PSY 202 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Randomness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Methylphenidate

• School: University of Oregon
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 202
• Professor: Jordan Pennefather

Document Summary

Fluid intelligence is defined as the ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns. In contrast, crystallized intelligence is defined as the ability to use learned knowledge and experience. Puberty: onset of sexual maturity that makers beginning of adolescence. Adolescent brain during puberty- frontal lobes not fully myelinated, very impulsive since limbic system is very active, very driven toward reward and pleasure. Synaptic pruning- synaptic connections in brain that are used are preserved those that aren"t are lost. Allows any brain to adapt well to their environment. Teratogens- agents that harm embryo or fetus- drugs, alcohol, bacteria, viruses. Drinking while preggo can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome- low birth weight, abnormities, cognitive problems. Dynamic systems theory- new forms of behavior emerge through consistent interactions between a biological being and cultural and environmental contexts. Infantile amnesia- the inability to remember events from early childhood. Piaget"s cognitive theory: watched children"s mistakes as closely as their successes.