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Exam #3 study guide
Chunking | -Breaking down into smaller sections -Encoding |
Anchoring | -Giving a small piece of information to answer a question -Encoding |
Restructure | -Looking at things in a different way -Problem Solving |
Framing | -Putting a question is a certain way to get results -Decision making |
Analogies | -Comparing 2 things unrelated to clarify problems -Problem solving |
Mnemonics | -A device to assist with memory (ROYGBV) -Encoding |
Spacing Effect | - Spreading out time you study -Encoding |
Mental Set | -Using things you learned before to solve a current problem - Problem Solving |
Work Backwards | -Working backwards to allow for a new point of view -Problem solving |
Testing Effect | -Studying using test, past quiz, notes, and study guides -Encoding + storage and retrieval |
Algorithm | -Equations/steps to come with correct answer -Problem solving |
Functional Fixedness | -Reimagining the function of objects in a different way -Problem solving |
Sensory Memory (1.4 to 3 seconds) | -Environmental information is registered -Large capacity |
Short Term Memory (20 seconds) | -New information is being transferred back and forth between short and long term - limited capacity |
Long Term Memory (potentially permeant) | - Information from Short Term Memory is stored -Unlimited Capacity |
- Explicit Memory (Episodic Memory) | -Events you have experienced - Trick or treating on Halloween |
Explicit Memory (Semantic Memory) | - General Knowledge -Halloween is on October 31st every single year |
Implicit Memory (Procedural Memory) | - Motor Skills/ Actions |
Zygote | Sperm+Egg |
Embryo | zygote turns into embryo after 2 weeks |
Fetus | an embryo turns into a fetus after 2 months |
Teratogen | Anything that can harm a baby during pregnancy such as virus, drugs, and alcohol |
Assimilation | Interpretation of new experiences in terms of our present schemas |
Accommodation | Is a modified version of the present schema to fit with knew information and experiences |
Parenting Styles (Authoritarian) | Clear rules and expectations |
Parenting Styles (Permissive) | Discipline and expectations are low |
Parenting Styles (Negligent) | Indifferent toward their children |
Parenting Styles (Authoritative) | Set limits but listen, forgive and encourage their children |
Attachment Styles (Secure) | -Confident enough to play in unfamiliar locations unless if a trusted adult is nearby |
Attachment Styles (Insecure) | -A child avoids contact with caregiver or by alternating between approach and avoidance behavior |
Attachment Styles (Disorganized) | -An infant inconsisstant reactions to the caregivers departure and return |
The smallest speech sound in a language are called | -Phonemes |
Sensory memories that are perceived visually are called | -Iconic |
Sensory memories that are perceived audiotory are called | -Echoic |
An essay test measures | - Rceall |
A multiple choice test measures | - Recognition |
The inability to form new long term memories for events following trauma to the brain | -Anterograde Amnesia |
The stage of speech development where infants use two words to say an entire thought is called | -Telegraphic speech |
The human reflex that leads infants to turn their mouths and head towards anything that touches their cheeks and search for something to suck on is called | -Rooting Reflex |
Crystallized intelligence | -Formal knowledge and increases as we get older -Similar to top down processing |
Fluid intelligence | -Adapting to new and complex situations and decreases as we get older - Similar to bottom up processing |
Unable to speak or comprehend speech from others | -Gobal Aphasia |
Able to talk but none of it makes sense | -Wernicke's Aphasia |
Brocas Aphasia | -One word vocals but can't understand |
Exemplar Model | -All of the examples that you know |
Prototype Model | -The best example comes to mind |