What are the three processes of memory?
Encoding, storage, and retrieval.
What is the primary aim of People-Centered Therapy (PCT)?
To facilitate the process of self-actualization by providing necessary conditions for growth.
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Cognitive Development and Theories

What are the three processes of memory?

Encoding, storage, and retrieval.

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Humanistic Psychology

What is the primary aim of People-Centered Therapy (PCT)?

To facilitate the process of self-actualization by providing necessary conditions for growth.

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Humanistic Psychology

What principle emphasizes acceptance and support without judgment in People-Centered Therapy?

Unconditional Positive Regard.

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Developmental Psychology

What does developmental psychology study?

How humans grow, develop, and change over the lifespan.

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Humanistic Psychology

Who are the key figures associated with Humanism?

Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What does cognitive development theory emphasize?

The active role of children in constructing their understanding of the world.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

The range between what a learner can do independently and with help.

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Major Psychological Theories

What does the Superego represent?

It is the moral conscience that imposes societal standards.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is vicarious reinforcement?

Learning through the consequences of others' actions.

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Major Psychological Theories

What does Psychoanalysis propose about behavior?

A person's behavior is influenced by their unconscious drives.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder characterized by?

Excessive and persistent worry or anxiety about a variety of situations or events.

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Behaviorism and Learning Theories

Who is the key person associated with Classical Conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov.

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Behaviorism and Learning Theories

Who is the key person associated with Operant Conditioning?

B.F. Skinner.

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Personality Theories

What does the Five-Factor Model Theory focus on?

Identifying and measuring stable personality traits such as openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

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Psychology Overview

What is the function of dopamine?

Regulates movement, reward, motivation, and pleasure.

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Behaviorism and Learning Theories

What is the difference between Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement?

Positive Reinforcement adds a stimulus to increase behavior, while Negative Reinforcement removes a stimulus to increase behavior.

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Psychology Overview

What does the Ecological Systems Theory explain?

How human development is influenced by different environmental systems, from immediate interactions to broader societal factors.

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Major Psychological Theories

Who proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

Robert Sternberg.

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Major Psychological Theories

What does Charles Spearman's Two-factor Theory consist of?

A general factor (g) and specific factors (s) for different cognitive tasks.

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Psychology Overview

What characterizes NREM Stage 1 sleep?

It involves the transition from wakefulness to sleep, decreased muscle activity, and is dominated by alpha waves.

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Sociology and Social Institutions

What does the universal ethical principle in moral development emphasize?

Behavior driven by internal moral principles.

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Behaviorism and Learning Theories

What are the key concepts of Classical Conditioning?

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS), Unconditioned Response (UCR), Conditioned Stimulus (CS), Conditioned Response (CR), and Neutral Stimulus (NS).

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Behaviorism and Learning Theories

What is Operant Conditioning?

A type of learning in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by its consequences.

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Developmental Psychology

What is one principle of growth and development in developmental psychology?

Development proceeds from head downward (cephalo-caudal).

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Personality Theories

What does the Body Type Theory propose?

Body types correspond to different personality traits, such as endomorphs being sociable and ectomorphs being introverted.

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Major Psychological Theories

What are the Psychosexual Stages of Development?

Stages proposed by Freud where individuals confront conflicts related to biological drives and social expectations.

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Psychology Overview

What are the four parenting styles identified by Diana Baumrind?

Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive, and Neglectful.

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Major Psychological Theories

What was the primary finding of the Bobo Doll Experiment?

Children who observed aggression were more likely to imitate it.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What are the stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget?

Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What does scaffolding refer to in learning?

Temporary support provided by a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) to help learners.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is the function of Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)?

It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that regulates neuronal excitability and contributes to muscle tone regulation.

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Emotions, Motivation, and Stress

What does the James-Lange Theory suggest about emotions?

Emotions arise from physiological arousal.

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Major Psychological Theories

Who coined the term 'structuralism'?

Edward Titchener.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is the crisis faced during the infant stage according to Erikson?

Trust vs. Mistrust.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What is the Phi Phenomenon?

An optical illusion where movement is perceived when there is none.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?

It focuses on mental processes like memory, perception, and problem-solving.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What is the principle of closure?

Interpreting familiar, incomplete forms as complete by filling in gaps.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is observational learning?

Learning by watching and imitating others' behaviors.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What are the basic needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Physiological needs, safety and security needs, social needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs.

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Humanistic Psychology

What is the main difference between PCT and traditional psychotherapy?

PCT emphasizes self-growth and healing, while psychotherapy focuses on uncovering unconscious conflicts.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What are the three levels of moral development according to Kohlberg?

Pre-conventional, Conventional, and Post-conventional.

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Major Psychological Theories

Who is considered the first psychologist?

Wilhelm Wundt.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is structuralism in psychology?

Analyzes the basic elements of the mind through introspection.

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Major Psychological Theories

What does Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory propose?

Personality development is a lifelong process through eight stages.

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Psychology Overview

What is the key concept of Attachment Styles Theory?

The bond between a child and their primary caregiver is crucial for survival and emotional development.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What effects do stimulants have on the body?

They increase alertness, attention, and energy while elevating blood pressure and heart rate.

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Sociology and Social Institutions

What is the focus of post-conventional social contract behavior?

Behavior driven by balance of social order and individual rights.

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Major Psychological Theories

Who are the key figures associated with Psychoanalysis?

Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is the Psychic Apparatus model of the mind?

It consists of the Id, Ego, and Superego, each playing a role in managing desires and anxiety.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is the function of the Ego?

It acts as a rational mediator between the Id and Superego, dealing with realistic anxiety.

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Humanistic Psychology

What does the term 'self-actualization' refer to in Maslow's theory?

