Untitled Flashcards Set

Multi-store model

A model of memory that includes sensory register, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Atkinson and Shifron

Developed the Multi-store Model of memory.

Glazner and Cunitz

Conducted experiments related to the ability to recall words.

H.M.

Patient who had his hippocampus removed, affecting his memory.

Working memory model

A model of memory that explains how information is temporarily held and manipulated.

Baddely and Hitch

Developed the Working Memory Model and conducted experiments using its components.

Landry and Bartling

Tested the use of the phonological loop in the Working Memory Model.

Schema theory

The theory that proposes that all knowledge is organized into units, or schemas.

Brewer and Treyens

Conducted the office experiment to study schema theory.

Bartlett

Studied reconstructive memory through the telephone game and stories.

Dual processing model

Describes the two systems of thinking: System 1 (fast) and System 2 (slow).

Kahneman

Psychologist who proposed the dual processing model and conducted the donations experiment.

Wason selection test

A logical reasoning task that tests conditional reasoning.

Strack and Mussweiler

Conducted the Gandhi experiment to demonstrate biases in thinking.

Loftus and Palmer

Researchers known for studying the effects of leading questions on memory.

Flashbulb memory

A vivid and detailed recollection of an important event.

Brown and Kulik

Studied flashbulb memories relating to major emotional events.

Sharot

Conducted an experiment on flashbulb memory related to 9/11.

Localization

The theory that specific functions are localized to specific areas of the brain.

Maguire

Studied London taxi drivers to investigate neuroplasticity.

Draganski

Studied the brains of jugglers to explore neuroplasticity.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the brain that communicate between neurons.

Antonova

Studied the role of acetylcholine in memory and the effects of scopolamine.

Neural pruning

The process of eliminating unnecessary neurons and synapses.

Newcomer

Studied the effects of cortisol on stress and memory.

Pheromones

Chemicals secreted that trigger social responses in members of the same species.

Wedekind

Conducted research on pheromones using smelly t-shirts.

Genes and behavior

The study of how genetics influence behavior.

Capsi

Researched the impact of the 5HTT gene on depression risk.

Bailey and Pillard

Conducted a twin study on sexual orientation.

Kendler

Studied the genetics of depression in twins.

Evolution theory

The theory that human behavior and mental processes have evolved over time.

Clark and Hatfield

Conducted a study on sexual behavior and willingness to engage.

Social identity theory

The theory that a person's sense of who they are is based on their group memberships.

Tajfel et Turner

Developed Social Identity Theory through studies with boys and art.

Abrams

Redid the Asch conformity study using confederates.

Bandura

Known for the Bobo doll study examining social cognitive theory.

Markey and Markey

Investigated the relationship between video games and violence.

Stereotypes

Beliefs or assumptions about individuals based on their group membership.

Schaller

Studied stereotype formation through negatively described random groups.

Steele and Aronson

Conducted research on stereotype threat affecting test performance.

Cultural dimension

The effects of cultural factors on behavior and opinions.

Berry

Studied the Asch paradigm across different cultures.

Hofstede

Developed a questionnaire to study cultural dimensions.

Enculturation

The process of learning and adopting the behaviors of a culture.

Martin and Havlerson

Researched gender roles in children's media.

Fagot

Conducted a naturalistic observation of parental influence on gender roles.

Acculturation

The process of adopting cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Shah

Studied the effects of acculturation on obesity in South Asian workers.

Berry’s model

Outlines strategies of acculturation: assimilation, isolation, integration, marginalization.

Lueck and Wilson

Investigated stress in immigrants related to acculturation.

Beck cognitive theory

Focuses on negative thought patterns contributing to depression.

Aloy

Proposed that negative thoughts lead to depression.

Hoeksema’s theory of rumination

Suggests that overthinking can exacerbate depression.

Caspi

Studied the impact of the short 5HTT allele on depression risk.

Whitehall study

Found a link between social status and likelihood of developing depression.

Brown and Harris

Tested socio-economic factors in the development of depression in women.

Egeland and Hostetter

Revealed gender differences in coping with stress and depression.

Kessler

Explored the minimal genetic influence on depression.