Unit 1
What is a concise summary of an article's key points?
Abstract
What is the theory that examines how organisms interact within their environments?
ecological systems theory
What is the vital connection between brain and body?
Brainstem
What is Chomsky's term for innate language learning ability?
LAD
who is the researcher who was interested in attachment styles in the first year of living
John Bowlby
What is a critical examination of existing research?
literature review
What is the psychological study on children's imitation of aggressive behavior using a doll?
bobo the doll experiment
What is the study of complex interactions in dynamic systems?
Dynamic systems theory
What is excessive self-focus?
Ego-centrism
What are the 4 early emotions experienced by infants
Joy, Sadness, Fear and Surprise
What is the type of research that examines relationships between variables?
correlational research
What is the alignment of thoughts and actions in psychology?
congruence
What is the brain region responsible for memory and auditory processing?
temporal lobe
What is the belief in two opposing concepts?
Dualistic thinking
what is a self portrait that is composed of many pieces and domains
Identity
What type of research describes and observes?
descriptive research
What is the range of learning potential?
zone of proximal development
What is the brain's "spring cleaning" process?
synaptic pruning
What is the cognitive error of searching in a familiar place (A) rather than a new location (B)
A not B error
What is someone who Identifies as Chinese/Canadian
Bicultural identity
What is a confounding factor?
third variable
What is Jean Piaget's concept of mental framework for organizing knowledge?
schema
What is the principle behind mental and physical abilities?
use it or lose it concept
What is the theory that suggests different types of intelligence exist?
Multiple intelligence
What is the attachment style allows adults to have positive views and relationships
Secure attachment style