ap psych ebq terms to know

prospective memory

remembering to do things in the future

Conformity

Adjusting one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.

fixed mindset

the belief that intelligence is predetermined and cannot be significantly changed.

growth mindset

Belief that abilities can be developed through effort.

Big 5 Trait of Conscientiousness

organization, dependable, discipline, responsibility

self-efficacy

Belief in one's ability to succeed.

Reinforcement

any desirable consequence that increases the likelihood of repeating a good behavior

punishment

any consequence that decreases the likelihood of repeating a bad behavior

social learning/modeling

individuals learn by observing and imitating others without direct reinforcement

nature vs. nurture

whether genetics or environment plays a bigger role in development

evolutionary perspective/natural selection

how human thoughts, feelings, actions have been shaped by evolutionary processes

hippocampus

plays key role in forming and consolidating new memories

motor neuron

relay neural messages from CNS to muscles/glands, instructing them to take action

problem-focused coping

strategies aimed at directly solving the problem/source of stress

emotion-focused coping

managing/reducing emotional features associated with a stressor rather than tackling the stressor itself.

Resistance

body actively attempts to cope with and remain stable during prolonged stressor

exhaustion

when bodys resources are depleted after prolonged stress- weakness, illness, etc

eustress

positive, beneficial, motivating stress

distress

negative stress that overwhelms person- anxiety, burnout, health problems

sociocultural

how social and cultural contexts influence behavior and mental processes

psychodynamic

therapy approach that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind like internal conflicts, childhood experiences, behavior