Psychology 1
Study Guide #3, page 1 of 2
CHAPTER READINGS (Chapters 5, 6, & 7)
CHAPTER 5 – SENSATION AND PERCEPTION
Introduction
VISION
(The Eye)
The Retina
THE OTHER SENSES
(Hearing)
The Ear
Taste
Smell
CHAPTER 6 – STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
(SLEEP AND DREAMS)
(Biological Rhythms and Sleep)
Circadian Rhythm
REM Sleep
Why Do We Sleep?
The effects of sleep loss
Sleep theories
Dreams
Why we dream
CHAPTER 7 – LEARNING
CLASSICAL CONDITIONING
Pavlov’s Experiments
Extinction and spontaneous recovery
Generalization
Discrimination
OPERANT CONDITIONING
Skinner’s Experiments
Shaping Behavior
Types of Reinforcers
Primary and conditioned reinforcers
Reinforcement schedules (ignore interval/ratio schedules)
Punishment
Extending Skinner’s Understanding
(Cognition and Operant Conditioning)
Intrinsic Motivation
Skinner’s Legacy
(Applications of Operant Conditioning)
At Home
Contrasting Classical and Operant Conditioning
LEARNING BY OBSERVATION
Applications of Observational Learning
Positive Observational Learning
Margaret L. Louie
Psychology 1
Study Guide #3, page 2 of 2
Margaret L. Louie
STUDY TOPICS
Chapter 5
Know the definitions of Sensation and Perception.
Understand how sensory receptors for the different senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste) transmit
information to our brain.
Know the structures of the retina and what parts are responsible for what functions.
Understand the relationship between smell and taste; know the research associated with smell
and taste.
Chapter 6
Know the research on circadian cycles, including the role of the pineal gland. Know the research
on PMS (an infradian cycle).
Know the outcomes of sleep deprivation.
Know/Understand the theories of sleep.
Know the research regarding REM/NREM sleep.
Know/Understand the theories of dreams. Know the symbols associated with Freudian theory.
Understand lucid dreaming.
Chapter 7
Know/Understand classical conditioning principles/concepts.
Know/Understand the operant conditioning principles/concepts.
Understand “reframing” and “catch ‘em when they’re good.”
Know the research associated with physical punishment.
Know the research on intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation.
Know the principles and research associated with observational learning.
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