Lecture on Learning, Attitude Change, and Self-Control

These flashcards encompass key terms and concepts discussed in the lecture covering aspects of aversion, phobias, learning theories, and mechanisms of attitude and self-control.

Aversion

A strong dislike or repulsion towards something, often due to a negative experience.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that are often rooted in ancestral experiences.

Adaptive Associations

Associations that are learned faster due to their biological significance or evolutionary advantage.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory that explains how attitudes are formed and changed based on the level of engagement with message content.

Central Processing

A deep processing route that occurs when a listener is highly motivated and interested in the topic.

Peripheral Processing

A shallow processing route that takes place when a listener lacks interest and motivation towards the topic.

Reciprocal Determinism

The interaction among personal factors, behavior, and environmental influences that shape behavior.

Social-Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of social context and cognition in influencing behavior.

Locus of Control

The degree to which individuals believe they have control over the outcomes of events in their lives.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person feels powerless to change a situation, often after experiencing uncontrollable adverse conditions.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's impulses and delay gratification in pursuit of long-term goals.

Ego Depletion

The concept that self-control is a limited resource that can be exhausted.