final study guide Flashcards
(20 cards)
who is known as the father of psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
established the first psychology laboratory in 1879
what are known motives(5)
enviornmental
physiological
reproductive
psychological
social
difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation
intrinsic motivation comes from within driven by personal interest(satisfication,enjoyment)
extrinsic motivation is fueled by external factors (rewards, recognition)
what is locus of control
individual’s belief about the cause of events in their life, believing they can control their own outcomes or if external factors are primarily responsible
what is the arousal theory
suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a state or moderate arousal or alertness
set point theory
suggests that human body has a genetically predetermined weight range that it naturally tries to maintain
eating disorders discussed in class
n/a
obsessive compulsive disorder
a disorder n which a person suffers from recurring obsessions and or compulsions
body mass index
general indication of bod fat based on height and weight
sexual response cycle
the physiological and psychological changes that occur in response to sexual stimulation
excitement
platesu
orgasm
resolution
three types of choices that can cause stress
life style, work related, relationship driven
difference between stress, stressors, and uplifts
stress: the psychological/physiological reaction the body experiences like anxiety o depression
stressor: events or situations that cause the stress
uplifts:positive experiences that can help reduce impact of stresors
types of stds discussed in class
n/a
difference between anxiety attacks and panic attacks
panic: respond to normal changes like its life threatening. intense sudden burst
anxiety: gradual , longer periods
types of mood disorders
bipolar, depression, premenstrual
warning signs of suicide
gives away prized possessions, has feelings of hopelessness
what was developed that allowed doctors the ability to study sleep
EEG, electroencephalogram
the difference between activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. ADL vs IADL
adl: basic essential self care tasks necessary for survvival
iadl: complex tasks that support independent living
who recovers faster from the loss of a spouse, men or women
men
the difference between eustress and distress
eustress: positiveassociated with motivation, excitement, enhance performance
distress: negative can leade to physical and mental health problems
