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What is the primary characteristic of groupthink in decision-making?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of mood disorder?
Which treatment approach is commonly used for managing anxiety disorders?
What does the etiology of mental disorders refer to?
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Which of these disorders is classified as a personality disorder?
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What is the main focus of Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development?
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In Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development, which stage involves understanding the concept of conservation?
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What does Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory primarily emphasize?
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What is the main principle behind operant conditioning?
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Which of the following is NOT a key concept in cognitive psychology?
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In social psychology, what does cognitive dissonance refer to?
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What key concept in behavioral psychology focuses on increasing the likelihood of a behavior?
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What is the primary concern of attachment theory in developmental psychology?
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Study Notes
Developmental Psychology
- Definition: Study of psychological growth and change across the lifespan.
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Key Theories:
- Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development: Eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by a psychosocial conflict.
- Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development: Four stages (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational) focusing on how children learn and think.
- Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory: Emphasizes the influence of culture and social interactions on cognitive development.
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Key Concepts:
- Nature vs. Nurture: Interaction between genetic predispositions and environmental factors.
- Attachment Theory: Explores bonds between children and caregivers (e.g., secure, anxious, avoidant attachment styles).
Behavioral Psychology
- Definition: Focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned.
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Key Theories:
- Classical Conditioning: Learning through association (e.g., Pavlov’s dogs).
- Operant Conditioning: Learning through rewards and punishments (e.g., Skinner’s box).
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Key Concepts:
- Reinforcement: Increases behavior likelihood (positive/negative).
- Punishment: Decreases behavior likelihood (positive/negative).
- Behaviorism: Advocates that psychology should focus on observable behavior, not mental processes.
Cognitive Psychology
- Definition: Study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.
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Key Theories:
- Information Processing Model: Compares human thinking to computer processing (input, storage, output).
- Cognitive Development: Explores how thinking changes over time (e.g., Piaget’s stages).
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Key Concepts:
- Memory: Types (short-term, long-term) and processes (encoding, storage, retrieval).
- Problem Solving: Strategies used to find solutions (algorithms, heuristics).
- Cognitive Biases: Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.
Social Psychology
- Definition: Study of how individuals influence and are influenced by others.
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Key Theories:
- Social Identity Theory: Explains how group membership influences self-concept and behavior.
- Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Describes the discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
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Key Concepts:
- Conformity: Changing behavior to match group norms (Asch experiment).
- Obedience: Following orders from an authority figure (Milgram experiment).
- Groupthink: Flawed decision-making occurring in cohesive groups due to the desire for harmony.
Psychopathology
- Definition: Study of mental disorders and abnormal behavior.
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Key Concepts:
- Diagnostic Criteria: DSM-5 classifications for mental disorders (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders).
- Etiology: Study of the causes and risk factors of mental disorders (biological, psychological, social).
- Treatment Approaches: Various methods including psychotherapy (CBT, DBT), medication, and lifestyle changes.
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Key Disorders:
- Anxiety Disorders: Excessive worry and fear (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder).
- Mood Disorders: Include depression and bipolar disorder.
- Personality Disorders: Enduring patterns of behavior that deviate from cultural expectations (e.g., borderline, narcissistic).
Developmental Psychology
- Studies psychological growth and change throughout the human lifespan.
- Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development: Consists of eight stages with distinct psychosocial conflicts, ranging from infancy (trust vs. mistrust) to adulthood (integrity vs. despair).
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Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development: Encompasses four stages:
- Sensorimotor: Focus on sensory experiences and motor actions.
- Preoperational: Development of language and symbolic thinking.
- Concrete operational: Logical thinking about concrete objects.
- Formal operational: Abstract and hypothetical reasoning.
- Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory: Highlights the impact of social interaction and culture on cognitive growth.
- Nature vs. Nurture: Examines the interplay between genetic inheritance and environmental influences on development.
- Attachment Theory: Investigates the dynamics of early relationships between children and caregivers, including styles such as secure, anxious, and avoidant.
Behavioral Psychology
- Centers on observable behaviors and the methods of learning them.
- Classical Conditioning: Learning through the association of stimuli, exemplified by Pavlov's experiments with dogs.
- Operant Conditioning: Behavior modification through rewards (reinforcements) and punishments; demonstrated in Skinner's box experiments.
- Reinforcement: Mechanism that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.
- Punishment: Mechanism that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.
- Behaviorism: Argues that psychology should focus exclusively on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.
Cognitive Psychology
- Investigates mental processes including perception, memory, and reasoning.
- Information Processing Model: Analogs human thought processes to computer operations involving input, storage, and output.
- Cognitive Development: Analyzes the evolution of thinking across different life stages, aligning with Piaget’s framework.
- Memory: Comprises types (short-term and long-term) and processes like encoding, storage, and retrieval.
- Problem Solving: Involves strategies such as algorithms (step-by-step solutions) and heuristics (rule-of-thumb strategies).
- Cognitive Biases: Patterns of irrational or maladaptive thinking that deviate from optimal judgment.
Social Psychology
- Studies the interplay between individual behaviors and societal influences.
- Social Identity Theory: Explores the role of group memberships in shaping individual identity and behavior.
- Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Addresses the psychological discomfort when individuals hold contradictory beliefs or attitudes.
- Conformity: The tendency to align one’s behavior with group norms, as demonstrated in Asch's experiments.
- Obedience: Examines compliance with authority figures, exemplified by Milgram’s controversial studies.
- Groupthink: Describes the phenomena where decision-making is impaired in cohesive groups due to the prioritization of harmony over critical analysis.
Psychopathology
- Focuses on the classification and understanding of mental disorders and atypical behaviors.
- Diagnostic Criteria: Utilizes the DSM-5 to classify mental disorders, including categories such as mood, anxiety, and personality disorders.
- Etiology: Investigates the origins and risk factors associated with mental disorders, encompassing biological, psychological, and social dimensions.
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Treatment Approaches:
- Psychotherapy: Includes approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Medications: Utilizes pharmacological treatments based on specific disorders.
- Lifestyle Changes: Advocates for holistic strategies to enhance mental health.
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Key Disorders:
- Anxiety Disorders: Characterized by pervasive fear and excessive worry; examples include generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
- Mood Disorders: Encompasses conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
- Personality Disorders: Patterns of behavior that significantly diverge from societal norms, including borderline and narcissistic disorders.
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Explore the key theories and concepts in developmental and behavioral psychology, including Erikson's psychosocial stages, Piaget's cognitive development, and principles of classical conditioning. This quiz covers crucial insights into how psychological growth occurs across the lifespan and the learning processes behind observable behaviors.
