PSY 101

Study Guide Exam 2 Page 1  reinforcer and punishment o a reinforcer is designed to increase behavior  beeping stops after putting seat belt on increases use of seat belt o a punisher is usually used to decrease behavior  a kid will stop being bad because they got their toys taken away as a punishment  “Your Brain on Drugs”: Dr. Volkow’s positions o drugs affect the brains chemical transmitters o Why do some drugs make you feel so good, until they leave you feeling really ...

Psych 101 study guide Study Guide Exam 2 Page 1  reinforcer and punishment o a reinforcer is designed to increase behavior  beeping stops after putting seat belt on increases use of seat belt o a punisher is usually used to decrease behavior  a kid will stop being bad because they got their toys taken away as a punishment  “Your Brain on Drugs”: Dr. Volkow’s positions o drugs affect the brains chemical transmitters o Why do some drugs make you feel so good, until they lea...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology 1. In the definition of psychology, the term mental processes means: Internal, covert processes 2. A psychologist is interested in finding out why identical twins have different personalities. This psychologist is most interested in the goal of Explanation 3. Psychologists who give potential employees tests that determine what kind of job those employees might best fit are interested in the goal of Prediction 4. Which early theorist developed his per...

1. Psychology is the: A) study of the brain. B) study of behaviors. C) scientific study of behavior and mental processes. D) study of the mind. 2. The definition of psychology includes two components. One component consists of thoughts and feelings and the other component is: A) the brain. B) observable behaviors. C) the scientific method. D) movements. 3. The definition of psychology includes two components. One component consists of observable behaviors and the other component cons...

1. _____ are observable and easy to measure, while _____ are not so observable or easy to measure. Mental processes; behaviors Behaviors; mental processes Behaviors; disorders Mental processes; dreams 2. Which statement is an argument for why psychologists should NOT be allowed to prescribe medication? In rural areas there is often a shortage of psychologists. Talk therapy may be phased out since it would be more cost effective to prescribe. Professions other than doctors already presc...

Question 1 1 out of 2 points Match the following definitions regarding creativity and thinking: • • Correct Match Selected Match C. searching for information that may help solve the problem B. synthesis of unusual ideas B. synthesis of unusual ideas C. searching for information that may help solve the problem A. suddenly aware of the right solution A. suddenly aware of the right solution D. measured by IQ and achieve ment...

PSY 101 Final Exam Review (Questions and answers from Exam 1, 2, and 3) The brain's use of knowledge and expectations to interpret sensory information is known as Top-Down Processing If academy awards were given to cells in the nervous system the ________ cells would receive the "best supporting role" award, while the ________ cells would receive the "best cell" award. Glial cells; neurons The cues used by one eye to detect depth are referred to as Monocular cues Match the lobes an...

PSY 101 Final Exam Review (Questions and answers from Exam 1, 2, and 3) The brain's use of knowledge and expectations to interpret sensory information is known as Top-Down Processing If academy awards were given to cells in the nervous system the ________ cells would receive the "best supporting role" award, while the ________ cells would receive the "best cell" award. Glial cells; neurons The cues used by one eye to detect depth are referred to as Monocular cues Match the lobes an...

PSY 101 Final Exam Review (Questions and answers from Exam 1, 2, and 3) The brain's use of knowledge and expectations to interpret sensory information is known as Top-Down Processing If academy awards were given to cells in the nervous system the ________ cells would receive the "best supporting role" award, while the ________ cells would receive the "best cell" award. Glial cells; neurons The cues used by one eye to detect depth are referred to as Monocular cues Match the lobes an...

PSY 101 Final Exam Review (Questions and answers from Exam 1, 2, and 3) The brain's use of knowledge and expectations to interpret sensory information is known as Top-Down Processing If academy awards were given to cells in the nervous system the ________ cells would receive the "best supporting role" award, while the ________ cells would receive the "best cell" award. Glial cells; neurons The cues used by one eye to detect depth are referred to as Monocular cues Match the lobes an...