Final Exam pt. 1 Flashcards
(46 cards)
What is the difference between an independent and dependent variable?
Independent variable (IV): condition or event varied by the experimenter. Dependent variable (DV): variable that is affected by manipulation
The ___________ variable affects the dependent variable. .
independent
The independent variable affects the _________ variable. .
dependent
What are the stages of forming memory?
- encoding
- storage
- retrieval
What are the three main types of memory?
- Sensory memory
- short-term memory
- long-term memory
What is stress?
any circumstances that threaten or are perceived to threaten one’s well-being, or challenge coping abilities
What are the main types of stress?
- frustration
- conflict
- change
- Pressure
Which type of stress is this: is experienced whenever the pursuit of some goal is thwarted
frustration
Which type of stress is this: being in traffic
frustration
Which type of stress is this:experiencing technology failures
frustration
Which type of stress is this: bad pet behavior
bad pet behavior
Which type of stress is this: typically short-lived issues, although they cause short bursts of high-level stress
frustration
Which type of stress is this: are any noticeable alterations in one’s living circumstances that require adjustment
change
Which type of stress is this: occurs when 2 or more incompatible motivations or behavioral impulses compete for expression
conflict
Which type of stress is this: involves expectations or demands to behave in a certain way
pressure
Which type of stress is this: most often self-imposed!
pressure
What are the different type of scenarios that can cause conflict stress?
- approach-approach
- avoidance-avoidance
- approach-avoidance
What is the difference between approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, and approach-avoidance in conflict stress?
- approach-approach- both choices are attractive
- avoidance-avoidance- both choices are unattractive
- approach-avoidance- an unattractive and attractive choice are both present
What type of expectations led to pressure?
- performance
- physical appearance
- conforming to rules
Who created the social readjustment scale?
Holmes and Rahe (1967)
The _______ ___________ _______ ______ (____) allows for quantification of the degree of stress a life change (or group of changes) caused
Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)
The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) measures:
a. change
b. frustration
c. control
d. aggression
a. change
What are the common emotional responses to stress?
- annoyance, anger, and rage
- apprehension, anxiety, fear
- dejection, sadness, grief
Positive reactions to stress appears to lead to ________
resilience
