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define EMPIRICISM

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idea knowledge originates in experience & science should rely on observation & experimentations

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define STRUCTURALISM

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early school of thought promoted by Wundt & Titchener using introspection to reveal structure of mind

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define FUNCTIONALISM

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early school of thought promoted by James & influenced by Darwin, exploring mental & behavioral processes’ function enabling adaptation, survival, & flourishment

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define EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

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study of behavior & thinking using experimental method

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define BEHAVIORISM

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view that behaviors should be studied w/o consideration of mental processes & that any behavior can be conditioned; psychology should be objective

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define HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

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historically significant perspective emphasizing potential growth of healthy people

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define COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

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interdisciplinary study of brain activity linked w/cognition (& perception, thinking, memory, & language)

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define PSYCHOLOGY

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science of behavior & mental processes

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define NATURE-NURTURE ISSUE

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longstanding controversy over relative contributions genes & experiences make to development of psychological traits & behaviors

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define NATURAL SELECTION

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principle that among range of inherited trait variations, those reproducing & survive will most likely pass trait to next generation

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define LEVELS OF ANALYSIS

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differing complementary views of biological, psychological, & social-cultural to analyze any phenomenon

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define BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL APPROACH

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integrated approach (& perspective) incorporating biological, psychological, & social-cultural levels of analysis

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define BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

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perspective & study of observable behavior & its explanation by principles of learning

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define BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

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perspective & study of links between biological & psychological processes

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define COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

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perspective & study all mental activities associated w/thinking, knowing, remembering, & communicating

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define EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY

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perspective & study of evolution of behavior & mind using principles of natural selection

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define PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOLOGY

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perspective & study of how unconscious drives & conflicts to influence behaviors; uses info to treat people w/psychological disorders

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define SOCIAL-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

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perspective & study how situations & cultures affect our behavior & thinking

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define PSYCHOMETRICS

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study of measurement of human abilities, attitudes, & traits

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define BASIC RESEARCH

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pure science aiming to increase scientific knowledge base

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define DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

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studies physical, cognitive, & social change throughout life span

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define EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

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how psychological processes affect & enhance teaching/learning

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define PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY

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study of individual’s characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling & acting

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define SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

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study of how we think about, influence & relate to one another

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define APPLIED RESEARCH

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scientific study aiming to solve practical problems

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define INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL (I/O) PSYCHOLOGY

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application of psychological concepts & methods to optimize human behavior @ work

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define HUMAN FACTORS PSYCHOLOGY

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I/O psychology subfield exploring how ppl & machines interact & how machines & physical environments can be made safe & easy to use

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define COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

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assists people w/problems in living & achieving greater well-being

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define CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

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studies, assiesses, & treats ppl w/psychological disorders

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define PSYCHIATRY

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medicine dealing w/psychological disorders & provides medical treatments & therapy

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define POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

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study of human function w/goals of discovering & promoting stresgnths & virtues that help individuals & communities thrive

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define COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

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studies how people interact w/social environment & how social institutes affect individuals & groups

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define ARCHIVAL MEASURES

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data obtained from existing records & storage

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define CASE STUDY

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descriptive technique which 1 indiv/group studied in depth in hope of revealing universal principles

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define CONFOUNDING VARIABLES

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factor other than independent variable that might produce effect in environment

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define CONTROL GROUP

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group not exposed to treatment to contrast experimental group & compare to evaluate effect of treatment

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define CORRELATIONAL RESEARCH

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non-experimental research measuring 2 variables & understand the statistical relationship between them

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define CORRELATION COEFFICIENT

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statistical index of relationship between 2 variables from (-1 to +1)

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define COUNTERBALANCING

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technique to deal w/order effects when using repeated measures design

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define DEMAND CHARACTERISTICS

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cues that might indicate research objectives to participants

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define DEPENDENT VARIABLES

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outcome factor; the variable that may change due to manipulation of independent variable

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define DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS

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numerical data to measure & describe characteristics of groups including measures of central tendency & variation

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define DOUBLE-BLIND PROCEDURE

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experiment in which both research participants & research staff are ignorant about whether participants received treatment or placebo

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define EXPERIMENT

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research method where investigator manipulates 1 or more factors to observe effects on some behavior/mental process

