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Memories of Factual Information, and Knowledge About the World in General

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Memories of factual information, and knowledge about the world in general, are referred to as:


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Extrinsic Sources

Factors external to an individual that influence their behavior and decisions, such as rewards or social pressures.

Downward Social Comparisons

The act of comparing oneself to others who are perceived as worse off in order to feel better about one's own situation.

Self-Handicapping

The behavior of creating obstacles or excuses for oneself to avoid blame in case of failure or poor performance.

Social Conformity

the act of altering one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others within a group.

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