HOLIDAY EMOTIONS
What neurotransmitter is often released when hugging loved ones during the holidays?
WHAT IS ... Oxytocin
Which part of the brain is most responsible for storing long-term memories of family holiday traditions?
WHAT IS ... Hippocampus
What type of reinforcement is Santa giving when he delivers presents to "nice" children?
WHAT IS ... Positive Reinforcement
What is the term for the process in which a parent shares family holiday traditions with a child, fostering a sense of continuity and connection to previous generations?
WHAT IS ... Intergenerational Transmission
What psychological phenomenon explains why some people feel pressure to outdo last year’s holiday gifts?
WHAT IS ... Social Comparison
Which holiday event might be an example of a flashbulb memory for an adolescent, where they clearly remember their emotions and surroundings?
WHAT IS ... Any flashbulb memory :)
What stress hormone might increase when people rush to complete last-minute holiday shopping?
WHAT IS ... Cortisol
Which parenting style is associated with high warmth and clear, consistent expectations, and might be seen in a parent guiding their child through holiday traditions like gift-giving?
WHAT IS ... Authoritative Parenting
Which psychological model might explain a child’s emotional response to receiving a disappointing gift during the holidays, particularly if they had high expectations?
WHAT IS ... Cognitive Reappraisal Theory
What type of memory is activated when holiday scents like pine or cinnamon bring back childhood memories?
WHAT IS ... Episodic Memory
What term describes the anxiety a child might feel when they don’t know if they’re on the "naughty or nice" list?
WHAT IS ... Anticipatory Anxiety
What is the concept in psychology that explains how children might internalize the values and customs associated with family traditions, such as generosity or gratitude, during the holiday season?
WHAT IS ... Social Learning Theory