Memory and Locus of Control

These flashcards cover important terminology and concepts related to memory, control, and aggression as discussed in the lecture.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one has control over their own life events and outcomes.

Teratogen

Any substance or organism that can cause harm to a fetus.

Type A Personality

Individuals who are competitive, highly organized, and often hostile, associated with a higher risk of heart attacks.

Relational Aggression

A type of aggression that damages relationships or social status, often characterized by gossip or exclusion.

Memory

The ability to encode, store, and retrieve information and experiences.

Implicit Memory

Type of memory that is not consciously recalled, such as skills and conditioned responses.

Explicit Memory

Type of memory involving the conscious recollection of facts and experiences.

Chunking

A strategy for improving memory by organizing information into manageable units.

Flashbulb Memory

A highly detailed, exceptionally vivid snapshot of a moment or event.

Retrieval Practice

The act of recalling information from memory, which reinforces learning.

Spacing Effect

The phenomenon where information is more easily remembered when study sessions are spaced out over time.

Mnemonics

Memory aids or strategies used to enhance recall.