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AP Psychology Unit 8 Flashcards

Myer's Psychology for AP (Unit 8A: Motivation)

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8668678536motivationa need or desire that energizes and directs behavior0
8668678537instincta complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned1
8668678538drive reduction theorythe idea that a physiological need creates an arousal tension state that motivates an organism to satisfy the need2
8668678539homeostatisa tendency to maintain a balanced or constant interval state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose around a particular level3
8668678540incentivea positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behaviors4
8668678541hierarchy of needsMaslow's pyramid of human needs, beginning at the base with physiological needs that must first be satisfied before higher level safety needs an then psychological needs become active5
8668678542self-transcendencewhen people strive for meaning, purpose and communion that is beyond self6
8668678543glucosethe form of sugar that circulates in the blood and provides the major source of energy for body tissues. When it is low, we feel hungry7
8668678544lateral hypothalamuswhen food is deprived, blood sugar levels wane causing orexin to be sent out in the system8
8668678545ventromedial hypothalamusdepresses hunger. stimulate it, the body won't eat. destroy it, food will process faster making you fat9
8668678546insulinsecreted by pancreas; controls blood glucose10
8668678547orexinhunger triggering hormone secreted by hypothalamus11
8668678548set pointthe point at which an individual's "weight thermostat" is supposedly set. When the body falls below this weight, an increase in hunger and a lowered metabolic rate may act to restore lost weight12
8668678549basal metabolic ratethe body's resting rate of energy expenditure13
8668678550anorexiaan eating disorder in which a person diets and becomes significantly (15% or more) underweight, yet still feeling fat continues to starve14
8668678551bulimiaan eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting or excessive exercise15
8668678552binge eating disordersignificant binge eating episodes, followed by distress, disgust, guilt but without compensatory purging, fasting, or excessive exercise that marks bulimia16
8668678553obesea body mass index of 30 or more or approx 100 pounds overweight17
8668678554sexual response cyclethe four states of sexual responding described by Masters and Johnson; excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution18
8668678555excitementgenital areas become engorged in blood; vagina expands and secretes lubricant, breasts and nipples enlarge19
8668678556plateaubreathing, pulse and blood pressure rates increases. Penis becomes fully engorged and some fluid may appear at tip. Vaginal secretions continue20
8668678557orgasmfemale facilitates conception by positioning uterus to receive sperm. Both men and women feel same pleasure after release21
8668678558resolutionbody returns to unaroused state22
8668678559refractory perioda resting period after orgasm, during which men cannot reach another orgasm. can last from minutes to days23
8668678560estrogensex hormone, secreted in greater amounts by females than males and contributes to female sex characteristics. In nonhuman female mammals, levels peak during ovulation promoting sexual receptivity24
8668678561testosteronethe most important of male sex hormones. Both males and females have it, but the additional in males stimulates the growth of the male sex organs in the fetus and the development of male sex characteristics during puberty25
8668678562sexual orientationan enduring sexual attraction toward members of either one's own sex or the other sex26
8668678563arousal theorytheory of motivation; each individual has an optimal level of arousal (alertness, paying attention) that varies from one situation to the next; maintained by desire at that moment; may affect your performance (Yerkes-Dodson Law); Advantages-sensation or thrillseekers27
8668678564Extrinsic Motivationexternal motivation; completion of activity because of the consequence: reward or to avoid punishment; ex. Job, chores, school assignment, etc.28
8668678565Intrinsic Motivationinternal motivation; completing the activity because it please you; ex. Singing, reading, crosswords, etc.29
8668678566James-Lange theoryWe feel an emotion because of our physical reaction30
8668678567Cannon-Bard theoryOur physical reaction and our emotion happen simultaneously31
8668678568Two-factor theoryOur emotional experience is the result of our physical reaction and our cognitive label of it32
8668678569Catharsis hypothesisAn emotional release on something harmless, like tearing up a picture or punching a pillow33
8668678570AmygdalaFear, anger, and aggression are associated with this part of the brain34

AP Psychology Unit 4 Flashcards

Advanced Placement Psychology
Enterprise High School, Redding, CA
All terms from Myers Psychology for AP (BFW Worth, 2011)

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7893105016sensationthe process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.0
7893105017perceptionthe process of organizing and interpreting sensory information, enabling us to recognize meaningful objects and events.1
7893105018bottom-up processinganalysis that begins with the sensory receptors and works up to the brain's integration of sensory information.2
7893105019top-down processinginformation processing guided by higher-level mental processes, as when we construct perceptions drawing on our experience and expectations.3
7893105020selective attentionthe focusing of conscious awareness on a particular stimulus.4
7893105021inattentional blindnessfailing to see visible objects when our attention is directed elsewhere.5
7893105022change blindnessfailing to notice changes in the environment.6
7893105023psychophysicsthe study of relationships between the physical characteristics of stimuli, such as their intensity, and our psychological experience of them.7
7893105024absolute thresholdthe minimum stimulation needed to detect a particular stimulus 50 percent of the time.8
7893105025signal detection theorya theory predicting how and when we detect the presence of a faint stimulus (signal) amid background stimulation (noise). Assumes there is no single absolute threshold and that detection depends partly on a person's experience, expectations, motivation, and alertness.9
7893105026subliminalbelow one's absolute threshold for conscious awareness10
7893105027primingthe activation, often unconsciously, of certain associations, thus predisposing one's perception, memory, or response.11
7893105028difference thresholdthe minimum difference between two stimuli required for detection 50 percent of the time. Also called the just noticeable difference (jnd).12
7893105029Weber's lawthe principle that, to be perceived as different, two stimuli must differ by a constant percentage (rather than a constant amount).13
7893105030sensory adaptationdiminished sensitivity as a consequence of constant stimulation.14
7893105031transductionconversion of one form of energy into another. In sensation, the transforming of stimulus energies, such as sights, sounds, and smells, into neural impulses our brains can interpret.15
7893105032wavelengththe distance from the peak of one light or sound wave to the peak of the next. Electromagnetic versions of this vary from the short blips of cosmic rays to the long pulses of radio transmission.16
7893105033huethe dimension of color that is determined by the wavelength of light; what we know as the color names blue, green, and so forth.17
7893105034intensitythe amount of energy in a light or sound wave, which we perceive as brightness or loudness, as determined by the wave's amplitude.18
7893105035pupilthe adjustable opening in the center of the eye through which light enters.19
7893105036irisa ring of muscle tissue that forms the colored portion of the eye around the pupil and controls the size of the pupil opening.20
7893105037lensthe transparent structure behind the pupil that changes shape to help focus images on the retina.21
7893105038retinathe light-sensitive inner surface of the eye, containing the receptor rods and cones plus layers of neurons that begin the processing of visual information.22
7893105039accomodationthe process by which the eye's lens changes shape to focus near or far objects on the retina.23
7893105040rodsretinal receptors that detect black, white, and gray; necessary for peripheral and twilight vision, when cones don't respond.24
7893105041conesretinal receptor cells that are concentrated near the center of the retina and that function in daylight or in well-lit conditions. These detect fine detail and give rise to color sensations.25
7893105042optic nervethe nerve that carries neural impulses from the eye to the brain.26
7893105043blind spotthe point at which the optic nerve leaves the eye and no receptor cells are located there.27
7893105044foveathe central focal point in the retina, around which the eye's cones cluster.28
7893105045feature detectorsnerve cells in the brain that respond to specific features of the stimulus, such as shape, angle, or movement.29
7893105046parallel processingthe processing of many aspects of a problem simultaneously; the brain's natural mode of information processing for many functions, including vision. Contrasts with the step-by-step (serial) processing of most computers and of conscious problem solving.30
7893105047Young-Helmholtz trichromatic (three-color) theorythe theory that the retina contains three different color receptors—one most sensitive to red, one to green, one to blue—which, when stimulated in combination, can produce the perception of any color.31
7893105048opponent-process theorythe theory that opposing retinal processes (red-green, yellow-blue, white-black) enable color vision. For example, some cells are stimulated by green and inhibited by red; others are stimulated by red and inhibited by green.32

