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Descriptive Research Methods
• Name the four descriptive research methods
and briefly define.
Descriptive Research Methods
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Naturalistic Observation
Laboratory Observation
Case Study
Survey
Goals of Psychology
• What are the four goals of psychology?
Goals
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Description
Explanation
Prediction
Control
History of Psychology
• Name the seven psychological theories
discussed in the history of psychology and a
brief description.
History
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Structuralism – structure of mental processes
Functionalism – adapting to environment
Psychoanalysis – the unconscious
Gestalt – patterns, the whole picture
Behaviorism–only look at observable behavior
Humanistic – people innately good, choices
Cognitive – mental processes
Specialties in Psychology
• Name nine specialties in psychology. (types of
psychologists)
Psychologists
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Clinical
Counseling
Developmental
Educational
Industrial/Organizational
Social
Forensic
Physiological
Modern Perspectives
• Name and briefly describe the seven modern
perspectives in psychology.
Modern Perspectives
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Behavioral
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic
Cognitive – look at mental processes
Evolutionary – inherited tendencies adaptive
Biological – the brain
Sociocultural – social and cultural influences
Experimental Method Problems
• Name and explain the three potential
problems with the experimental method.
Experimental Method Problems
• Selection Bias – Random Assignment
• Experimenter Bias – Single Blind Technique
Double Blind Technique
∙ Placebo Effect – Need to realize this can
change results
Behaviorism
• Name three Behaviorists and why they are
known.
Behaviorism
• Ivan Pavlov – salivating dog study – classical
conditioning
• John Watson – founded Behaviorism and
“Little Albert” experiment
• B. F. Skinner – operant conditioning
(reinforcement and punishment)
Ethical Guidelines
• Name four ethical guidelines set forth by the
APA to maintain integrity in psychological
research.
Ethical Guidelines
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Legality
Informed Consent
Do not use deception (unless?)
Is justifiable
Must debrief subjects as soon as possible!
Confidentiality
Do no harm
Protect rights
Sudden Death – What theory?
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Sigmund Freud
Edward Titchener
William James
Max Wertheimer
William Wundt
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
The Lobes
• What are the four lobes of the brain and what
is each one responsible for regulating?
The Four Lobes
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Occipital – Vision
Temporal – Auditory
Parietal – Touch
Frontal – Movement and Speech
Endocrine System
• Name five glands and function.
Glands
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Pituitary – master gland, growth
Thyroid – metabolism
Adrenal – arousing system for flight or fight
Pancreas – regulates sugar
Gonads – makes reproduction possible
Neurons
• Name the seven parts of the neuron.
Parts of the Neuron
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Soma
Axon
Dendrites
Myelin Sheath
Button Terminals
Receptor Sites
Synapse
Hindbrain
• Name the four parts of the hindbrain and
briefly describe their function.
Hindbrain
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Medulla – breathing, heart beat, swallowing
Reticular Formation – determines alertness
Pons – body movement, sleep, dreaming
Cerebellum – coordination and posture
Neurotransmitters
• Name seven neurotransmitters discussed in
class and a basic function of each.
Neurotransmitters
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Acetycholine – memory
Dopamine –movement
Norepinephrine – eating and sleeping
Epinephrine – energy
Serotonin – Mood
GABA – calming effect
Endorphins – pain relief