Briefly Compare Psychoanalytic, Cognitive, and Learning Theories on the Dimensions

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Essay

Briefly compare psychoanalytic, cognitive, and learning theories on the dimensions of active-passive, nature-nurture, and stages.

Recognize the importance of rehearsal and encoding strategies in memory retention.

Identify factors that influence the capacity and duration of memory storage.

Explain the effects of amnesia on memory and identify its causes.

Describe the physiological changes associated with memory formation and retention (e.g., long-term potentiation).

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Definitions:

Moral Feelings

Emotions that guide or influence ethical judgments and decisions, such as guilt, shame, or empathy.

Ethical Dilemma

A challenging situation where a person is confronted with several right values or moral duties but can only choose one, leading to ethical conflict.

Utilitarian Perspective

A philosophical approach that assesses the moral worth of actions based on their outcomes, emphasizing the greatest good for the greatest number.

Act Utilitarian

A philosophy or ethical stance that evaluates the morality of an action based on the consequence or outcome of that specific act, aiming to maximize happiness or utility.