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Class: PSYC 101 - General Psychology; Subject: Psychology; University: Samford University; Term: Spring 2011;
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A tendency to search for information that confirms a personal bias TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 A tendency to over estimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 opposite of being over confident TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 The tendency to cling to our beliefs in the face of contrary evidence TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 7 gradually will lose the ability to master language
supports the idea that intelligence comes in multiple forms. Proposed 8 types of intelligences TERM 7
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DEFINITION 8 Developed the Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) Children Scale (WISC)- intelligence test for school age kids They measure the overall intelligence and 11 other aspects TERM 9
DEFINITION 9 For test to be acceptable it must fulfill the criteria: standardization reliability Validity TERM 10
DEFINITION 10 Intelligence scores have risen steadily by an average of 27 points. This phenomenon is known as the Flynn Effect
BMI is determined by height and weight TERM 17
DEFINITION 17 when you are motivated, begin a weight-loss program, minimize your exposure to tempting foods, exercise, and forgive yourself for lapses TERM 18
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DEFINITION 20 Emotional Roots: associated with positive emotions Cognitive Roots: Raising Expectations