PSYC 3265 Study Guide - Final Guide: Semantic Similarity, Neuroimaging, Dentate Gyrus

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The was used (pre-supposes that there was a broken headlight) Positivity bias tendency, increasing over the lifespan, to recall more pleasant mem than wither neutral or negative. We can recognize a penny, but based on generalities. We may see a penny everyday, not enough to remember the details (as they aren"t important) Specific autonomic, endocrine, and cog states that couple the perception of stimuli to an adaptive behavioural response (cog, physiological, hormone and behavioural r) Physiological changes (depends on specific emotion: hr, bp, breathing rate; muscle tension; perspiration (measured w/ skin conductance response, ex/ lie detector test); perceived body temp; sensory sensitivity (e. g. , pain) Distinctive motor behaviour = facial expression, tone of voice, posture. Self-reported cog = can comment on what they think/feel; improved or hindered. Self-reported rankings = of emotions, can be an indication of how you feel. Unconscious behaviour = say/do w/o knowing it b/c of a change in emotional state.