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Unit 1: Slang & Lang. Change
Unit 2: The Genius Within
Unit 4: Mrkting in Gbl. Culture
Unit 5: Memory
Unit 6: The Sci. of Love
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semantics
What is the area of language slang is associated with.
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For instance...
What is a signal phrase for an example?
100
becoming similar
What is the meaning of converging?
100
To handle, control, or move something
What is to manipulate?
100
a feeling of strong loyalty, love, or friendship toward a person.
What is attachment?
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a remarkable thing
What is a phenomenon?
200
untrained, natural abilities
What is aptitude?
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flight
What is the main cause of globalization?
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When we feel strong emotions, out brains _______ strong substances. These substances go to specific parts of the brain and help us remember that event.
What is release?
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a wedding ring, heart-shaped objects
What are symbols of love in (Western) cultures.
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who uses slang and why, the main inspirations for slang, attitudes about slang
What is the order of the lecture?
300
speed of learning
What is the best indicator of giftedness?
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high-context and low-context; and what do they mean?
What are communication styles? high-context=comm. depends heavily on context low-context= comm. is explicit and verbal
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conscious; facts v. implicit and unconscious
What are the differences between declarative and procedural memory?
300
Why do euphoric feelings of love gradually disappear?
Because our body develops a tolerance to PEA.
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The major inspirations for slang mentioned in the lecture (there are 3)
What is love (&/or romance), likes and dislikes, and new technology?
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idealistic, intensity, high energy levels
What are personality characteristics of gifted children?
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the relationship between globalization and politics
What is the main focus of the lecture?
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the part of the brain that helps transfer information into long-term memory
What is the limbic system?
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love as a social ritual and the biochemical basis of love
What are the the main points of the lecture?
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makes you desirable, gives you status, reinforces relationships, it's fun
What are personal benefits of slang?
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Name 2 drawbacks to being/having gifted children.
1) Their high energy can lead to exhaustion. 2) Being perfectionists puts a lot of stress on the child, the family, and the people around them.
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a marketing tool that spreads ideas widely and quickly
What is media (advertisements)?
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What are two ways to improve your declarative memories? Explain them. Give and VERY CLEAR example of each.
cognitive-how to approach tasks and which methods to use to complete them. ex. verbal elaboration; (agree/disagree; compare/contrast; discuss relationships are ex. of verbal elaboration) affective-help us control our emotional responses so that we remember better. ex.study with friends, interesting tasks (quiz; presentations)
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describe the three phases of "falling in love" what brain chemicals are released in each phase what do they do
phase 1-"looking" testosterone/estrogen phase 2- "romantic" euphoric amphetamines (dopamine/PEA) PEA fades away phase 3-"commitment"-endorphins/oxytocin