Memory, Decision-Making, and Development Flashcard

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Chunking

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A memory strategy that involves grouping information into larger, manageable units to enhance retention and recall.

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Executive control system

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The component of working memory responsible for controlling attention and coordinating cognitive processes.

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Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory

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A theory of emotion that posits that physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal combine to create emotional experiences.

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Sensorimotor stage

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The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants understand the world through sensory experiences and motor actions.

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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

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A psychological theory proposing that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, where basic needs must be met before higher-level needs can be addressed.

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Maintenance rehearsal

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A memory technique that involves repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about information to keep it in working memory.

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Priming

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A psychological phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to another stimulus, often without conscious guidance.

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Phonological loop

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A component of working memory that deals with verbal and auditory information.

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Visuospatial sketchpad

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A component of working memory that processes visual and spatial information.

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Episodic buffer

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A component of working memory that integrates information from different sources and maintains a sense of time.