PSYU1101 Introduction to Psychology 1 Midterm Exam Prep Questions and Answers

PSYU1101 Introduction to Psychology
1 Midterm Exam Prep Questions and
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Opponent-Process Theory - ANSWERS-• Emotional after-reaction - an emotional

stimulus creates an initial response that is

followed by adaptation, then opposite

response.



• With repeated exposure to the stimulus, the

pattern changes.



- The primary affective response (a-process)

habituates.

- The after-reaction (b-process) strengthens



Common characteristics of emotional reactions - ANSWERS-1. Emotional reactions are biphasic;
a primary

reaction is followed by an opposite after-reaction



2. The primary reaction becomes weaker with

repeated stimulations



3. The after-reaction is strengthened

, The Opponent-Process Theory is a... - ANSWERS-homeostatic theory



What is Psychology? - ANSWERS-• The scientific study of how people think, feel and behave.

• Both a science and a profession.



Fields within Psychology - ANSWERS-•Learning

•Biological Psychology

•Comparative

•Social Psychology

•Personality

•Clinical Psychology

•Cross-cultural

•Indigenous Psychology

•Perception

•Health

•Organisational

•Neuropsychology

•Forensic

•Cognitive

•Developmental



Pseudoscience - ANSWERS-A fake or false science that makes claims based on little or no
scientific evidence.



Acquiring knowledge: Intuition - ANSWERS-Knowledge about behaviour based on opinion, faith,
belief, or feelings ("common sense")