The Basic Units of Semantic Memory That Form the Mental

question 297

Multiple Choice

The basic units of semantic memory that form the mental categories into which we place objects, activities, and abstractions are called

• A)phonemes
• B)concepts
• C)prototypes
• D)morphemes

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, prompting an individual to seek consistency.

Stanley Milgram

A psychologist known for his studies on obedience, demonstrating people's willingness to follow orders from authority figures even to the extent of harming others.

Social Psychologist

A professional who studies how individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the social environment and the presence of other people.

Destructive Obedience

The concept where individuals comply with harmful orders or directives, often from an authority figure, against their own personal morals or ethical codes.