Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS)
A system that is activated in introverts to avoid punishment and inhibits behavior.
Behavioral Activation System (BAS)
A system that is more active in extroverts, related to seeking rewards and approach-related behavior.
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Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS)
A system that is activated in introverts to avoid punishment and inhibits behavior.
Behavioral Activation System (BAS)
A system that is more active in extroverts, related to seeking rewards and approach-related behavior.
Optimal Level of Arousal
The level of stimulation that is ideal for an individual, which can differ between introverts and extroverts.
Monamine Oxidase
An enzyme involved in breaking down neurotransmitters, influencing levels of serotonin and dopamine.
Sensation Seeking
A personality trait characterized by the pursuit of novel and intense experiences.
Steroid Hormones
Lipid-soluble hormones that can pass through cell membranes and bind to intracellular receptors, affecting behaviors.
Freudian Slip
An unintentional error regarded as revealing subconscious feelings.
Conditioned Response
A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after conditioning.
Discriminative Stimulus
A stimulus that elicits a response after being paired with reinforcement.
Desensitization
A behavioral technique used to reduce anxiety by gradually exposing a person to an anxiety-producing stimulus.
Attachment Theory
A psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships between humans.
Secure Attachment
A healthy attachment style characterized by trust and a sense of safety.
Insecure Attachment
An attachment style that can be anxious or avoidant, leading to difficulties in relationships.
Functional Analysis
A behavioral assessment process that identifies the relationships between environmental variables and behavior.
Contingency Contract
An agreement detailing the rewards or punishments for specific behaviors, used to change behavior.
Classical Conditioning
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired, creating a conditioned response.
Operant Conditioning
A learning process through which behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.