Midterm

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52.self reference effect

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Tendency for people to encode info diff. Depending on the level on which the self is implicated in the info (remember information better that it about yourself)

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50.proactive interference

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When past memories inhibit and individuals full potential to retain new info

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53.Repression

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Subconsciously forgetting a traumatic incident from memory

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54. Misinformation effect

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(False memory) you don’t remember it exactly how it happened (recall of episodic memories becomes less accurate because of post-event info)

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55.Intrinsic motivation

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Behavior driven by internal rewards

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56. Representativeness heuristic

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Judge likelihood of things in terms of how well they represent prototype. Use to make everyday decisions

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57. Fixation

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Freud: lingering focus of pleasure seeking energies at an earlier psychosexual stage, in which conflicts were unresolved (obsessed)

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58. Availability heuristic

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Estimating likelihood of events based on availability in memory (vivid memories are easier to bring forward)

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59. Genetic factors

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General public more and more attributes psychiatric disorders to biological factors

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60. Framing

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The way we present an issue sways our decisions and judgments ex: surgeon tells one person that 10% have died another surgeon says 90% have lived (same info diff. Effect)

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61. Framing again

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Those who understand the power of framing can use it to sway our decisions

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62. Functional fixed ness

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Cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object in the way it is traditionally used. (Used in gestalt emphasizes holistic processing)

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63.Semantic and syntax

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Semantics: study of meaning focuses on relation between signifiers such as words and what they mean syntax: study of principles and rules for constructing sentences

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64. One year old uses telegraphic speech

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Telegraphic speech: during two word stage of children
Is a form of communication consisting of simple three or more word sentences comprising one noun and one verb to adhere to grammatical standards of cultures language

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65.Chop sky’s theory of language

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Noam believes children are born with ability to learn language and they have LAD which encodes major principles and syntactic structures. They cannot learn from just imitation

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66. Environmental stimuli that motivates behavior

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Environmental stimuli: everything in environment hat has potential to be perceived . They serve as starting point for perceptual process. Such as windows rolled down and music playing, man throwing frisbee to dog, branches swaying

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68. Social facilitation

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You will likely do a simple task better when other people are watching you
However you will do less well on complex tasks when people are NOT watching you , you will do worse

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69. Research links women’s obesity with

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Cognitive decline

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70.alcohol effects

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Lol no answer

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71.resolution phase of sexual response cycle

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Male enters refractory period lasting from a few mixtures to a day or more =incapable of orgasm

Female has much shorter refractory period able to orgasm soon after if stimulated soon after

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72.sheep study

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Remember faces of more than 50 sheep for up to 2 years

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73.brain structure that fears specific objects

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When it receives stimulus for danger it is rooted straight to thalamus

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74.what anger is triggered by

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Grief (losing a loved one) sexual frustration, rudeness, tiredness, hunger, pain, withdrawal from drugs ; psychical conditions: pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS a.k.a me right now) , physical illness , mental illness , alcohol, drug abuse

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75. Catharsis hypothesis

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Emotional release , releasing aggressive energy

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76. Well-being refers to

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Self perceived happiness or satisfaction with life

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78.diminishing returns phenomenon

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Once one has enough money, or is comfortable, more problems may occur

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80.relative deprivation principle

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When you have the perception you are worse off than other people you compare yourself to

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81.health psychologists

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Focuses on biopsychosocial factors influence health and illness

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82. Hans Selye he referred to what as the bodies response to stress

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General adaptation syndrome

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83. Most significant sources of stress

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Death of a loved one or loss of property

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84. Best example of type-A personality

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People who are competitive , impatient, easily angered, verbally aggressive

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85. The characteristics that contribute to the disease vulnerability of type A

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Heart disease/ high blood pressure

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86. Symptoms of depression

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Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, loss of interest in daily activities, petite or weight changes , sleep changes , irritability, self loathing, reckless behavior

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87. Viral vs. bacteria

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Virus: depend on living host , non living, stays dormant in body Bacteria: treated with antibiotics, can reproduce as host, strep is an example

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88.abc program

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Abstinence being faithful condom use: seek to influence sexual norms and behaviors. Also include medical strategies and efforts to reduce social inequalities that increase HIV risk (circumcision )

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89. Gender and culture

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Behaviors or patterns of activities that a society or culture deems appropriate for men and women. Culture impacts stereotypes of what men and women should be

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90.formal operational stage

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Begins about 11. Ability to think in abstract matter

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92. Post conventional

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Third and final level of kohl ergs moral development taxology where individuals enter highest level or morale development. People are concerned with innate rights of humans nd guided by own ethical principles.

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91. Post conventional

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The first level of Kohlberg's moral development taxonomy where individuals' ethical principles are guided by the consequences of the action and the benefit awarded to him or herself. At this level of development, a child may not take a piece of candy from another because he or she is afraid of being punished opposed to being guided by feelings of morality or an understanding of the law.

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94. Intensity of stress

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Brought on by poor economy , regulatory changes , and limited resources are pushing org. To the limi. Cascades into frenetic cation, poor decisions, wasted resources and burned out work force

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95.puberty and athletics?

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When athletics is combined with development through puberty and the outcomes of growth. Puberty is when physical abilities peak

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97.cultural specific time table for events to occur

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I think that is the answer

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98. Idk

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``` 0-2 years - Feeding, Abandonment 2–4 years -Toilet Training, Clothing Themselves 4–5 years - Exploring, Using Tools or Making Art 5–12 years. - School, Sports 13–19 years -Social Relationships 20–39 years -Romantic Relationships 40–64 years -Work, Parenthood 65-death -Reflection on Life ```

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100.maladaptive behaviors

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Behaviors that inhibit a persons ability to adjust to particular situations