AP Biology Chapter 8 Flashcards

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7271401313catabolic pathwaysrelease energy by breaking down complex molecules0
7271401314anabolic pathwaysconsume energy to build complicated molecules1
7278948454bioenergeticsstudy of how energy flows through living organisms2
7278949932energycapacity to cause change3
7278951369kinetic energyenergy associated with relative motion of objects4
7278953624thermal energyenergy associated with random movement of atoms or molecules5
7278955911potential energyenergy that matter possesses because of its location or structure6
7278959013chemical energyrefers to the potential energy available for release in a reaction7
7278965282entropymeasure of disorder or randomness is delta S8
7278967788spontaneous processprocess that can occur without input of energy9
7278969521free energyportion of a system's energy that can perform work10
7278972703exergonic reactionnet release of free energy11
7278974477endergonic reactionabsorbs free energy12
7278976825energy couplingthe use of exergonic process to drive an endergonic one13
7278983473phosphorylated intermediaterecipient in hydrolysis of ATP14
7278985578enzymemacromolecule speeding up reaction15
7278988050catalystchemical agent speeding up reaction16
7278989525activation energyenergy required for starting a reaction17
7278991621substratereactant an enzyme acts on18
7278994859active siteregion of enzyme bonding to substrate19
7278996529induced fitbrings chemical groups of the active site into positions that enhance their ability to catalyze the reaction20
7278999816cofactorsnonprotein helpers for catalytic activity (inorganic)21
7279002760coenzymeorganic cofactor22
7279005432noncompetitive inhibitorsimpede enzymatic reactions by bonding to another part of the enzyme23
7279009191allosteric regulationprotein's function at one site is affected by the binding of a regulatory molecule to a separate site24
7279015350cooperativitymechanism that amplifies the response of enzymes to substrates A form of allosteric regulation that can amplify enzyme activity25
7279019839feedback inhibitionwhen metabolic pathway is switched off by the inhibitory binding of its end product to an enzyme that acts early in the pathway26

