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Psychology 101
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Key psychology terms and thinkers — perfect for intro psych and AP Psychology.
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Classical conditioning
Learning by associating two stimuli (Pavlov)
Operant conditioning
Learning through rewards and punishments (Skinner)
Classical vs. operant conditioning
Classical = involuntary associations; operant = voluntary behavior shaped by consequences
Cognitive dissonance
Mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs
Confirmation bias
Favoring information that confirms existing beliefs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
A pyramid from basic physiological needs up to self-actualization
Sigmund Freud
Founder of psychoanalysis; proposed the id, ego, and superego
B.F. Skinner
Pioneered operant conditioning and behaviorism
Jean Piaget
Developed the theory of cognitive development in children
Neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections
Neuron
A nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals
Neurotransmitter
A chemical messenger between neurons (e.g., dopamine, serotonin)
Nature vs. nurture
The debate over genetics vs. environment in shaping behavior
Reinforcement vs. punishment
Reinforcement increases a behavior; punishment decreases it
Placebo effect
Improvement from an inactive treatment due to expectation
Amygdala
Brain region for processing emotions, especially fear
Hippocampus
Brain region critical for forming new long-term memories
Short-term vs. long-term memory
Short-term holds information briefly; long-term stores it durably