Memory Systems & Processes
This stage of memory lasts only a few seconds and captures sensory impressions.
What is sensory memory?
This theory states that physiological arousal comes before emotion.
What is the James-Lange theory?
This concept was developed by Abraham Maslow.
What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
This is the first stage of general adaptation syndrome.
What is the alarm reaction?
This personality type is linked to heart disease risk.
What is Type A personality?
This is the process of converting information into a usable form for storage.
What is encoding?
This concept refers to the ability to infer others’ thoughts and feelings.
What is theory of mind?
This need must be met before esteem needs in Maslow’s hierarchy.
What is love and belonging?
This coping strategy involves changing the emotional response to stress.
What is emotion-focused coping?
This hormone is most closely associated with stress.
What is cortisol?
This type of memory involves facts and knowledge, like knowing the capital of France.
What is semantic memory?
This law states that moderate arousal leads to optimal performance.
What is the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
This theory suggests we are motivated to maintain optimal arousal levels.
What is arousal theory?
This process involves evaluating whether a stressor is a threat or challenge.
What is primary appraisal?
Meditation and yoga are examples of this coping strategy.
What is emotion-focused coping?
This memory error occurs when information is temporarily inaccessible, often called “tip-of-the-tongue.”
What is blocking?
This concept refers to the ability to manage emotions and relationships effectively.
What is emotional intelligence?
This drive is considered primary according to drive-reduction theory
What is hunger?
This concept occurs when repeated failure leads to hopelessness.
What is learned helplessness?
This zone in arousal theory reflects complete exhaustion and no motivation.
What is the burnout zone?
This process strengthens synaptic connections after repeated stimulation.
What is long-term potentiation?
A person interprets racing heartbeat as excitement after winning a race is an example of which theory?
What is the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory?
This theory suggests physiological needs drive us to reduce arousal.
What is drive-reduction theory?
This psychologist developed the general adaptation syndrome (GAS).
Who is Hans Selye?
The HPA axis involves what parts of the brain?
The hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands.