Quick Reminder: Now that we have learned about how we grow (developmental psychology) and what can go wrong with us as we grow (psychology disorders) it is time to examine these processes through the different schools/perspectives of psychology. For example, we learned what phobias were in the last unit. But we never discussed how people … Continue reading “Quick Reminder”
When carrying out the internal assessment, nothing seems to worry students (and teachers) more than the application of inferential statistics. And yet – it is actually not as difficult as it may seem. The Mann Whitney U test is used when we have an independent samples design. Even though I may have interval or ratio … Continue reading “The Mann Whitney U test”
The introduction of the internal assessment provides a rationale for the investigation. It must contain relevant previous research or background material, developing logically into a discussion of the reasoning behind the current study, and with a clear statement of the investigation’s aim(s) and/or hypotheses. A good introduction should provide a logical flow of the ideas … Continue reading “The introduction of the internal”
Explain, using examples, the function of two hormones on human behavior The endocrine system is a system of glands in the human body that secretes chemicals called hormones. It is controlled by a brain structured called the hypothalamus. Hormone 1: Cortisol Cortisol and memory Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex in response … Continue reading “Explain the function of two hormones on human behavior”
Bystanderism can be defined as the phenomenon that an individual is less likely to help in an emergency situation when passive bystanders are present. The background for research on “bystanderism” was the Kitty Genovese murder in New York City in 1964. She was attacked, raped, and stabbed several times by a psychopath. Later, a number … Continue reading “Examine factors influencing bystanderism”
Formation of relationships Individualist cultures assume that the free choice of a spouse is based on romantic love but they may in reality be “arranged” by social position, religion, wealth, opportunities, and class. Moghaddam et al (1993) argues that interpersonal relationships: in Western cultures tend to be individualistic, voluntary, and temporary in non-Western cultures tend … Continue reading “Explain the role that culture plays in the formation and maintenance of relationships”
Sternberg (1986) suggested the triangular theory of love with three components that many psychologists believe are important in close relationships: intimacy (feeling close, connected, and bonded) passion (romance and physical and sexual attraction) commitment (desire to maintain the relationship in spite of adversity and costs). Partners begin to develop an interdependent relationship from the beginning … Continue reading “Analyze why relationships may change or end”
Attribution theory Attribution theory (Heider 1958) is based on the assumption that people are naive scientists who try to explain observable behavior. An essential feature of the original attribution theory is a fundamental distinction about internal and external causes of behavior. Attribution theory is based on the assumption that people: tend to look for causes … Continue reading “Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior”
Cognitive learning theory can be broken down into two specific branches: social cognitive theory and cognitive behavioral theory. Both concepts consider the brain to be an information processor and concentrate on how we learn and the specific processes that are going on in the brain when we learn. What Is Cognitive Learning Theory? In psychology, … Continue reading “AP Psychology Study Resource: Cognitive Learning”
