Psy 1301 - Introduction to Psychology Exam 1 Study Guide

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the Introduction to Psychology exam study guide.

Psychology is the scientific study of __.

behavior and mental processes.

The four primary goals of psychology are __, __, __, and __.

description, explanation, prediction, and control.

In the scientific method, a __ is a testable prediction about the outcome of a study.

hypothesis

In a research study, the group that receives the treatment is called the __.

experimental group

The part of the neuron that receives signals from other neurons is called the __.

dendrite

The __ is the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and maintains the cell's health.

soma

An __ potential occurs when a neuron fires and sends an electrical signal down its axon.

action

The __ part of the peripheral nervous system controls voluntary movement.

somatic

The __ division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response.

sympathetic

Neurons communicate with each other across the __, which is the gap between the axon terminals of one neuron and the dendrites of another.

synapse

A __ is a sensation correction where light does not focus on the retina correctly, leading to blurred vision.

refractive error

In classical conditioning, an __ is a stimulus that elicits an automatic response without prior learning.

unconditioned stimulus

A __ response is the automatic reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.

unconditioned

In operant conditioning, __ is any consequence that strengthens behavior.

reinforcement

Skinner’s concept of __ reinforcement provides reinforcement every single time a desired behavior is exhibited.

continuous

Positive punishment adds a __ stimulus in order to decrease a behavior.

aversive

The __ principle states that objects close together are perceived as a group.

proximity

An experiment that evokes a response even after a period of extinction is called __ recovery.

spontaneous

The __ is responsible for processing visual information in the brain.

cerebral cortex

The __ is the part of the eye that contains the sensory receptors for vision.

retina