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Psychology 101

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By: Benjamin McLeod
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Decks in this class (18)

Schools of Psychology
What two latin words make up psyc...,
Why is psychology be sometimes co...,
What is a compromise definition o...
36  cards
Scientific Method
What is epistemology,
What are three methods by which p...,
What is meant by scientific manip...
22  cards
Research Designs
Define a case study,
Define a group study,
What is rule of thumb for group s...
13  cards
Neuronal Transmission
Name and visualize the 6 differen...,
Why is white matter white and gre...,
The three roles of the myelin sheath
28  cards
Neuronal structure
Use of acetylcholoine,
A lot of poisons influence the ac...,
Norepinephrine is used for
19  cards
anatomy of the brain and functions
What kind of slice is coronal,
What is a saggital slice,
Define a mid saggital slice
23  cards
Sensation
What is sensation,
Why is quality of sensation very ...,
Define transduction
32  cards
Perception
Another word for perception,
Define perception,
Define top down and bottom up pro...
47  cards
Consciousness
What is selective attention,
Define circadian rhythms,
Define the suprachiasmatic nucleus
63  cards
attention
Define passive attention,
Does passive attention require ef...,
Define distraction
39  cards
Learning
What is the principle of operant ...,
What are primary reinforcers,
What are secondary reinforcers
17  cards
Psychoactive drugs
Two charachteristics of psychoact...,
What are depressants,
What are stimulants
22  cards
Memory (Last Part)
What is flashbulb memory,
Define recall,
Define recognition
8  cards
Emotions
Pages for this section,
What is a major struggle with stu...,
Define the james lange theory of ...
17  cards
Memory
What is procedural memory used for,
Define encoding,
Define implicit memory
22  cards
Motivation
Define set point
1  cards
emotion
Define james lange theory,
Two factor theory,
Define theory of catharsis
5  cards
more sleep stuff
Slow wave sleep promotes,
What type of sleep facilitates th...,
During what stage does sleep walk...
3  cards

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