Psychology

abnormal or impaired development in socail interaction, such as hiding to avoid people, not making eye contact, not wanting to be touched

systematic, scientific study of behaviors and mental processes.

influence of cultural and ethic similarities and differences on the psychological and social functioning of culture's members

influence of unconsious fears, desires, and motivations on thought.

6 months with 6 or more symptoms of inattention

process in which a sense organ changes, or transforms, physical engergy into electrical signals that become neural impulses, which may be sent to the brain for processing

seein in 3D with height, width, and depth

bc eyes are apart each eye can see something different

pleasurable consequence or reward, such actions are strengthened and will likely occur in the future

• 1st- pick items NS,CUS, CUR
• 2nd-trial with NS, CUS, CUR
• 3rd- CUS is on longer needed
• = CS, CR

• target behaviors
• preparation
• reinforcers
• shaping

temporary or permanent, loss of memory that may occur after a blow to the head or damage to the brain after disease, anesthesia, drugs, or severe psychological trauma

mental reminders that we create by forming vivid mental images or creating associations between new info and info we already know

when old info. blocks or disrupt the remembering of related new info

acts forward

occurs when new info. blocks or disrupts the retrival of related old info.

acts backwards