Task 9 developmental Psychology Flashcards
Priming
Exposure to stimulus (prime) affects processing of stimulus (target)
Subliminal priming
Stimulus is presented below the treshold of consciousness but still has reaction
Affective Priming
The presentation of a stimulus with emotional content influences the process of the stimulus.
Perceptual Priming
The perception of the stimulus makes it easier to process the stimulus.
Based on Wordstem
Conceptual Priming
The perception of a stimulus activates related concepts (Chair/Table) Based on meaning
Emotional Valence
Positive or negative quality of stimulus
Fear conditioning
Type of learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a fearful experience.
Dual Route Fast pathway
Low road
Emotions go straight to amygdala.
Dual Route Slow Pathway
High road
thalamus-sensory cortex-amygdala.
Den Dulk
Combines priming and fear conditioning.
Two pathways