Representativeness Heuristic
A rule of thumb where similarity to a prototype or similar situation dictates a decision.
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Psychology
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Reliability
A statistical measure of a tests consistency, or ability to result in similar scores if given repeatedly.
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Reinforcer
Anything that follows a behavior that increases the chances of that behavior occurring again.
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Rehearsal
Repeating information in order to improve our recall of this information.
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Regression
A defense mechanism where one reverts to an earlier stage of development.
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Referent Power
Power given to an individual due to respect and/or desire to be similar to that individual.
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Reconstruction
Tendency to fill in the gaps in our memory and often believe these represent true memories.
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Recency Effect
The tendency to remember the last bit of information due to the shorter time available for forgetting.
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Reaction Formation
A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are converted to their opposite.
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Rationalization
A defense mechanism where one believes or states an acceptable explanation for a behavior as opposed to the real explanation.
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