Define the Following Terms as They Pertain to Forensic Psychology

question 25

Essay

Define the following terms as they pertain to forensic psychology: joint degree, state certification, board certification, and diplomate.

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Definitions:

Schema Intrusions

Unwanted, intrusive thoughts or memories that disrupt current cognitive processes, often related to traumatic events or fears.

Tip-of-the-Tongue

A temporary state of being unable to recall a word or name, while feeling that retrieval is imminent.

Tip-of-the-Tongue Effect

A cognitive phenomenon where a person feels certain they know something (like a word or a name) but can't retrieve it from memory at the moment.

Encoding Specificity

The hypothesis that when information is stored in memory, it is not recorded in its original form but translated (“encoded”) into a form that includes the thoughts and understanding of the learner.