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define EXPERIMENTAL GROUP

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group exposed to treatment, that is, to 1 version of independent variable

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define experimenter expectancy effects

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how perceived expectations of observer can influence ppl being observed; aka observer expectancy effect

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define EXTERNAL VALIDITY

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how well outcome of research study can be expected to apply to other settings

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define HYPOTHESIS

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testable prediction often implied by theory

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define INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

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experimental factor that is manipulated whose effect is being studied

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define INFERENTIAL STATISTICS

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numerical data allowing one to generalize/infer sample data of probability of something true in population

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define INFORMED CONSENT

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ethical principle that research participants be told enough to choose whether they wish to participate

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define INTERNAL VALIDITY

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extent observed results represent truth in population

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define MEAN

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mathematical average of distribution from adding scores then dividing by number of scores

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define MEDIAN

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middle score where half the scores are above & half are below

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define META-ANALYSIS

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procedure for statistically combining results of many different research studies

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define MODE

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most frequently occurring score

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define NATURALISTIC OBSERVATION

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observing & recording behavior in naturally occurring situations w/o trying to manipulate/control situation

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define NEGATIVE CORRELATION

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2 variables move in opposite size & direction from each other

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define OPERATIONAL DEFINITION

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carefully worded statement about procedures used in study

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define PLACEBO

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experimental results from expectations that participants received treatment when they did not

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define PLACEBO EFFECT

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effect on behavior from placebo

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define POPULATION

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all those in group being studied from which samples may be drawn (except for national studies)

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define POSITIVE CORRELATION

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2 variables move in same direction

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define RANDOM ASSIGNMENT

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assigning participants to experimental & control groups by chance minimizing preexisting differences between different groups

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define RANGE

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difference between highest & lowest scores in distribution

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define REPLICATION

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repeating essences of study w/diff people in dif. situations to see whether basic findings extends to other participants & circumstances

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define REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE

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group closely matching characteristics of population as whole

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define SAMPLE

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subset of population used in experiment

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define SCATTERPLOT

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graphed cluster of dots representing values of 2 variables & slope suggests direction of relationship & amnt of scatter suggests correlation

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define STANDARD DEVIATION

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computed measure of how much scores vary around mean

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define STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE

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statistical statement of how likely it is that an obtained result occurred by chance

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define SURVEY RESEARCH

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technique for ascertaining self-reported attitudes of behaviors of particular group gen by questioning representatitve random of group

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define THEORY

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explanation using integrated set of principles that organizes observations & predicts behaviors/events

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define UNOBTRUSIVE MEASURES

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method of data collection no involving direct contact w/participants

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define VARIABLE

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condition in experiment

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define MOTIVATION

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driving force that energizes/leads to behavior

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define INSTINCT

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unlearned, innate complex behavior specific to a species

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define DRIVE-REDUCTION THEORY

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idea that physical needs causes drive to motivate satisfaction of needs

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define HOMEOSTASIS

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balanced internal state/check & balance of body chemistry to maintain balanced state

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define INCENTIVE

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positive/megative consequence motivating behavior

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define HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

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Maslow’s theory that physical needs must be met before all other needs, most basic needs must be met before reaching self-actualization

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define GLUCOSE

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sugar in blood/muscle tissue responsible for energy in body

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define SET POINT

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point of ideal weight

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define BASAL METABOLIC RATE

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rate of energy use by body when at rest

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define ANOREXIA NERVOSA

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eating disorder characterized by starvation & being at least 15% underweight & most prevalent in adolescent femal

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define BULIMIA NERVOSA

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eating disorder characterized by binge-eating & purging/fasting

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define BINGE-EATING DISORDER

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periods of binge-eating w/distress/disgust/guilt w/o purging

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define SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE

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4 stages of sex by Masters & Johnson (excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution)

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define REFRACTORY PERIOD

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period of inactivity/rest after neuron firing or male orgasm

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define ESTROGENS

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sex hormone responsible for female characteristics, ovulation, & sexual receptivity; most dominant in females

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define TESTOSTERONE

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most important male sex hormone responsible for male sex characterisitics & developments

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define SEXUAL ORIENTATION

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atttraction toward own/other/both sexes

