PSYC-6101 - Introduction to Psychology oed answer key

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It is a testable prediction that derives logically from a theory.

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Hypothesis

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The release of emotional energy related to unconscious conflicts.

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Catharsis

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It refers to any stimulus that decreases the frequency of behavior.

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Punishment

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means different from the norm or different from what most people do.

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Deviant

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The common criterion for determining mental retardation is ________.

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an IQ below 70

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The reproducibility of the test’s result is known as ______________.

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This refers to any external object or event that motivates behavior.

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These processes involve changes in an individual’s biological nature.

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refers to anything people do to deal with or manage stress or emotions

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s the mental ability of transforming information to reach conclusions.

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These pertain to development of one’s potential to the fullest extent.

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A disorder that involves a sudden loss of memory or change of identity.

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Critical thinking involves two mental habits such as _______and ______.

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He/She is referred to as the father of American personality psychology.

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refers to all of a person’s overt actions that others directly observe.

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This refers to yielding to group pressure to act as everyone else does.

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_____________ includes automatic processing that requires little attention?

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The following except for one are the changes during the adolescence period.

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This is necessary for balance, muscle tone and performance of motor skills.

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