Review Questions Introduction to Psychology Social Psychology; Describe the difference between personal and situational attributions in explaining behavior. What is the Fundamental Attribution Error‚ and how is it related to these types of attributions? Personal attributions- also know as internal or dispositional attributions‚ are explanations that refer to things within people‚ such as abilities‚ traits‚ moods‚ or efforts. Situational attributions- external attributions‚ refer to
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Unit XII Key Terms 1. Social psychology: the study of how people’s thoughts‚ feelings‚ and behavior influence‚ and are influenced by‚ the behavior of others 2. Social cognition: mental processes associated with people’s perceptions of‚ and reactions to‚ other people 3. Self-concept: the way one thinks of oneself 4. Self-esteem: the evaluations people make about how worthy they are as human beings 5. Temporal comparison: using one’s previous performance or characteristics as a basis for judging
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intelligence: In 1973 Lillian Belmont and Francis Marolla published family size‚ birth order and intelligence test (Dutch version of the Raven Progressive Matrices) data from nearly the entire population of 19 year-old Dutch men (386‚ 114 subjects). Their study design was complex‚ so interested readers should consult the primary source. Social Intelligence: Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand other people: what motivates them‚ how they work‚ how to work cooperatively with them. Successful
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and Misconceptions About Psychology Changed? Back when I was a kid‚ I already fantasied much of mystery anime and films. I would always admire how these guys could draw out the answer as one by one‚ clues would pop out. But how does these things relate to Psychology? How does it influence me on how far do I know Psychology? It is through Sherlock Holmes and Detective Conan that Psychology was introduced to me. Cleverness alone would not suffice but also on how they study the behavior of each person
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During the 1st 2 weeks after conception‚ a new life is called a(n): A. egg. B. fetus. C. zygote. D. embryo. Answer Key: D Question 2 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point) The vibrations of the eardrum are amplified by three tiny bones located in the: A. semicircular canals. B. cochlea. C. middle ear. D. inner ear. Answer Key: C Question 3 of 53 Score: 1 (of possible 1 point) Avoiding physical punishment is to ________ morality as respecting the laws of society is to ________
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PSYC 431 – Spring 2013 1 Course Syllabus Psychology 431 - B: Cognitive Psychology – Spring 2013 Classroom: HLSB 366 Time: TR 11:00 am to 12:15 pm Instructor Dr. Maya M. Khanna Office: HLS 331 Phone: (402) 280-3452 E-mail: mayakhanna@creighton.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:15 – 2:00 pm and 3:15 to 3:45pm‚ by appointment‚ and by email during weekdays. Teaching Assistant Brittany Zastrow Office: HLS 324 E-mail: Brittanyzastrow@creighton.edu Office Hours: Mondays 1:30 to 2:30pm and Wednesdays
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Dr. Boeschen Study Guide for Modules: 1.1‚ 1.4‚ 12.2‚ 12.4‚ 13.1‚ 13.2‚ 13.3‚ 13.4‚ 13.5‚ 16.1‚ 16.2‚ 16.3‚ 16.4 1. Define empirical evidence‚ overt and covert behaviors. info gained from direct observation; obvious behavior; underlying behavior (thoughts) 2. Know the various topics that psychologists research. personality‚ development‚ learning‚ sensation & perception‚ comparative psychology‚ cognitive‚ biopsychology‚ gender‚ social psychology‚ evolution‚ cultural psychology‚ forensics‚ animal
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Industrial Organizational Psychology 301 Midterm Study Guide: Spring 2013 Professor Stanard Chapter 1 What is Industrial Organizational (I/O) psychology? Define it. “The application of psychological principles‚ theory and research in the work setting” -principles: feedback‚ being involved -“work setting” ? - more than just work setting -family: home‚ illnesses‚ stress
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According to the story ‘The Five-Forty-Eight’‚ the writer John Cheever tells us about Blake’s stalker Miss Dent. A woman‚ whose psychological and emotional instability‚ becomes the aim of Blake’s dishonesty. Blake is a successful businessman‚ who preys on people who are weak. He is very confident that there will be no serious penalties. When Miss Dent gets the job as his secretary‚ it is her chance to re-form herself‚ and get over her mental sickness. Instead‚ Blake took advantage of her mind‚ has
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Stephanie Psychology Quiz 2 September 27‚ 2012 1. The field of Neuropsychology studies how the brain and nervous system affection our function day to day. Neuropsychologist use methods to evaluate‚ treat‚ and rehabilitate individuals with suspected or demonstrated neurological or psychological problems. 2. The left side of the brain controls the muscles on the right side of the body and the right side of the brain controls the muscles on the left side of the body. Sensory information
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