AP Statistics Flashcards

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5949881878How do you check if there is outliers?calculate IQR; anything above Q3+1.5(IQR) or below Q1-1.5(IQR) is an outlier0
5949881879If a graph is skewed, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?median; it is resistant to skews and outliers1
5949881880If a graph is roughly symmetrical, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?mean; generally is more accurate if the data has no outliers2
5949881881What is in the five number summary?Minimum, Q1, Median, Q3, Maximum3
5949881882Relationship between variance and standard deviation?variance=(standard deviation)^24
5949881883variance definitionthe variance is roughly the average of the squared differences between each observation and the mean5
5949881884standard deviationthe standard deviation is the square root of the variance6
5949881885What should we use to measure spread if the median was calculated?IQR7
5949881886What should we use to measure spread if the mean was calculated?standard deviation8
5949881887What is the IQR? How much of the data does it represent?Q3-Q1; 50%9
5949881888How do you calculate standard deviation?1. Type data into L1 2. Find mean with 1 Variable Stats 3. Turn L2 into (L1-mean) 4. Turn L3 into (L2)^2 5. Go to 2nd STAT over to MATH, select sum( 6. Type in L3 7. multiply it by (1/n-1) 8. Square root it10
5949881889What is the formula for standard deviation?11
5949881890Categorical variables vs. Quantitative VariablesCategorical: individuals can be assigned to one of several groups or categories Quantitative: takes numberical values12
5949881891If a possible outlier is on the fence, is it an outlier?No13
5949881892Things to include when describing a distributionCenter (Mean or Median), Unusual Gaps or Outliers, Spread (Standard Deviation or IQR), Shape (Roughly Symmetric, slightly/heavily skewed left or right, bimodal, range)14
5949881893Explain how to standardize a variable. What is the purpose of standardizing a variable?Subtract the distribution mean and then divide by standard deviation. Tells us how many standard deviations from the mean an observation falls, and in what direction.15
5949881894What effect does standardizing the values have on the distribution?shape would be the same as the original distribution, the mean would become 0, the standard deviation would become 116
5949881895What is a density curve?a curve that (a) is on or above the horizontal axis, and (b) has exactly an area of 117
5949881896Inverse Normwhen you want to find the percentile: invNorm (area, mean, standard deviation)18
5949881897z(x-mean)/standard deviation19
5949881898pth percentilethe value with p percent observations less than is20
5949881899cumulative relative frequency graphcan be used to describe the position of an individual within a distribution or to locate a specified percentile of the distribution21
5949881900How to find and interpret the correlation coefficient r for a scatterplotSTAT plot, scatter, L1 and L2 (Plot 1: ON); STAT --> CALC --> 8:LinReg(a+bx) No r? --> 2nd 0 (Catalog) down to Diagnostic ON22
5949881901rtells us the strength of a LINEAR association. -1 to 1. Not resistant to outliers23
5949881902r^2the proportion (percent) of the variation in the values of y that can be accounted for by the least squares regression line24
5949881903residual plota scatterplot of the residuals against the explanatory variable. Residual plots help us assess how well a regression line fits the data. It should have NO PATTERN25
5949881904regression linea line that describes how a response variable y changes as an explanatory variable x changes. We often use a regression line to predict the value of y for a given value of x.26
5949881905residual formularesidual=y-y(hat) aka observed y - predicted y27
5949881906What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is binomial?BINS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another? 3. Number: There is a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial28
5949881907What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is geometric?BITS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another 3. Trials: There is not a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial29
5949881908nnumber of trials30
5949881909pprobability of success31
5949881910knumber of successes32
5949881911Binomial Formula for P(X=k)(n choose k) p^k (1-p)^(n-k)33
5949881912Binomial Calculator Function to find P(X=k)binompdf(n,p,k)34
5949881913Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≤k)binomcdf(n,p,k)35
5949881914Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-binomcdf(n,p,k-1)36
5949881915mean of a binomial distributionnp37
5949881916standard deviation of a binomial distribution√(np(1-p))38
5949881917Geometric Formula for P(X=k)(1-p)^(k-1) x p39
5949881918Geometric Calculator Function to find P(X=k)geometpdf(p,k)40
5949881919Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≤k)geometcdf(p,k)41
5949881920Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-geometcdf(p,k-1)42
5949881921Mean of a geometric distribution1/p=expected number of trials until success43
5949881922Standard deviation of a geometric distribution√((1-p)/(p²))44
5949881923What do you do if the binomial probability is for a range, rather than a specific number?Take binomcdf(n,p,maximum) - binomcdf(n,p,minimum-1)45
5949881924how do you enter n choose k into the calculator?type "n" on home screen, go to MATH --> PRB --> 3: ncr, type "k"46
5949881925μ(x+y)μx+μy47
5949881926μ(x-y)μx-μy48
5949881927σ(x+y)√(σ²x+σ²y)49
5949881928What does adding or subtracting a constant effect?Measures of center (median and mean). Does NOT affect measures of spread (IQR and Standard Deviation) or shape.50
5949881929What does multiplying or dividing a constant effect?Both measures of center (median and mean) and measures of spread (IQR and standard deviation). Shape is not effected. For variance, multiply by a² (if y=ax+b).51
5949881930σ(x-y)√(σ²x+σ²y) --> you add to get the difference because variance is distance from mean and you cannot have a negative distance52
5949881931calculate μx by handX1P1+X2P2+.... XKPK (SigmaXKPK)53
5949881932calculate var(x) by hand(X1-μx)²p(1)+(X2-μx)²p(2)+.... (Sigma(Xk-μx)²p(k))54
5949881933Standard deviationsquare root of variance55
5949881934discrete random variablesa fixed set of possible x values (whole numbers)56
5949881935continuous random variables-x takes all values in an interval of numbers -can be represented by a density curve (area of 1, on or above the horizontal axis)57
5949881936What is the variance of the sum of 2 random variables X and Y?(σx)²+(σy)², but ONLY if x and y are independent.58
5949881937mutually exclusiveno outcomes in common59
5949881938addition rule for mutually exclusive events P (A U B)P(A)+P(B)60
5949881939complement rule P(A^C)1-P(A)61
5949881940general addition rule (not mutually exclusive) P(A U B)P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)62
5949881941intersection P(A n B)both A and B will occur63
5949881942conditional probability P (A | B)P(A n B) / P(B)64
5949881943independent events (how to check independence)P(A) = P(A|B) P(B)= P(B|A)65
5949881944multiplication rule for independent events P(A n B)P(A) x P(B)66
5949881945general multiplication rule (non-independent events) P(A n B)P(A) x P(B|A)67
5949881946sample spacea list of possible outcomes68
5949881947probability modela description of some chance process that consists of 2 parts: a sample space S and a probability for each outcome69
5949881948eventany collection of outcomes from some chance process, designated by a capital letter (an event is a subset of the sample space)70
5949881949What is the P(A) if all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely?P(A) = (number of outcomes corresponding to event A)/(total number of outcomes in sample space)71
5949881950Complementprobability that an event does not occur72
5949881951What is the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes?173
5949881952What is the probability of two mutually exclusive events?P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)74
