Cognition
What is the difference between assimilation and accommodation?
Assimilation: fitting objects and experiences into a EXISTING schemas
Accommodation: creating NEW or CHANGING old schema to include newly observed events and experiences
This is a desire to perform a behavior with promised rewards or threats of punishment.
What is extrinsic motivation?
What cognitive bias occurs when individuals rely too heavily on initial information when making judgments or decisions?
Anchoring
There are ______ parts of an emotion.
3
According to Sternberg's Theory of Intelligence, what are the 3 categories?
Analytical
Practical
Creative
Our tendency to focus on information that supports our preconceptions.
What is confirmation bias?
These are two factors that affect how we learn to express and interpret emotions.
Display rules and culture
These mental frameworks help us organize and interpret information in our environment.
Schemas
What is the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?
Fluid - ability to see complex relationships and solve problems
Crystallized - acquired knowledge and ability to use it
What are the three types of motivation according to McClelland?
Achievement, Affiliation, and Power
What are the 6 basic, universal emotions?
Fear, Anger, Disgust, Happy, Sad, Surprise
Thinking outside the box
What is divergent thinking?
What country has the highest IQ?
China
The theory that you will fulfill your need (If you are hungry, then you will eat)
Drive Reduction Theory
Ideas that represent a class or category of objects, evens, or activities.
Concepts
Theory that we feel driven to experience stimulation, and aim for the right level of excitement
Arousal Theory
What is a mental set?
Stick with what your used to; avoid alternatives
What are the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid?
Self-Actualization
Esteem
Belonging & Love
Safety & Security
Physiological Needs
What does the Personality Theory of OCEAN stand for?
Openness
Conscientiousness
Extroversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism