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what is representative bias?
when you unintentionally stereo type someone based upon simplified group traits
t or f? a morpheme conveys a meaning?
T
what is the difference between algorithum and heuristic?
Algorithum-step by step instructions
Heuristic- shortcut no guarantee solution
memories for events in your life are called BLANK memories
What is episodic memories?
I know pearl harbor attacks occurred on dec 7th 1941. what kind of memory am I using?
what is sematic memories?
the inclination to focus on info that confirms what you already believe is called?
confirmation bias
T or F? lying is associated w/ specific physiological state
F
what is the self reference effect?
if material has some sort of connection to something in your life it will be easier to remember
What is the leading cause of false convictions?
eyewitness testimony
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what is chunking?
what is the difference between crystallized intel and fluid intel?
crystallized intel-essential "what you know"
fluid intel-adaptive,problem solving acquired knowledge creativity
T or F? info is easier to remember or recall if it is meaningful
T
a BLANK is the way the brain has of organizing info that allows it to make assumptions about the world and work more efficiently
what is Schema?
exposure to incorrect info can alter memory such that the original memory becomes false
damage to which areas of the brain typically reduce sexual motivation?
amygdala, nucleus accumbens, hypothalmus
Fear, anger, happiness etc.
what are universal emotions?
how long does as short term memory last?
30 seconds
how many items can the avg. person store in their short term memory?
between 5-9
failure to properly encode info into memory as it happens resulting in false memory, memory error before memory is formed
what is encoding failure?
how do physical, tangible rewards like money typically affect intrinsic motivation
they reduce it
norms for when, where, how to appropriately express emotion
what is a cultural display rule?
3 stages of memory?
encoding, storage retriveal
What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?
explicit-easy to verbalize, effortful processing
Implicit- hard to verbalize automatic
attaching meaning to info that you try to memorize connecting that info to info that you already know
what are elaborative rehersal
the feeling of having a need met, often hunger, drive reduction
what is satiation?