The fulfillment and maximization of one’s full potential.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is the significance of childhood according to Psychoanalysis?

Childhood is critical and affects later life stages, even if not remembered.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is the function of endorphins?

They modulate pain perception and emotions, acting as natural painkillers and inducing feelings of euphoria.

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Psychology Overview

What characterizes the Authoritative parenting style?

High responsiveness and high control; parents are warm but set clear rules and expectations.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What is the Primacy effect in memory phenomena?

The tendency to remember initial items in a sequence.

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Psychology Overview

What is the definition of confirmation bias?

The tendency to favor information that confirms preexisting beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is schizophrenia characterized by?

Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and impaired social functioning.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What characterizes Major Depressive Disorder?

Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities.

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Major Psychological Theories

What does Bandura's Social Learning Theory (SLT) combine?

It combines behaviorist and cognitive principles.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What defines Social Anxiety Disorder?

An intense fear of social situations and scrutiny by others.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is a key feature of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Involves obsessions (intrusive, unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors).

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Involves restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is repression in the context of defense mechanisms?

It is the withdrawal of an unwanted idea or desire into the unconscious mind.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What role does glutamate play in the brain?

It is an excitatory neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory.

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Behaviorism and Learning Theories

What is the Little Albert Experiment?

An experiment by John Watson where a child was conditioned to fear a rat due to its association with a loud noise.

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Major Psychological Theories

Who is the most prominent figure of functionalism?

William James.

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Psychology Overview

What is the role of the amygdala in the brain?

Emotional processing, fear response, and memory consolidation.

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Psychology Overview

What is the concept of 'Figure and Ground' in perception?

We perceive certain objects as being in the foreground and others as being in the background.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is Panic Disorder?

Characterized by recurrent panic attacks and sudden feelings of intense fear or discomfort.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What characterizes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in mood and cognition, and hyperarousal after a traumatic event.

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Psychology Overview

What is the definition of psychology?

The scientific study of human mind and behavior.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is the purpose of psychotherapy in Psychoanalysis?

To bring unconscious thoughts and feelings to consciousness.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What disorders are associated with glutamate?

Multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What is the difference between short-term memory and long-term memory?

Short-term memory holds a limited amount of information for a short duration, while long-term memory stores vast amounts of information for an extended period.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is anterograde amnesia?

The inability to form new memories after an amnestic event.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What is the principle of proximity in Gestalt psychology?

Viewing objects that are near each other as one group.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

What is the DSM-5?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, used by psychiatrists as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is the role of the Id in the Psychic Apparatus?

It represents instinctual desires seeking immediate gratification.

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Psychology Overview

Who is the key person associated with Ecological Systems Theory?

Urie Bronfenbrenner.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

Which disorders are associated with GABA?

Anxiety disorders, epilepsy, and insomnia.

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Behaviorism and Learning Theories

What is an example of Positive Punishment?

Scolding a pet for chewing shoes.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is functionalism focused on?

How mental processes help individuals adapt to their environment.

p.1
Major Psychological Theories

What does Gestalt psychology emphasize?

Perceiving the whole rather than its parts in isolation.

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Major Psychological Theories

Who proposed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

Howard Gardner.

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Behaviorism and Learning Theories

What does Social Learning Theory propose?

We can learn by merely observing others, not just through reinforcements and punishments.

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Major Psychological Theories

What method did Wilhelm Wundt use to study the mind?

The scientific method.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is the Oedipus complex?

A boy's sexual desire for his mother and hostility toward his father.

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Major Psychological Theories

What are the seven distinct abilities identified by Louis Thurstone in his Primary Mental Abilities Theory?

Verbal comprehension, word fluency, number facility, spatial visualization, associative memory, perceptual speed, and reasoning.

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Psychology Overview

What are the characteristics of REM sleep?

It includes rapid eye movements, vivid dreams, muscle paralysis, and is important for cognitive function and emotional regulation.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What does the principle of similarity refer to?

Grouping items together based on their similarities.

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Major Psychological Theories

What does the Theory of Multiple Intelligences suggest?

It suggests that intelligence is composed of multiple independent abilities or 'intelligences'.

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Major Psychological Theories

What is the main area of disagreement between Psychoanalysis and Behaviorism regarding the unconscious mind?

Psychoanalysis emphasizes the power of the unconscious, while Behaviorism focuses on observable behavior.

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Emotions, Motivation, and Stress

What is the key idea of the Two-Factor Theory of motivation?

There are hygiene factors that prevent dissatisfaction and motivators that lead to satisfaction and increased motivation.

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Psychology Overview

What occurs during Deep Sleep (Stage 3)?

It is the most restorative stage involving body repair, immune system strengthening, and memory consolidation.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What principle states that we perceive things in their simplest form?

Pragnanz.

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What does the principle of continuity suggest?

Elements arranged on a line or curve are perceived as related.

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Psychology Overview

What is the microsystem in Ecological Systems Theory?

Direct settings that involve immediate interaction with the individual, such as family, school, and peers.

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Major Psychological Theories

What are the three aspects of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory?

Analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence.

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Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorders

Which disorders are linked to endorphins?

Pain disorders and mood disorders.

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Psychology Overview

What method did Ainsworth use to identify different attachment styles?

The Strange Situation Experiment.

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Psychology Overview

What neurotransmitter is involved in muscle contraction and memory?

Acetylcholine (Ach).

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Cognitive Development and Theories

What is a role schema?

It is a mental framework that describes norms and expected behavior associated with specific societal roles.

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Psychology Overview

What does the brainstem regulate?

Basic physiological functions such as heart rate, breathing, and arousal.

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Psychology Overview

Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation?

Serotonin (5-HT).

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