Post by FlameMaster5 on Nov 11, 2006 18:46:14 GMT -5
Not again... ~_~ More notes for another test.
(Btw, these notes have sexual references, just so you know.)
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What is the definition of motivation?:
Motivation - the process by which activities are started, directed and continues so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met.
Name the different types of motivation:
1). External motivation
2). Instincts
3). Instinct approach
Who was Manslow?:
Manslow was a behaviorist whom favored positive views of human behavior.
List Manslow's Hierachy of Needs from the highest to the lowest point of the pyramid(Essay question):
1). Self Actualization - Seldom research.
2). Aesthetic Needs - Symmetry, order, beauty.
3). Cognitive Needs - to know, understand, explore.
4). Esteem - acheive, be competent, gain approval, recognition.
5). Belongingness & Love - a need to be with others, acceptance.
6). Safety Needs - Feel secure, out of danger.
7). Psychological Needs - hunger, thirst, fatigue.
What are the eating disorders?:
1). Obesity
2). Anorexia
3). Bulimia
What neurotransmitter is involved in all 3 eating disorders?:
Serotonin is involved with eating disorders.
What is the definition of emotions?:
Emotions - the "feeling" aspect of consciousness, characterized by certain physical arousal, a certain behavior that reveals the emotion to the outside world; and an inner awareness of feeling.
What is the definitions of gender, gender roles, gender typing and gender idenity?:
Gender - the psychological aspects of being male or female.
Gender roles - the culture's expectations for masculine or feminine behavior, including attitudes and such.
Gender typing - the process of acquiring gender role characteristics.
Gender identity - the individual's sense of being male or female.
What did William Masters and Virginia Johnson contribute to psychology?:
William Masters and Virginia Johnson used volunteers, some of whom were prostitutes, and both observed and measured their physioloical response during all phases of sexual intercourse. The psychologists studied 700 men and women involving sexual responses.
What are the stages of sexuality?:
1). Excitement
2). Plateau
3). Orgasm
4). Resolution
What is the definition of sexual dysfunction?:
Sexual dysfunction - a problem in sexual functioning; does not mean you can't reproduce.
Name and explain the different types of paraphilias:
Festishism - objects result in sexual interest.
Exhibitionism - gains sexual interest by exposing themselves, "flashers".
Voyeurism - gains sexual interest by viewing the nude, "peeping Tom".
Frotteurism - gets "pleasure" by simply rubbing up against someone.
Necrophilia - has sexual intercourse with dead corpses.
Transvestism - gets "pleasure" from wearing clothing of the opposite gender.
What is the definition of sexually transmitted diseases(STD's)?:
STD's - can affect the sexual organs and the ability to reproduce; also may result in pain or disfigurement.
Name the types of STD's:
1).AIDS
2). Genital Herpes
3). HPV
4). Gonorrhea
5). Syphilis
6). Chlamydia
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Wow... Ok, I'll write more later. And if any of this disturbs you a little, I apologize. This is psychology, though, it deals with more than just the mind.
(Btw, these notes have sexual references, just so you know.)
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PSYCHOLOGY TEST 3
What is the definition of motivation?:
Motivation - the process by which activities are started, directed and continues so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met.
Name the different types of motivation:
1). External motivation
2). Instincts
3). Instinct approach
Who was Manslow?:
Manslow was a behaviorist whom favored positive views of human behavior.
List Manslow's Hierachy of Needs from the highest to the lowest point of the pyramid(Essay question):
1). Self Actualization - Seldom research.
2). Aesthetic Needs - Symmetry, order, beauty.
3). Cognitive Needs - to know, understand, explore.
4). Esteem - acheive, be competent, gain approval, recognition.
5). Belongingness & Love - a need to be with others, acceptance.
6). Safety Needs - Feel secure, out of danger.
7). Psychological Needs - hunger, thirst, fatigue.
What are the eating disorders?:
1). Obesity
2). Anorexia
3). Bulimia
What neurotransmitter is involved in all 3 eating disorders?:
Serotonin is involved with eating disorders.
What is the definition of emotions?:
Emotions - the "feeling" aspect of consciousness, characterized by certain physical arousal, a certain behavior that reveals the emotion to the outside world; and an inner awareness of feeling.
What is the definitions of gender, gender roles, gender typing and gender idenity?:
Gender - the psychological aspects of being male or female.
Gender roles - the culture's expectations for masculine or feminine behavior, including attitudes and such.
Gender typing - the process of acquiring gender role characteristics.
Gender identity - the individual's sense of being male or female.
What did William Masters and Virginia Johnson contribute to psychology?:
William Masters and Virginia Johnson used volunteers, some of whom were prostitutes, and both observed and measured their physioloical response during all phases of sexual intercourse. The psychologists studied 700 men and women involving sexual responses.
What are the stages of sexuality?:
1). Excitement
2). Plateau
3). Orgasm
4). Resolution
What is the definition of sexual dysfunction?:
Sexual dysfunction - a problem in sexual functioning; does not mean you can't reproduce.
Name and explain the different types of paraphilias:
Festishism - objects result in sexual interest.
Exhibitionism - gains sexual interest by exposing themselves, "flashers".
Voyeurism - gains sexual interest by viewing the nude, "peeping Tom".
Frotteurism - gets "pleasure" by simply rubbing up against someone.
Necrophilia - has sexual intercourse with dead corpses.
Transvestism - gets "pleasure" from wearing clothing of the opposite gender.
What is the definition of sexually transmitted diseases(STD's)?:
STD's - can affect the sexual organs and the ability to reproduce; also may result in pain or disfigurement.
Name the types of STD's:
1).AIDS
2). Genital Herpes
3). HPV
4). Gonorrhea
5). Syphilis
6). Chlamydia
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Wow... Ok, I'll write more later. And if any of this disturbs you a little, I apologize. This is psychology, though, it deals with more than just the mind.
