receptor cells (cones and rods)
Frequency Theory theory that the entire basilar membrane acts as a microphone vibrating as a whole in response to sound
Olfactory Cells receptor neurons of the nose, spread across the nasal cavity
Color Constancy human color perception, system that ensures the perceived color remains relatively constant under different lighting conditions
Perceptual Set idea that perception as an active process involving selection interference and interpretation
Sleep Stage 1 transition between wakefulness and sleep, relatively rapid and low amplitude rain waves
Sleep Stage 2 deeper that one, slower more regular wave pattern, momentary interruption of "sleep spindles"
Sleep Stage 3 slower brain waves, greater peaks and valleys of brain waves than stage 3
Sleep Stage 4 deepest stage; least responsive to stimuli
REM 20% of adult sleep, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, erections, eye movement, and dreams
Insomnia Difficulty sleeping
Freuds Theory of Dreams associating symbols with events in the past, certain symbols have universal meaning
Narcolepsy uncontrollable sleeping that occurs for short periods when person is awake
Sleep Apnea difficulty sleeping and breathing
Night Terrors sudden awakening from non REM sleep accompanied by fear, panic, and physiological arousal
Hypnosis trans-like state of heightened susceptibility to suggestions of others
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