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20 Cards in this Set
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encoding
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the processing of info into the memory system
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storage
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the retention of encoded info over time
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sensory memory
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immediate, very brief recording of sensory info in the memory system
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automatic processing
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unconscious encoding of incidental information, such as space, tiem, and frequency.
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effortful processing
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encoding that requires attention and conscious effort
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iconic memory
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a momentary sensory memory of visual stimuli; a photographic or picture-image memory lasting no more that a few tenths of a second
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hippocampus
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a neural center that is located in the limbic system; helps process explicit memories for storage
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mood congruent memory
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the tendency to recall expierences that are consistent with one's current good or bad mood
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neuron
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a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
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central nervous system
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brain and spinal cord
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peripheral nervous system
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sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the rest of the body
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somatic nervous system
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divison of the peripheral nervous system
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autonomic nervous system
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the part of the peripheral system that controls the glands and muscles of the internal organs.
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sympathtic nervous sytem
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the division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body
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parasympathitic nervous system
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the divison of the autonomic system that calms the body
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limbic system
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neural system includes hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus
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amygdala
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two lima bean sized nerual clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion
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hypothalamus
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directs several maintance activities like eating, drinking, body temp
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gestalt
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how we intergrate pieces of information as a whole
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id
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operates on the pleasure principle, demanding immediate gratification
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