Biological
The space between two neurons, in which neurotransmitters are transferred from one neuron to another
synapse
Give one example of a cognitive bias
Anchoring bias, effort heuristic, halo effect, cheerleader effect, etc.
Name one cultural dimension
Many possible answers:
Individualism vs. Collectivism
High vs. Low Power Distance
etc.
What should you do in the first paragraph of an SAQ?
Describe or explain the SAQ topic in detail
True or False: Names of authors and sample sizes are required when describing research
False
The term which means that different parts of the brain have different functions
Localization of function
A model of memory that breaks SHORT TERM memory up into parts like the visuospatial sketchpad and the phonological loop
Working Memory Model
Any study that supports Social Identity Theory
Park and Rothbart sorority study; Tajfel "minimal groups" study putting boys in teams; etc.
How many research studies should you use as evidence in an SAQ response?
One
Ideally, how many research studies should you use to support your answer to an ERQ?
Two or more
When connections between neurons are not used, the brain does this to eliminate those connections
synaptic pruning
The type of thinking that is slow and analytical
System 2 thinking
Any study that supports Social Cognitive Theory
Bobo doll study (Bandura)
TV and aggression study (Kymball)
etc.
If asked in an SAQ to write about ONE example of a theory/study/concept, how many examples should you write about?
Only ONE
Name one of the four command terms you might see in an ERQ
Discuss, Evaluate, Contrast, To what extent
The term for the proportion of pairs of individuals who share a certain trait, such as eye color or sexual orientation
concordance rate
A model of thinking and decision-making that describes System 1 and System 2 thinking
dual processing model
What acculturation strategy tends to lead to the highest well-being and the least acculturative stress?
Integration (maintaining home culture while engaging with host culture)
What should you always do after summarizing a research study in an SAQ?
Link it back to the exam question
What should be done in the first paragraph of an ERQ?
Describe the ERQ topic in detail & make a thesis statement which addresses the ERQ question.
The term for a specific version of a gene
Allele
The term for a highly emotional memory that can feel lifelike and detailed long after the event occurred
flashbulb memory
A simplified belief, or schema, about an entire group of people
Stereotype
If the question asks about the role of an agonist in human behavior, should you define agonist?
Yes, giving a definition of the topic demonstrates understanding
How should you write about research studies in an ERQ?
Describe the aim, procedure, and results, connect the study to the main ERQ topic, and evaluate the study's strengths and limitations