Emotion and Cognition (Kulik and Sharot)

In Cognitive psychology there are several research methods which aid in investigating the role of emotion and cognition. A perfect example of this method is Brown and Kulik (1997), which was the first study that researched emotion and memory incognition, the “theory of flashbulb memories’. FBM theory is the concept that surprising and shocking recollections

4.2: Energy Flow (IB Biology)

What is the one object that allows us to have food? The most important object, without which there would most likely be no human life? Why the sun of course. The sun is vital in allowing for plants and animals to thrive and grow. Photosynthesis which allows for autotrophs to create their own food in

Species, communities, and ecosystems (4.1 IB Biology)

All living organisms can be categorized into various groups. For example, we may say that pink flamingo are our favorite species of bird. But what exactly is a species?  In order to be defined as a species (according to the IB), a group of organisms must meet the following criteria: the members of that group

SAQ Practice: Describe one study relating to the formation of stereotypes (Example & tips)

A stereotype is the way in which an individual or group is perceived based on the groups they may belong to, such as nationality. There are several theories for why stereotypes come to be such as through what are known as gatekeepers, such as the media, and parents. Another theory suggests that personal experience with

Hormones

“Hormones are another class of chemicals that affect behavior”. What is the difference between a hormone and a neurotransmitter? The difference between hormones and neurotransmitters is that neurotransmitters are released by terminal buttons of neurons and hormones are released by glands in the endocrine system. What is an example of a hormone? An example of

Discuss one theory of thinking and decision making (essay)

The dual-processing model is a model of thinking and decision-making that is based on two systems. The first system, system 1 is known for being a quick and efficient system, decisions are made with too little thought, although system 1 may be prone to error due to this. System 1 is based on the principle

Atkinson & Shiffrin: Multi-Store Memory Model

The multi-store memory model is a model which was proposed in the 1960s by Atkinson and Shiffrin that was based on several assumptions. The first assumption was that memory has several locations in other words, LTM is stored in one part of the brain and STM in another. The second assumption is that memory processes