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100

This imaging technique measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.

fMRI

100

What type of learning occurs through association between two stimuli?

classical conditioning

100

What is Erikson’s psychosocial stage in adolescence?

identity vs. role confusion

100

This term refers to the idea that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences.

facial feedback hypothesis

100

This is the tendency to stick with an initial belief even after receiving contradictory evidence

belief perseverance

200

This brain structure acts as a relay station for all sensory information except smell.

thalamus

200

What memory strategy involves organizing items into meaningful units?

chunking

200

What type of attachment involves a child feeling comfortable exploring while seeking caregiver support?

secure attachment

200

This is the tendency to conform to group norms to gain approval or avoid disapproval.

normative social influence

200

This is the process of converting sensory input into neural signals.

transduction

300

This principle states that a neuron either fires completely or not at all.

all-or-nothing principle

300

What type of interference occurs when new information disrupts the recall of old information?

retroactive interference

300

What term describes a specific time when development must occur for proper outcomes?

critical period

300

In Freud’s theory, what part of personality seeks immediate gratification?

Id

300

This phenomenon occurs when an animal reverts to instinctive behaviors despite conditioning.

instinctive drift

400

This neurotransmitter is linked to reward and movement, and is implicated in Parkinson’s and addiction.

dopamine

400

This type of memory holds visual information for a fraction of a second

iconic memory

400

What operant technique reinforces successive steps toward a desired behavior?

shaping

400

This theory proposes that positive emotions broaden awareness and build resilience.

broaden-and-build theory

400

This is the automatic turning of a newborn’s head toward a touch on the cheek.

rooting reflex

500

This sleep stage is associated with paradoxical sleep

REM sleep

500

This phenomenon occurs when we fail to notice a change in a visual scene.

change blindness

500

What is the process of providing temporary support to a learner called?

scaffolding

500

What concept describes the interaction between behavior, environment, and personal factors?

reciprocal determinism

500

What are the five personality traits in the Big Five?

conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness extraversion

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