EBQ "go to" terms

Prospective Memory

the ability to remember to perform a planned action or recall a planned intention at some future point in time

Conformity

adjusting one's behavior or thinking to match those of a group or social norms

Fixed Mindset

the belief that abilities and intelligence are static and cannot be changed

Growth Mindset

the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning

Big Five Trait of Conscientiousness

a personality trait characterized by being organized, responsible, and goal-directed

Self-Efficacy

a person's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task

Reinforcement

in operant conditioning, any consequence that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior

Punishment

in operant conditioning, any consequence that weakens or decreases the likelihood of a behavior

Social Learning/Modeling

learning that occurs by observing and imitating the behavior of others

Nature vs. Nurture

the debate over whether genetics (nature) or environment and experience (nurture) have a greater influence on behavior and development

Evolutionary Perspective/Natural Selection

the view that psychological traits are evolved adaptations shaped by natural selection to enhance survival and reproduction

Hippocampus

a brain structure involved in the formation and retrieval of memories

Motor Neuron

a type of nerve cell that carries signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles, enabling movement

Problem-Focused Coping

coping strategy that involves addressing the source of stress directly to reduce or eliminate it

Emotion-Focused Coping

coping strategy that involves managing the emotional distress associated with a stressful situation rather than changing the stressor itself

General Adaptation Syndrome - Resistance

the second stage of the stress response in which the body attempts to resist or adapt to the stressor

General Adaptation Syndrome - Exhaustion

the third stage of the stress response in which prolonged stress leads to depleted energy and increased vulnerability to illness

Eustress

positive stress that can motivate and improve performance

Distress

negative stress that can be overwhelming and impair functioning

Sociocultural

an approach in psychology that examines how social and cultural factors influence behavior and mental processes

Psychodynamic Approach

a psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious motives, conflicts, and past experiences in shaping behavior and personality