Theories
In-group Bias / Social Identity Processes
Abrams et al. (1990)
Emotional Memory and the Amygdala
Sharot et al. (2007)
Explain social comparison with reference to one study or research example.
Festinger (1956)
Test effects of stress hormone cortisol on memory performance.
Newcomer (1999)
Draganski (2004) — Neuroplasticity (Juggling)
Biological Approach
Stereotype Threat
Steele & Aronson (1995)
Serial Position Effect
Glanzer & Cunitz (1966)
Explain one factor affecting conformity to group norms.
Abrams et al. (1990)
Test recall patterns for items at the beginning vs end of a list.
Glanzer & Cunitz (1966)
Glanzer & Cunitz (1966) — Serial Position Effect
Cognitive Approach
Neuroplasticity (Juggling)
Draganski (2004)
Schemas and Memory
Brewer & Treyens (1981)
Explain how schemas may influence cognition with reference to gender.
Martin & Halverson (1983)
Investigate cultural differences in how autobiographical memories are structured/remembered.
Kulkofsky et al. (2011)
Festinger (1956) — Social Comparison Theory
Sociocultural Approach
Social Learning Theory
Bandura (1961)
ACh and Spatial Memory (Humans)
Antonova et al. (2011)
Explain one study related to cultural influences on cognition.
Berry (1967)
Test whether stereotype threat affects academic performance.
Steele & Aronson (1995
Rosenzweig, Bennett & Diamond (1972) — Enrichment and Brain Development
Biological Approach
Acetylcholine and Memory
Rogers & Kesner (2003)
Illusory Correlation
Hamilton & Gifford (1976)
Explain one study related to localization of function in memory.
Milner (1966)
Test whether people form false associations between minority groups and negative behaviors.
Hamilton & Gifford (1976)
Martin & Halverson (1983) — Gender Schema Theory
Sociocultural Approach