psych – Flashcards
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the application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in work places
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industrial-organizational psychology
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a research method in which an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (dependent variable)
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experiment
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compulsive drug craving and use
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addiction
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psychedelic (mind-manifesting) drugs, such as LSD that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input
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hallucinogens
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a chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods
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stimulants
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the outcome factor; the variable that may change
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dependent variable
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drugs that stimulate neural activity
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amphetamines
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drugs that depress the nervous system and slow down anxiety
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barbituates
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drugs such as alc, barbiturates, and opiates that slow body functions
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depressants
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the variable who's effect is being studied
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independent variable
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amphetamines _________ appetite and _______ self- confidence
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decrease, increase
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three categories of drugs are
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stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens
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THC the active ingredient in _________ is classified as a ___
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marijuana, hallucinogen
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cocaine is classified as a
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stimulant
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which drugs are most likely to be prescribed as tranquilizers
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barbiturates
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morphine and heroin are
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opiates
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which drug produces a rush of euphoria, confidence, and energy?
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cocaine
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the use of barbiturates _______ anxiety and _______ nervous system activity
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decreases, decreases
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depressants are drugs such as
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barbiturates, and opiates
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amphetamines are to _____ as barbiturates are to ______
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stimulants; depressants
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a powerful hallucinogenic drug
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LSD
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infant
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trust vs mistrust
literally trust vs mistrust
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toddler
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autonomy vs shame and doubt
independence vs self doubt
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preschool age
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initiative vs shame and doubt
responsibility vs irresponsibility
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elementary school age
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industry vs inferiority
self esteem vs inferior
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adolescence
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identity vs role confusion
ruler vs follower
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early adulthood
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intimacy vs isolation
intimate relationship vs isolation
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middle adulthood
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generativity vs stagnation
benefit family and future generations vs be depressed, self centered
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late adulthood
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ego integrity vs despair
enjoy life vs fear death
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receives treatment
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experimental group
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control group
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does not receive treatment and results are compared with experimental group
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controversy over the relative contributions that genes and experience make to the development of psychological traits and behavior
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nature vs nurture issue
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a branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders
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clinical psychology
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need for a drug unpleasant withdrawal when the drug is no longer prescribed
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physiological depressant
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reduces dopamine levels
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methamphetamine
