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August 17, 2008 • 34 mins
PSY101 First Day Discussion: requirements of the course, what is expected, and what materials are used.
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August 17, 2008 • 3 mins
What is Psychology?
(Book) The scientific study of the overt and covert behavior of living organisms-with emphasis on animals and especially humans. (Along with the factors that influence each form of behavior.)
The scientific Study of mental processes, behaviors, and other unseen process that go in inside the organism. (Study Guide and review sheet Number 1)
What are the missions of Psychology?
The field of Psyc...
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August 17, 2008 • 19 mins
Structuralism: (1st school of thought is psychology) an approach that emphasized breaking down consciousness and mental activity into structural components and analyzing them individually.
Psychology was founded in 1879, when the first laboratory was established by WILHELM WUNDT at Leipzig University, in Leipzig Germany; some early psychologist who followed, including WILLIAM JAMES (the founder of modern psychology), we...
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August 17, 2008 • 14 mins
A general school of thought that considers psychological phenomena in terms of their role in adaptation to the person's environment.
1889: William James established the first American school of psychology at Harvard University, call Functionalism. Functionalism: an approach that stressed how modern human thought might result from progressive adaptations our ancestors experienced.
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August 17, 2008 • 11 mins
Psychoanalysis is a body of knowledge developed by Sigmund Freud and his followers, devoted to the study of human psychological functioning and behavior. It has three applications:
1. a method of investigation of the mind;
2. a systematized body of knowledge about human behavior;
3. a method of treatment of psychological or emotional illness.
Under the broad umbrella of psychoanalysis there are at least 20...
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August 17, 2008 • 1 min
"Past, Present, and Promise" is the first program in the DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY series. It provides an introduction to and overview of psychology, from its origins in the nineteenth century to current study of the brain’s biochemistry. You’ll explore the development of psychology in general and some of the paths scientists take to determine relationships among the mind, the brain, and behavior.
Psychology is defined as ...
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August 17, 2008 • 1 min
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August 17, 2008 • 65 mins
Psychoanalysis is a body of knowledge developed by Sigmund Freud and his followers, devoted to the study of human psychological functioning and behavior. It has three applications:
1. a method of investigation of the mind;
2. a systematized body of knowledge about human behavior;
3. a method of treatment of psychological or emotional illness.
Under the broad umbrella of psychoanalysis there are at least 20...
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August 17, 2008 • 43 mins
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory holds that the human mind has three parts, or forces:
1. the unconscious mind, which includes the id, with its pleasure principle;
2. the conscious ego, with its reality principle;
3. And the often unconscious superego, with its morality principle.
The primitive id contains the persons’ instinctive drives towards sensuality and aggression.
Freud believed...
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August 17, 2008 • 36 mins
What research methods do Psychologist use?
In studying behavior, Psychologist employ naturalistic observation, interviews, case histories, questionnaires, surveys, standardized tests, physiological measures, correlation, and experiments.
Observation Methods:
Naturalistic Observation: a method of study in that involves observing behavior in normal, everyday settings.
Participant observation: Psychologist that ta...
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August 17, 2008 • 69 mins
Modern Experimental Method:
What is correlation and what does it tell us?
Correlation: a statistical technique for describing the extent and direction of the relationship between pairs of scores on some measure. , does not indiact what causes what
What can psychological experiments tell us?
Experiments, which is psychology’s most powerful tool, assesses cause and effect through strictly controlled procedures and ma...
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August 17, 2008 • 27 mins
Understanding Research is the second program in the DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY series. This program examines how we know what we know. Youll explore the scientific method, the distinction between fact and theory, and the different ways in which data are collected and applied, both in labs and in real-world settings.
Research often begins with a question. Traditionally, answers have been found in lab experiments, surveys, te...
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August 17, 2008 • 34 mins
Post Video 3: "Learning", Discovering Psychology Discussion of Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning.
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August 17, 2008 • 29 mins
Combining a remarkable intellect with penetrating insight, and what might best be described as astonishing literary talent, Sigmund Freud approached the study of human personality with fresh new insights, and the skills of an extremely well trained researcher. Freud pioneered the study of the human personality, and founded the modern specialty of personality psychology. Throughout his career, Freud sought to identify and t...
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August 17, 2008 • 43 mins
Development of the Libido
Freud termed the psychic (instinctual) energy needs associated with various regions of the body (erogenous zones), the Libido. The libido represents a combination of the major life (”Eros“) instincts which become invested in specific objects in the environment (object Cathexis). A particular type of “libidinal gratification” may come to assume a prominent role in an individual’s life. If the de...
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August 17, 2008 • 46 mins
Stage 1: The Oral Stage, Birth - 18 months (approx.)
Physical focus: mouth, lips tongue (sucking). Sucking is the primary source of pleasure for a newborn. Everything goes in the mouth. Sucking = food.
Psychological theme: dependency. A baby is very dependent and can do little for itself. If babies needs properly fulfilled can move onto the next stage. But if not fulfilled baby will be mistrustful or over-fulfilled b...
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August 17, 2008 • 60 mins
Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, Genital
A newborn baby, according to Freud, is bubbling with energy (libido; psychic energy). However, this energy is without focus or direction, which would not allow for survival. How, then, does the child develop the ability to control and direct his/her energy?
Psychic energy is an important concept in Freudian psychology. The structure of the mind and development all revolve aro...
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August 17, 2008 • 56 mins
Stage 4: Latency Stage, 6 years to puberty –> (approx.)
The latency stage is the period of relative calm. The sexual and aggressive drives are less active and there is little in the way of psychosexual conflict.
Stage 5: Genital Stage, post puberty
Physical focus: genitals
Psychological theme: maturity and creation and enhancement of life. So this is not just about creating new life (reproduction) but also a...
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August 17, 2008 • 46 mins
What are defense mechanisms?
Defense mechanisms are the unconscious psychological processes that people develop to relieve anxiety.
What are the most common defense mechanisms?
Among questionable forms of coping are the defense mechanism described by Freud. These are unconscious psychological processes, mental of symbolic, developed to relieve anxiety. They include the following:
Common Defense Mechanisms (12 of ...
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August 17, 2008 • 8 mins
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