5949881953five basic probability rules1. for event A, 0≤P(A)≤1 2. P(S)=1 3. If all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely, P(A)=number of outcomes corresponding to event A / total number of outcomes in sample space 4. P(A^C) = 1-P(A) 5. If A and B are mutually exclusive, P(A n B)=P(A)+P(B)75
5949881954When is a two-way table helpfuldisplays the sample space for probabilities involving two events more clearly76
5949881955In statistics, what is meant by the word "or"?could have either event or both77
5949881956When can a Venn Diagram be helpful?visually represents the probabilities of not mutually exclusive events78
5949881957What is the general addition rule for two events?If A and B are any two events resulting from some chance process, then the probability of A or B (or both) is P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)79
5949881958What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur80
5949881959What does the union of two or more events mean?either event A or event B (or both) occurs81
5949881960What is the law of large numbers?If we observe more and more repetitions of any chance process, the proportion of times that a specific outcome occurs approaches a single value, which we can call the probability of that outcome82
5949881961the probability of any outcome...is a number between 0 and 1 that describes the proportion of times the outcome would occur in a very long series of repetitions83
5949881962How do you interpret a probability?We interpret probability to represent the most accurate results if we did an infinite amount of trials84
5949881963What are the two myths about randomness?1. Short-run regularity --> the idea that probability is predictable in the short run 2. Law of Averages --> people except the alternative outcome to follow a different outcome85
5949881964simulationthe imitation of chance behavior, based on a model that accurately reflects the situation86
5949881965Name and describe the four steps in performing a simulation1. State: What is the question of interest about some chance process 2. Plan: Describe how to use a chance device to imitate one repetition of process; clearly identify outcomes and measured variables 3. Do: Perform many repetitions of the simulation 4. Conclude: results to answer question of interest87
5949881966What are some common errors when using a table of random digits?not providing a clear description of the simulation process for the reader to replicate the simulation88
5949881967What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur89
5949881968sampleThe part of the population from which we actually collect information. We use information from a sample to draw conclusions about the entire population90
5949881969populationIn a statistical study, this is the entire group of individuals about which we want information91
5949881970sample surveyA study that uses an organized plan to choose a sample that represents some specific population. We base conclusions about the population on data from the sample.92
5949881971convenience sampleA sample selected by taking the members of the population that are easiest to reach; particularly prone to large bias.93
5949881972biasThe design of a statistical study shows ______ if it systematically favors certain outcomes.94
5949881973voluntary response samplePeople decide whether to join a sample based on an open invitation; particularly prone to large bias.95
5949881974random samplingThe use of chance to select a sample; is the central principle of statistical sampling.96
5949881975simple random sample (SRS)every set of n individuals has an equal chance to be the sample actually selected97
5949881976strataGroups of individuals in a population that are similar in some way that might affect their responses.98
5949881977stratified random sampleTo select this type of sample, first classify the population into groups of similar individuals, called strata. Then choose a separate SRS from each stratum to form the full sample.99
5949881978cluster sampleTo take this type of sample, first divide the population into smaller groups. Ideally, these groups should mirror the characteristics of the population. Then choose an SRS of the groups. All individuals in the chosen groups are included in the sample.100
5949881979inferenceDrawing conclusions that go beyond the data at hand.101
5949881980margin of errorTells how close the estimate tends to be to the unknown parameter in repeated random sampling.102
5949881981sampling frameThe list from which a sample is actually chosen.103
5949881982undercoverageOccurs when some members of the population are left out of the sampling frame; a type of sampling error.104
5949881983nonresponseOccurs when a selected individual cannot be contacted or refuses to cooperate; an example of a nonsampling error.105
5949881984wording of questionsThe most important influence on the answers given to a survey. Confusing or leading questions can introduce strong bias, and changes in wording can greatly change a survey's outcome. Even the order in which questions are asked matters.106
5949881985observational studyObserves individuals and measures variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses.107
5949881986experimentDeliberately imposes some treatment on individuals to measure their responses.108
5949881987explanatory variableA variable that helps explain or influences changes in a response variable.109
5949881988response variableA variable that measures an outcome of a study.110
5949881989lurking variablea variable that is not among the explanatory or response variables in a study but that may influence the response variable.111
5949881990treatmentA specific condition applied to the individuals in an experiment. If an experiment has several explanatory variables, a treatment is a combination of specific values of these variables.112
5949881991experimental unitthe smallest collection of individuals to which treatments are applied.113
5949881992subjectsExperimental units that are human beings.114
5949881993factorsthe explanatory variables in an experiment are often called this115
5949881994random assignmentAn important experimental design principle. Use some chance process to assign experimental units to treatments. This helps create roughly equivalent groups of experimental units by balancing the effects of lurking variables that aren't controlled on the treatment groups.116
5949881995replicationAn important experimental design principle. Use enough experimental units in each group so that any differences in the effects of the treatments can be distinguished from chance differences between the groups.117
5949881996double-blindAn experiment in which neither the subjects nor those who interact with them and measure the response variable know which treatment a subject received.118
5949881997single-blindAn experiment in which either the subjects or those who interact with them and measure the response variable, but not both, know which treatment a subject received.119
5949881998placeboan inactive (fake) treatment120
5949881999placebo effectDescribes the fact that some subjects respond favorably to any treatment, even an inactive one121
5949882000blockA group of experimental units that are known before the experiment to be similar in some way that is expected to affect the response to the treatments.122
5949882001inference about the populationUsing information from a sample to draw conclusions about the larger population. Requires that the individuals taking part in a study be randomly selected from the population of interest.123
5949882002inference about cause and effectUsing the results of an experiment to conclude that the treatments caused the difference in responses. Requires a well-designed experiment in which the treatments are randomly assigned to the experimental units.124
5949882003lack of realismWhen the treatments, the subjects, or the environment of an experiment are not realistic. Lack of realism can limit researchers' ability to apply the conclusions of an experiment to the settings of greatest interest.125
5949882004institutional review boardA basic principle of data ethics. All planned studies must be approved in advance and monitored by _____________ charged with protecting the safety and well-being of the participants.126
