Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

constructive processes

 
Processes in which 
memories are infl uenced by the meaning we 
give to events (Module 21).

continuous reinforcement schedule

 
Reinforcing of a behavior every time it occurs 
(Module 18).

control group

 
A group participating in an 
experiment that receives no treatment 
(Module 5).

convergent thinking

 
The ability to produce 
responses that are based primarily on knowl-
edge and logic (Module 24).

conversion disorder

 
A major somatoform disor-
der that involves an actual physical disturbance, 

central nervous system (CNS)

 
The part of the 
nervous system that includes the brain and spi-
nal cord (Module 8).

central route processing

 
Message interpreta-
tion characterized by thoughtful consideration 
of the issues and arguments used to persuade 
(Module 52).

central tendency

 
An index of the central loca-
tion within a distribution of scores; the most 
representative score in a distribution of scores 
(the mean, median, and mode are measures of 
central tendency) (Module 56).

central traits

 
The major traits considered in 
forming impressions of others (Module 52).

cerebellum (ser-uh-BELL-um)

 
The part of the 
brain that controls bodily balance (Module 9).

cerebral cortex

 
The “new brain,” responsible 
for the most sophisticated information pro-
cessing in the brain; contains four lobes 
(Module 9).