Untitled Flashcard Set

Acculturation

The process by which individuals adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

BMI

Body Mass Index, a measure that compares weight to height and is often used to assess body fat.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A psychotherapy that aims to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and thus change the way they feel.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

Attachment Styles

Patterns of attachment that children exhibit in relationships with caregivers, typically classified as secure, avoidant, and resistant.

Vicarious Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others rather than through direct experience.

Anchoring Bias

The cognitive bias whereby individuals rely too heavily on the first piece of information they encounter when making decisions.

Flashbulb Memory

A highly detailed, exceptionally vivid ‘snapshot’ of a moment in time, usually concerning an emotionally significant event.

Neuroplasticity

The ability of the brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information.

Culture of Honor

A cultural concept that emphasizes the importance of personal reputation and responding aggressively to perceived insults.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group, which can affect performance.

Emotional Processing

The ability to recognize and regulate emotions in oneself and others.

Social Identity Theory

A social psychological theory that posits that a person's sense of who they are is based on their group membership(s).

Cultural Bias

The interpretation of situations or behaviors based within the cultural context of the observer.