Definitions Flashcards
Define Concordance Rates
The degree of similarity in a particular trait or condition among individuals
Define Genes
Segments of DNA that contain hereditary information and play a significant role in determining an individual traits and behaviours
Define Reconstructive Memory
A theory of memory that proposes that when we recall a memory we piece it back together from elements that have been stored separately.
Define Emotion
A physiological and psychological response to a stimulus , involving physiological changes , thoughts, feelings and behavioural reactions.
Define Schema
A mental framework of information that helps us interpret and understand the world, guiding our perception and memory
Define neuroplasticity
The brains ability to recognise and adapt by forming new neural connections throughout life
Define Sharpening
The tendency to add , emphasise or exaggerate certain details of a memory , leading to memory distortions.
Define Episodic Memory
A type of long term memory that stores personal experiences or events , including the time , place and emotional context of those experiences
Define Behaviour
The actions , responses of an individual to internal and external stimuli reflecting their mental and emotional processes
Define Depression
A mood disorder characterised by persistent feelings of sadness , hopelessness and loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities often accompany by physical and cognitive symptoms
Define Levelling
The reduction of complex details in a memory , resulting in the loss of nuance and precision over time
Define Cognitive Triad
A concept proposed by Beck , representing a persons negative beliefs about themselves, their world and their future , often associated with depressive thinking patterns
Define neural networks
Interconnected groups of neurons that work together to process information and control’s behaviours
Define Allele
A variant form of a gene found at a specific location which can lead to variations in traits within a population
Define neural pruning
The process by which the brains eliminates unnecessary neural connections enhancing the efficiency of neural networks
