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Psychology - Exam 2
Sensation and Perception, Altered Consciousness
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Social Studies
Undergraduate 1
10/17/2011

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Absolute Threshold
Definition
The amount of pain your body can take
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Fovea
Definition
A small depression in the eye where vision is highest
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Blind spot
Definition
The point of entry of the optic nerve of the resting; Insensitive to light
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Hair cells
Definition
A sensory epithelial cell present in the organ of Corti
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Pheromones
Definition
Any chemical substance released that serves to influence members of the same species
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Storage
Definition
The second of three stages involving retention of stimuli
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Retrieval
Definition
Being able to recall memories
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Iconic memory
Definition
The temporary persistence of visual impressions after the stimulas has been removed
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Echoic memory
Definition
The ability to recapture the exact impression of a sound after it has finished
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Explicit memory
Definition
Conscious intentional recollections of previous experiences
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Implicit memory
Definition
Previous experiences aid in the performance of a task without knowledge of their experiences.
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Semantic memory
Definition
The recollection of facts and concepts
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Episodic memory
Definition
The recollection of events within their historical setting
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Absentmindedness
Definition
Proccupation so great that ordinary demands are ignored
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Blocking
Definition
Obstruction of a normal physiological function
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Memory attribution
Definition
Being able to store and recall memories
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Source memory
Definition
The ability to remember when something was learned
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Flashbulb memories
Definition
Highly detailed 'snapshots' of when surprising or consequential news was heard
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Learning
Definition
Acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, practice, studies, or teaching.
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Habituation
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Addiction
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Extinction
Definition
Process in which a conditioned response gradually diminishes over time
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Fixed interval schedule
Definition
Reinforcement of rules at a fixed interval
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Variable interval schedule
Definition
Reinforcement gradually gets further away
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Fixed ratio schedule
Definition
Rewards are administered only after employee produces a fixed amount of items
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Variable ratio schedule
Definition
Rewards are administered only after employee performs a desired behavior.
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Intermittent reinforcement
Definition
Rewards keep you on the right track
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Cognitive map
Definition
A mental representation of one's physical environment.
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Subliminal perception
Definition
Subliminal stimuli. (Below threshold)
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Altered state of consciousness
Definition
Any condition which is significantly different from consciousness
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Circadian rhythm
Definition
A daily cycle of activity
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Paralysis associated with sleep
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Night terrors
Definition
Feelings of great fear experienced suddenly when awaken at night
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Psychoactive drugs
Definition
A drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
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Hypnosis
Definition
State where a person loses voluntary action and is responsive to suggestion
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Hypnosis analgesia
Definition
Using hypnosis as a form of anesthesia
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Meditation
Definition
The action of meditating
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