Motivation When I was in high school my Mom would always tell me to focus on my studies because that was the most important part of my life. So I went up to my room with my books and talked to my girlfriend for three hours every night (what we talked about I have no … Continue reading “Motivation”
Perception Objectives: Explain how illusions help us understand perception. Discuss Gestalt psychology’s contribution to our understanding of perception. Explain the figure-ground relationship, and identify the principles of perceptual grouping in form perception. Discuss research on depth perception involving the use of the visual cliff, and describe the binocular and monocular cues in depth perception. Describe … Continue reading “Perception”
Research Methods Let’s take a look at real science!!!! There are two reasons why it is vital that you have a solid understanding of research methods. First, you are more likely to see a free response question on the AP exam from this topic than anywhere else. Second, above all, it is important to remember … Continue reading “Research Methods”
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”
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”
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 “New Page 1”
Examine factors influencing bystanderism 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 … Continue reading “Examine factors influencing byst”
Explain the role that culture plays in the formation and maintenance of relationships 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 … Continue reading “Explain the role that culture pl”
Analyze why relationships may change or end 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 … Continue reading “Analyze why relationships may ch”
Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior 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 … Continue reading “Describe the role of situational”
