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Electroencephalography

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AP Psych Unit 5 Practice Test Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. By 1960, the study of consciousness had been revived by psychologists' renewed interest in a. perception. b. emotion. c. socialization. d. mental processes. e. mental health. ____ 2. How did the definition of psychology change when behaviorism began to dominate the field? a. The focus on mental concepts began to reemerge. b. The idea that unconscious forces shape our behavior became central. c. Psychologists began to concentrate on the development of the self. d. Psychology centered on direct observation of our actions. e. Advances in neuroscience directed psychologists to the study of brain activity.

AP Psych Notes

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What influences our perception? Signal detection theory ? Predict how and when we detect the presence of an important stimulus (signal) over background stimulation (noise) ? Argues that there is no single absolute threshold and that detection depends partly on a person?s experience, expectations, motivation, and alertness o AKA= absolute threshold is subjective ? Goal is to find why people respond differently to the same stimuli and why the same person?s reaction vary as circumstances change. o How some teachers respond to text messages o Exhausted parents will hear slightest whimper of newborn baby Experiences matter! Schemata (schemas) creates?. ? Perceptual sets: the predisposition to perceive something in a certain way.

chapter 49 campbell biology slideshare

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1 Lectures Prepared by Dr Melchor L. Bareng, MSc., MSc., Biology Professor, Pre Medical Department, College of Medicine PowerPoint? Lecture Presentations for Biology Texila American University Chapter 3 Nervous Systems Learning Objectives: 1. Compare and contrast the nervous systems of: hydra, sea star, planarian, nematode, clam, squid, and vertebrate. 2. Distinguish between the following pairs of terms: central nervous system, peripheral nervous system; white matter, gray matter; bipolar disorder and major depression. 3. List the types of glia and their functions. 4. Compare the three divisions of the autonomic nervous system. 5. Describe the structures and functions of the following brain regions: medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, cerebellum, thalamus,

Chapter 3 Outline Notes Psychology Weiten 7th Edition

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Johnny Cedrin Per 4 1/08/10 AP Psychology Outline Chapter 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior Red ? Definition Blue - Important Points Green - Important People & Contributions Nervous System: The Basics Neurons ? Individual cells in the nervous system that receive, integrate, and transmit information. They are basic links that allow communication within the Nervous System. Soma ? Cell Body of the neuron that contains the nucleus and much of cells normal organs. Dendrite ? Parts of a Neuron that receives information. Axon ? Long fiber that transmits information away to other neurons, muscles, or glands. Myelin Sheath ? Insulating Material that encases some Axons. It speeds up to transmission of information.

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*Final Exam: Thursday of Finals Week 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM in LH002 CHAPTER 1 Psychology Perspectives: Biological Behavioral Cognitive Psychodynamic Humanistic Sociocultural *Evolutionary psychology Eternally unresolved issues stability vs. change how stable are the traits and characteristics for an individual across a life span stages vs. linear development an individual is made up of his/her personal experiences as we progress through all stages, do individuals gradually collect skills and abilities that aggregate over time or do they appear spontaneously puberty is an example of a spontaneous change in physiology rationality vs. irrationality why do we use our rationale to resolve the irrational; how? nature vs. nurture genes vs. environment

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Maia Regman Mrs. Magnan Biology Honors 7 February 2014 The Psychology of Death Death. Here written in black and white, boldface, Times New Roman, font 12, the can strike a sense of mystery, fear into the hearts of men, or awe. Over centuries, nations? viewpoints on death have evolved. In ancient Egypt, death was not feared, but welcomed as a time of eternal joy. Now, however, it is a somber situation and dreaded. An article by Steve Taylor published in Psychology Today ventures into the psychological aspect of death.

Perception Notes

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Optical illusion

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Subliminal stimuli

Chapter 5: Perception October 26, 2013 Pg 152-173 Perception Perception ? the process through which sensations (from enviro) are interpreted, using knowledge & understanding of the world, so they become meaningful to us. Taking new sensation, filling in missing info/use past experiences to make sense/give meaning to what we feel, see, and hear The Perception Paradox Perception is automatic and effortless So easy to do, yet so hard to understand Perceptual failures ? perception of a stimuli is different than what it actually is Maj of knowledge about perception comes from studying this Partly b/c brain wants to interpret everything as 3D Three Approaches to Perception

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Developmental Psychology

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Piaget's theory of cognitive development

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Jean Piaget

Erik Erikson

Identity formation

Chapter 10: Human Development Across the Life Span Progress Before Birth: Prenatal Development 3 phases germinal stage = first 2 weeks conception, implantation, formation of placenta embryonic stage = 2 weeks ? 2 months formation of vital organs and systems fetal stage = 2 months ? birth bodily growth continues, movement capability begins, brain cells multiply age of viability Figure 10.1 Overview of fetal development Environmental Factors and Prenatal Development Maternal nutrition Malnutrition linked to increased risk of birth complications, neurological problems, and psychopathology Maternal drug use Tobacco, alcohol, prescription, and recreational drugs Fetal alcohol syndrome Environmental Factors and Prenatal Development Maternal illness

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Chapter 1: The Evolution of Psychology Why Study Psychology? Psychology is practical Psychology is a powerful way of thinking Psychology teaches a healthy respect for the complexity of behavior From Speculation to Science: How Psychology Developed Prior to 1879 Physiologists and philosophers studying questions about the mind Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920) University of Leipzig, Germany Campaigned to make psychology an independent discipline Established the first laboratory for the study of psychology in 1879 Psychology was born Figure 1.1 Early Research Laboratories in North America The Battle of the ?Schools? Begins: Structuralism vs. Functionalism Structuralism ? Edward Titchener Analyze consciousness into basic elements

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