Psych crossword

3. variable The outcome that is measured in an experiment.
4. A testable prediction often implied by a theory.
6. formation Brainstem structure involved in arousal and attention.
7. bias Tendency to search for information that supports our beliefs.
9. attribution error Overestimating personality and underestimating the situation in explaining others’ behavior.
10. hierarchy A pyramid of human needs, from basic to self-actualization.
13. conditioning Learning based on rewards and punishments, studied by Skinner.
14. variable The factor in an experiment that is manipulated.
15. sheath Fatty layer that speeds up neural impulses.

1. adaptation Reduced responsiveness to unchanging stimuli.
2. A mental shortcut used to solve problems quickly.
5. Chemical messenger that transmits signals across a synapse.
8. conditioning Learning through association, pioneered by Pavlov.
11. effect Improvement due to expectations rather than the treatment itself.
12. dissonance Mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs or behaviors.