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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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Self-Reference Effect

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition The self-reference effect is a cognitive phenomenon where individuals tend to remember...

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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition    A self-fulfilling prophecy is a situation where a belief or expectation about someo...

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Self-Actualization

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Self-actualization, as defined by psychologist Abraham Maslow, is the process of reali...

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Self-Efficacy

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Self-efficacy refers to your belief in your ability to successfully perform specific t...

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Selective Attention

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Selective attention is the ability to focus on specific pieces of information or stimu...

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Secondary Reinforcer

Memory and Learning Operant Conditioning

Definition A secondary reinforcer in operant conditioning is a stimulus that gains its reinforcin...

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Secondary Deviance

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Secondary deviance refers to a situation where an individual begins to identify themse...

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Schema

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition A schema is a mental framework or structure that organizes and interprets information ...

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Schacter's Seven Sins of Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Schacter's Seven Sins of Memory are seven common ways that human memory can fail us, i...

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Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory of Emotion

Emotion and Motivation Emotion

Definition The Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory of Emotion, developed by Stanley Schachter and ...

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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

Culture Symbols and Meaning

Definition The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis is a theory in linguistics that suggests our native languag...

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Sanctions

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Sanctions are measures or actions taken to encourage or discourage specific behaviors ...

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Sampling Bias

Research Design and Methods

Definition When the sample is not representative of the population. Example A researcher wishes ...

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Sample

Research Design and Methods

Definition A subset of a population selected for study. Example A researcher is interested in vo...

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Sacred and Profane

Culture Symbols and Meaning

Definition In sociology, "The Sacred and the Profane" refers to a distinction between two types o...

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Role

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition In sociology, a "role" refers to a set of expectations, behaviors, and responsibilitie...

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Revolution

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition In sociology, a revolution refers to a significant and fundamental change in the socia...

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Reuptake

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Reuptake is a process in the brain where neurotransmitters, chemicals that transmit si...

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Retroactive Interference

Memory and Learning Recall

Definition Retroactive interference is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when new informatio...

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