The type of research that consists of solving a problem.

When we become used to sensory input, such that we no longer notice it.

A therapy that is used in medicine and dentistry, is useful for overcoming side effects of cancer, but is of no help to overcoming addiction.

The process of considering options and choosing among them.

An individual's unique and stable patterns of behavior and character.

The group in an experiment that is not exposed to the independent variable.

This sense often triggers strong memories.

This group could use about 2 hours more sleep a night then they are currently getting.

The failure to use objects in novel ways in order to solve problems.

Freud said that most of the human mind is in this state.

The concept in research that two variable are linked, such as obesity and diabetes.

Spending time actively involved in an enjoyable activity in order to relieve pain is a part of this theory.

This substance decreases overall sleep and REM sleep.

The process of solving a problem by eliminating alternatives that do not match a certain factor.

A theory of personality that explains differences between people in terms of specific characteristics.

This is a disease discussed in class that affects the function of almost all structures of the brain, getting progressively worse over time.

This is the failure to notice objects we are not actively focused on.

The principal that demonstrates that even though you may not remember something learned in class, you will need less time to learn it when studying for the exam.

Standards based on the scores of many of the same age, used in IQ testing.

People who have this belief system do not believe they are in control of their own lives and behaviours.

The brain and the spinal cord make up this system.

The depth cue when larger objects are perceived as being closer to the viewer and smaller objects as further away.

A memory that has been put together using bits and pieces of information and that may or may not be accurate.

The type of thinking that explores new options and produces novel ideas, answers, and solutions to problems.

This type of psychologist might say "It doesn't matter if your client had lots of pressure on them from their parents. There is no excuse for cheating. We are all responsible for what we do.