Biological
the brain part that is related with forming new memories
what is the hippocampus?
the model that describes memory in terms of sensory, short-term and long-term stores
what is the multi-store model?
the term for when people change behavior to fit in with a group
what is conformity?
the term for a detailed investigation of a single individual or a group
what is a case study?
a must thing to get before involving people in studies
what is informed consent?
the neurotransmitter that is mostly common linked with depression
what is serotonin?
This concept explains that memory can be influenced by past experiences, resulting in inaccuracies or distortions.
What is reconstructive memory?
The theory that we learn behavior through observation, imitation, and modeling.
What is social learning theory?
the variable that a researcher can manipulate in an experiment
what is the independent variable?
The obligation to protect participants' private information.
What is confidentiality?
The function of the amygdala in emotional processing
What is detecting and responding to fear and emotional stimuli?
Study supporting that STM and LTM are separate stores.
What is Murdock study, H.M. case study?
The process by which individuals learn the culture they are born into.
What is enculturation?
The variable that is measured to see the effect of the independent variable.
What is the dependent variable?
Deliberately misleading or withholding information from participants.
What is deception?
The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.
What is neuroplasticity?
This theory suggests that mental frameworks influence how we process and recall information.
What is schema theory?
the theory that explains how individuals categorize themselves and others in social contexts
what is social identity theory?
The process of assigning participants to groups by chance to reduce bias.
What is random allocation?
Five ethical considerations in conducting a study.
what is confidentiality, informed consent, right to withdraw, protection from harm, Deception and Debriefing
The role of the endocrine system in behavior
What is regulation of behavior through hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.
These are mental shortcuts or patterns that can distort thinking and affect how memories are recalled.
What are cognitive biases?
Inventor of social cognitive theory
Albert Bandura
Cues that might influence participants to act in a way they think the experimenter wants.
What are demand characteristics?
5 ethical considerations in reporting the results
what is data fabrication, plagiarism, publication credit, sharing research data for verification, handling of sensitive personal information and social implications of reporting scientific results.