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Psychology 122 (Exam 3)
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
05/06/2013

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SLEEP
Sleep helps restore _____.
Definition
body tissue (like brain & muscles)
Term
SLEEP
Why is deep sleep important for growth?
Definition
Deep sleep releases hormones from the pituitary glands.
Term
SLEEP
Sleep length.
Definition
-infants/babies sleep the most
-amount of REM sleep changes throughout life
- amount of deep sleep per night NEVER CHANGES
Term
SLEEP
Characteristics of REM sleep.
Definition
-rapid eye movements behind lids
-muscles totally relaxed
-breathing is rapid & irregular
-occurs just before waking up
Term
SLEEP
Characteristics of deep sleep.
Definition
-eyes calm
-breathing slow & regular
-sleepwalking may occur
-night terrors may occur
Term
SLEEP
brain waves
Definition
-awake- high frequency, low amplitude
-REM sleep- same as awake
-stage 4 sleep- low frequency, high amplitude
Term
SLEEP
Hypnic Jerk
Definition
the involuntary 'jump' one might experience as they fall asleep
Term
DREAMS
Freud
Definition
-dreams contain repressed thought, wish fulfillment, or naughty wishes
-have 2 parts: manifest content & latent content
Term
DREAMS
effect on long term memory
Definition
dreams allow long term memory bond to solidify
Term
DREAMS
C. Jung
Definition
-represent archetypes trying to manifest themselves
- archetypes are hero, villain, orphan, etc.
Term
DREAMS
Purposes of Dreams?
Definition
-warnings
-reminders
-help with grief
Term
Symptoms of Addiction
Definition
-preoccupation b/t periods of use
-development of tolerance
-development of withdrawal symptoms
-using at inappropriate times
Term
MEMORY
Why is memory not accurate?
Definition
memory is constructive. we can add and change past memories
Term
MEMORY
Sensory Memory
Definition
-perceptual image that is an almost exact copy of what was just heard, seen, or felt
-half second for visual memory
-2 seconds for hearing memory
Term
MEMORY
Short Term
Definition
-also, working memory
-can store 7 +/-2 bits of info
-chunking to remember
-errors based of sound (Jim, oh Tim?)
Term
LONG TERM MEMORY
Primary Effect
Definition
remembering first things in list
Term
LONG TERM MEMORY
Recency Effect
Definition
remembering last things in list
Term
LONG TERM MEMORY
The Serial Position Effect
Definition
the U-shaped graph showing how we remember beginning and end
Term
LONG TERM MEMORY
Procedural Memory
Definition
-physical/automatic activities
-stored in cerebellum
Term
LONG TERM MEMORY
Declarative Memory
Definition
stores things like faces or dates
Term
DECLARATIVE MEMORY
Semantic Memory
Definition
fact memory, what remembers book readings
Term
DECLARATIVE MEMORY
Episodic Memory
Definition
timeline that remembers events
Term
Retroactive Learning
Definition
if you are studying something, then change to studying something else that is harder, you will forget what you studied first
Term
Proactive Learning
Definition
what you study first inhibits ability to remember what studied second
Term
Mnemonics
Definition
-memory devices like "My Very Educated Mother, for planets"
Term
Functional Fixedness
Definition
-lack of creativity
- using things strictly for their intended you only
Term
Social Facilitation
Definition
when a task is performed faster when the performer is being watched by strangers
Term
5 KINDS OF ASSERTION
Basic
Definition
simple expression of standing up for personal rights
Term
5 KINDS OF ASSERTION
Empathetic
Definition
Expressing an understanding of where the other person is coming from when asking a request of them
Term
5 KINDS OF ASSERTION
Escalating
Definition
Beginning with noninvasive assertion and then working why up to more aggressive assertion
Term
5 KINDS OF ASSERTION
Confrontive
Definition
Pointing out contradictions between another's words and actions (lawyer)
Term
5 KINDS OF ASSERTION
I-Language
Definition
Using forceful "I's"
Term
SALES TECHNIQUES
Foot in the Door
Definition
Ask a few definite Yes answer questions --> create yes tendencies
Term
SALES TECHNIQUES
Door in Face
Definition
Asking over-the-top request followed by more reasonable request
Term
SALES TECHNIQUES
Association
Definition
Associating what the customer likes to what is being sold
Term
SALES TECHNIQUES
Misattribution of Arousal
Definition
When people in a high energy situation attribute that energy to the person rather than the situation
Term
SALES TECHNIQUES
"I'm Like You"
Definition
Relates themselves to customer so are more liked
Term
SALES TECHNIQUES
Pretend Choice
Definition
When customer is given to different choices and neither of them give opportunity to say no
Term
CONFORMITY
Normative
Definition
the influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them
Term
CONFORMITY
Informational
Definition
when people assume the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation
Term
Prejudice
Definition
negative attitudes towards those of differing social groups
Term
Stereotyping
Definition
Good or bad generalizations about a different social group
Term
Racism
Definition
prejudice directed at a certain race
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