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| Social psychology focuses on the study of human beings in relationship with others and with themselves. |
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| what are 2 theoretical perspectives? |
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- Cognitive Theory
- Behavioural Theory
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focus on mental processes, such as memory, thought, and reasoning
example. Two people are about to start similar jobs. One person tells you that she is excited and looking forward to the challenges that the job will bring. The other person tells you that he feels intimidated by what is expected.
about Jean Piaget, who |
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focus on overt, observable behaviour. They believe that behaviour can be understood in terms of the relationship between a stimulus, such as an action or event, and a response, or behavioural reaction to the stimulus
Ivan Pavlov |
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| What are the sources of influence on human behaviour |
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| People are influenced by family, their community, and the larger context of all human beings, including political, cultural, and social groups. First Nations' people also believe that the largest circle of all living things includes plants, animals, trees, and Mother Earth and Father Sky. All living things are connected in some way. |
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| specialize in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders |
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| name 2 carrers that have to do with psychology |
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Counselling Psychology
personal problems that do not involve psychological disorders
Social Psychology
all aspects of social behaviour and social thought – how we think about and interact with others
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| What are the nine research methods? |
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Research with animals
Interview
Survey or Questionnaire
Experiments
Correlation Studies
Field Experiments
Structured Observation
Participant Observation
Naturalistic Observation |
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| What is the bigest issue regarding research? |
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| is designed to increase understanding of psychological processes, such as learning or memory. |
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| What is Applied research? |
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| focuses on finding solutions to practical problems, such as negative self talk or substance abuse. |
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| Bronfenbrenners systems of support |
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Individual
Microsystem : Family, friends
Exosystem : School, Media
Macrosystem : Society, Culture |
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1) Formulating a hypothosis based on your research question
2) Select an appropriate research method then design the research process
3) Gather the data and analyze and interpert the results
4) Use results to confirm, reject, or modify the hypothosis and further test the research question |
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