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    LSP 101/05 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENT 1 GUIDE PART A TASK: 1. To read and understand the research article by Thang‚ Ting‚ and Nurjanah Mohd Jaafar (2011‚ 40-54) entitled ‘Attitudes and Motivation of Malaysian Secondary Students towards learning English as a second Language: A Case Study’ published in The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 17 No.1 2. To write a summary of the article as instructed by the TMA question. | OBJECTIVES | 1. To

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    Learning Disabilities 1 Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities: Constructivism or Behaviorism Carol E. Lanier Child Psychology 235 Ms Desiree Polk-Bland March 28‚ 2011 Learning Disabilities 2

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    Psychology 101 Review Outline Chapter 1: Introduction I. Basic Definitions (pg 3-5): A. Psychology - The scientific study of behavior and mental processes B. Theory - A general principle proposed to explain facts are related C. Hypothesis - A testable prediction about conditions under which particular behaviors or mental processes work D. Replication - Repetition of a study to verify research findings E. Goals of Psychology - To describe‚ explain‚ predict‚ and influence behavior/mental

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    Major Schools of Thought in Psychology Major Schools of Thought in Psychology Desirae Carrion Kaplan University Abstract Several researchers contributed to the development of psychology as a separate field of study. "Their work‚ along with Wundt ’s work‚ made Germany the undisputed center of the movement" (Schultz‚ & Schultz‚ 2011p. 77). The world ’s first psychological laboratory was opened by Wilhelm Wundt in 1879 at the University of Leipzig (Schultz &Schultz‚ 2011).When researchers started

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    Psychology- study of the human mind or animal behavior. History: Psyche: “soul/mind” Logos: “study” *Behaviorists are interested in overt behavior *cognitivists: believes not all behaviors are seen. Eras: -Traditional -superstitions -Ancient Greek Philosopher’s Period- assumptions that are not verified from reality. (Socrates‚Plato‚Aristotle‚Democritus‚Galen) -Medieval Period(St. Thomas‚St. Augustine) -Pre-Modern- Psychology is not yet a science. -Modern- Wilhelm Wundt(1879) – father

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    Vocabulary Psychology- the science of the mind or of mental states and processes Structuralism- a sociological theory based on the premise that society comes before individuals Gestalt Psychology- a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurationally properties Functionalism- a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process is useful to an organism in adapting to the environment Psychoanalytic perspective- is a body of ideas developed by Austrian physician

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    The Foundations of Psychology General Psychology/PSY300 January 12‚ 2010 Lena Klumper‚ P.h.D The Foundations of PsychologyPsychology is the scientific investigation of mental processes and behavior” (Kowalski & Weston‚ 2009‚ p. 28). Psychologists practice examining biological makeup‚ experience and functioning‚ and cultural and historical moments in a person simultaneously (Kowalski & Weston‚ 2009). The foundations of psychology include five major schools of thought: (1) Structuralism

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    Describe the behaviourist approach in psychology and evaluate the research methods used by behaviourist psychologists. The behaviourist approach in psychology states that all behaviour is learnt from experience and from the environment we are in. John Locke (1690) a psychologist described the mind as ‘Tabula Rasa’‚ believing when we are born our minds are completely blank slates‚ and that all of our behaviour is dependent upon our interactions and experiences with the environment. Behaviourists

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    Chapter I-A Primer on Abnormality A. What is Abnormal Psychology? It is a branch of psychology which deals with psychopathology (mental disorders) and abnormal behavior. B. Why study abnormal psychology? Abnormal behavior is part of our common experience Lots of unanswered questions and complexities Preparation for future careers C. Why clarify the definition of mental disorder? Influences what is seen as pathological Influences explanation‚ classification and treatment Clarifies

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    Foundations of Psychology PSY300 January 14‚ 2013 Dan Erickson Ph.D. Foundations of Psychology Psychology represents a science that studies mental process as well as behaviors. To best understand mental processes and behaviors four major psychological schools of thoughts are applied; psychodynamic‚ behavioral‚ cognitive as well as evolutionary perspectives. Psychology has developed over years from having beginnings relating to philosophy to expanded studies of biopsychology. The four major

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