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Defense Mechanism A defense mechanism is a way for the mind to protect us from being consciously aware of thoughts or feelings…

Declarative Memory Declarative memory, also known as explicit memory, is a type of long-term memory in which we store memories of fact.…

Decibel This is simply a measure of sound intensity. When you are at the Smashing Pumpkins concert, standing next to the speakers,…

Decentering Decentering refers to the ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation. In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, the third stage…

Decay Decay is a type of forgetting that occurs when memories fade over time. This does NOT apply to Long Term Memory,…

Debriefing When a study or experiment ends, researchers are required to “debrief” participants. In a “debriefing” a researcher explains the purpose of…

Data Data are sets of numbers or pieces of information obtained during research studies. Data may be either qualitative (categorical and usually…

Cyclothymic Disorder A person with Cyclothymic Disorder has a history of at least two years of mood swings from mild depression to…

Culture Culture is the set of ideas, behaviors, attitudes, and traditions that exist within large groups of people (usually of a common…

Crystallized Intelligence The amount of information you obtain and the verbal skills you develop over time. Together these elements form your crystallized…