WGU PSYCHOLOGY STUDY GUIDE 175
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Definition
Consists of neurons in the sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears,
that convey information to the brain, as well as neurons that trigger
muscles and glands
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parasympathetic nervous system somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system sympathetic nervous system
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Definition
an exaggerated, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or
situation that leads the person to go to extreme lengths to avoid the
feared stimulus—so much so that his or her avoidance of the stimulus
interferes with everyday life.
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, Mania Phobia
Agoraphobia Panic Disorder
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Definition
Part of the autonomic nervous system that tends to counteract the
state of emergency effects of another system
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parasympathetic nervous
sympathetic nervous system
system
central nervous system somatic nervous system
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Definition
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
Used in treatment for PTSD and sometimes anxiety
, Visualizing disturbing images/memories from event while moving
eyes from side to side for 15 seconds or more, following therapist's
fingers, a light bar, tapping, or another sound
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RTMS CBT
EMDR SNRIS
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Term
Define industrial/organizational psychologist
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Researches the impact of leadership Studies the psychological effects of
styles on team performance. unemployment.
Applies psychology in the Focuses on the psychological
workplace aspects of sports.
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QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL
SOLUTIONS!!
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2 of 175
Definition
Consists of neurons in the sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears,
that convey information to the brain, as well as neurons that trigger
muscles and glands
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parasympathetic nervous system somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system sympathetic nervous system
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3 of 175
Definition
an exaggerated, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or
situation that leads the person to go to extreme lengths to avoid the
feared stimulus—so much so that his or her avoidance of the stimulus
interferes with everyday life.
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, Mania Phobia
Agoraphobia Panic Disorder
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4 of 175
Definition
Part of the autonomic nervous system that tends to counteract the
state of emergency effects of another system
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parasympathetic nervous
sympathetic nervous system
system
central nervous system somatic nervous system
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5 of 175
Definition
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
Used in treatment for PTSD and sometimes anxiety
, Visualizing disturbing images/memories from event while moving
eyes from side to side for 15 seconds or more, following therapist's
fingers, a light bar, tapping, or another sound
Give this one a try later!
RTMS CBT
EMDR SNRIS
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6 of 175
Term
Define industrial/organizational psychologist
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Researches the impact of leadership Studies the psychological effects of
styles on team performance. unemployment.
Applies psychology in the Focuses on the psychological
workplace aspects of sports.
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