WGU C180 Intro to Psychology Study Guide Memory, Emotions, and Experiences 2026 COMPLETE WESTERN GOV

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WGU C180 Intro to Psychology Study Guide: Memory, Emotions, and Experiences 2026 COMPLETE WESTERN

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Sarah goes for a jog nearly every morning before work with her dog. One day an alligator leapt from the neighborhood pond, nearly biting her dog’s leg. Now she experiences panic symptoms, sweat, and heart racing every time she passes this pond on her jogging path. She discloses to her therapist that she is not sure if she will be able to continue running because these symptoms are so intense.

Tom was really looking forward to lunch because he was meeting a coworker at the new sushi restaurant. Unfortunately, the fish that was used by the chef had been left out too long and was spoiled. Not long after eating the sushi, Tom felt sick and had to rush to the bathroom. Thereafter, the mere mention of sushi would make Tom nauseous

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the long-term memory system that stores and retrieves general knowledge about the world

the ability to recall and relive specific personal experiences, including the time, place, and context of events. It is a type of declarative memory, which encompasses memories that can be consciously retrieved

the conscious and intentional recollection of facts, events, and personal experiences, meaning you actively retrieve information from your memory by purposefully thinking about it; it essentially involves the deliberate act of remembering something,

the unconscious retention and retrieval of information that influences our behavior and performance without our conscious awareness.

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Fill in the blanks: Jacqie was unable to remember anything from before the car accident, but Jamie was unable to remember any specific details after it. Jacqie seems to suffer from amnesia, while Jamie seems to be dealing with amnesia. (Retrograde/Anterograde) (Lesson 4.6)

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explains love as a combination of three key components: intimacy (feelings of closeness and connectedness), passion (physical attraction and romantic desire), and commitment (the decision to stay in a relationship)

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