subset of individuals selected from the larger population

fullness; satisfaction

emotions consist of two factors: physiological and cognitive

(plural = schemata) mental construct consisting of a cluster or collection of related concepts

(plural = schemata) concept (mental model) that is used to help us categorize and interpret information

has no inherent value unto itself and only has reinforcing qualities when linked with something else (e.g., money, gold stars, poker chips)

physical signs of sexual maturation that do not directly involve sex organs

characterized by the child using the parent as a secure base from which to explore

parental presence that gives the infant/toddler a sense of safety as he explores his surroundings

concept that people choose to move to places that are compatible with their personalities and needs

our thoughts and feelings about ourselves

individual’s belief in his own capabilities or capacities to complete a task

someone’s level of confidence in their own abilities

tendency for an individual to have better memory for information that relates to oneself in comparison to material that has less personal relevance

tendency for an individual to have better memory for information that relates to oneself in comparison to material that has less personal relevance