Psychology Flashcard on Perception and Learning

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Id, ego, and superego

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Freud's model of personality that describes the three parts of the human psyche: the id (instinctual desires), the ego (realistic mediator), and the superego (moral conscience).

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Violent video games

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A factor linked to increased aggression in children, suggesting that exposure to violent media can influence behavior.

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Perceptual constancy

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The ability to perceive objects as stable and unchanging despite changes in sensory input, such as size, shape, and color.

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Learning

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A hypothetical construct inferred from behavior, indicating a relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience.

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Schemas

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Cognitive frameworks that help organize and interpret information, influencing memory by biasing interpretation and recall.

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Top-down processing

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A cognitive process that uses existing knowledge and expectations to interpret sensory information.

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Monocular cues

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Visual information taken in by one eye that helps perceive depth and distance.

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Visual illusions

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Perceptual phenomena where the perception of a stimulus differs from its physical reality.

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Social skills

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Abilities that facilitate interaction and communication with others, often linked to positive social behavior.

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Aggression

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Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be influenced by various factors including media exposure.