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This imaging technique measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.
fMRI
What type of learning occurs through association between two stimuli?
classical conditioning
What is Erikson’s psychosocial stage in adolescence?
identity vs. role confusion
This term refers to the idea that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences.
facial feedback hypothesis
This is the tendency to stick with an initial belief even after receiving contradictory evidence
belief perseverance
This brain structure acts as a relay station for all sensory information except smell.
thalamus
What memory strategy involves organizing items into meaningful units?
chunking
What type of attachment involves a child feeling comfortable exploring while seeking caregiver support?
secure attachment
This is the tendency to conform to group norms to gain approval or avoid disapproval.
normative social influence
This is the process of converting sensory input into neural signals.
transduction
This principle states that a neuron either fires completely or not at all.
all-or-nothing principle
What type of interference occurs when new information disrupts the recall of old information?
retroactive interference
What term describes a specific time when development must occur for proper outcomes?
critical period
In Freud’s theory, what part of personality seeks immediate gratification?
Id
This phenomenon occurs when an animal reverts to instinctive behaviors despite conditioning.
instinctive drift
This neurotransmitter is linked to reward and movement, and is implicated in Parkinson’s and addiction.
dopamine
This type of memory holds visual information for a fraction of a second
iconic memory
What operant technique reinforces successive steps toward a desired behavior?
shaping
This theory proposes that positive emotions broaden awareness and build resilience.
broaden-and-build theory
This is the automatic turning of a newborn’s head toward a touch on the cheek.
rooting reflex
This sleep stage is associated with paradoxical sleep
REM sleep
This phenomenon occurs when we fail to notice a change in a visual scene.
change blindness
What is the process of providing temporary support to a learner called?
scaffolding
What concept describes the interaction between behavior, environment, and personal factors?
reciprocal determinism
What are the five personality traits in the Big Five?
conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness extraversion