cognitive_theories
... Psychologist study cognition from this perspective through a mental act that processes the knowledge that is acquired. The perspective of the cognitive is therefore concerned with mental functions such as attention, memory and perception. It basically view people from the perspective of the computer ...
... Psychologist study cognition from this perspective through a mental act that processes the knowledge that is acquired. The perspective of the cognitive is therefore concerned with mental functions such as attention, memory and perception. It basically view people from the perspective of the computer ...
RESEARCH SEMINAR COURSES – FALL 2014 PSYC 412.01
... what we will study in this seminar. We will examine the different ways in which stress can be conceptualized, as both a negative and positive experience. Then, we will examine how we can operationally define different kinds of stress, both subjectively and objectively. Students will use this knowled ...
... what we will study in this seminar. We will examine the different ways in which stress can be conceptualized, as both a negative and positive experience. Then, we will examine how we can operationally define different kinds of stress, both subjectively and objectively. Students will use this knowled ...
History and Approaches of Psychology
... • Mental Processes: Internal experiences such as thoughts, feelings, sensations, and perceptions ...
... • Mental Processes: Internal experiences such as thoughts, feelings, sensations, and perceptions ...
The Major Theorists
... Does Kohlberg's theory overemphasize Western philosophy? Individualistic cultures emphasize personal rights while collectivist cultures stress the importance of society and community. Eastern cultures may have different moral outlooks that Kohlberg's theory does not account for. ...
... Does Kohlberg's theory overemphasize Western philosophy? Individualistic cultures emphasize personal rights while collectivist cultures stress the importance of society and community. Eastern cultures may have different moral outlooks that Kohlberg's theory does not account for. ...
Infant Learning
... –Loud noise (UCS) = fear (UCR) –Loud noise (UCR) + white rat (CS) = fear –White rat (CS) = fear (CR) ...
... –Loud noise (UCS) = fear (UCR) –Loud noise (UCR) + white rat (CS) = fear –White rat (CS) = fear (CR) ...
Infant Learning
... –Loud noise (UCS) = fear (UCR) –Loud noise (UCR) + white rat (CS) = fear –White rat (CS) = fear (CR) ...
... –Loud noise (UCS) = fear (UCR) –Loud noise (UCR) + white rat (CS) = fear –White rat (CS) = fear (CR) ...
Using POCS Method of Problem-Solving
... Naturalistic (p.24) Observation-observe behavior as it unfolds in a natural setting. Often plagued by the observer effect problem. Correlational method (p.25)-making measurements to discover relationships between events. Experimental (p.26) method-use the technique of controlled experimentatio ...
... Naturalistic (p.24) Observation-observe behavior as it unfolds in a natural setting. Often plagued by the observer effect problem. Correlational method (p.25)-making measurements to discover relationships between events. Experimental (p.26) method-use the technique of controlled experimentatio ...
Notes: Intro 3 - Cognitive Science
... the cage, making two or three turns between reinforcements. Another repeatedly thrust its head into one of the upper corners of the cage. A third developed a 'tossing' response, as if placing its head beneath an invisible bar and lifting it repeatedly. Two birds developed a pendulum motion of the he ...
... the cage, making two or three turns between reinforcements. Another repeatedly thrust its head into one of the upper corners of the cage. A third developed a 'tossing' response, as if placing its head beneath an invisible bar and lifting it repeatedly. Two birds developed a pendulum motion of the he ...
Neurons in the Brain
... • newborns demonstrate preference for Mother's voice and native language • as young as 2 months old listen longer to human speech vs. structurally similar nonspeech sounds • between 6-8 mos. they filter out sounds that are not important in their own language ...
... • newborns demonstrate preference for Mother's voice and native language • as young as 2 months old listen longer to human speech vs. structurally similar nonspeech sounds • between 6-8 mos. they filter out sounds that are not important in their own language ...
cover page knowledge base
... SOCIAL THEORY ACTIVE INFORMATION PROCESSORS Children observe the people around them. Children pay attention to some of these people (models) and encode their behavior ...
... SOCIAL THEORY ACTIVE INFORMATION PROCESSORS Children observe the people around them. Children pay attention to some of these people (models) and encode their behavior ...
An Overview of Psychological Theories of Crime Causation
... in stage one, the preconventional stage, children (age 9-11) think, "If I steal, what are my chances of getting caught and punished?“ Stage two is the conventional level, when adolescents think "It is illegal to steal and therefore I should not steal, under any circumstances." Stage three is t ...
... in stage one, the preconventional stage, children (age 9-11) think, "If I steal, what are my chances of getting caught and punished?“ Stage two is the conventional level, when adolescents think "It is illegal to steal and therefore I should not steal, under any circumstances." Stage three is t ...
