short term/long term memory
This is the typical duration information stays in short term memory without active rehearsal
15 to 30 seconds
his most common sleep disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep.
insomnia
In the "Marshmallow Test," researchers studied this specific trait by seeing if children could wait for a second treat.
delayed gratification
this is the first stage of life, where infants learn whether or not they can rely on their caregivers.
Trust vs. Mistrust
During this stage, which makes up about 50% of your total sleep time, your heart rate slows and your body temperature drops
stage 2
This type of long-term memory stores general knowledge, facts, and word meanings.
semantic memory
This frightening sensation occurs when a person is unable to move or speak for a few seconds or minutes while waking up or falling asleep.
sleep paralysis
In this 1961 experiment, Albert Bandura showed that children would mimic violent behavior after watching an adult hit an inflatable toy.
the Bobo Doll experiment
Around age 2, children enter this stage where they strive for physical independence, often leading to the "Terrible Twos."
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
This is the first stage of sleep, often described as a light transition where you might feel like you are falling
stage 1
Repeating information over and over to keep it active in short term memory is known as this type of rehearsal.
maintenance rehearsal
his neurological disorder affects the brain's ability to control sleep wake cycles, often causing sudden "sleep attacks."
narcolepsy
This 1971 study had to be shut down after only six days because participants playing "guards" became abusive toward those playing "prisoners."
the Stanford Prison Experiment
the stage of life from birth to approximately age two, characterized by rapid physical and brain growth
Infancy
Most vivid dreaming occurs during this stage, which stands for this three-word phrase
Rapid Eye Movement
This term is often used interchangeably with short term memory though it specifically refers to the active manipulation of information.
working memory
Also known as somnambulism, this disorder involves getting up and walking around while still asleep.
sleepwalking
This 1920 experiment by John B. Watson sought to prove that classical conditioning could create a phobia in a young child.
the Little Albert experiment
main conflict for teenagers involves "Identity vs." this, as they try to figure out who they are
Role Confusion
REM sleep is often called "paradoxical sleep" because your brain is highly active while this part of your body is paralyzed
your muscles
Personal experiences and specific life events are stored in this sub type of long-term memory.
episodic memory
This condition causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep, often marked by loud snoring.
sleep apnea
Harry Harlow used "surrogate mothers" made of wire and cloth to show that these animals value comfort over food.
rhesus monkeys
This stage of life, usually spanning the 20s and 30s, focuses on forming close, committed relationships with others
Intimacy vs. Isolation
This deep stage of sleep is when the body does most of its physical repair and growth
stage 3