Semester 2 Gender Studies Final

Marginalization

 is when a group of people is pushed to the edges of society and treated as less important or less valued.

Intersectionality

 is the idea that people's experiences are shaped by multiple factors like race, gender, class, and more. 

Mindbug

is a mental mistake or bias that affects how we think and make decisions. It can lead to incorrect judgments without us realizing it.

Unconscious Interference

happens when our past experiences or biases affect how we think, without us realizing it. It can lead us to make wrong or biased judgments.

False Alarm Memory

istakenly remember something that didn't actually happen or recall details incorrectly.

Retroactive Interference

happens when new information makes it harder to remember something you learned earlier. It's like forgetting old information because something new has taken its place.

Availability Hueristic

when we think something is more common or likely because we can easily remember examples of it.

Anchoring

when we base our decisions or estimates on the first piece of information we receive, even if it's not the most relevant.

Valence

refers to the positive or negative emotional value associated with something.

Mental Association

he process by which our brain connects ideas, experiences, or concepts with one another

Dissociation

is when a person feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, or surroundings. It can make someone feel like they're not fully present or are watching themselves from outside.

two facets of the mind

Reflective & Automatic

Reflective

This is the part of our mind that thinks carefully, makes decisions, and solves problems. It involves conscious thought and effort.

Automatic

This is the part of our mind that works without us thinking about it. It handles routine tasks and reactions, like walking or driving, without much effort.

Cognitive dissonance

is the feeling of discomfort when our beliefs and actions don't match. To feel better, we try to change our beliefs or explain why we acted a certain way.