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Ap Psy U 2.3
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mental Set | The tendency to approach problems in a way that has been successful in the past, which can hinder our ability to find novel solutions. |
| Parallel Processing | The brain's ability to process multiple pieces of information simultaneously. |
| Connectionism | A cognitive model that explains mental processes through networks of interconnected units, similar to neural networks in the brain. |
| Priming | Involves exposure to stimuli that unconsciously influence our subsequent thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. |
| Framing | Refers to the way in which information is presented, which can significantly impact our perceptions and decisions. |
| Explicit Memory | Memory of facts and experiences that one can consciously recall and describe. |
| Implicit Memory | Memory that influences behavior unconsciously, such as skills or habits. |
| Episodic Memory | Type of explicit memory for specific events and experiences |
| Short-Term Memory | Originally the sort of memories that occupy a small, brief storage space for recent thoughts and experiences. |
| Long-Term Memory | Relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences. |
| Working Memory | A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for complex tasks like reasoning, learning, and decision-making. |
| Long-Term Potentiation | A process by which synaptic connections between neurons become stronger with frequent activation, is a biological process for memory. |
| Automatic Processing | Unconscious encoding of incidental information. Space, time, and frequency. Connects to implicit, or unintentional memory. |
| Effortful Processing | Encoding that requires attention and conscious effort. Connects with explicit, or intentional memory. |
| Shallow Processing | A level of processing that involves focusing on surface features, such as appearance or sound, rather than meaning. |
| Deep Processing | A level of processing that emphasizes the meaning of information, leading to better retention. |
| Flashbulb Memory | A crystal-clear memory of an emotionally significant event. |
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