Social, Cognitive, Neurological Factors in Learning - AP Psychology
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Identify the brain region involved in language comprehension.
Identify the brain region involved in language comprehension.
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Wernicke's area. Language understanding center in the temporal lobe.
Wernicke's area. Language understanding center in the temporal lobe.
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What is the primary function of the amygdala?
What is the primary function of the amygdala?
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Processing emotions. Fear center critical for emotional learning.
Processing emotions. Fear center critical for emotional learning.
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What is the primary focus of the hippocampus?
What is the primary focus of the hippocampus?
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Formation of new memories. Consolidates experiences into lasting memories.
Formation of new memories. Consolidates experiences into lasting memories.
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What is reinforcement in behaviorist theory?
What is reinforcement in behaviorist theory?
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A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior. Strengthens behavior through positive or negative consequences.
A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior. Strengthens behavior through positive or negative consequences.
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What is the role of acetylcholine in the brain?
What is the role of acetylcholine in the brain?
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Involved in learning and memory. Enhances attention and facilitates memory formation.
Involved in learning and memory. Enhances attention and facilitates memory formation.
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Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure?
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Dopamine. Key neurotransmitter in reinforcement learning.
Dopamine. Key neurotransmitter in reinforcement learning.
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What is the primary focus of the hippocampus?
What is the primary focus of the hippocampus?
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Formation of new memories. Consolidates experiences into lasting memories.
Formation of new memories. Consolidates experiences into lasting memories.
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State the role of mirror neurons in learning.
State the role of mirror neurons in learning.
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Mirror neurons facilitate imitation and empathy. Fire when observing actions, enabling social learning.
Mirror neurons facilitate imitation and empathy. Fire when observing actions, enabling social learning.
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What is the primary role of the frontal lobe?
What is the primary role of the frontal lobe?
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Executive functions and decision-making. Higher-order thinking and behavioral regulation.
Executive functions and decision-making. Higher-order thinking and behavioral regulation.
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What is a schema in cognitive psychology?
What is a schema in cognitive psychology?
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A cognitive framework for organizing information. Mental structure that guides information processing.
A cognitive framework for organizing information. Mental structure that guides information processing.
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What is the term for the brain's ability to change and adapt?
What is the term for the brain's ability to change and adapt?
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Neuroplasticity. Brain's capacity for learning-induced structural changes.
Neuroplasticity. Brain's capacity for learning-induced structural changes.
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Which lobe of the brain is most associated with executive functions?
Which lobe of the brain is most associated with executive functions?
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Frontal lobe. Controls planning, reasoning, and impulse control.
Frontal lobe. Controls planning, reasoning, and impulse control.
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What theory did Albert Bandura develop?
What theory did Albert Bandura develop?
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Social Learning Theory. Emphasizes learning through observation and modeling.
Social Learning Theory. Emphasizes learning through observation and modeling.
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Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure?
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Dopamine. Key neurotransmitter in reinforcement learning.
Dopamine. Key neurotransmitter in reinforcement learning.
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Which part of the brain is crucial for motor control and coordination?
Which part of the brain is crucial for motor control and coordination?
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Cerebellum. Also processes cognitive tasks and motor learning.
Cerebellum. Also processes cognitive tasks and motor learning.
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What is the term for a decrease in response after repeated exposure?
What is the term for a decrease in response after repeated exposure?
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Habituation. Adaptive response that filters out irrelevant stimuli.
Habituation. Adaptive response that filters out irrelevant stimuli.
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Define the concept of self-efficacy.
Define the concept of self-efficacy.
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Belief in one's ability to succeed. Confidence influences motivation and learning persistence.
Belief in one's ability to succeed. Confidence influences motivation and learning persistence.
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What is the primary function of dopamine in the brain?
What is the primary function of dopamine in the brain?
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Regulates reward and pleasure systems. Motivates goal-seeking and reinforces learning behaviors.
Regulates reward and pleasure systems. Motivates goal-seeking and reinforces learning behaviors.
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Which brain structure is involved in the processing of fear?
Which brain structure is involved in the processing of fear?
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Amygdala. Evaluates threats and triggers fear responses.
Amygdala. Evaluates threats and triggers fear responses.
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What is the definition of extrinsic motivation?
What is the definition of extrinsic motivation?
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Motivation driven by external rewards. Behavior driven by external consequences or incentives.
Motivation driven by external rewards. Behavior driven by external consequences or incentives.
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Identify the process of acquiring and modifying knowledge and skills.
Identify the process of acquiring and modifying knowledge and skills.
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Learning. Fundamental process of behavioral and cognitive change.
Learning. Fundamental process of behavioral and cognitive change.
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What is the role of the thalamus in the brain?
What is the role of the thalamus in the brain?
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Relays sensory information to the cortex. Gateway that filters information to appropriate brain areas.
Relays sensory information to the cortex. Gateway that filters information to appropriate brain areas.
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Which neurotransmitter is most associated with stress response?
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with stress response?
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Norepinephrine. Activates fight-or-flight responses during threats.
Norepinephrine. Activates fight-or-flight responses during threats.
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What is the term for learning through consequences of behavior?
What is the term for learning through consequences of behavior?
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Operant conditioning. Behavior shaped by rewards and punishments.
Operant conditioning. Behavior shaped by rewards and punishments.
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Identify the type of conditioning demonstrated by B.F. Skinner's experiments.
Identify the type of conditioning demonstrated by B.F. Skinner's experiments.
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Operant conditioning. Learning through consequences, not just associations.
Operant conditioning. Learning through consequences, not just associations.
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What is the role of acetylcholine in the brain?
What is the role of acetylcholine in the brain?
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Involved in learning and memory. Enhances attention and facilitates memory formation.
Involved in learning and memory. Enhances attention and facilitates memory formation.
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Which brain part regulates autonomic functions like heart rate?
Which brain part regulates autonomic functions like heart rate?
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Medulla oblongata. Controls breathing and heart rate automatically.
Medulla oblongata. Controls breathing and heart rate automatically.
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Define cognitive dissonance.
Define cognitive dissonance.
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Mental discomfort from holding contradictory beliefs. Motivates attitude change to reduce inconsistency.
Mental discomfort from holding contradictory beliefs. Motivates attitude change to reduce inconsistency.
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Identify the psychologist who proposed the hierarchy of needs.
Identify the psychologist who proposed the hierarchy of needs.
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Abraham Maslow. Humanistic approach to motivation and self-actualization.
Abraham Maslow. Humanistic approach to motivation and self-actualization.
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What is the term for the brain's ability to change and adapt?
What is the term for the brain's ability to change and adapt?
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Neuroplasticity. Brain's capacity for learning-induced structural changes.
Neuroplasticity. Brain's capacity for learning-induced structural changes.
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