Axon
The tail-like part of the neuron through which information exits the cell.
Subject:
Psychology
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Aversion Therapy
A type of behavioral treatment where an aversive stimuli is paired with a negative behavior in hopes that the behavior will change in the future to avoid the aversive stimuli.
Subject:
Availability Heuristic
A rule of thumb stating that information more readily available in our memory is more important than information not as easily accessible.
Subject:
Authoritative [parents]
Parenting style focused on setting reasonable rules and expectations while encouraging communication and independence.
Subject:
Authoritarian [parents]
Parenting style focused on excessive rules, rigid belief systems, and the expectation of unquestioned obedience.
Subject:
Attribution
An idea or belief about the etiology of a certain behavior.
Subject:
Attachment
The strong bond a child forms with his or her primary caregiver.
Subject:
Associations
The phenomenon in learning that states we are better able to remember information if it is paired with something we are familiar with or otherwise stands out.
Subject:
Assimilation
Incorporating objects, experiences, or information into existing schemas.
Subject:
Arousal Theory
The theory stating that we are motivated by our innate desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal.
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