PSY 1100 Term 4 Final: Vocab

Adolescent Egocentrism

A temporary developmental stage in which adolescents are highly self-focused and believe others are constantly watching and judging them

Alzheimer´s Disease

A progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out daily tasks

Amygdala

A small structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions, especially fear and aggression

Authoritative Parenting

A parenting style characterized by high expectations, clear rules, and strong emotional support and responsivenes

Bereavement

A period of intense grief and mourning experienced after the loss of a loved on

Cohabitation

A living arrangement in which two people in a romantic relationship live together without being married

Centenarians

Individuals who have reached the age of 100 years or older

Control Beliefs

The extent to which individuals believe they have control over events and outcomes in their lives

Deductive Reasoning

A type of logical thinking in which specific conclusions are drawn from general principles or known facts

Delirium

A sudden and severe state of confusion marked by disorganized thinking and reduced awareness of the environment

Dementia

A general term for a decline in cognitive abilities, such as memory and reasoning, that interferes with daily life

Dialectical Thought

A form of advanced thinking that involves understanding multiple perspectives and accepting that contradictions can exist

Disenfranchised Grief

A type of grief that is not openly acknowledged, socially accepted, or supported by others

Dual-process Model

A theory suggesting that thinking occurs through two systems: one that is fast and intuitive, and another that is slow and analytic

Formal Operational Thought

The stage of cognitive development in which individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and hypothetically

Homogamy

The tendency for individuals to form relationships with others who are similar to themselves in characteristics or backgroun

Hospice

A type of care focused on providing comfort and support to individuals who are nearing the end of life

Melatonin

Menopause

Metacognition

Prefrontal Cortex

Presbyopia

Proximity

Psychological Death

Reciprocity

Sarcopenia

Self-concept

Self-Esteem

Tacit Knowledge

Working Memory