5949882005informed consentA basic principle of data ethics. Individuals must be informed in advance about the nature of a study and any risk of harm it may bring. Participating individuals must then consent in writing.127
5949882006simulationa model of random events128
5949882007censusa sample that includes the entire population129
5949882008population parametera number that measures a characteristic of a population130
5949882009systematic sampleevery fifth individual, for example, is chosen131
5949882010multistage samplea sampling design where several sampling methods are combined132
5949882011sampling variabilitythe naturally occurring variability found in samples133
5949882012levelsthe values that the experimenter used for a factor134
5949882013the four principles of experimental designcontrol, randomization, replication, and blocking135
5949882014completely randomized designa design where all experimental units have an equal chance of receiving any treatment136
5949882015interpreting p valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).137
5949882016p̂1-p̂2 center, shape, and spreadcenter: p1-p2 shape: n1p1, n1(1-p1), n2p2, and n2(1-p2) ≥ 10 spread (if 10% condition checks): √((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2)138
5949882017probability of getting a certain p̂1-p̂2 (ex. less than .1)plug in center and spread into bell curve, find probability139
5949882018Confidence intervals for difference in proportions formula(p̂1-p̂2) plus or minus z*(√((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2))140
5949882019When do you use t and z test/intervals?t for mean z for proportions141
5949882020Significance test for difference in proportions142
5949882021What is a null hypothesis?What is being claimed. Statistical test designed to assess strength of evidence against null hypothesis. Abbreviated by Ho.143
5949882022What is an alternative hypothesis?the claim about the population that we are trying to find evidence FOR, abbreviated by Ha144
5949882023When is the alternative hypothesis one-sided?Ha less than or greater than145
5949882024When is the alternative hypothesis two-sided?Ha is not equal to146
5949882025What is a significance level?fixed value that we compare with the P-value, matter of judgement to determine if something is "statistically significant".147
5949882026What is the default significance level?α=.05148
5949882027Interpreting the p-valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).149
5949882028p value ≤ αWe reject our null hypothesis. There is sufficient evidence to say that (Ha) is true.150
5949882029p value ≥ αWe fail to reject our null hypothesis. There is insufficient evidence to say that (Ho) is not true.151
5949882030reject Ho when it is actually trueType I Error152
5949882031fail to reject Ho when it is actually falseType II Error153
5949882032Power definitionprobability of rejecting Ho when it is false154
5949882033probability of Type I Errorα155
5949882034probability of Type II Error1-power156
5949882035two ways to increase powerincrease sample size/significance level α157
59498820365 step process: z/t testState --> Ho/Ha, define parameter Plan --> one sample, z test Check --> random/normal/independent Do --> find p hat, find test statistic (z), use test statistic to find p-value Conclude --> p value ≤ α reject Ho p value ≥ α fail to reject Ho158
5949882037Formula for test statistic (μ)159
5949882038Formula for test statistic (p̂) (where p represents the null)(p̂-p)/(√((p)(1-p))/n)160
5949882039probability of a Type II Error?overlap normal distribution for null and true. Find rejection line. Use normalcdf161
5949882040when do you use z tests?for proportions162
5949882041when do you use t tests?for mean (population standard deviation unknown)163
5949882042finding p value for t teststcdf(min, max, df)164
5949882043Sample paired t teststate--> Ho: μ1-μ2=0 (if its difference) plan --> one sample, paired t test check --> random, normal, independent do --> find test statistic and p value conclude --> normal conclusion165
5949882044What does statistically significant mean in context of a problem?The sample mean/proportion is far enough away from the true mean/proportion that it couldn't have happened by chance166
5949882045When doing a paired t-test, to check normality, what do you do?check the differences histogram (μ1-μ2)167
5949882046How to interpret a C% Confidence LevelIn C% of all possible samples of size n, we will construct an interval that captures the true parameter (in context).168
5949882047How to interpret a C% Confidence IntervalWe are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).169
5949882048What conditions must be checked before constructing a confidence interval?random, normal, independent170
5949882049C% confidence intervals of sample proportions, 5 step processState: Construct a C% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample z-interval for proportions Check: Random, Normal, Independent Do: Find the standard error and z*, then p hat +/- z* Conclude: We are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).171
5949882050What's the z interval standard error formula?172
5949882051How do you find z*?InvNorm(#)173
5949882052How do you find the point estimate of a sample?subtract the max and min confidence interval, divide it by two (aka find the mean of the interval ends)174
5949882053How do you find the margin of error, given the confidence interval?Ask, "What am I adding or subtracting from the point estimate?" So find the point estimate, then find the difference between the point estimate and the interval ends175
5949882054Finding sample size proportions: When p hat is unknown, or you want to guarantee a margin of error less than or equal to:use p hat=.5176
5949882055Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *known*x bar +/- z*(σ/√n)177
5949882056Checking normal condition for z* (population standard deviation known)starts normal or CLT178
5949882057Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *unknown* (which is almost always true)x bar +/- t*(Sx/√n)179
5949882058degrees of freedomn-1180
5949882059How do you find t*?InvT(area to the left, df)181
5949882060What is the standard error?same as standard deviation, but we call it "standard error" because we plugged in p hat for p (we are estimating)182
5949882061a point estimator is a statistic that...provides an estimate of a population parameter.183
5949882062Explain the two conditions when the margin of error gets smaller.Confidence level C decreases, sample size n increases184
5949882063Does the confidence level tell us the chance that a particular confidence interval captures the population parameter?NO; the confidence interval gives us a set of plausible values for the parameter185
5949882064Sx and σx: which is which?Sx is for a sample, σx is for a population186
5949882065How do we know when do use a t* interval instead of a z interval?you are not given the population standard deviation187
5949882066Checking normal condition for t* (population standard deviation unknown)Normal for sample size... -n -n<15: if the data appears closely normal (roughly symmetric, single peak, no outliers)188
5949882067How to check if a distribution is normal for t*, population n<15plug data into List 1, look at histogram. Conclude with "The histogram looks roughly symmetric, so we should be safe to use the t distribution)189
5949882068t* confidence interval, 5 step processState: Construct a __% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample t interval for a population mean Check: Random, Normal, Independent (for Normal, look at sample size and go from there) Do: Find the standard error (Sx/√n) and t*, then do x bar +/- t*(standard error) Conclude: We are __% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).190
5949882069margin of error formulaz* or t* (standard error)191
5949882070When calculating t interval, what is it and where do you find the data?x bar plus or minus t* (Sx/√n) -get x bar and Sx using 1 Var Stats -t*=Invt(area to the left, df) -population (n) will be given192
5949882071What is it looking for if it asks for the appropriate critical value?z/t* interval193

