FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
-Be able to define psychology and why it is a science
-Choose 2 fields (branches) of psychology – be able to discuss what each focuses upon
-Choose 2 types of mental health practitioners – briefly discuss the specialty of each
-Choose 2 specific parts of the brain - be able to discuss the function of each
-Definition of sensation/adaptation
-Definition of perception
-Explain schema/schemata - know few functions (what it does)
-Explain how a stereotype works-what is it
-Definition of cognition
-Process of motivation-what are key principles; how does one become motivated
-Definition of culture
-Personality theory (choose one specific theory and know general principles involved: stages/structure)
-Definition of insight
-Nature vs. Nurture
-Choose a specific mental disorder-know criteria and behavior associated with the diagnosis
-Choose a type’ of therapy-know techniques involved and role of therapist
-Definition of consciousness
-Choose a psychoactive substance of choice-know how it affects the conscious and definition of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal
-Operant vs. Classical Conditioning – be able to create your own examples
-Defense Mechanism – Function -Choose 1 to discuss
-Definition of intelligence
-Choose 1 period of life span-be able to discuss norms/milestones for that stage
-Sexual response cycle-stages and what happens at each for either male or female
****DIRECTIONS: This cumulative final exam will be in essay format. Students will need to bring a green/blue book or loose leaf notebook paper and something to write with. This study guide is representative of the questions that will be asked on the final. Students will not be required to present all of the listed items on this list. The final will be composed of groups of questions that are similar in nature. Directions will be given to answer specific questions only. It is essential that students study all of this material as s/he is not aware of which items will be grouped together to chose from. I am not concerned with the length of the presented response to the items. Instead I am more concerned with the appropriateness and the completeness of the item being answered. To put it simply, just answer the question/respond to the item. The number of items will not be announced prior to test date. I am more concerned that you take away from this course what is important to you. Once again and lastly, the items on this study guide represent the items that will be presented on the exam. If any student has questions, please contact me at kimberlyspitz@hotmail.com. ‘Comprehension (understanding)’ is the key to a high note on the final exam. Peace.
