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| the creation of new cognitive schemes when objects, experiences, or other information does not fit with existing schemas | ||
| the firing of a neuron. occurs when the charge inside the neuron becomess more positive than the charge outside | ||
| behavior that is unselfish and may even be detrimental but which benefits others | ||
| loss of memory. usually only a partial loss such as for a period of time or biographical information | ||
| the physiological and psychological reaction to an expected danger, where real or imagined | ||
| the impairment of the ability to communicate either through oral or written discourse as a result of brain damage | ||
| the theory stating that we are motivated by our innate desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal | ||
| incorporating objects, experiences, or information into existing schemas | ||
| the phenomenon in learninG thAT STATES WE ARE BETTER ABLE TO REMEMBER INFORMATION IF IT IS PAIRED WITH SOMETHING WE ARE FAMILIAR WITH OR STANDS OUT | ||
| the strong bond a child forms with his or her primary caregiver | ||
| an idea or belief about the etiology of a certain behavior | ||
| parenting style focused on excessive rules, rigid belief systems, and unquestioned obedience | ||
| parenting style focused on setting reasonable rules and expectations while encouraging communication and independence | ||
| information more readily available in our memory is more important than information not as easily accessible | ||
| behavioral treatment where an aversive stimuli is paired with a negative behavior | ||
| tail like part of the neuron through which information exits the cell |