AP Psychology Unit 1 Flashcards

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6558585819empiricismthe view that knowledge originates in experience and that science should, therefore, rely on observation and experimentation0
6558585820structuralisman early school of psychology that used introspection to explore the structural elements of the human mind1
6558585821functionalisma school of psychology that focused on how our mental and behavioral processes function-how they enable us to adapt, survive and flourish2
6558585822experimental psychologythe study of behavior and thinking using the experimental method3
6558585823behaviorismthe view that psychology (1) should be an objective science that (2) studies behavior without reference to mental processes. Most research psychologists today agree with (1) but not with (2)4
6558585824humanistic psychologyhistorically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people and the individual's potential for personal growth5
6558585826psychologythe science of behavior and mental processes6
6558585827nature-nurture issuethe longstanding controversy over the relative contributions that genes and experience make to the development of psychological traits and behaviors. Today's science sees traits and behaviors arising from the interaction of nature and nurture7
6558585828natural selectionthe principle that, among the range of inherited trait variations, those contributing to reproduction and survival with most likely be passed on to succeeding generations8
6558585829level of analysisthe differing complementary views, from biological to psychological to social-cultural, for analyzing any given phenomenon9
6558585830biopsychosocial approachan integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis10
6558585831biological psychologya branch of psychology that studies the links between biological (including neuroscience and behavior genetics) and psychological processes11
6558585832evolutionary psychologythe study of the roots of behavior and mental processes using the principles of natural selection12
6558585833psychodynamic psychologya branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts influence behavior, and uses that information to treat people with psychological disorders13
6558585834behavioral psychologythe scientific study of observable behavior, and its explanation by principles of learning14
6558585835cognitive psychologythe scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicatin15
6558585836social-cultural psychologythe study of how situations and cultures affect our behavior and thinking16
6558585837psychometricsthe scientific study of the measurement of human abilities, attitudes, and traits17
6558585838basic researchpure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base18
6558585839developmental psychologythe scientific study of physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span19
6558585840educational psychologythe study of how psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning20
6558585841personality psychologythe study of an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling and acting21
6558585842social psychologythe scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another22
6558585843applied researchscientific study that aims to solve practical problems23
6558585844industrial-organizational (I/O) psychologythe application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces24
6558585845human factors psychologythe study of how people and machines interact and the design of safe and easily used machines and environments25
6558585846counseling psychologya branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well-being26
6558585847clinical psychologya branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders27
6558585848psychiatrya branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; practiced by physicians who often provide medical treatments as well as psychological therapy28
6558585849AristotleGreek philosopher. A pupil of Plato, the tutor of Alexander the Great, and the author of works on logic, metaphysics, ethics, natural sciences, politics, and poetics, he profoundly influenced Western thought. In his philosophical system, which led him to criticize what he saw as Plato's metaphysical excesses, theory follows empirical observation and logic, based on the syllogism, is the essential method of rational inquiry.29
6558585850Francis BaconEnglish politician and writer, advocated that new knowledge was acquired through an inductive reasoning process (using specific examples to prove or draw conclusion from a general point) called empiricism; rejected Medieval view of knowledge based on tradition, believed it's necessary to collect data, observe, and draw conclusions. This was the foundation of the scientific method30
6558585851Mary Whiton CalkinsAmerican psychologist who conducted research on memory, personality, and dreams; first woman president of the American Psychological Association31
6558585852Charles DarwinEnglish natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)32
6558585853Rene DescartesFrench nativist philosopher; proponent of dualism; argued that "threads" within the body control movement, and that some behaviors occur without thought33
6558585854Dorothea DixA reformer and pioneer in the movement to treat the insane as mentally ill, beginning in the 1820's, she was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses and insane asylums throughout the U.S. and Canada. She succeeded in persuading many states to assume responsibility for the care of the mentally ill. She served as the Superintendant of Nurses for the Union Army during the Civil War.34
6558585855Sigmund FreudAustrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939); Said that human behavior is irrational; behavior is the outcome of conflict between the id (irrational unconscious driven by sexual, aggressive, and pleasure-seeking desires) and ego (rationalizing conscious, what one can do) and superego (ingrained moral values, what one should do).35
6558585856G. Stanley Hallamerican psychologist who established the first psychology research laboratory in the United States and founded the American Psychological Association36
6558585857William Jamesfounder of functionalism; studied how humans use perception to function in our environment37
6558585858John LockeEnglish philosopher who advocated the idea of a "social contract" in which government powers are derived from the consent of the governed and in which the government serves the people; also said people have natural rights to life, liberty and property.38
6558585859Abraham Maslowhumanistic psychology; hierarchy of needs-needs at a lower level dominate an individual's motivation as long as they are unsatisfied; self-actualization, transcendence39
6558585860Ivan PavlovRussian physiologist who observed conditioned salivary responses in dogs (1849-1936)40
6558585861Jean PiagetFour stage theory of cognitive development: 1. sensorimotor, 2. preoperational, 3. concrete operational, and 4. formal operational. He said that the two basic processes work in tandem to achieve cognitive growth-assimilation and accomodation41
6558585862PlatoGreek philosopher; knowledge based on consideration of ideal forms outside the material world; proposed ideal form of government based on abstract principles in which philosophers ruled42
6558585863Rosalie Raynergraduate student of Watson and co-researcher for the famous Little Albert demonstration of classically conditioned emotion43
6558585864Carl Rogers1902-1987; Field: humanistic; Contributions: founded person-centered therapy, theory that emphasizes the unique quality of humans especially their freedom and potential for personal growth, unconditional positive regard, fully functioning person44
6558585865B. F. Skinnerbehaviorism; pioneer in operant conditioning; behavior is based on an organism's reinforcement history; worked with pigeons45
6558585866SocratesGreek philosopher; socratic method--questioning; sentenced to death for corrupting Athens youth46
6558585867E. B. TictchnerIntroduced experimental psychology to the United States47
6558585868Margaret Floyd WashburnWas the first female PhD in psychology48
6558585869John B. Watsonbehaviorism; emphasis on external behaviors of people and their reactions on a given situation; famous for Little Albert study in which baby was taught to fear a white rat49
6558585870Wilhelm Wundtgerman physiologist who founded psychology as a formal science; opened first psychology research laboratory in 187950
6558585871Introspectiona method of self-observation in which participants report their thoughts and feelings51
6558585872Gestalt Psychologya psychological approach that emphasizes that we often perceive the whole rather than the sum of the parts52

AP Biology: Biotechnology Flashcards

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6036911830Recombinant DNADNA produced by combining DNA from different sources0
6036911831BiotechnologyA form of technology that uses living organisms, usually genes, to modify products, to make or modify plants and animals, or to develop other microorganisms for specific purposes.1
6036911832PlasmidsSmall rings of DNA found naturally in some bacterial cells in addition to the main bacterial chromosome. Can contain genes for antibiotic resistance, or other "contingency" functions.2
6036911833Gene Cloning (DNA cloning)The production of multiple copies of a gene.3
6036911834Restriction enzymesEnzyme that cuts DNA at a specific sequence of nucleotides4
6036911835Sticky endA single-stranded end of a double-stranded DNA restriction fragment.5
6036911836DNA LigaseA linking enzyme essential for DNA replication; catalyzes the covalent bonding of the 3' end of a new DNA fragment to the 5' end of a growing chain.6
6036911837Cloning vectorDNA molecules that can carry foreign DNA into a host cell and replicate there.7
6036911838Complimentary DNA (cDNA)is made from mRNA by reverse transcriptase8
6036911845polymerase chain reaction (PCR)A method of producing thousands of copies of DNA segment using the enzyme DNA polymerase9
6036911846gel electrophoresisProcedure used to separate and analyze DNA fragments by placing a mixture of DNA fragments at one end of a porous gel and applying an electrical voltage to the gel10
6036911847southern blottingA hybridization technique that enables researchers to determine the presence of certain nucleotide sequences in a sample of DNA.11
6036911856Genetic profileAn individual's unique set of genetic markers, detected most often today by PCR or, previously, by electrophoresis and nucleic acid probes.12
8818662552SNPSingle Nucleotide Polymorphism, a identify a person as well as improve medical treatment13
8818688248Taq polymeraseEnzyme used in PCR to make multiple copies of DNA14
8818696679DideoxynucleotidesNucleotides used in DNA sequencing.15
8818718474STRShort tandem repeats, stretch of DNA with repeating units of bases16

