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Social Learning Theory

Memory and Learning Social Learning

Definition The social learning theory suggests that people learn by observing, imitating, and mod...

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Social Desirability Bias

Research Design and Methods

Definition When participants give answers they think are socially acceptable. Example In a study...

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Social Cohesion

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Social cohesion refers to the degree of unity, solidarity, and sense of belonging amon...

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Social-Cognitive Theory

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition The social-cognitive theory, developed by psychologist Albert Bandura, explains human ...

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Social Class

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Social class refers to a system of stratification or hierarchy within society where in...

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Social Aggregate

Social Organization

Definition A social aggregate refers to a collection of individuals who are physically present in...

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Sleep Paralysis

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak that occurs during the trans...

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Sleep

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Sleep is a naturally occurring state of mind and body characterized by reduced physica...

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Skepticism

Critical Thinking

Definition Skepticism is a mindset or approach characterized by questioning, doubting, or critica...

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Short-Term Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Short-term memory refers to the temporary storage system within our brains that holds ...

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Shaping

Memory and Learning Operant Conditioning

Definition Shaping is a method in operant conditioning where complex behaviors are learned by rei...

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Shadow

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition The shadow represents the aspects of the personality that a person denies, represses, ...

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Serotonin

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Serotonin is a chemical compound in the body that acts as a neurotransmitter, meaning ...

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Sensory Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Sensory memory is a type of memory system that briefly holds sensory information immed...

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Sensory Interaction

Sensory Systems

Definition Sensory Interaction refers to the process where two or more of our senses (such as sig...

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Sensory Adaptation

Sensory Systems

Definition Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensory receptors become less responsiv...

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Sensation

Sensory Systems

Definition Sensation is the process by which our sensory organs detect stimuli from the environme...

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Semantic Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Semantic memory is a type of long-term memory that stores general knowledge, facts, co...

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Self-Serving Bias

Critical Thinking

Definition    Self-serving bias is a cognitive tendency where people attribute their successes to...

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Self-Regulation

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage one's own behavior, emotions, or thoug...

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