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Exam 1: Module 1-12
Gen. Psych Exam #1 Notes
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09/13/2011
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Structuralism

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An early school of psychology that used introspection  to explore the structural elements of the human mind. (Developed by Edward Bradford Titchener who studied under Wilhelm Wundt, concept first introduced at Cornell University)
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Functionalism

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A school of psychology that focused on how our mental and behavioral processes function."Functions of our thoughts and feelings". Developed by William James under the influence of Charles Darwin.
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Nature-Nurture

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Hindsight bias

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Critical Thinking

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Theory

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Hypothesis

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Replication

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"Surveys and Factors that can Impact Them"

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Case Study

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Naturalistic Observation

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Correlation

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Causation

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Illusory Correlation

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Experiment

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Randomization

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Blind Study

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Double Blind Study

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Placebo

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Experimental Groups

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Control Groups

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Independent Variables

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Dependent Variable

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Measures of Central Tendency

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Measures of Dispersion

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Statistical Significance

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Structure of a Neuron

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Basic Neuronal Communication

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Main Components of the Nervous System

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Brainstem

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Reticular Formation

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Thalamus

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Cerebellum

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Limbic System/Structures

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Cerebral Cortex

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Four Cortex Lobes

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Lateralization of Functioning

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Sensory Cortex

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Motor Cortex

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Plasticity

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Inattentional Blindness

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Change Blindness

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Consciousness

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Dual Processing

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REM Sleep

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Functions of Sleep

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Sleep Disorders

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Hypnosis

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Tolerance

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Withdrawl

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Circadian Rhythm

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Freudian Dream "Stuff"

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Dissociation

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Physical Dependence

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Psychological Dependence

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