AP Biology: Animal Behavior Flashcards

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7771079977Ethologystudy of animal behavior0
7771079978Behaviorwhat an animal does and how it does it1
7771079979Instinct (Innate) Behaviorbehaviors that are inherited2
7771079980Kinesisrandom movement of animal in relation to stimulus; the stimulus causes an alteration in rate or direction of activity or movement.3
7771079981Fixed-action Patternssequence of unlearned acts that are unchangeable and usually continue until they are completed4
7771079982Signalstimulus that causes change in behavior5
7771079983Learned BehaviorsBehaviors that are modified based on specific experiences example: nest building6
7771079984Habituationloss of responsiveness to stimuli with little or no meaning; animal can ignore meaningless stimuli7
7771079985Associative Learningability to connect one stimulus with another8
7771079986Classical Conditioningarbitrary stimulus associated with particular outcome example: training a dog9
7771079987Operant Conditioning (trial and error)when faced with two choices, an organism can learn to choose the option with the best reward. example: students who study to improve their grades10
7771079988Cognitionprocess of knowing that involves awareness, reasoning, recollection, and judgement11
7771079989Social Learninglearning by observing others12
7771079990Altruismengaging in behavior that doesn't help you, but helps rest of population (selfless)13
7771079991Inclusive Fitnesstotal effect of producing offspring and helping relatives14
7771079992Kin Selectionaltruistic behavior that enhances reproductive success of relatives15
7771079993Agonistic Behaviorthreats, rituals, and combat; settles disputes over resources, asserting dominance16
7771079994Foragingfood obtaining behavior17
7771079995Sexual Selectionseeking and attracting mates/choosing and competing for males18
7771079996PheromonesChemical signals19
7771079998ImprintingSome baby bird species will follow the first moving object they see usually the mother. example: ducks20
7771079999Migrationorganisms move from one place to another periodically, generally in response to temperature or food availability. example: geese, monarch butterflies21
7771080000HibernationAn organism goes dormant for a long period of time to escape cold temperatures example: bears, chipmunks, frogs22
7771080001EstivationAn organism goes dormant for a long period of time to escape hot temperatures. example: African bullfrog, fringe toed lizard, turtle23
7771080002Positive ChemotaxisAn organism responds to a chemical by moving towards it. example: male cockroach pheromones attract females24
7771080003Negative ChemotaxisAn organism responds to a chemical by moving away from it. example: the smell of a skunk repels other animals25
7771080004Positive PhototaxisAn organism responds to light by moving towards it. example: moths to a light26
7771080005Negative PhototaxisAn organism responds to light by moving away from it. example: moles live underground27

