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What does it mean to say that a psychological measure is reliable, valid, and generalizable? - Reliability: consistent results Valid: measures what it claims to measure Generalization: applies to whole population What is descriptive research, and what are its strengths and weaknesses? - In-depth examination of an individuals personality Strengths: lots of detail, good source for ideas to test in larger groups Weaknesses: low generalization What is a correlation? - Is the measure of how clo...

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18 pages

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martinndungu1986

6 approaches to personality - Answpsychoanalytic traits biological humanistic behavioral/social learnings cognitive psychoanalytic approach - Answfocuses on unconscious forces trait approach - Answstable defining characteristics biological approach - Answinherited predispositions, physiological processes humanistic approach - Answself-actualization, growth potential, feelings of self-worth

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19 pages

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martinndungu1986

Psychological Models - Answ 1. Psychodynamic (Freud) 2. Behavioral 3. Cognitive 4. Humanistic 5. Existential/spiritual Psychosexual development theory - AnswDifferent stages where the libido (source of sexual pleasure) 1. Oral 2. Anal (retentive/uptight, expulsive/messy) 3. Phallic (*Oedipus complex and Penal envy) 4. Latency (late childhood, less mental illness, libido is resting) 5. Genital (Adult) *If you don't resolve the emotional issues at each stage, you get stuck there

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17 pages

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martinndungu1986

Motives can - Answ 1. Capture Attention 2. Interrupt what we are doing 3. Distract us from doing other things 4. Prepare us for motive-congruent action 5. Impose a motive-congruent priority onto our thinking, feeling, and behaving Motivation is an intervening variable - AnswX. Environmental event/cause which leads to Y Y. Motivation/emotional processes arise in response to event which leads to Z Z. Certain behaviors and outcomes Theories of motivation and emotion aim to explain - Answth...

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5 pages

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martinndungu1986

Which of the following often involves learning and memory? A. Formation of impressions. B. Emotional reactions. C. Enunciating the words of our language. D. None of the answers shown here are correct. E. All of the answers shown here are correct. - AnswE Philosophers study the mind based on ______; psychologists study the mind based on ______. A. Observation and experimentation; logic and reasoning B. logic and reasoning; observation and experimentation C. intuition; introspection D. log...

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14 pages

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martinndungu1986

Define situational selection and describe how each is an example of interactionism: - Answpersonality drives person to choose certain situations, which in turn influence trait expression Define evokation and describe how each is an example of interactionism: - Answcertain traits may evoke certain reactions, expectations matter! Define manipulation describe how each is an example of interactionism: - Answintentionally influencing/changing others' thoughts, emotions, beliefs, behaviors, etc. ...

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13 pages

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martinndungu1986

cognitive-behavioral therapy - Answhelps patients recognize, avoid, and cope with situations in which they're most likely to use drugs conditioned compensatory response - Answa compensatory response to a drug that is elicited in response to environmental cues (for both internal and external environments); how to measure it: administer an inert substance instead of the drug in the drug-administration environment --> typically produces the opposite of the drug effect contingency managemen...

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8 pages

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martinndungu1986

Immune system - AnswConsists of tissues, organs, and processes that protect the body from invasion 1. Protects the body against stress-related diseases 2. May be the mechanism by which stress causes disease 3. Locates foreign microorganisms, mutant cells, or damaged cells 4. Activates processes to eliminate them stress and psychological disorders - Answ1. Stress may lead to persistent emotional difficulties for some people -Depression -Anxiety Disorders 2. Anxiety and Stress -PTSD - dev...

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8 pages

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martinndungu1986

Which is not one of the four components of the definition of stress? a. person-environment transaction b. perception of a discrepancy c. biopsychosocial resources d. biological markers of stress - AnswBiological markers of stress Negative social behaviors tend to increase when stress is accompanied by a. depression b. anger c. resistance d. poor impulse control - AnswAnger

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6 pages

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martinndungu1986

Three physiological measures of particular interest to personality psychologists - Answelectrodermal activity cardiovascular activity in the brain (amount of hormones in blood also of interest) sympathetic nervous system - Answbranch of ANS that prepares body for action autonomic nervous system (ANS) - Answthe part of the peripheral nervous system that connects to vital bodily structures associated w/ maintaining life & responding to emergencies (storing and releasing energy), like heart be...

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34 pages

Written in 2024/2025

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martinndungu1986

Which of the following is the primary focus of health psychology? a. health promotion, maintenance and recovery b. etiology and correlates of health and illness c. revising the health care system d. finding the cure for disease like HIV and cancer e. studying patient-practitioner interactions - Answa. health promotion, maintenance and recovery The endocrine hormone most related to the metabolism of food, especially glucose, is: a. oxytocin b. prolactin c. gastrin d. insulin - Answd. insu...

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11 pages

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martinndungu1986

What are the withdrawal symptoms of alcohol use disorder? - Answ-feeling anxious -depressed -weak -restless -unable to sleep -muscle tremors -pulse, blood pressure, and temperature may be elevated What are some medical problems due to long-term cigarette smoking? - Answ-emphysema -cancers to the larynx, esophagus, pancreas, bladder, cervix, and stomach -complications during pregnancy -sudden infant death syndrome -periodontitis -cardiovascular disorders

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27 pages

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martinndungu1986

Define each of the following defense mechanisms, and describe why Freud thought that each was a useful tool against anxiety: -repression -regression -projection -displacement What are the 6 theoretical approaches to personality? - 1. dispositional: traits 2. biological: inherited predispositions, psychological process 3. intrapsychic: process within mind 4. cognitive- experiential: thoughts and subjective experiences 5. social & cultural: society, culture, and gender 6. adjustment: cop...

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53 pages

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martinndungu1986

Pain management (Ch. 9) - ANS- Physiological Treatments: -Chemical -Acupuncture -Surgical -Heat and cold -Vibrations Psychological Treatments -Placebo effect -Psychological state & cognitive style -Distraction -Hypnosis -General cognitive methods (biofeedback, relaxation, guided imagery and meditation)

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14 pages

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martinndungu1986

The following describe internal states of symptoms EXCEPT? - ANS- A) a mole that looks cancerous B) nasal congestion C) change in heart rate D) issues with breathing Which of the following American health care systems is most known for requiring a referral from a primary care doctor in order to see a specialist? - ANS- A) managed care B) preferred provider organization (PPO) C) medicare/medicaid D) health maintenance organization (HMO) The most complex facilities in the health-care syste...

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6 pages

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martinndungu1986

PSY 352 Learning and Memory Exam 3 questions with correct answers

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12 pages

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EXAMSTUDYPLUG

PSY 352 Exam 3 with answers

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20 pages

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EXAMSTUDYPLUG

PSY 352-EXAM 1 with correct answers

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35 pages

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EXAMSTUDYPLUG

PSY 352 Final Exam UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Which of the following people would a trait psychologist be most likely to view as evidence for his/her perspective on personality? A) Kendra, who is unsure about what college major she wants to pursue B) Thomas, who feels happy on some days but depressed on others C) Julie, who makes an effort to behave like everyone else around her

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98 pages

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STANFORDGRADESS

Psy 352 Actual Exams 1, 2, 3 | Final Updated Version With Correct Well Ellaborated Answers Ensuring Exam Success | A+ Grade Guaranteed

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81 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

IsaacRobie