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test 1 gen psych

gcsc 10101

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Dopamine Neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and reward.
Serotonin Regulates mood; low levels linked to depression.
Adrenal glands Produce hormones like adrenaline, located atop kidneys.
Psychoanalytic psychology Focuses on the internal, unconscious mind.
Naturalistic method Observing behavior in natural environments.
Survey method Collects data through questionnaires and interviews.
Experimental method Manipulates variables to establish cause-effect relationships.
Extraneous variable Uncontrolled variables that may affect results.
Control group Group not exposed to the experimental treatment.
Experimental group Group exposed to the treatment or variable.
Double blind experiment Neither participants nor researchers know group assignments.
Correlational method Examines relationships between variables without manipulation.
Cross sectional study Research comparing different population groups at one time.
Biological perspective Focuses on biological processes in psychology.
Frontal lobe Responsible for reasoning and planning.
Cerebellum Coordinates movement and balance.
Neurogenesis Formation of new neurons in the brain.
Epinephrine Also known as adrenaline; triggers fight or flight.
Amygdala Involved in emotion regulation and response.
Hypothalamus Regulates homeostasis and hormone release.
Pituitary gland Master gland controlling other endocrine glands.
Left brain specialty Primarily responsible for speech functions.
Aphasia Impairment in language production or comprehension.
Wernicke's area Region responsible for language comprehension.
EEG Measures electrical activity in the brain.
Four goals of psychology Description, explanation, prediction, and prescription.
Wilhelm Wundt Considered the 'father' of psychology.
Functionalism Psychological perspective by William James.
Behaviorism Emphasizes observable behavior over internal processes.
Cognitive psychology Studies rational and irrational thought processes.
Humanism Focuses on innate human potential and optimism.
Scientific method steps Problem, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion, results.
Observer bias Personal expectations influence observations.
Random sample Each individual has an equal chance of selection.
Independent variable Manipulated factor in an experiment.
Dependent variable Measured outcome in an experiment.
Positive correlation Both variables increase or decrease together.
Negative correlation One variable increases while the other decreases.
Longitudinal study Research conducted over a long period.
Belmont Report principles Informed consent, beneficence, and justice.
Neuron Basic unit of the nervous system.
Parietal lobe Processes sensory information.
Occipital lobe Responsible for visual processing.
Temporal lobe Involved in auditory processing.
Autonomic nervous system Controls involuntary bodily functions.
Endorphins Neurotransmitters that reduce pain and induce euphoria.
Melatonin Regulates sleep-wake cycles.
Oxytocin Associated with bonding in long-term relationships.
Corpus callosum Connects left and right brain hemispheres.
Hippocampus Critical for memory formation.
Thyroid gland Regulates metabolism and energy levels.
Right brain specialty Primarily responsible for facial recognition.
Broca's area Region responsible for speech production.
fMRI Measures brain activity through blood flow.
PET scan Uses radioactive tracers to visualize brain activity.
SPECT scan Provides images of blood flow in the brain.
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