------------------------------------------------- Glossary acids molecules that have a pH level less than 7‚ dissociate in water‚ and release hydrogen ions (H+) action potential the electrical potential determined by unequal ion distribution when a particular site on the neuron membrane is conducting an impulse; normally about +40 millivolts activation energy the amount of energy required before a chemical reaction can occur; this amount is reduced when an enzyme is present active process
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areas of psychology and these areas include Developmental psychology‚ Cognitive psychology‚ Behavioral psychology‚ and Social psychology. While in this course I was able to learn not only about the areas of psychology‚ but also learned a lot about myself. Within this paper‚ I will explain each major area of psychology and I will also explain personality‚ how it is measured‚ and how it is used in psychology. I will also explain the importance of knowing the nervous system while learning psychology. I also
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Personality in sport Definitions: “The sum total of an individual’s characteristics which make him unique” (Hollander‚ 1971). “Personality is the more or less stable and enduring organisation of a person’s character‚ temperament‚ intellect and physique which determines the unique adjustment to the environment” (Eysenck‚ 1978). Introduction • Research into sports personality has been around since the 1800’s. • Research into whether personality affects performance is still very limited
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Psychology Chapter One Psychology started as a speculation and has evolved into science over years. . It was born as an independent discipline. The discovery began in 1870 by a small number of scholars. The founders are disciplines of philosophy and physiology which share an interest in the mysteries of the mind. In 1832- 1920 Wilhelm Wundt changed the view‚ he created the first laboratory in 1879 in Leipzig Germany. He mounted a campaign to make psychology and independent discipline rather
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History of Psychology Psychology is defined as "the study of behavior and mental processes". Philosophical interest in the mind and behavior dates back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt‚ Greece‚ China‚ and India. Psychology as a self-conscious field of experimental study began in 1879‚ when Wilhelm Wundt founded the first laboratory dedicated exclusively to psychological research in Leipzig. Wundt was also the first person who wrote the first textbook on psychology: Principles of Physiological
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CHAPTER 5 Identity in Adolescence James E. Marcia INTRODUCTION One difficulty in studying adolescence is the definition of the period itself. It is somewhat variable but specific in its beginnings with the physiological changes of puberty; it is highly variable and nonspecific in its end. If the termination of adolescence were to depend on the attainment of a certain psychosocial position‚ the formation of an identity. then. for some. it would never end. Moreover. identity is an even
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GRE Vocabulary TABLE OF CONTENTS NAME PAGE VOCABULARY WORDS LIST PG. 1 ROOTS LIST PG. 11 PREFIX LIST PG. 26 SUFFIX LIST PG. 33 2|Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. Abscond – (v) To depart suddenly and secretly‚ as for the purpose of escaping arrest. Adversity - (n) Hardship‚ difficulty; opposition Aggravate – (v) to make worse/intensify
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The way of teaching vocabulary Student of bachelor:Z.I.Suvonova (TIRE) Scientific manager:I.I.Ismatullayeva‚ ass. (TIRE) Vocabulary knowledge is significantly related to reading comprehension‚ decoding‚ spelling‚ and school achievement. Luckily for language teachers and language learners‚ not all English words need to be learned. We do not have time to teach all the words‚ nor do we have time to look at many more than a few words in each class. The ultimate aim‚ of course‚ is
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LO 1 Define psychology. “The study of behavior & mental process” LO 2 Describe the scope of psychology and its subfields. “The psychology is a broad field that includes many perspectives and SUBFIELDS. APA the American Psychological Association and the APS The Association for Psychological Science. Psychologists conduct two major types of research Basic research which is “often done in universities” and focuses on collecting data to support (or refute) theories and gathers knowledge for the sake
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Brittany Denza Professor Taylor Psych 1100 Exaptation: A variation of adaptation. An adaptation is a core construct in evolutionary psychology‚ which is a characteristic that a species has that promotes its survival. An exaptation is something that arises from a characteristic that you already have. A characteristic that you have is modified to promote your survival. It might not have been a primary future‚ but it is a characteristic that human beings have acquired over time that humans have
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