Our second exam is October 27, 2009

The following topics are a list of topics that will be covered in the second exam*

Learning

Classical Conditioning

Components of classical conditioning
Generalization
Discrimination
Habituation & Extinction
Spontaneous recovery
Higher order, i.e., second order conditioning
Explanations of how classical conditioning works
Classical conditioning in humans

Biological preparedness

Operant conditioning
Thorndike's Law of Effect
Reinforcement - positive and negative
Punishment - postive and negative
Principles of operant conditioning
Primary and Secondary reinforcers
Schedules of reinforcement
Observational learning
Watson
Skinner
Lepper

Memory

Encoding & Storage

Types of information in memory (e.g., explicit vs. implicit)
Traditional information-processing model
Basic memory systems
Sperling
Memory Processes
Context, State, & Mood dependent retrieval cues
Levels of processing model
PDP model of memory
Working memory model
Retrieval 
Forgetting
Problems with eyewitness testimony
Amnesia
Seven Sins of Memory
Biological bases of memory
Schemas and memory distortions
Loftus
Baddeley
Atkinson & Schiffrin
Cognition

Concept Formation
Problem solving
Mental set
Functional fixedness
Heuristics
Algorithms
Decision making
Impediments to problem solving
Reasoning
Topics that will NOT be on the test
all material on language 253-266

Intelligence

Models of intelligence
Binet
Spearman
Gardner

Factor analysis

Triarchic model of intelligence
g and s
reliability and validity
Wechsler
Measuring Intelligence
Ratio IQ
 
Deviation IQ
Mental age
percentiles

Crystalized and fluid intelligence

Nature versus Nurture, genes & SES

Stereotype Threat

Sternberg
Topics that will NOT be on the test
Making kids smart or making smart kids

Stress and Coping
General adaption syndrome
Illness and the immune system
Effects of stress on immune function
Personality factors in stress
Hardiness
Environmental factors in stress
Control
Social support
Appraisal and coping
Relaxation
Optimism
 

 

* Of course there may be something missing from this list that will be on the exam.