Western Governors University PSYC 1010
WGU C180 Intro to Psychology
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Stimuli that are naturally preferred or enjoyed by the organism, such as
food, water, and relief from pain.
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1 Primary reinforcer 2 Secondary reinforcer
3 Conditioned reinforcer 4 Punisher
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empirical study Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and analysis of data
that has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimentation.
, Basic research research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
Applied research research that investigates issues that have implications for everyday life and
provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not seek to promote
change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest using scientific measures
to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or
mental states.
Applied Research Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior or mental
state.
Mentalism type of performing art in which the performer appears to read the mind of
another. Such powers may seem to be the result of psychic or paranormal
practices, but in reality is the result of a combination of suggestion, misdirection,
and psychology.
Hypnosis a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate increased
suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
Consciousness our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
dualism the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
monism consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within the brain
cognitive neuroscience looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through the use of functional brain
imaging
WGU C180 Intro to Psychology
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WGU C180 Full Review WGU Academy Intro to psych final WGU C180 Study Guide C180-In
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
Stimuli that are naturally preferred or enjoyed by the organism, such as
food, water, and relief from pain.
Choose an answer
1 Primary reinforcer 2 Secondary reinforcer
3 Conditioned reinforcer 4 Punisher
Don't know?
Terms in this set (74) Hide definitions
empirical study Results of verifiable evidence from a systematic collection and analysis of data
that has been objectively observed, measured, and undergone experimentation.
, Basic research research that answers fundamental questions about behavior.
Applied research research that investigates issues that have implications for everyday life and
provides solutions to everyday problems.
Basic research Expands knowledge on an area of research interest but does not seek to promote
change in behavior or mental state.
Empirical Research Collects and analyzes data on areas of research interest using scientific measures
to gain knowledge for knowledge's sake or to promote changes in behavior or
mental states.
Applied Research Applies research findings towards well-being, e.g. change in behavior or mental
state.
Mentalism type of performing art in which the performer appears to read the mind of
another. Such powers may seem to be the result of psychic or paranormal
practices, but in reality is the result of a combination of suggestion, misdirection,
and psychology.
Hypnosis a therapeutic technique employed by some clinicians to facilitate increased
suggestibility and dissociated experiences.
Consciousness our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment.
dualism the mind (or soul) and the body are separate entities
monism consciousness and the mind are biologically based and exist within the brain
cognitive neuroscience looks to correlate brain activity to behavior through the use of functional brain
imaging
