Operant Conditioning
Learning that occurs due to the manipulation of the possible consequences.
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Psychology
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Olfaction
The sense of smell.
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Obsession
A persistent and seemingly uncontrollable thought.
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Objective Techniques
A generic term for the psychological procedures used to measure personality which rely on measurable or objective techniques such as the MMPI-2 and WAIS-III.
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Object Permanence
The understanding that objects exist even when they are not directly observed.
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Normal Curve
A graphical interpretation of a population that is ﾑbell shapedﾒ as it has the highest frequency in the middle and this frequency diminishes the farther you get from the center on either end.
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Norm
An expectation based on multiple observations.
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Nondeclarative Memory
A subsystem within Long term memory which consists of skills we acquire through repetition and practice (e.g., dance, playing the piano, driving a car)
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Nightmare
A frightening dream occurring in REM sleep.
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Neurotransmitter
A chemical found in animals that plays a role in our behavior, cognitions, and emotions.
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