a proposes that faith in one's worldview and the pursuit of self-esteem provide protection against a deeply rooted fear of death
b the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint occurring in group situations that foster arousal and anonymity.
c 1895-1982; Field: psychoanalysis; Contributions: focused on child psychoanalysis, fully developed defense mechanisms, emphasized importance of the ego and its constant struggle
d learning through rewards, punishments, and reinforcement
e the scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive
5 Multiple Choice Questions
tendency to favor one’s own group.
each member has an equal chance of inclusion
sensory and motor neurons -connect the central nervous system (CNS) to rest of body
1922-present; Field: emotion; Contributions: 2 factor theory-physiological happens first, cognitive appraisal must be made in order to experience emotion.
self-reported attitudes or behaviors of people, usually by questioning a representative
5 True/False Question
rooting reflex → when touched on cheek, turn toward touch, open mouth, and search for nipple (innate)
instinct → behaviour that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned
defense mechanisms → ego's protective methods of reducing anxiety by unconsciously distorting reality
amygdala → base of brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing
Unconditioned stimulus → research in which the same people are restudied and retested over a long period