Introductory Psychology Exam #1 Study Guide Chapter 1: Science of Psychology Know the definition of psychology -The science of behavior and mental processes. What 2 Greek roots define Psychology -Psyche is “mind” and Logos is “study” or “knowledge”. Identify the different perspectives describing psychology -The Behavioral Perspective: focuses on observable behavior and the important role of learning in behavior‚ aka Behaviorism. -The Psychodynamic Perspective: The view
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Anatomy Study Guide Exam 1 Blood Blood components: know the relative amounts of the components and the functions of each component Formed elements: 1. Erythrocytes (red blood cells): involved in carrying oxygen 2. Leukocytes (white blood cells): involved in immune system - fight off infections 3. Platelets: involved in blood clotting Plasma: (liquid part of blood – dilute solution of salts‚ glucose‚ amino acids‚ vitamins‚ urea‚ proteins‚ and fats * 90% water * 7% protein
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Risk Exam 1 Study Guide Topic 1 Module 1 Risk Noun- A situation involving exposure to danger Verb- Expose (something or someone valued) to danger‚ harm‚ or loss Uncertainty Having 2 or more potential outcomes for an event or situation Risk Uncertainty about a future outcome‚ particularly the consequences of a negative outcome Outcomes may vary from the expected Situation of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Possible Outcomes (uncertainty): Not caught driving (Expected) Caught (DUI…
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BUSINESS LAW EXAM #2 STUDY GUIDE Chapter 1: Nature & Sources of Law I. What is “law”? • *The general purpose of law is to create an orderly society; ensuring orderliness to all human activity; still no definition of law that has universal approval; law is very broad • Primary sources – legally binding rules/procedures‚ federal/state constitutions‚ states‚ administrative agency regulations‚ court decisions • Secondary sources – research articles‚ restatements‚ legal texts and encyclopedias;
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Exam #2 Study Review Chapter 4 social interaction • The process by which we act and react to those around us. microsociology • The study of human behavior in contexts of face-to-face interaction. civil inattention • The process whereby individuals in the same physical setting demonstrate to one another that they are aware of each other’s presence. impression management • Preparing for the presentation of one’s social role. social position • The social identity an individual has
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NST Exam 2 Study Guide! I. Proteins Function of body protein: antibodies in the immune system‚ muscle contraction and movement‚ enzymes that facilitate biochemical reactions (catalysts)‚ hormones that regulate bodily activities‚ structural proteins that provide support‚ such as with keratin and collagen‚ found in connective tissues‚ storage proteins store amino acids‚ transport proteins carry molecules/nutrients from one place to another (i.e. hemoglobin). Also contributes to acid base balance
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Deviance 1) defining deviance is difficult and subjective (sociologists don’t agree). 2) for our purpose deviance must A) violate significant norms. B) Result in negative evaluation for reaction. 1) Conflict theory.- stress that the power elite uses the legal system to control worker and to stabilize the social order‚ all with the goal of keeping itself in power. The poor pose a threat‚ for if they rebel as a group they can dislodge members of the power elite from their place of privilege
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Chapter 1 *Goals of psychology: 1. Description of behaviors- classifying & labeling behavior‚ 2. Understanding-Understanding the causes and why they occur‚ 3. Prediction-Accurately saying what may say in the future‚ 4 Control-Altering conditions to positively influence behavior.‚ psychology-the scientific study of behavior and mental processes-behavior(Overt) & mental processes (covert)‚ many research projects in psych begin with observations in real life *Pseudopsychology-Any unfounded “system”
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Exam Name___________________________________ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. Use DeMorganʹs laws or a truth table to determine whether the two statements are equivalent. 1) ~(p ∧ q)‚ ~p ∧ ~q A) Not equivalent B) Equivalent 2) ~(p ∨ q) ‚ ~p ∧ ~q A) Equivalent B) Not equivalent 3) (p ∨ q) ∨ r‚ p ∨ (q ∨ r) A) Not equivalent 1) B) Equivalent 2) 3) Write an equivalent sentence for the statement. 4)
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CB Exam 2 Topic Guide Chapter 8 1. What are some qualities of group influence? 2. What are the types of group influence (e.g.‚ primary‚ formal‚ etc.)? 3. Distinguish between peer influence and conformity. 4. What are the types of social power (e.g.‚ legitimate) 5. What are the types of reference group influence (e.g.‚ informational‚ etc.) 6. Understand utilitarian/hedonic value and reference groups. 7. What individual differences affect susceptibility to group influence (e.g.‚ embarrassment)
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