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define EMOTION

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response to stimuli composed of physical arousal, behavioral response, & conscious experience

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define JAMES-LANGE THEORY

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one of the 4 theories of emotion stating physical arousal comes before awareness of emotion

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define CANNON-BARD THEORY

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one of the 4 theories of emotion statying physical arousal & emotion happen simultaneously

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define TWO-FACTOR THEORY

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one of the 4 theories of emotions stating arousal comes first & is consciously labeled an emotion

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define CATHARSIS

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idea that releasing aggresseive urges releases them

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define FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD PHENOMENON

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tendency to be more helpful when in good mood

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define ADAPTATION-LEVEL PHENOMENON

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tendency to form judgments relative to neutral baseline determined by previous experience

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define RELATIVE DEPRIVATION

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perception we are worse off than people we compare ourselves with

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define BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

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utilizes behavioral, psychosocial, & biomedical concepts to prevent, diagnose, & treat psychosomatic shows

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define STRESS

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process we perceive & respond to events that are threatening/challenging

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define GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME

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body’s adaptive response in 3 stages

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define TYPE A

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generalization of people who are competitive, hard-driving, impatient, verbally-aggressive, and anger-prone

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define TYPE B

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generalization for easygoing, relaxed people

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define PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY

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study of relationship between psychological, neural, & endocrime processes

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define LYMPHOCYTES

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2 types of WBC (B & T)

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define ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

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test to assess what taker has learned

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define APTITUDE TESTS

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test to predict future performance/capacity to learn

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define CONTENT VALIDITY

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extent which test samples behavior being studied

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define PERSONALITY

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characteristics & behavior making up major traits/interests/drives/values/self-concept/abilities/emotional patterns/adaptability

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define FREE ASSOCIATION

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technique where pt relaxes and says whatever comes to mind

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define PSYCHOANALYSIS

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ideology centered on infantile sexuality, oedipus complex, instinct theory, pleasure & reality principle, id/ego/superego, defense mechanisms

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define UNNCONSCIOUS

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reservoir of mostly unacceptable thoughts/wishes/feelings/memories & information processing we are not aware of

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define ID

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reservoir of unconscious psyche energy striving to satisfy basic sexual & aggressive desires

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define EGO

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largely conscious part of personality mediating id, superego, and reality

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define SUPEREGO

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part of personality representing internalized ideals & gives standards for judgment & future aspirations

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define PSYCHOSEXUAL STAGES

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childhood stages of development where id’s pleasure seeking energies focus on erogenous zones

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define OEDIPUS COMPLEX

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boy’s sexual desire to mom and hatred for father

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define IDENTIFICATION

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process kids incorporate parent’s values into their superegos

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define FIXATION

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lingering focus of pleasure-seeking energies at earlier psychosexual stage where conflict was unresolved

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define DEFENSE MECHANISM

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ego’s protective methods of reducing anxiety by unconsciously distorting reality

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define REACTION FORMATION

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defense mechanism where unacceptable/threatening impulses are consciously replaced with their opposite

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define PROJECTION

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defense mechanism attributing impulse to others

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define DISPLACEMENT

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defense mechanism transfering feelings/behavior from original subject to another person/thing

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define SUBLIMATION

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defense mechanism where unacceptable drives channeled into socially acceptable drives

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define COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS

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idea of shared inherited reservoir of memories

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define PROJECTIVE TEST

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personality test providing ambiguous stimuli to trigger projection inner dynamics

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define THEMATIC APPERCEPTION TEST

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projective test where ppl express inner feelings & interests through stories of ambiguous scenes

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define RORSCACH TEST

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inkblot test

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define TERROR MANAGEMENT THEORY

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theory exploring emotional and behavioral responses to reminders of death

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define SELF-CONCEPT

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all thoughts & feelings about ourselves answering “who am I?”

