Psychology Flashcards
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The tendency to recall items at the beginning and end of a list better than those in the middle is called the:
Answer: Serial position effect
The serial position effect combines primacy and recency in recall.
Which division of the autonomic nervous system calms the body after a stressful event?
Answer: Parasympathetic
The parasympathetic division restores the body to rest after arousal.
A teacher praises a student every third correct answer. This is which reinforcement schedule?
Answer: Fixed-ratio
Reinforcement after a set number of responses is a fixed-ratio schedule.
Maslow placed which need at the very top of his hierarchy?
Answer: Self-actualization
Self-actualization, realizing one's potential, sits atop Maslow's hierarchy.
Wavelength of light is to color as ____ of sound is to pitch.
Answer: Frequency
The frequency of a sound wave determines its perceived pitch.
A study finds a correlation of -0.85 between hours of TV watched and grades. This indicates:
Answer: A strong negative relationship
A coefficient near -1 indicates a strong inverse relationship, though not causation.
Which perspective explains behavior primarily in terms of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences?
Answer: Psychodynamic
The psychodynamic perspective emphasizes unconscious drives and childhood.