Psychology Key Terms
| Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 |
| Unit 6 | Unit 7 | Unit 8 | Unit 9 | Unit 10 |
| Unit 11 | Unit 12 | Unit 13 | Unit 14 | Unit 15 |
| Unit 1: |
| psychology nature-nurture functionalism structuralism psychoanalysis behaviorism humanistic major perspectives specialty areas |
| the scientific method/the experimental method - there are many important terms. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these terms in order to successfully complete question/assignment number two. These terms will also help with number one. |
| descriptive methods ethics |
| Unit 2: |
| neuroscience neurons glial cells characteristics of neurons all-or-none communication between neurons branches of the nervous system endocrine system/glands EEG brainstem hindbrain forebrain lobes cortex, limbic system, Broca, Wernicke psychology |
| Unit 3: |
| sensation perception threshold sensory adaptation parts of the eye trichromatic theory opponent process theory amplitude/pitch olfaction gate-control theory figure-ground monocular/binocular Muller-Lyer illusion |
| Unit 4: |
| instincts drive reduction hierarchy of
needs
achievement motivation intrinsic/extrinsic theoryX/Y James-Lange Cannon-Bard emotions two-factor theory adaptation level relative deprivation |
| Unit 5: |
| consciousness rhythms sleep stages sleep disorders manifest/latent Rem rebound hypnosis posthypnotic suggestion psychoactive tolerance withdrawal dependence depressants stimulants hallucinogens |
| Unit 6: |
| conditioning classical operant observation learning unconditioned/conditioned stimulus/response acquisition extinction spontaneous recovery generalization/discrimination behaviorism respondent shaping reinforcement primary/secondary/schedules punishment, latent learning modeling prosocial |
| Unit 7: |
| memory flashbulb encoding/types storage retrieval sensory short term long term working automatic effortful serial position levels of processing mnemonic chunking iconic echoic implicit/explicit hippocampus recall recognition relearning priming forgetting interference types motivated forgetting repression |
| Unit 8: |
| cognition concepts heuristics/types confirmation bias mental set framing belief perseverance artificial intelligence language structure linguistic relativity theories of intelligence mental age Stanford-Binet/WAIS creativity genetics/environment |
| Unit 9: |
| stress stress response system general adaptation syndrome burnout type A/B psychophysiological illness biofeedback |
| Unit 10: |
| Developmental psychology - you may need to consult
the internet to become familiar with some of the terms. zygote fetus embryo rooting reflex maturation schema stages of cognitive development conservation egocentric theory of mind - will need to consult internet. stranger anxiety attachment self concept |
| Unit 11: |
| adolescence moral development psychosocial development identity aging/memory/intelligence |
| Unit 12: |
| sex gender gender roles social learning development stereotyping differences masculine/feminine education |
| Unit 13: |
| personality Freud, psychoanalysis unconscious, preconscious id, ego, superego Oedipus, fixate defense mechanisms testing traits MMPI Humanistic perspective Maslow, self-actualization Rogers, person-centered, unconditional positive regard role of culture and personality social-cognitive learned helplessness |
| Unit 14: |
| Abnormal DSM -IV neurotic/psychotic Phobia Compulsions Amnesia Mood disorders Bipolar disorder Antisocial schizophrenia delusion insanity labeling somatoform panic disorder hypochondriasis multiple personality depression personality disorders paranoid hallucination medical model anxiety conversion disorders obsessions dissociative fugue mania |
| Unit 15: |
| social psychologist (fundamental) attribution theory attitudes foot-in-the-door cognitive dissonance theory conformity social influence groupthink self-fulfilling prophecy prejudice ingroup/outgroup scapegoat aggression conflict altruism bystander apathy social exchange |