PSY1APP Week 1
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PSY1APP Week 1

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Which statement best describes associative learning?

  • Developing a reflexive response to a stimulus without conditioning
  • Understanding the relationships between different events (correct)
  • Improving memory power through repeated practice
  • Learning to become less sensitive to stimuli over time
  • What is the primary focus of behaviourism?

  • Explaining mental phenomena through laws of association (correct)
  • Enhancing memory and learning capabilities
  • Internal mental processes and thoughts
  • The importance of innate behaviours
  • In Pavlov's experiment, what is the bell considered after conditioning?

  • Response variable
  • Unconditioned stimulus (UCS)
  • Neutral stimulus (NS)
  • Conditioned stimulus (CS) (correct)
  • What does sensitisation refer to in non-associative learning?

    <p>Increased responsiveness to environmental stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a trait associated with understanding psychology in everyday life?

    <p>Solving mathematical problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'CareerEDGE Model' refer to within the context of this subject?

    <p>A model for developing employability skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does behaviourism emphasize regarding behaviour?

    <p>The environmental control of behaviour through learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In classical conditioning, what is the unconditioned response (UCR) associated with chemotherapy?

    <p>Anticipatory nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes counterconditioning in behaviourism?

    <p>Conditioning a positive response by introducing relaxation techniques to a previously negative stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was J.B. Watson's view on the subject of psychology?

    <p>Behaviour is the primary focus of psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the drug antabuse play in aversion therapy?

    <p>To induce nausea when alcohol is consumed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of conditioning, what does the term 'stimuli' refer to?

    <p>Environmental cues that can elicit responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of conditioning, what does UCR stand for?

    <p>Unconditioned response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CS represent in classical conditioning?

    <p>Conditioned stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the concept of UCS?

    <p>A cat's dander causes Peter to wheeze after a prolonged exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Anita's scenario, what is the conditioned response (CR)?

    <p>Tensing up when seeing brake lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be an example of a CR in Peter's allergic reaction scenario?

    <p>Wheezing after prolonged exposure to a cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the advertising application, what role does music play in consumer behavior?

    <p>Music influences choices by being paired with positive associations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Acknowledgement of Country

    • La Trobe University recognizes Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia.
    • Respects elders past, present, and emerging, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Overview of Applied Psychology

    • Focuses on integrating theories with real-world applications.
    • Aims to apply psychological principles across various settings and populations.
    • Enhances personal development and employability for students.

    CareerEDGE Model

    • Framework for assessing career readiness and professional development.

    Course Format

    • Weekly recorded previews followed by interactive Zoom lectures (1.5 hours).
    • Weekly tutorials (1 hour) for hands-on learning.
    • Assessments include a group presentation, a personal development portfolio, and two online quizzes.

    Course Content Breakdown

    • Week 1: Subject overview and learning pathways in psychology.
    • Week 2: Positive psychology principles and self-awareness.
    • Week 3: Health psychology focusing on behavior and health modification.
    • Week 4: Stress management techniques and self-care.
    • Week 5: Multi-disciplinary teamwork and effective presentation skills.
    • Week 6: Working with children and adolescents.

    Key Concepts in Psychology

    • Psychology examines human behavior and aims to treat and understand behaviors in various contexts.
    • Applied psychology involves using psychological theories to tackle real-life problems.

    Learning Theories

    • Learning defined as enduring changes in behavior or capabilities through experience.
    • Two main types of learning: Associative (discovering relationships between events) and Non-associative (habituation and sensitization).

    Behaviourism

    • Emphasizes the influence of associations between stimuli and responses.
    • Ivan Pavlov introduced classical conditioning through experiments involving conditioned reflexes.

    Classical Conditioning Components

    • Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS): Stimulus producing a natural response without prior learning.
    • Unconditioned Response (UCR): Reflexive response to UCS.
    • Conditioned Stimulus (CS): Stimulus that elicits a response after pairing with UCS.
    • Conditioned Response (CR): Learned response similar to UCR triggered by CS.

    Real-Life Applications

    • An effective example of classical conditioning includes Anita's driving experience leading to a conditioned response associated with brake lights.

    Advertising Applications

    • Music in advertisements significantly influences consumer choices, with a notable preference for products linked to preferred music.

    Aversion Therapies

    • Aims to create aversions by pairing a stimulus with an unpleasant UCS, as evidenced in treatments for alcoholism using drugs like Antabuse.

    J.B. Watson's Contributions

    • As a key figure in behaviourism, Watson asserted that psychology’s focus should be solely on observable behavior rather than the mind.
    • Advocated for identifying stimuli that elicits specific behaviors, asserting similarities in behavior across species.

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    Test your understanding of the introductory concepts in Applied Psychology. This quiz covers key learning topics from Week 1 of the PSY1APP course, designed for students to engage with the foundational principles and applications of psychology.

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