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38 Cards in this Set
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science of behavioral and mental process
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psychology
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how the variable in the study will be manipulated or measured
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operational conditioning
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research study to show how strongly two factors are related
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correlation
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purposely manipulated factor
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independent variable
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factor that is observed and measured for any change
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dependent variable
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process that produces relatively enduring change in behavior and knowledge as a result of past experiences
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learning
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repeatedly pairing a neutral stimulus with a response procuding stimulus until neutral stimulus elicits same response
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classical conditioning
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natural stimuli that doesnt need prior knowledge
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ucs
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neutral stimulus acquires capacity to elicit a reflexive response
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learned, reflexive response to a conditioned stimulus
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cr
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unlearned, reflexive response that is elicited by an unconditioned stimulus
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ucr
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response followed by reinforcing stimulus
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positive reinforcement
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response results in removal of, avoidance of, or escape
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negative reinforcement
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how long do visual and auditory sensory memories last
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visual: 1/4 sec
auditory: 3-4 sec |
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the capacity of short term memory is limited to what<
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7 + / - 2 bits of info
5 - 9 bits |
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category that includes, skills, operations, and actions
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procedural info
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memories of general knowledge of facts, names, and concepts
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semantic memory
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increasing the amount of info that can be held in short term memory by grouping related items together into a unit
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chunking
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site on post synaptic neuron where neurotransmitters from pre synaptic neuron attaches from dendrites
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receptor site
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chemical messages made by neuron
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neurtransmitter
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long fluid tube communicates from one end of the cell to the other end of the cell
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axons
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long lasting synaptic strength
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long term potentiation
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test to see if they will benefit from education or training
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aptitude test
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characteristic of self actualization from maslow
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1.realism and acceptance
2.spontaneity: openness 3.problem centering: focus on problems other than them 5.autonomy: privacy 6.continued freshness of appreciation: appreciate simples 6.peak experiences: ecstasy |
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individuals unique and consistent patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving
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personality
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to temp deal with a stessful situation u can use
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a defense mechanism
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negative emotional state occuring in response to events that are percieved as exceeding a persons resources and ability to cope
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stress
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if threat
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catecholmines
FIGHT OR FLIGHT |
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Selyes term for the three stages of progression of physical changes that occur when an organism is exposed to intense and prolonged stress
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general adaptation syndrome
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what are the 3 stages of general adaptation syndrome
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alarm
resistance exhaustion |
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prolonged stress
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corticosteroids
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what do corticosteroids do to u
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lower immune system
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specialized white blood cells that are responsible for immune defenses
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lymphocyes
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contain receptor sites for both neurotransmitters and hormones but only makes neuotransmitters
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lymphocytes
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having a sense of control over a stressful situation reduces the impact of stressors and decreases feelings of anxiety and depression
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impact of personal control
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behavioral and cognitive responses used to deal with stressors
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coping
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coping efforts aimed directly at changing or managing a threatening or harmful stressor
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problem focused coping
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coping efforts aimed at relieving or regulating the emotional impact of a stressful situation
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emotion focused coping
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