General Psychology Final Exam Study Guide – Complete Definitions, Key Theories, Brain Functions, Learning, Memory, Personality, Stress, and Social Psychology Review with all question & answers varified

This document is a comprehensive final exam study guide for General Psychology, presented in a clear question-and-answer format that mirrors how psychology concepts are commonly tested in introductory college courses. It provides concise yet thorough definitions, explanations, and examples covering the full range of material typically assessed on a General Psychology final exam. The guide begins with core foundations of psychology, including the definition and goals of psychology, major subfields (clinical, developmental, forensic, social, personality, school, and industrial-organizational psychology), and the primary perspectives of psychology such as biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, sociocultural, and evolutionary approaches. It offers detailed coverage of brain structures and nervous system functioning, including the cerebrum, cerebellum, limbic system, brain stem, action potentials, and the sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous systems. Key learning theories are clearly explained, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning, along with top-down vs. bottom-up processing. The document thoroughly reviews memory and cognition, covering encoding, storage, retrieval, recall, recognition, relearning, intelligence, reliability vs. validity, critical thinking, and perceptual set. It also addresses motivation, conflict types, parenting styles, gender and gender-role stereotypes, and major developmental and personality theories, including Freud, Neo-Freudians, trait theory, humanistic and social-cognitive perspectives. In addition, the guide includes high-yield content on stress and health psychology, such as General Adaptation Syndrome, SES and stress, daily hassles, and coping strategies. Social psychology topics like conformity, stereotypes, diffusion of responsibility, social loafing, Milgram’s obedience study, and fundamental attribution error are clearly summarized. Mental health and psychological disorders are also covered, including sleep disorders, phobias, OCD, mood disorders, depression, personality disorders, and common treatment approaches such as cognitive therapy, psychoanalysis, desensitization, and pharmacological interventions. This study guide is ideal for students preparing for a General Psychology final exam, especially those looking for a single, all-in-one review resource that simplifies complex theories into clear, test-ready explanations. It is well suited for last-minute revision, concept reinforcement, and exam confidence building.