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