Unit 1 Honors Psychology Quiz Study Guide with answers

Unit 1 Honors Psychology Quiz Study Guide Where do most psychologists work? - education, industry, women/men, experimental, government What is the definition of psychology? - psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior What is the difference between applied psychologists and research psychologists? - research- do and create research that studies certain behaviors applied- takes that research and applies it directly to different situations and clients Define theories and how they are used. - theory- a general framework or idea about the nature of something Theories are used to test individual components. Who was Wilhelm Wundt and why is he considered the father of psychology? - .He was the man that founded psychology by using chemistry as a guide to the brain. He believed that brain components could be broken down into 44,000 sensations and those components relied upon introspection (looking into yourself). He also created the first lab for studying humans in a controlled setting. hypothesis - the end result the experimenter predicts dependent variable - the result of the change of the independent variable independent variable - the factor that the experimenter changes control group - the group that does not participate in the critical part of the experiment experimental group - the group on which the critical part of the experiment is performed placebo - sugar pills or fake medicine What is neuroplasticity? - The brain's ability to change its structure and function in response to experience What is necessary for neuroplasticity to occur? - experiences What is the importance of gamma rays? - they increase concentration levels and help brain to function cognitively What were the results of the University of Toronto study? - People who meditate more often have an increased level of gamma rays that stays increased for a longer period of time than those who do not meditate often. That means the people who meditate more have a higher level of