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Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::fovea}} is the part of the {{c2::macula}} with the highest concentration of cone cells.
Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::occipital cortex}} is primarily involved in {{c2::vision}}.
Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::temporal cortex}} is associated with {{c2::auditory}} functions.
Published	09/05/2024	Source-monitoring error involves incorrectly attributing the source of a {{c1::memory}} to a specific {{c2::experience}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Fundamental attribution error involves overemphasizing {{c1::internal}} causes and underemphasizing {{c2::external}} factors in behavior.
Published	09/05/2024	Social desirability bias is reduced by ensuring responses in surveys are {{c1::anonymous}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Hallucinogens alter {{c1::sensory}} input and have the {{c2::lowest risk}} of dependency among drugs.
Published	09/05/2024	Conflict theorists view society as a constant {{c1::fight}} for {{c2::resources}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Social loafing occurs when individuals contribute {{c1::less effort}} in a {{c2::group}} setting.
Published	09/05/2024	Groupthink leads to {{c1::avoidance}} of conflict and extreme {{c2::ideas}} to maintain harmony.
Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::amygdala}} is crucial for processing {{c2::emotions}} like fear and aggression.
Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::right hemisphere}} of the brain is associated with {{c2::creativity}} and visual perception.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Emotional intelligence}} involves managing emotions and delaying gratification for long-term goals.
Published	09/05/2024	Aβ and {{c1::NFT}} contribute to {{c2::amyloid plaques}} and neurofibril tangles in Alzheimer’s.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::CBT}} focuses on modifying maladaptive behaviors and {{c2::cognitive}} processes.
Published	09/05/2024	Structural functionalism views society as a complex structure where parts work together to promote {{c1::stability}} and {{c2::equilibrium}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Medicalization involves describing a behavior as a symptom of an {{c1::underlying illness}} needing medical attention.
Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::Hawthorne effect}} refers to changes in behavior when individuals know they are being {{c2::watched}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Neuroticism}} in the Big Five refers to the tendency to become {{c2::anxious}} or insecure under stress.
Published	09/05/2024	Episodic memory involves memories related to {{c1::unique events}} and experiences.
Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::dichotic listening task}} involves hearing different stimuli in each ear and focusing on one while ignoring the other.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::EEG}} measures electrical activity in the brain but does not provide detailed {{c2::localization}} of activity.
Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::glass escalator}} concept describes faster promotion for men in {{c2::female-dominated}} professions.
Published	09/05/2024	The {{c1::glass ceiling}} refers to the {{c2::unofficial barrier}} preventing women from advancing in their careers.
Published	09/05/2024	Labelling theory suggests that negative {{c1::labels}} promote {{c2::deviant behavior}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Social learning}} can occur through observation or {{c2::direct instruction}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Shaping}} involves using reinforcement to guide behavior towards a {{c2::targeted outcome}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Spontaneous recovery}} is the return of a previously extinguished {{c2::conditioned response}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Systematic desensitization}} helps overcome phobias by gradually exposing individuals to {{c2::fearful stimuli}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Retinal disparity helps judge {{c1::depth}} by comparing the different views from each {{c2::eye}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Categorical perception}} involves classifying stimuli into {{c2::categories}} based on learned distinctions.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Bootstrapping}} involves learning word meanings through {{c2::syntax}} and language structures.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Shaping}} involves reinforcing successive approximations to achieve a desired {{c2::behavior}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Elaborative encoding}} involves relating new information to {{c2::existing knowledge}} to improve memory retention.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Spontaneous recovery}} is the reappearance of a {{c2::conditioned response}} after a period of extinction.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Systematic desensitization}} is used to treat {{c2::phobias}} by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Retinal disparity}} helps us perceive {{c2::depth}} by comparing the slightly different views from each eye.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Disinhibition}} refers to the inability to suppress {{c2::inappropriate}} or unwanted behaviors.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Neuroticism}} is a personality trait characterized by {{c2::emotional instability}} and anxiety.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Episodic memory}} involves memories of {{c2::personal experiences}} and specific events.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Semantic memory}} involves knowledge of {{c2::facts}} and concepts that are not tied to personal experiences.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Procedural memory}} involves skills and {{c2::procedures}} that are performed without conscious awareness.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Naming explosion}} refers to the rapid increase in {{c2::vocabulary}} that occurs around the age of two.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Classical conditioning}} involves pairing a {{c2::neutral stimulus}} with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Operant conditioning}} changes behavior through the use of {{c2::reinforcement}} and {{c3::punishment}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Social cognitive theories}} emphasize the role of {{c2::cognitive processes}} in shaping behavior and personality.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Traditional behaviorists}} focus on observable behaviors and ignore {{c2::cognitive}} processes.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Roger’s concept of incongruence}} is the discomfort caused by a gap between the {{c2::ideal self}} and the {{c3::real self}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Observer bias}} occurs when researchers interpret data based on their {{c2::expectations}} and desired outcomes.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Base rate fallacy}} involves ignoring statistical {{c2::base rates}} in favor of specific information.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Hindsight bias}} is the tendency to believe that events were {{c2::predictable}} after they have occurred.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Parkinson’s disease}} is characterized by {{c2::low dopamine}} levels leading to tremors and movement difficulties.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::The glass escalator}} is a concept describing how men advance more quickly in {{c2::female-dominated professions}}.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::The glass ceiling}} is an {{c2::unofficial barrier}} preventing women from reaching top positions in their careers.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Labelling theory}} suggests that applying negative {{c2::labels}} influences individuals' behavior and self-identity.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Socialization}} is the process by which individuals learn the {{c2::values}} and norms of their society.
Published	09/05/2024	{{c1::Maladaptiveness}} refers to behaviors that {{c2::interfere}} with an individual’s daily functioning.
Published	09/05/2024	Statement
Published	09/05/2024	Reaction formation minimizes uncomfortable thoughts by overemphasizing their {{c1::opposite}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Projection involves attributing unacceptable thoughts or behaviors within oneself to {{c1::another person}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Weber's law states that the minimum change in stimulus intensity needed to detect a change is a ratio of the original {{c1::stimulus intensity}}…
Published	09/05/2024	The absolute threshold is the smallest amount of physical stimulation detected half of the time the stimulus is {{c1::present}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Front stage self refers to how individuals manage their impression based on the {{c1::social role}} they are trying to play.
Published	09/05/2024	Intersectionality considers how different aspects of someone's social background can create {{c1::privileges}} or {{c2::disadvantages}}.
Published	09/05/2024	Social role conflict arises when an individual struggles to manage {{c1::two conflicting}} social role demands.
Published	09/05/2024	Short-term memory lasts for {{c1::20 seconds}} if the information is not encoded into a different type of memory.
Published	09/05/2024	Confirmation bias is the tendency to put more weight on information that is consistent with one's preexisting {{c1::attitudes}} or {{c2::beliefs…
Published	09/05/2024	Self-serving bias attributes successes to {{c1::dispositional}} factors and failures to {{c2::situational}} factors.
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