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define TRAIT

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characterisitc pattern of behavior/disposition to feel and act

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define PERSONALITY INVENTORY

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questionnaire where items gauge wide range of feelings & behaviors to assess personality traits

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define MINNESOTA MULTIPHASIC PERSONALITY INVENTORY (MMPI)

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most widely researched & clinically used of all personality test

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define EMPIRICALLY DERIVED TEST

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test developed by testing pool of items then selecting those that discriminate

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define PERSONAL CONTROL

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perception one has ability/resources/opportunities to get positive outcomes through own actions

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define RECIPROCAL DETERMINISM

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behavior, individual, and environment all influence each other

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define EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL

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perception that chance/outside forces determine our fate

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define INTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL

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perception that we control our own fate

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define POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

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study of human function w/goals of discovering & promoting strengths and viritues helping communities & individuals thrive

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define SELF

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assumed to be center of personality & organizer of thoughts/feelings/actions

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define SELF-ESTEEM

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feelings of self worth

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define SELF-SERVING BIAS

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readiness to perceive oneself favorable

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define INDIVIDUALISM

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giving priority to own goals over group & defining identity from personal attributes

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define COLLECTIVISM

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giving priority to goals of group and defining identity accordingly

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define MEMORY

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learning over time via encoding, storage, and retrieval

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define ENCODING

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the processing of info to memory

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define STORAGE

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process of retaining encoded info

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define RETRIEVAL

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process of retrieving info from memory

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define SENSORY MEMORY

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immediate brief recording of sensory info in memory

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define SHORT-TERM MEMORY

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memory that only holds little info before being forgotten

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define LONG-TERM MEMORY

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relatively permanent and limitless memory storage of knowledge, skills, and experience

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define WORKING MEMORY

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newer short-term memory focusing on conscious, active processing of auditory and visual-spatial info and info from long-term memory

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define PARALLEL PROCESSING

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process many aspects simultaneously and is brain’s natural preferred method

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define AUTOMATIC PROCESSING

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unconscious encoding of info of space, time, frequency, and word meaning

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define EFFORTFUL PROCESSING

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encoding needs conscious effort

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define REHEARSAL

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repetition of info to maintain memory

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define SPACING EFFECT

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tendency for distributed study/practice to achieve better long-term retention than mass study

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define SERIAL POSITION EFFECT

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tendency to recall first and last items best

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define VISUAL ENCODING

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process visual stimuli converted into info able to be processed in memory

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define ACOUSTIC ENCODING

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process auditory stimuli converted into info to be processed in memory

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define SEMANTIC ENCODING

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cognitive encoding of new info focusing on meaningful aspects

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define IMAGERY

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cognitive combination of sensory input from 5 senses creating mental image

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define MNEMONICS

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memory aids

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define CHUNKING

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organizing items into familiar units automatically

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define ICONIC MEMORY

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momentary memory of visual stimuli lasting few-tenths of a second

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define ECHOIC MEMORY

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momentary memory of auditory stimuli

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define LONG-TERM POTENTIATION (LTP)

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increase in cell’s firing potential after stimulation

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define FLASHBULB MEMORY

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clear memory of emotionally significant event

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define AMNESIA

A

partial/complete temporary/permanent loss of memory

172
Q

define IMPLICIT MEMORY

A

memory independent of conscious recollection

173
Q

define EXPLICIT MEMORY

A

memory of facts and experiences that can be declared

174
Q

define HIPPOCAMPUS

A

neural center in limbic system helping process explicit memories for storage

175
Q

define RECALL

A

retrieving info w/o external prompts/cues

176
Q

define RECOGNITION

A

ability to identify items previously learned w/cues

177
Q

define RELEARNING

A

assessing amount of time saved when learning material again

178
Q

define PRIMING

A

activation of certain associations predisposing perception/memory/response

179
Q

define DEJA VU

A

eerie sense of “I’ve experienced this before” because cues unconsciously trigger retrieval

180
Q

define MOOD-CONGRUENT MEMORY

A

tendency to recall experiences congruent w/good or bad mood

181
Q

define PROACTIVE INTERFERENCE

A

disruptive effect of prior learning on recall of new info

182
Q

define RETROACTIVE INTERFERENCE

A

disruptive effect of new learning on recall of old info

183
Q

define REPRESSION

A

defense mechanism that banish conscious anxiety, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

184
Q

define MISINFORMATION EFFECT

A

incorporating misleading info into one’s memory of event

185
Q

define SOURCE AMNESIA

A

attributing to wrong source an event we experienced/heard or read about/imagined