ebq prep

classical conditioning

pavlov: associating two stimuli

operant conditioning

reinforcement (positive/negative) to shape behavior

observational learning

bandura: learning through modeling

schemas

mental frameworks that help us interpret information

heuristics

mental shortcuts

encoding

A student who studies in a quiet room may recall information better during a test taken in a similarly quiet environment, due to encoding specificity.

dopamine

linked with reward and attention

serotonin

mood regulation, often linked with depression

amygdala

involved in emotion, especially fear

attachment styles

influences later relationships

self efficacy

belief in one’s ability to succeed

eriksons psychosocial stages

identity vs. role confusion

cbt

therapy to change negative thoughts and patterns