Y183_1 Glossary
Y183_1 gloassary: Starting with psychology
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Hemispherical specialisation:The specialisation of the left and right hemispheres of the brain so that different functions are associated more with one hemisphere than the other | |
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Independent variable:A variable that the experimenter manipulates | |
Individualist culture:A culture where the needs and achievements of individuals are emphasised | |
In-group:People who belong to the group which we consider we belong to | |
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Matching hypothesis:A theory that people are more likely to form relationships with people who are roughly equally as physically attractive as themselves | |
Mnemonic:A technique for improving the memory | |
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Norms:The beliefs and expectations and standards of behaviour shared by group members | |
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Out-group:People who do not belong to our group | |
Overgeneralisation:Extending the use of a word or concept to include objects or events that are similar but do not commonly belong to the concept | |
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Perception:The interpretation and understanding of information received from the senses | |