PSYCHOLOGY Eva Evangelio- Pacayra Faculty Centro Escolar University School of Science and Technology Department of Psychology PSYCHOLOGY • • is derived from the Greek word “psyche” which means MIND/SOUL and “logos” which means STUDY/KNOWLEDGE is the SCIENTIFIC study of HUMAN BEHAVIOR and MENTAL PROCESSES. The Roots of Psychology • • • • • • • John Locke- blank slate “Tabula Rasa” Wilhelm Wundt- Structuralism (uncovering the fundamental mental components) William James- Functionalism
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The role of perception in Gregor Samsa’s identity crisis (Question 2) "Tabula Rasa"- the theory that individuals are born without essence and are shaped by knowledge and perception- is quite dubious. To what extent does the fact that multiple perceptions of a human being exist affect their identity? German-language writer Franz Kafka’s novella "The Metamorphosis" and one of it’s themes of the struggle to define one’s identity answers some of these questions. Published in 1915‚ this story
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QUESTION: As a manager in an organisation‚ discuss how your study of perception contributes to your understanding of behaviour of people in your organisation. Perception varies from person to person. Different people perceive different things about the same situation. People’s behavior is based on their perception of what reality is‚ not on reality itself. It is our personal perception of that reality which shapes and directs our behaviour and not some objective understanding of external reality
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Prejudice‚ Stereotypes‚ and Discrimination Katrina Pride PSY301: Social Psychology Instructor: Michelle Andes July 1‚ 2013 When it comes to prejudice‚ stereotyping‚ and discrimination the root of it does not have a common knowledge of where it comes from. People tend to stay with those who have the same features as them‚ have the same beliefs and/or same characteristics as they do. In reference to the above sentence it may make it difficult or challenging for us to adapt or adjust to the
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Perception What makes customers prefer Coffee Bean compared to other café places like Starbucks? The answer can be found in the way customers perceive the available brands. Perception is the process by which an individual selects‚ organizes and interprets the information he receives from the environment. 3 Stages Of Perception The first stage that begins the whole perception is the select process; this is attending to the object or an event in the environment with one of more of the five
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Sensation differs from the idea of perception because perception is how the brain interprets the world around us. It is how we find the meaning in the world. A major part of perception is attention. Attention is what allows us to consciously interpret the world. Selective attention is how our brain picks through various stimuli‚ choosing what we should focus our efforts on. The example in the book of the ambiguous figure comes to mind when I think of perception because it can either be an old hag-looking
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* Psychology 111 Study Guide for Exam 2 How to use this study guide Complete the study guide and attached charts. Read the chapter according to the course schedule. Read chapter summary and review sections. Assignments to be submitted as scheduled in the course outline. Perspectives for this exam Behavioral psychology Cognitive psychology Topics for this exam Learning Behavioral learning Cognitive learning Social Cognitive or Observational Learning The big picture of what we are
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Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology‚ Volume 1‚ Issue 6‚ November-2012 ISSN 2278-7763 Consumer Perception and Buying Decisions(The Pasta Study) Syeda Quratulain Kazmi P.A.F Karachi institute of Economics And Technology‚ Karacchi‚ Sindh‚ Pakistan ABSTRACT The project “consumer perception and buying behavior (the pasta study”) is basically measures the development of perception through different variables and identify those factors which stimulate buying decision of consumer. Among
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1.1 Psychology—Behave Yourself! LO 1.1.1 – (a.) Describe the origin of the word psychology and its current definition AND (b.) differentiate between overt and covert behaviors. LO 1.1.1 ANSWER: The word psychology comes from Greek words‚ psyche; which means “mind” and logos; which means “knowledge or study.” “Overt” behaviors are actions that are observable‚ such as; brushing one’s teeth‚ sneezing‚ laughing‚ and spreading jelly on your toast. “Covert” behaviors are things we do that cannot
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