Psychology Exam #2 Test
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| A. Language, speech, writing (small details)B. Smiling elicited by social stimuli, such as seeing a parent's face.C. Fading or weakening of memoriesD. Personal traits or physical properties that are influenced by many genes working in combination.E. Fatty layer coating some axonsF. Stimuli associated memory-a cue is needed to retrieve the memoryG. Failure to store sufficient information to form a useful memory.H. Another name for short-term memory, especially as it is used for thinking and problem solving.I. A part of the limbic system associated with strong memories. (Think of a hippo being on campus)J. Silently repeating or mentally reviewing information to hold it in short-term memory.K. Secure-stable and positive emotional bond.
Avoidant-anxious emotional bond marked by a tendency to avoid reunion with a parent or caregiver.
Ambivalent-anxious emotional bond marked by both a desire to be with a parent and some resistance to reunite.
L. Modification of existing mental patterns to fit new demands (mental schemes are changed to accommodate new information)
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Application of existing mental patterns to new situations (new situation assimilated to existing mental schemes)M. Emotional needs for love and attentionN. Unconsciously pushing unwanted memories out of awareness.
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Conscious effort to put something out of mind or keep it from awareness.O. The first, normally unconscious, stage of memory, which holds an exact record of incoming information for a few seconds or less.P. Sensorimotor(0-2)sensory input and motor rspns become coordinated
Preoperational(2-7)begin to use language and think symbolically
Concrete operational(7-11)Concepts of time, space, volume, numbers
Formal operational(11-up)abstract, theoretical, hypotheQ. Moral thinking based on a desire to please others or to follow accepted rules or values.R. Thanatologist-specialist who studies emotional and behavioral reactions to death and dying.S. Authoritarian-enforce rigid rules and demand strict obedience to authority.
Overly permissive-give little guidance, allow too much freedom, or do not require child to take responsibility.
Authoritative-firm and consistent guidance with love/affection.T. Memory that a person is aware of having; consciously retrieved.
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Memory that a person does know exists; retrieved unconsciously. |
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