An Increase in a Response Following Exposure to a Strong

question 30

Short Answer

An increase in a response following exposure to a strong or noxious stimulus is called __________.

Grasp the concept of spreading activation theory by Collins and Loftus.

Comprehend hierarchical models of memory and the evidence that challenges these models.

Recognize the principles of cognitive economy and how information is stored in semantic memory.

Describe the typicality effect and how it influences the categorization and verification of concepts.

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Definitions:

Coterminous

means sharing the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning.

Exchange Theory

A theoretical framework suggesting that social behavior is the result of an exchange process aiming to maximize benefits and minimize costs to individuals.

Rational Choice Theory

A framework for understanding and often formally modeling social and economic behavior based on the assumption that individuals act on rational self-interest.

Network Theory

A theory in sociology and other fields that examines how networks of social interactions influence behavior and outcomes.