IB Psychology Core Studies Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for reviewing core studies in IB Psychology.

Newcomer et al. (1999)

Investigated whether cortisol levels interfere with verbal declarative memory.

Steele & Aronson (1995)

Investigated the effect of stereotype threat on performance.

Tajfel et al. (1970)

Investigated intergroup discrimination based on minimal group assignment.

Maguire et al. (2000)

Examined structural changes in the brains of London taxi drivers.

Draganski et al. (2004)

Investigated whether learning a new skill (juggling) affects brain structure.

Loftus & Palmer (1974)

Investigated the effect of leading questions on eyewitness testimony.

Bartlett (1932)

Investigated how memory is reconstructed based on cultural schemas.

Cortisol

Stress hormone investigated by Newcomer et al. for its impact on verbal declarative memory.

Stereotype Threat

The effect investigated by Steele & Aronson, influencing performance based on perceived stereotypes.

Social Identity Theory (SIT)

Supported by Tajfel et al.'s study, explaining intergroup discrimination.

Neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, studied by Maguire et al. and Draganski et al.

Reconstructive memory

Memory that has been simplified, enriched, or distorted to fit our schemas, investigated by Loftus and Bartlett

Schema Theory

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, introduced by Bartlett.