FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGY FINAL FLASHCARDS

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Psychology

The scientific study of the mind, brain and behaviour

Confirmation Bias

Searching for evidence that supports what we already believe

Learning

A change in response as a result of experience

Habituation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations

Higher Order Conditioning

Associating a new stimulus with the conditioned stimulus

Operant Conditioning

Environmental effects can reinforce or punish the behaviour

Generalisation

Response to similar stimuli

Latent Learning

Knowledge or skill gained but not immediately displayed

Locus of Control

Belief about whether your behaviour can bring about desired outcomes