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is for attribution theory

Attribution theory is the tendency to explain someone's behavior in either internal dispositions or external situations.

is for behavior

Behavior is the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

is for conformity

Conformity is a reason behind groupthink and group polarization and occurs due to normative or informational social influence.

is for domineering behavior

domineering behavior is a form of a psychologically influenced, aggressive behavior which boosts the testosterone levels in the blood.

is for equity

Equity is a form of love. It enhances compassionate love- a condition in which both parties receive in proportion to what they give.

is for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

fMRI is a brain imaging technique and is a combination of a PET scan & an MRI, and it shows brain activity.

is for Glial Cells

Glial cells are cells that protect, nourish and support neurons.

is for hallucinogens

Hallucinogens are psychedelic drugs that distort perceptions & create or evoke sensory images, and they emit a chemical reaction similar to serotonin.

is for introvert

Introverts are people who like working alone or in small groups, prefer a more deliberate pace, and like to focus on one task at a time.

is for judgers

Judgers are organized and prepared people who like to make plans and stick to them and are comfortable following most rules.

is for kagan

Jerome Kagan was a biological theorist who believed that arousal and heredity effects our temperament and behavior style, which helps define our personality.

is for Learned optimism

learned optimism is a developed skill on changing your point of view on something from negative to positive.

is for Migriam Studies

the migiriam studies are experiments. The experimenter ordered "teachers" to deliver shocks to a "learner" for wrong answers, with people being asked to answer questions. Most of the time, people followed through with the experiment due to intimidation of the "teacher", despite the "leaders" pleas.

is for normative social influence

Normative social influence is a reason of social conformity. NSI results from a person's desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval.

is for Outgroup & Ingroup

outgroup & ingroup is the "Us vs Them" mindset that produces prejudice. People will associate themselves with some groups & contrast themselves with others, mentally drawing a circle that defines "us" (the ingroup) and excludes "them (the outgroup).