Psychology as a Science
... conscious experience, the individual’s freedom to choose, and the capacity for personal growth • Stressed the study of conscious experience and an individual’s free will • Healthy individuals should strive to reach their full potential. • Rejected idea that behavior is controlled by rewards and puni ...
... conscious experience, the individual’s freedom to choose, and the capacity for personal growth • Stressed the study of conscious experience and an individual’s free will • Healthy individuals should strive to reach their full potential. • Rejected idea that behavior is controlled by rewards and puni ...
Chapter 1 Development Across the Lifespan
... – (culture: a society’s beliefs, values, customs and interests shapes development) • Vygotsky argued that children's understanding of the world is acquired through their problemsolving interactions with adults and other children. • He also argued that to understand the course of development we must ...
... – (culture: a society’s beliefs, values, customs and interests shapes development) • Vygotsky argued that children's understanding of the world is acquired through their problemsolving interactions with adults and other children. • He also argued that to understand the course of development we must ...
Document
... The study of cultural effects on behavior and mental processes. The study of psychological differences among people living in different cultural groups. How are people’s thoughts, feelings and behavior influenced by their culture? ...
... The study of cultural effects on behavior and mental processes. The study of psychological differences among people living in different cultural groups. How are people’s thoughts, feelings and behavior influenced by their culture? ...
Study Guide #1
... Criticisms: Piaget’s tools for assessing weren’t good enough and kids could do some things earlier, but just couldn’t demonstrate them. Also, some say that these stages are not that cut and dry and sometimes children can do some things in some areas but not in others. Psychosocial Development Stages ...
... Criticisms: Piaget’s tools for assessing weren’t good enough and kids could do some things earlier, but just couldn’t demonstrate them. Also, some say that these stages are not that cut and dry and sometimes children can do some things in some areas but not in others. Psychosocial Development Stages ...
Key Influences in the Development of Behaviorism
... • The study of cultural effects on behavior and mental processes. • The study of psychological differences among people living in different cultural groups. • How are people’s thoughts, feelings and behavior influenced by their culture? • What are the common elements across culture? Are these innate ...
... • The study of cultural effects on behavior and mental processes. • The study of psychological differences among people living in different cultural groups. • How are people’s thoughts, feelings and behavior influenced by their culture? • What are the common elements across culture? Are these innate ...
STUDY OF PERSONALITY FINAL REVIEW
... 19.) __________ is a feeling that can make a person alert and often provides motivation. 20.) A factor that researchers can manipulate so that they can determine its effect is the ___________ variable, whereas they factor that depends on the other is known as the ___________ variable. 21.) In a stud ...
... 19.) __________ is a feeling that can make a person alert and often provides motivation. 20.) A factor that researchers can manipulate so that they can determine its effect is the ___________ variable, whereas they factor that depends on the other is known as the ___________ variable. 21.) In a stud ...
Psy. 139 The Psychology of the Person Study Guide Final Spring
... temperament on later personality. Note that the child’s temperamental disposition affects the type of environment he or she will live in—we seek out environments that are compatible with our tendencies and inclinations. 11. Evolutionary personality psychology: Understand very well the concept of nat ...
... temperament on later personality. Note that the child’s temperamental disposition affects the type of environment he or she will live in—we seek out environments that are compatible with our tendencies and inclinations. 11. Evolutionary personality psychology: Understand very well the concept of nat ...
Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Psychology
... Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Rollo May described nature as evolving and self-directed Does not think people are controlled by events in the environment or by unconscious forces They feel that each person is unique and has a self-concept to develop fully ...
... Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Rollo May described nature as evolving and self-directed Does not think people are controlled by events in the environment or by unconscious forces They feel that each person is unique and has a self-concept to develop fully ...
The current Modern Perspectives in Psychology include
... Classical conditioning theory of learning concern with: a- process of shaping b- Autonomic responses c- Anything that reduces an organism d- Voluntary behavior Skill learning has three characteristics: a- intentional b- Efficiently c- Visualization d- Training Fischer's theory saw cognitive structu ...
... Classical conditioning theory of learning concern with: a- process of shaping b- Autonomic responses c- Anything that reduces an organism d- Voluntary behavior Skill learning has three characteristics: a- intentional b- Efficiently c- Visualization d- Training Fischer's theory saw cognitive structu ...
Understanding Perceptual Motor Function Building Better Robots
... –3-10 months to 1.5 years (30% weight increase) –2 to 4 years (5% to 10% weight increase) –6 to 8 years –10 to 12 years –14 to 16 years (**note consistency of ages with major Piagetian stage changes) ...
... –3-10 months to 1.5 years (30% weight increase) –2 to 4 years (5% to 10% weight increase) –6 to 8 years –10 to 12 years –14 to 16 years (**note consistency of ages with major Piagetian stage changes) ...