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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 …