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Absolute Threshold the minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50 percent of
the time
Accomodation in sensation and perception, the process by which the eye's lens change shape to
focus images of near or far objects on the retina. In developmental psychology,
adapting our current schemas (understandings) to incorporate new information
Acetylcholine (ACh) a vital neurotransmitter that enables communication between neurons, muscles,
and glands
Acquisition in classical conditioning, the initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus and an
unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the
condition response. In operant conditioning, the strengthening of a reinforce
response
Action Potential a neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down an axon
Activation-Synthesis Model dreams are the cerebral cortex's attempt to make sense of random neural signals
(activation) generated by the brainstem during REM sleep
Actor-Observer Bias the tendency for those acting in a situation to attribute their behavior to external
causes, but for observers to attribute other's behavior to internal causes. This
contributes to the fundamental attribution error (which focuses on our
explanations for others' behavior)
Taijin Kyofusho a Japanese culture-bound anxiety disorder similar to social phobia, defined by an
intense fear of offending, harming, or embarrassing others through one's
appearance, odor, or behavior
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Ataque de Nervios cultural syndrome primarily found in Latino populations, especially those from the
Caribbean; it describes an intense emotional episode characterized by a sense of
being out of control
Adrenal Glands glands on top of the kidneys that release epinephrine and norepinephrine to
increase heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar for fight-or-flight response
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) a hormone and neurotransmitter released by the adrenal glands during high-
stress, dangerous, or exciting situations
Sensory Neurons neurons that send information to the CNS
Generalizability the extent to which research findings from a specific sample can be applied to a
larger population, different settings, or over time
Agonist Drugs a drug or chemical that increases a neurotransmitter's action
Agoraphobia fear or avoidance of situations, such as crowds or wide open places, where one
may experience a loss of control and panic
Alcohol a teratogen that easily crosses the placenta, causing irreversible structural and
functional damage to a developing fetus, particularly the brain
Algorithm a methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular
problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier - but also more error-prone - use of
heuristics
All-or-None Principle a neuron's reaction of either firing (with a full-strength response) or not firing
Alpha Waves the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state
Alternate-Form Reliability measures the consistency of test scores across different, yet equivalent, versions
of a test designed to measure the same construct
Altruism unselfish regard for the welfare of others
Alzheimer's Disease a progressive, irreversible neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive
decline, memory loss (especially episodic), and personality changes
American Psychology Association (APA) the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychologists in
the United States
Amygdala two lima-bean-sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion
Meta-Analysis a statistical procedure for analyzing the results of multiple studies to reach an
overall conclusion
Anchoring Bias a cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on the first piece of information
offered when making decisions or estimates
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Unit IV - Chapters 11-13 AP Psych Theories and Laws 💭 Exam 01.04 Goals (100%) LMS 01
63 terms 43 terms 5 terms 8 terms
crememocha468 Preview atuthill613 Preview NinthGradeSmarty Preview Rud
Terms in this set (723)
Absolute Threshold the minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50 percent of
the time
Accomodation in sensation and perception, the process by which the eye's lens change shape to
focus images of near or far objects on the retina. In developmental psychology,
adapting our current schemas (understandings) to incorporate new information
Acetylcholine (ACh) a vital neurotransmitter that enables communication between neurons, muscles,
and glands
Acquisition in classical conditioning, the initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus and an
unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the
condition response. In operant conditioning, the strengthening of a reinforce
response
Action Potential a neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down an axon
Activation-Synthesis Model dreams are the cerebral cortex's attempt to make sense of random neural signals
(activation) generated by the brainstem during REM sleep
Actor-Observer Bias the tendency for those acting in a situation to attribute their behavior to external
causes, but for observers to attribute other's behavior to internal causes. This
contributes to the fundamental attribution error (which focuses on our
explanations for others' behavior)
Taijin Kyofusho a Japanese culture-bound anxiety disorder similar to social phobia, defined by an
intense fear of offending, harming, or embarrassing others through one's
appearance, odor, or behavior
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Ataque de Nervios cultural syndrome primarily found in Latino populations, especially those from the
Caribbean; it describes an intense emotional episode characterized by a sense of
being out of control
Adrenal Glands glands on top of the kidneys that release epinephrine and norepinephrine to
increase heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar for fight-or-flight response
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) a hormone and neurotransmitter released by the adrenal glands during high-
stress, dangerous, or exciting situations
Sensory Neurons neurons that send information to the CNS
Generalizability the extent to which research findings from a specific sample can be applied to a
larger population, different settings, or over time
Agonist Drugs a drug or chemical that increases a neurotransmitter's action
Agoraphobia fear or avoidance of situations, such as crowds or wide open places, where one
may experience a loss of control and panic
Alcohol a teratogen that easily crosses the placenta, causing irreversible structural and
functional damage to a developing fetus, particularly the brain
Algorithm a methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular
problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier - but also more error-prone - use of
heuristics
All-or-None Principle a neuron's reaction of either firing (with a full-strength response) or not firing
Alpha Waves the relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state
Alternate-Form Reliability measures the consistency of test scores across different, yet equivalent, versions
of a test designed to measure the same construct
Altruism unselfish regard for the welfare of others
Alzheimer's Disease a progressive, irreversible neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive
decline, memory loss (especially episodic), and personality changes
American Psychology Association (APA) the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychologists in
the United States
Amygdala two lima-bean-sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion
Meta-Analysis a statistical procedure for analyzing the results of multiple studies to reach an
overall conclusion
Anchoring Bias a cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on the first piece of information
offered when making decisions or estimates
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