The encoding function of memory refers to
inputting information into your memory
Typing information into a computer is like what part of the memory system in the human brain?
encoding
What are the distinct stages of storage?
sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory
The hippocampus is most important in which process of the brain?
transferring information from short to long-term memory
understand violation of social norms
relates to how people are supposed to behave
understand violation of socail norms
relates to how people are supposed to behave
concepts
mental category that contains related bits of knowledge and the meaning of the information they represent
telegraphic speech
two words sentences that children begin to utter at 20-26 months
the tendency to desire and seek out positive outcomes is what?
a motive
instinct theory
what motivates us is instinctualy engrained in humans for passing our genes and survival skills
primary drives
a drive that motivates us to maintain homeostasis in certain biological processes within the body
what is the correct sequence of of the prenatal stages of development?
germinal, embryonic, fetal
a fertilized egg is called a
zygote
teratogens
an environmental substance that has the potential to harm the developing organism
what reflexes are children born with?
sucking, rooting, grasping, crying, smiling
the study of how people think and behave in social situations we experience is called
social psychology
attitudes are
a belief we hold about something
congitive dissonance is most associated with what?
cognitive inconsistency
attitude change that occurs in response to persuation is said to be
central route to persuation
the study of attribution is concerned with the
behavior of ourselves and others
hostile agression is designed to
cause harm to others
stress is
any event of environmental stimulus that we respond to because we perceive it as a challenging or threatening
what are major aspects of stress?
major life events, catastrophies, conflict
students who find that they are more susceptible to catching cold of the flu around the time of final exams are experiencing the effects of the _____ stage.
exhaustion
whatever you do to manage a situation is called
alarm reaction
understand violation of socail norms
related how people are supposed to behave