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General Psychology
Exam 1
6
Psychology
Undergraduate 1
08/10/2008

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Term

 

 

 

Behaviorism 

pgs. 12-16

Definition

psychology should study only observable behavior

 

stresses the importance of environment over heredity

 

pioneered animal research

 

John B. Watson (founder)

Edward Thorndike 

B.F. Skinner 

 

 

 

Term

 

 

 

Social Psychology 

pgs. 20-23

Definition

studies the influences of others' on one's behavior

 

Group behavior, conformity, obedience, stereotypes, discrimination, attitudes

 

The effects of religious affiliation on political views. 

Term

 

 

 

Independent

vs.

Dependent Variable 

Pg. 30

Definition

IV = condition manipulated by experimenter

 

 

DV = aspect of behavior thought to be affected by the independent variable (participant provides)

 

 

The effects of caffeine (IV) on memory (DV). 

Term

 

 

 

 

Correlation 

pgs. 35-37

Definition

statistical relationship between variables

 

positive = variables moving same direction (increasing together or decreasing together)

e.g. amt of time studying and score on exam 

 

negative = variables moving opposite direction

e.g. amt of alcohol consumption and reaction time 

 

Ranges from -1.00 to + 1.00 

Term

 

 

 

Autonomic Nervous System 

Pg. 40-45

Definition

Division of peripheral n.s. that innervates heart blood vessels, smooth muscles and glands

 

sympathetic division = mobilizes bodily resources (stressful situations)

 

parasympathetic division = conserves bodily resources (calm situations) 

Term

 

 

 

Serotonin

pg. 50-53 

Definition

neurotransmitter linked to:

 

Sleep

Arousal

Aggression

Depression 

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