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27 Cards in this Set
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Semantic Memory |
Memory of principles/facts
Ex: Naming the first president, Knowing that a red light means stop |
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Savings (Relearning) Method |
Detects weak memories by comparing the speed of original learning to the speed of relearning
Ex: It took Mary twenty repetitions to learn a list of words, but only five repetitions to relearn the list a semester later. |
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Procedural Memory |
Memories of how to do something
Ex: Walking, Eating with chopsticks, Driving a car |
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Episodic Memory |
Memory for specific events in life.
Ex: 16th birthday party, A trip to Paris, Dinner with friends on Saturday night, First day of college. |
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Six Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, & Surprise |
The basic number of emotions |
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Foot In The Door |
Starting with a modest request, in which you accept, and then following with a larger request. |
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Bait & Switch |
Offering an extremely favorable deal, getting the other person to commit to the deal, and then making additional demands. |
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That's Not All! |
Making an offer and then improving the offer before you have a chance to reply. |
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Forewarning |
Simply informing people that they are about to hear a persuasive speech activates their resistance and weakens the persuasion. |
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Inoculation Effect |
People first hear a weak argument and then a stronger argument supporting the same conclusion. |
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Repression |
Motivated removal of something to the unconscious; Rejecting unacceptable thoughts, desires, and memories; Material is suppressed but not forgotten. Ex: A criminal is unaware of his past. |
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Denial |
The refusal to believe unpleasant information; The assertion that the information is not correct. Ex: An alcoholic denies being an alcoholic |
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Rationalization |
When an individual attempts to prove that their actions are justifiable. Ex: A person being rejected from a job later says, "I didn't want the job anyway! |
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Displacement |
By diverting a behavior or thought away from its natural target toward a less threatening target; Engaging in the behavior with less anxiety. Ex: Being angry with your boss but taking it out on a co-worker, or spouse. |
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Regression |
A return to a more immature level of functioning; An effort to avoid the anxiety of the current situation. Ex: Someone who has difficulty dealing with others (newborn sister) results to crying/pouting. |
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Projection |
Attributing one's own desirable characteristics to other people; Suggesting that people have your faults may make the faults seem less threatening. Ex: "I'm not angry, you're the one who's angry!" |
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Reaction Formation |
Presenting yourself as the opposite of what you really are. Ex: Someone who secretly enjoys porn may participate in a campaign to outlaw porn. |
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Sublimation |
The transformation of sexual/aggressive energies into culturally acceptable, even admirable, behaviors; Associated with socially constructive behavior. Ex: A surgeon may represent this to aggressive impulses. |
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Neuroticism (The Big Five Personality Model) |
A tendency to experience unpleasant emotions frequently; These type of people tend to have marriage problems. Ex: "I have many worries" |
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Extraversion (The Big Five Personality Model) |
A tendency to seek stimulation and enjoy the company of other people; May lead to an increased chance of alcohol abuse, etc. Ex: "I make friends easily. |
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Agreeableness (The Big Five Personality Model) |
A tendency to be compassionate towards others; These people are more likely to have stable marriages & stable employment, and less likely to be prejudice. Ex: "I believe people have good intentions!" |
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Conscientiousness (The Big Five Personality Model) |
A tendency to show self-discipline, to be dutiful, and to strive for achievement, and competence; These people have a greater than average life expectancy. Ex: "I complete most tasks early, or on time. |
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Openness (The Big Five Personality Model) |
A tendency to enjoy new intellectual experiences and new ideas Ex: "I believe art is important for its own sake." |
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Anxiety |
An increase in the startle reflex (automatic response to a loud noise); Preparing yourself that something bad might happen. |
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Fear |
An immediate response to danger.
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Bipolar Disorder |
Someone alternates between mood extremes. Characteristics - dramatic, unpredictable mood swings, excessive happiness, excitement, irritability, etc. |
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Schizophrenia |
A long-term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown. Characteristics - deterioration of daily activities such as work, social relations, self-care, etc. |
