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Psych Unit 3 Kyle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ___________ is the general term for factors that activate, direct, and sustain goal directed behavior. | Motivation |
| A need or a want that results in goal-directed behavior is generally referred to as a(n) _____. | motive |
| Behaviors that are genetically programmed, innate, and specific to individuals in a species are classified as a(n) ______. | instinct |
| The principle of ________________ is the basis of drive theory. | homeostasis |
| _________ drives refer to motivation that can be defined as meeting direct, biological needs. | Primary |
| A ________ is a state of bodily tension that arises from an unmet need. | drive |
| According to drive theory, a ________ arise from a state of deprivation or deficiency? | need |
| People who work hard to attain high status, salary, and fame might be said to have a strong need for _________________. | achievement |
| The need for achievement is most likely classified as a ___________________________ need. | psychological |
| Self-satisfaction is an example of an _______________ motivator. | intrinsic |
| ___________ is the correct term for internal states that psychologists view as having physiological, cognitive, and behavioral components, | Emotions |
| ____________ psychology's key goal is promoting human happiness. | Positive |
| __________________ _______________ is the modern psychological term for the quality of being able to manage one's own emotions effectively. | Emotional intelligence |
| A core characteristic of ____________ intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage emotions effectively. | emotional |
| According to the current status of research, ___________ are not sufficiently reliable, and more promising methods of detecting lying are still in the early stages of development. | polygraphs |
| ____________ is a characteristic style of behavior. | Temperament |
| The ____________ style of parenting is associated with appropriate boundaries and calmly explaining rules to children. | authoritative |
| With the ______________ style of parenting parents are more likely to want to be the child's best friend to compensate. | permissive |
| The belief among adolescents that they are the center of other people's attention is referred to as _____________ _____________. | imaginary audience |
| You believe your recent academic achievements have led you to believe that you are invincible and that can nothing can stop you from doing whatever you want. This demonstrates that you have bought into a(n) _______________ _____________. | personal fable |
| You are struggling with a(n) __________ ___________ is you are having trouble attaining a firm sense of self and you often feel as though you don't know who you are and what your values are. | identity crises |
| If you are attempting to develop an ____________ you are building a sense of independence and self-control. | autonomy |
| The period of ________ adulthood includes a person in their 40s and 50s. | middle |
| You trouble remembering the names and faces of people that you have recently met which is a normal part of aging which includes a decline in __________ intelligence. | fluid |
| According to Erikson's psychosocial conflicts, if you view life cynically and resents yourself for failing to accomplish your goals, you are struggling to resolve _______ __________ versus __________. | ego integrity, despair |
| __________ psychology is the study of interrelationships between psychology and physical health. | Health |
| __________ is accurately described as an unpleasant state of physical or mental pain or suffering. | Distress |
| Inclement weather is often a ____________. | hassle |
| If you have just changed jobs, relocated, and gotten married you would be experiencing ___________ _________. | life events |
| ___________ is the negative emotional state that occurs when our efforts to pursue our goals are blocked or thwarted. | Frustration |
| __________ _______ __________ is a disorder caused by exposure to trauma and is characterized by the occurrence of lingering psychological problems. | Posttraumatic stress disorder |
| Type _______ is a behavior pattern that is characterized by impatience, time urgency, competitiveness, and hostility. | A |
| An ____________ locus of control refers to the belief that one's fate is determined by outside factors, such as fate, or blind luck, rather than by one's own efforts. | external |
| ________ is an important buffer to stress. | Optimism |
| In terms of personality, confronting problems, expressing feelings, scheduling breaks while working are a set of traits which is most likely to reduce _________. | stress |
| _________ __________ refers to confidence in our ability to succeed in our goals. | Self-efficacy |
| ____________ is attempting to trace behavior to the ridges and raises on the head. | Phrenology |
| ____________ is the relatively stable constellation of psychological characteristics and behavioral patterns that account for our individuality and consistency over time. | Personality |
| To Freud, the ___________ is the part of the mind whose contents can be brought into awareness through focused attention. | preconscious |
| Constellations of personality traits that result from either excessive or inadequate gratification at the particular stage of psychosexual development are called ___________. | fixations |
| Oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital is the correct order of Freud's _____________ development. | psychosexual |
| According to Jung, ____________ unconscious is where most cultures share some examples of certain themes. | collective |
| The image of the hero overcoming adversity is what Jung would call a(n) _____________. | archetype |
| According to Adler, the drive for ______________ is a concept involving the influence that feelings of inadequacy in young children have on their desires to compensate. | superiority |
| Mother scolds you harshly when you fail to meet her demands. She is demonstrating __________ positive regard. | conditional |
| A _____________ culture emphasizes people's social roles and obligations. | collectivistic |
| ______________ tests are based on a research foundation and can be scored on an unbiased basis. | Objective |
| __________ tests give information about the unique traits and behaviors of a person. | Personality |
| ____________ test analyzes your perceptions of symmetrical blots on a paper or canvas. | Rorschach |
| ___________ ____________ test is a test in which you view a series of drawings and share your impressions of them. | Thematic apperception |
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emma.batdorff