Memory
What is the visual memory that lasts one second called?
iconic memory
founded by Wundt and Titchner, focuses on breaking down mental processes into their most basic units, emphasizes introspection
Structuralism
The tendency to seek out information that confirms our beliefs
confirmation bias
Grouping information into more relevant pieces is a memory technique known as
chunking
This type of study examines the relationship between two variables
correlational design
The what effect is when you remember the first items on a list
Primacy effect
This psychological perspective examines the purpose of mental processes and behavior, considering how they help individuals adapt to their environments
functionalism
Sam believes that birds aren't real. Despite his friends providing him evidence to contradict this belief, he still believes that birds are note real. Sam is engaging in
Belief Perseverance Bias
You study for your exam drunk. For better recall, you take your exam drunk. This is known as
State Dependent Learning
an increase in the amount of time spent watching YouTube leads to a decrease in exam scores. this what type of correlation?
Jen tells Amelia she remembers on the news she heard that chocolate causes cancer. Amelia says that SHE told Jen that, not the news. Jen is engaging in
Source monitoring confusion
Led by Watson and Skinner, concentrates on observable behavior and the principles of learning, dismissing internal mental states as subjects of study.
Behaviorism
What is it called when a study's finding is able to be reproduced by other researchers?
Replicability
The amygdala is a brain region associated with what emotion?
fear
Before a participant agrees to a study, they must give this.
Informed consent
What many of us experienced during Helene is very vivid in our memories. We may remember exactly where we were when we woke up that morning and the events unfolded. Helene could be said to be a _____ memory for many in Asheville
Flashbulb
founded by Freud, explores the influence of unconscious processes and early life experiences on behavior, highlighting the importance of childhood in personality development.
Psychoanalysis
Tracy works with children to study how they develop different cognitive functions over time. Tracy is a
The hippocampus is a brain region that is essential for
forming new memories
A researcher sits on the quad observing how many people engage in conversation with friends. This type of research is known as
naturalistic observation
This technique was pioneered by Elizabeth Loftus to show how memory is subject to errors
Post-event misinformation paradigm
associated with Piaget and Neisser, emphasizes the role of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving in understanding behavior.
Cognitivism
What are the principles of scientific thinking?
Rule out rival hypothesis, correlation does not equal causation, and falsifiability
Paul crashed while mountain biking and can't remember anything about his life now. However, he can still remember how to mountain bike. He suffers from ____amnesia, but his _____ memory is intact.
Retrograde amnesia; procedural
When a study has external validity, what does that mean?
That the study's results can generalized into the real world