Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

association areas

 
One of the major regions of 
the cerebral cortex; the site of the higher mental 
processes, such as thought, language, memory, 
and speech (Module 9).

assumed-similarity bias

 
The tendency to 
think of people as being similar to oneself 
even when meeting them for the fi rst time 
(Module 52).

attachment

 
The positive emotional bond that 
develops between a child and a particular indi-
vidual (Module 37).

attention-defi cit hyperactivity disorder 
(ADHD)

 
A disorder marked by inattention, 
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G-2 Glossary

cognitive treatment approaches

 
Treatment 
approaches that teach people to think in more 
adaptive ways by changing their dysfunctional 
cognitions about the world and themselves 
(Module 49).

collective unconscious

 
According to Jung, a 
common set of ideas, feelings, images, and sym-
bols that we inherit from our ancestors, the 
whole human race, and even animal ancestors 
from the distant past (Module 40).

community psychology

 
A branch of psychol-
ogy that focuses on the prevention and mini-
mization of psychological disorders in the 
community (Module 51).

companionate love

 
The strong affection we 
have for those with whom our lives are deeply 
involved (Module 55).