Objectives: 1. Explain why psychologists are concerned with human biology. 2. Explain why‚ at every level‚ our existence is both part of a larger system and a combination of smaller systems. 3. Describe the structure of a neuron and the pro cess by which an action potential is triggered. 4. Describe how nerve cells communicate‚ and dis cuss the importance of neurotransmitters for human behavior. 5. Discuss the significance of endorphins‚ and ex plain how drugs influence neurotransmitters. 6. Identify
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MyPsychLab for Wood‚ World of Psychology‚ 7e Book Title: World of Psychology‚ 7/e Book Author: Wood Location on Site: Chapters > Chapter 5: Learning > Pre-Test Date/Time Submitted: March 29‚ 2012 at 3:10 AM (UTC/GMT) Overall Score: 24% of 25 questions Topic Score Proficient? Classical Conditioning: The Original View 3 of 10 No; See pages 151-156 Classical Conditioning: The Contemporary View 1 of 1 Yes Operant Conditioning 2 of 11 No; See pages 161-174
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Worksheet for Chapter 1 What is Psychology? Please answer ALL questions in your OWN WORDS!!! 1. Define Psychology. Psychology is the science of human and animal behavior. 2. Define the perspectives listed below. a. BIOLOGICAL/NEUROSCIENCE- the study of anatomy b. PSYCHODYNAMIC- the study of interacting motives and emotions c. BEHAVIORAL/LEARNING- the manner of behaving or acting d. HUMANISTIC- is when a person has a strong interest
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FALL 2011 Psychology 100 Final Exam Notes Greta Epstein Chapter 2: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY What is Scientific Inquiry? * A way of finding answers to empirical questions- questions that are answered by observing and measuring * 4 basic goals: * Describing what happens * Predicting when it happens * Controlling what causes it to happen * Explaining why it happens
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going to be worse than usual. Dave endured this abuse for years but finally one day he was saved by a police officer and was told he would never have to set foot in that home again. He was finally free. As this book ties in with the aspects of psychology‚ Dave Pelzer did not have any mental disorder‚ or anything causing his brain not to function the correct way. He
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State-dependent memory occurs when recall improves when individuals are in the same psychological state they were in when they encoded information. James will do better if he imagines himself in the same emotional state he was in during rehearsal. Arousal theory dictates that optimum performance occurs with moderate levels of arousal. James sees that he has become too aroused/excited and must get himself calmed down to give his best performance. Positive reinforcement is any desired consequence
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chapter 2 chapter outline module 5 Neurons: The Basic Elements of Behavior The Structure of the Neuron How Neurons Fire Where Neurons Connect to One Another: Bridging the Gap Neurotransmitters: Multitalented Chemical Couriers module 6 module 7 The Brain The Nervous System and the Endocrine System: Communicating within the Body The Nervous System The Endocrine System: Of Chemicals and Glands Studying the Brain’s Structure and Functions: Spying on the Brain The Central Core:
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Chapter 12 – Motivation and Work • Motivation is the need or desire that energizes behavior and directs it toward a goal. • Perspectives on Motivation • There are four perspectives scientists have when looking at motivation including: • Instinct theory • Drive reduction theory • External/Arousal theory • Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs • Instincts and Evolutionary Psychology • To be an instinct‚ a complex behavior must have a fixed pattern throughout
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CHAPTER 4 Personality and Values CHAPTER 81 4 Personality and Values LEAR I G OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter‚ students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I. Define personality‚ describe how it is measured‚ and explain the factors that determine an individual’s personality. Identify the key traits in the Big Five personality model. Demonstrate how the Big Five traits predict behavior at work. Identify other personality traits relevant to OB. Define values‚ demonstrate
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PS 102 Chapter 6 Classical Conditioning * Learning: refers to a relatively durable change in behaviour of knowledge that is due to experience * Mild phobias are commonplace * Classical conditioning: is a type of learning in which a stimulus acquires the capacity to evoke a response that was originally evoked by another stimulus * First described by IVAN PAVLOV * Pavlovian conditioning * Conditioning comes from Pavlov’s determination to discover the “conditions”
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