CHAPTER 1 What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes Thinking critically with Psychology Hindsight bias- Common Sense describes what has happened after the fact more easily than it predicts what will happen before the fact Common sense is a poor guide The Scientific Method Theory- an explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations Hypothesis- a testable prediction implied by a theory Simple Observation- simply observing
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Ch. 15: PP 467-70; 471-73; 474-77; and 480-83 Ch. 16: PP. 497-501; 505-510. Chapter 15-Health Psychology * Health psychology: a field that explores how biological‚ psychological‚ and social/environmental factors interact to influence physical health * Factors that affect health (they all interact with each other): * Biological factors (genetic makeup‚ age‚ gender) influence on our susceptibility to disease * Environmental factors (stress‚ culture) * Psychological
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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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Chelsea Delos Santos Homework 1 (20 pts.) Part I (6 pts.) Experiments: Identifying Variables and Groups In each of the examples‚ identify the independent variable and dependent variable as well as which participants make up the experimental group and which make up the control group. Remember: Independent Variable = What the investigator manipulates; the particular treatment or condition
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Monash University: Faculty of Arts Assessment Cover Sheet 1. PRINT CLEARLY and complete all necessary details 2. Read and sign this cover sheet then staple it to the front of your assignment 3. Please note that it is your responsibility to retain copies of your assignments! 4. Please ensure that you have read and understand your faculty’s policy about assignment submission and late penalties Student’s name Susanto Calvin School/Campus Caulfield Student’s I.D. number 22541861 Unit name
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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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Cardwell (1996) described ethics as norms of conduct which considers acceptable behaviour in the pursuit of a particular personal or scientific goal. Ethics are very important when carrying out any type of psychological research and before any research method is carried out it is vital to stick to an ethical code of practise for the results should be reliable with internal or external validity. Ethics are boundaries set in order to protect participants from psychological harm and it is a psychologist’s
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__________________________________________________________________________________________ EFFECTS OF MODERN TRENDS TO THE STUDENT LIFE IN MANUEL I. SANTOS MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ___________________________________________________________________________________ In Partial fulfillment Of the requirements for the degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY ___________________________________________________________________________________ BY: Glenford Fiecas Joshua Ron Javier Keth
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differences and similarities between men and women. Once we are able to understand this we can use our new insight to approach situations in a more proactive matter as opposed to trying to change one another. Major differences between men and women influence our behavior and develop throughout the course of our lives. These differences should be considered when attempting to deal with the opposite sex. Gender Identity In preschool years‚ children are faced with a major identity crisis: gender identity
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Psychology What is psychology? The scientific study of mental processes and behaviour To understand a person a psychologist must investigate an individual’s...? Biology‚ psychological experiences‚ and cultural context. What are two aspects which create possibilities and limitations to an individual’s psychology? Biology and cultural experience. Biologically the structure of the brain sets the parameters or limits of human potential. Cultural experience shapes the groundwork for different kinds
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