Vocab

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Zone of Proximal Development

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In child development, this refers to the space between what a child is capable of doing alone and what the child cannot yet do.

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Just Noticeable Difference

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The minimum stimulus-difference a person can detect (aka: difference threshold).

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Homeostasis

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The body's tendency to maintain a stable internal environment by regulating physiological processes; maintain balance with sleep, hunger, and hydration.

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Normative social influence

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A situation where an individual conforms to the norms of a group so that they gain their approval.

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Intrinsic motivation

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The drive to perform an activity for the genuine satisfaction or enjoyment it brings.

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Authoritative Parenting

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A parenting style where the parent expresses high levels of warmth with high expectations. Communication between the child and parent often occurs.

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Myasthenia Gravis

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Condition where the facial muscles droop due to low levels of acetylcholine.

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Grit

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The resilience to achieve one's goals; ambitious, tenacious, and having perseverance.

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Social facilitation

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The phenomenon where an individual's performance on a task improves when they are performing it in the presence of others.

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Conscientiousness

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A Big 5 dimension that addresses organization, thoughtfulness, and preparedness.