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    Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Arts DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Manila GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 1013) Course Description: This course has a broad coverage of the conceptual and empirical foundations of psychology in its main fields. The discussion of the theories‚ concepts‚ and finding which focuses on complex human behavior: how and why we think‚ feel and behave the way we do‚ how we act and interact with others‚ and why and how we become the unique individuals

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    Inference vs assumption Contrast between fact or perception “Inference is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning‚ assumption is a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen‚ without proof‚ the action of taking or beginning to take power or responsibility” (dictionary.com) I had many inferences in my life about myself and others. Both with equal list and sometimes without knowing it. I am always the worry wart in my family. Always thinking what if I did this or

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    PSYCHOLOGY Psychology is derived from the Greek words Psyche and logos‚ meaning soul and study. To Greeks‚ Psychology is simply a study of the soul. Psychology as the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Scientific because it uses the steps in a scientific method in its quest to understand why a person behaves in a certain manner. It is systematic and empirical and it is dependent upon measurements.  Psychologists - study human issues that begin before birth and continue

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    Development is a conflictual process • Sexual and aggressive instincts that must be served‚ yet society dictates restraint THE PSYCHOANALYTIC VIEWPOINT • Freud’s Psychosexual Theory – Three Components of Personality • Id: satisfy inborn biological instincts‚ now • Ego: conscious‚ rational‚ finds a realistic means of satisfying instincts • Superego: seat of the conscience‚ develops between ages 3-6 as morals of parents are internalized THE PSYCHOANALYTIC VIEWPOINT • Freud’s Psychosexual

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    Worksheet Two To briefly explain the underlying assumptions for the presentation of group as well as parent accounts we need to look at the following elements: Entity: it shows the activities of the parent company as well as the activity of the group as a whole. Accrual Basis: shows the transactions that occurred in both the parent and group accounts. Materiality: The information provided in the report for the group as well as the parent company‚ affects the decision making. Money Measurement:

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    Chapter
One
 
 
 A.
Understanding
Psychology
 
 Directions:

Answer
each
of
the
following
questions
in
a
brief
paragraph.
 
 
 1. “Psychology
has
a
short
past‚
but
a
long
history.”

What
does
that
mean?
 2. How
did
Wundt
help
to
define
psychology
as
a
science
of
the
mind?
 3. Why
did
James
think
that
sensation
and
perception
alone
couldn’t
explain
 behaviour?
 4. How
did
Freud’s
ideas
differ
from
previous
approaches
to
psychology?
 5. How
did
Watson’s
approach
to
psychology
differ
from
that
of
Freud?


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    Psychodynamic approach‚ which considers current behaviors have its origins traced back to childhood‚ is one of the explanations for the repeated patterns of interactions and relationships in adult life. This essay aims to discuss the propositions that relationships in adult life are molded by relationships established in early childhood‚ by using the classical Freudian and object relations theories The starting point will be going over the general view of psychodynamics on these propositions‚ and

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    Bellini but soon changed to be the apprentice of Gentile’s brother‚ Giovanni Bellini. Giovanni’s influence can be seen in some of Titian’s early paintings. Throughout his life‚ Titian became very famous for his artwork. His first major masterpiece “Assumption of the Virgin” is still displayed in a church in Venice. After his first piece’s success‚ he continued painting‚ gaining more recognition‚ till he was painting for royalty. A few of the famous people he painted include Pope Paul III‚ Holy Roman

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    Describe and evaluate biological explanations of schizophrenia (24 marks) Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by distorted thinking‚ impaired emotional responses‚ poor interpersonal skills and a distortion of reality. It is the most common of psychotic disorders that‚ in most countries around the world‚ affects around 1 per cent of the population. In terms of explanations for the disorder‚ two central types of explanations arise – psychological explanations and biological explanations. Whereas

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    Psychology Psychology Basics By Kendra Cherry‚ About.com Guide Before you begin studying psychology‚ you need to gain a clear understanding of exactly what psychology is. When did psychology originate? What do psychologists study? Explore this section to learn the answers to these questions and build a good foundation for further study of this vast and fascinating subject. 1. Psychology 101 2. Brain and Behavior 3. States of Consciousness 4. Learning 5. Memory 6. Emotion and Motivation

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