AP Psychology Fall Final AP Review Flashcards

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5640764317psychologythe study of behavior and mental processes0
5640764318psychology's biggest questionWhich is more important in determining behavior, nature or nurture?1
5640764319psychology's three levels of analysisbiopsychosocial approach (looks at the biological, psychological, and social-cultural approaches together)2
5640764320biological approachgenetics, close-relatives, body functions3
5640764321evolutionary approachspecies - helped with survival (ancestors)4
5640764322psychodynamic approach(Freud) subconscious, repressed feelings, unfulfilled wishes5
5640764323behavioral approachlearning (classical and operant) observed6
5640764324cognitive approachthinking affects behavior7
5640764325humanistic approachbecoming a better human (behavior, acceptance)8
5640764326social-cultural approachcultural, family, environment9
5640764328types of research methodsdescriptive, correlational, and experimental10
5640764329descriptive methodscase study survey naturalistic observation (DON'T SHOW CAUSE/EFFECT)11
5640764330case studystudies one person in depth may not be typical of population12
5640764331surveystudies lots of people not in depth13
5640764332naturalistic observationobserve + write facts without interference14
5640764333correlational methodshows relation, but not cause/effect scatterplots show research15
5640764334correlation coefficient+ 1.0 (both increase) 0 (no correlation - 1.0 (one increases, other decreases)16
5640764335experimental methoddoes show cause and effect17
5640764336populationtype of people who are going to be used in experiment18
5640764337sampleactual people who will be used (randomness reduces bias)19
5640764338random assignmentchance selection between experimental and control groups20
5640764339control groupnot receiving experimental treatment receives placebo21
5640764340experimental groupreceiving treatment/drug22
5640764341independent variabledrug/procedure/treatment23
5640764342dependent variableoutcome of using the drug/treatment24
5640764343confounding variablecan affect dependent variable beyond experiment's control25
5640764344scientific methodtheory hypothesis operational definition revision26
5640764345theorygeneral idea being tested27
5640764346hypothesismeasurable/specific28
5640764347operational definitionprocedures that explain components29
5640764348modeappears the most30
5640764349meanaverage31
5640764350medianmiddle32
5640764351rangehighest - lowest33
5640764352standard deviationhow scores vary around the mean34
5640764353central tendencysingle score that represents the whole35
5640764354bell curve(natural curve)36
5640764355ethics of testing on animalsneed to be treated humanly basically similar to humans37
5640764356ethics of testing on humansconsent debriefing no unnecessary discomfort/pain confidentiality38
5640764432consciousnessawareness of ourselves and the environment39
5640764433circadian rhythmdaily biological clock and regular cycle (sleep and awake)40
5640764434circadian rhythm pattern- activated by light - light sensitive retinal proteins signal brains SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) - pineal gland decreases melatonin41
5640764435What messes with circadian rhythm?artificial light42
5640764436The whole sleep cycle lasts how long?90 minutes43
5640764437sleep stagesrelaxed stage (alpha waves) stage 1 (early sleep) (hallucinations) stage 2 (sleep spindles - bursts of activity) (sleep talk) stage 3 (transition phase) (delta waves) stage 4 (delta waves) (sleepwalk/talk + wet the bed) stage 5 (REM) (sensory-rich dreams) (paradoxical sleep)44
5640764438purpose of sleep1. recuperation - repair neurons and allow unused neural connections to wither 2. making memories 3. body growth (children sleep more)45
5640764439insomniacan't sleep46
5640764440narcolepsyfall asleep anywhere at anytime47
5640764441sleep apneastop breathing in sleep48
5640764442night terrorsprevalent in children49
5640764443sleepwalking/sleeptalkinghereditary - prevalent in children50
5640764444dreaming (3)1. vivid bizarre intense sensory experiences 2. carry fear/survival issues - vestiges of ancestors' survival ideas 2. replay previous day's experiences/worries51
5640764445purpose of dreaming (5 THEORIES)1. physiological function - develop/preserve neural pathways 2. Freud's wish-fulfillment (manifest/latent content) 3. activation synthesis - make sense of stimulation originating in brain 4. information processing 5. cognitive development - reflective of intelligence52
56407644461. Can hypnosis bring you back in time? 2. Can hypnosis make you do things you wouldn't normally do? 3. Can it alleviate pain? 4. What state are you in during hypnosis? 5. Who is more susceptible?1. cannot take you back in time 2. cannot make you do things you won't do 3. can alleviate pain 4. fully conscious ((IMAGINATIVE PEOPLE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE))53
5640764447depressantsslows neural pathways54
5640764448alcohol((depressant)) disrupts memory formation (REM) lowers inhibition expectancy effect55
5640764449barbituates (tranquilizers)((depressant)) reduce anxiety56
5640764450opiates((depressant)) pleasure reduce anxiety/pain57
5640764451stimulantshypes neural processing58
5640764452methamphetamine((stimulant)) heightens energy euphoria affects dopamine59
5640764453caffeine((stimulant))60
5640764454nicotine((stimulant)) CNS releases neurotransmitters calm anxiety reduce pain affects (nor)epinephrine and dopamine61
5640764455cocaine((stimulant)) euphoria affects dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine62
5640764456hallucinogenexcites neural activity63
5640764457ecstasy((hallucinogen)) reuptake is blocked affects dopamine and serotonin64
5640764458LSD((hallucinogen)) affects sensory/emotional "trip" (+/-) affects serotonin65
5640764459marijuana((hallucinogen)) amplify sensory experience disrupts memory formation66
5640764460learningorganism changing behavior due to experience (association of events)67
5640764461types of learningclassical operant observational68
5640764462famous classical psychologistsPavlov and Watson69
5640764463famous operant psychologistSkinner70
5640764464famous observational psychologistsBandura71
5640764465classical conditioningoutside stimulus72
5640764466Pavlov's experimentStep 1: US (food) -> UR (salivation) Step 2: NS (bell) -> US (food) -> UR (salivation) Later... CS (bell) -> CR (salivation)73
5640764467Watson's experimentwhite rat was given to Little Albert Step 1: US (noise) -> UR (cry) Step 2: NS (rat) -> US (noise) -> UR (cry) Later... CS (rat) -> CR (cry)74
5640764468generalizationany small, white fluffy creature will make Albert cry now75
5640764469discriminateany large, white fluffy creature won't make Albert cry76
5640764470extinctionstop "treating" with conditioned response77
5640764471spontaneous recoverybring stimulus back after a while78
5640764472operant conditioningcontrol by organism79
5640764473Skinner's experimentoperant chamber / Skinner box (lead to shaping)80
5640764474shapingget animal closer to doing what you want them to do81
5640764475reinforcerswant to continue behavior (positive reinforcement: give money to do laundry) (negative reinforcement: do to avoid nagging)82
5640764476punishmentswant to stop behavior (positive reinforcement: smack) (negative reinforcement: take away phone)83
5640764477fixed ratiohappens a certain number of times (Starbucks punch card)84
5640764478variable ratiohappens an unpredictable number of times (winning the lottery)85
5640764479organism must do these (2 times)fixed ratio and variable ratio86
5640764480fixed intervalhappens at a certain time (mailman comes to the house at 10:00 AM)87
5640764481variable intervalhappens at any time (receive texts from friends)88
5640764482these things happen regardless (2 times)fixed interval and variable interval89
5640764483Which (fixed/variable) conditions better?variable90
5640764484criticisms of Skinnerdoesn't take into account intrinsic motivation91
5640764485intrinsic motivationdoing something for yourself, not the reward92
5640764486extrinsic motivationdoing something for reward93
5640764487Skinner's legacyuse it personally, at school, and at work94
5640764488famous observational experimentBandura's Bobo doll95
5640764489famous observational psychologistBandura96
5640764490mirror neurons"feel" what is observed happens in higher order animals97
5640764491Bobo doll experiment legacyviolent video games/movies desensitize us see good: do good see evil: do evil98
5640764492observational learningbiological behaviors work best99
5640764493habituationget used to it -> stop reacting100
5640764494examples for observational learninglectures and reading101
5640764495serotonin involved with memoryspeeds the connection between neurons102
5640764496LTP((long-term potentiation)) strengthens potential neural forming (associated with speed)103
5640764497CREBprotein that can switch genes on/off with memory and connection of memories104
5640764498glutamate involved with memoryneurotransmitter that enhances LTP105
5640764499glucose involved with memoryreleased during strong emotions ((signaling important event to be remembered))106
5640764500flashbulb memorytype of memory remembered because it was an important/quick moment107
5640764501amygdala (memory)boosts activity of proteins in memory-forming areas to fight/flight108
5640764502cerebellum (memory)forms and stores implicit memories ((classical conditioning))109
5640764503hippocampus (memory)active during sleep (forming memories) ((information "moves" after 48 hours))110
5640764504memorylearning over time contains information that can be retrieved111
5640764505processing stagesencoding -> storage -> retrieval112
5640764506encodinginformation going in113
5640764507storagekeeping information in114
5640764508retrievaltaking information out115
5640764509How long is sensory memory stored?seconds116
5640764510How long is short-term memory stored?less than a minute117
5640764511How many bits of information is stored in short-term memory?7118
5640764512How many chunks of information is stored in short-term memory?4119
5640764513How many seconds of words is stored in short-term memory?2120
5640764514short term memory goes to ______________working memory121
5640764515working memorymake a connection and process information to mean something122
5640764516working memory goes to _________________long-term memory123
5640764517How much is stored in long-term memory?LIMITLESS124
5640764518implicit memorynaturally do125
5640764519explicit memoryneed to explain126
5640764520automatic processingspace, time, frequency, well-learned information127
5640764521effortful processingprocessing that requires effort128
5640764522spacing effectspread out learning over time129
5640764523serial position effectprimary/recency effect130
5640764524primary effectremember the first things in a list131
5640764525recency effectremember the last things in a list132
5640764526effortful processing (4 things)1. recency effect 2. spacing effect 3. testing effect 4. serial position effect133
5640764527semantic encoding (1) meaning (2) how tomake meaning out of something --- chunk, hierarchy, or connect to you134
5640764528if we can't remember a memory...1. change memory to suit us 2. fill in the blanks with logical story135
5640764529misinformation effectnot correct information136
5640764530imagination inflationimagine or visualize something that isn't real137
5640764531source amnesiawhat is the truth? (is it a dream, story, memory, etc.?)138
5640764532primingassociation (setting you up)139
5640764533contextenvironment helps with memory140
5640764534state-dependencyyou may remember something if you go back to the state you were in (go back to high)141
5640764535mood-congruencyemotion will bring back similar emotional memories142
5640764536forgetting curveforget after 5 days forget after 5 years143
5640764537the forgetting curve was created byEbbinghaus144
5640764538proactive interferenceold information interferes with the new145
5640764539retroactive interferencenew information interferes with the old146
5640764540children can't remember before age __3147
5640764541Loftusconnected to abuse cases/childhood148
5640764542prototypesgeneralize149
5640764543problem-solving (4)trial + error algorithms heuristic (representative + availability) insight - "AHA!"150
5640764544against problem-solvingfixation151
5640764545mental setwhat has worked in the past152
5640764546functional fixednessonly way to do this is with this153
5640764547Chomsky (nature or nurture?)"born with language" (nature)154
5640764548Skinner (nature or nurture?)language is learned (nurture)155
5640764549grammar is _________universal156
5640764550phonemessmallest sound unit157
5640764551morphemessmallest meaning unit158

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