Introduction to Psychology

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Match the following psychologists with their primary focus:

Sigmund Freud = Unconscious mind and psychosexual development B.F. Skinner = Operant conditioning and observable behavior Jean Piaget = Stages of cognitive development Albert Bandura = Social-cognitive theory and observational learning

Match the following concepts with their associated psychologist:

Classical conditioning = Ivan Pavlov Feminine psychology = Karen Horney Collective unconscious = Carl Jung Id, ego, superego = Sigmund Freud

Match the following schools of thought with their core principle:

Behavioural = Observable behavior and conditioning Psychodynamic = Unconscious motives and internal conflicts Cognitive = Mental processes and information processing Social-Cognitive = Observation and social interactions

Match the following psychologists with their research focus:

<p>Ivan Pavlov = The ringing bell experiment Albert Bandura = Imitation and observational learning Carl Jung = Introversion and extraversion Karen Horney = Societal pressures on women</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following psychologists with their associated concepts

<p>B.F. Skinner = Rewards and punishments Erik Erikson = Stages of psychosocial development Jean Piaget = Cognitive abilities during adulthood Sigmund Freud = Conscious/unconscious mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following psychologists with their primary area of theoretical contribution:

<p>Skinner = Operant conditioning and the importance of observable behaviors Albert Bandura = Social-cognitive theory and observational learning Jean Piaget = Stages of Cognitive Development Erik Erikson = Stages of Psychosocial Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each psychological study to its primary finding:

<p>Asch's Conformity Study = Individuals are more likely to conform to group opinions even if the opinion is wrong Kitty Genovese's Murder Case = The presence of multiple witnesses can decrease the likelihood of any one individual taking action, also knows as the bystander effect Little Albert Experiment = Classical conditioning can lead to the development of irrational fears Stanford Prison Study = Behavioral is heavily influenced by assigned roles and situational pressures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical and scientific influence to the psychological theorist:

<p>Observable behaviors = Skinner Cognitive Revolution = Albert Bandura Child Development = Erik Erikson Cognitive Abilities Development = Jean Piaget</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the experiment with the ethical issues it raised:

<p>Little Albert Experiment = Causing deliberate psychological distress Stanford Prison Experiment = Failure to protect participants from psychological harm Stanley Milgram Experiment = Deception and lack of fully informed consent All Experiments = Misuse of psychological knowledge and infringement on human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each experiment to the key concept or theory it helps display:

<p>Asch's Conformity Study = Group influence on individual behavior Kitty Genovese’s Murder Case = Bystander effect and diffusion of responsibility Stanford Prison Study = The power of social roles on behavior Stanley Milgram Experiment = Obedience to authority figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the ethical principle with its description:

<p>Informed Consent = Consent is granted before experiments Responsible Caring = Avoid any harm to clients and animals Integrity of Relationships = Avoid exploiting relationships for personal gain Responsibility to Society = Acquire knowledge of cultural customs before experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the unethical experiment with its outcome:

<p>Little Albert = Conditioned fear response in infants Stanford Prison Experiment = Role abuse in simulated prison environment The Monster Study = Induced stuttering in children Monkey Drug Trials = Addiction leading to broken limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the unethical experiment with its researcher:

<p>Landis' Facial Expressions Experiment = Carney Landis The Monster Study = Wendell Johnson Learned Helplessness = Mark Seligman David Reimer = Dr. John Money</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the unethical experiment with its primary focus:

<p>The Aversion Project = Sexual orientation conversion Learned Helplessness = Response to repeated trauma Monkey Drug Trials = Effects of substance abuse David Reimer = Gender identity and socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the unethical experiment with its significant issue:

<p>Landis' Facial Expressions Experiment = Unjustified harm to animals The Monster Study = Ethical concerns of child experimentation Stanford Prison Experiment = Psychological impact of authority roles David Reimer = Gender identity mishandling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following negative automatic thought patterns with their descriptions:

<p>All-or-nothing thinking = Seeing outcomes as either complete success or failure Overgeneralization = Assuming a single negative event means ongoing defeat Emotional reasoning = Believing that negative emotions reflect reality Personalization = Blaming oneself for unrelated events or issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the methods of reappraisal with their descriptions:

<p>Positive reframing = Finding a positive angle in challenging situations Examining the evidence = Evaluating the rationality of feelings Changing perspectives = Discussing the situation with others for new insights Questioning biases = Scrutinizing personal beliefs that influence thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the concepts related to memory with their definitions:

<p>False memory = Recalling events that never actually happened Reconstructive memory = Memory that can change based on new information Unconscious mind = Part of the mind containing unresolved childhood issues Cognitive Psychology = Focus on the individual's thoughts and thinking processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of negative interpretations with their definitions:

<p>Catastrophizing/minimization = Exaggerating small flaws into significant issues Disqualifying the positive = Rejecting positive experiences as unimportant Jumping to conclusions = Making negative assumptions without evidence Mental filter = Concentrating solely on a single negative detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the contributions of social institutions with their significance:

<p>Govern behavior = Influencing how individuals act and what they expect Fulfilling needs = Satisfying the essential requirements of society Building society = Creating the foundational framework of collective life Providing common purpose = Bringing people together for shared objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Operant Conditioning

A psychological theory focusing on how observable behaviors are influenced by rewards and punishments.

Cognition

Mental processes associated with thinking, knowing, and remembering.

Social-Cognitive Theory

A psychological theory that considers both observable behavior and mental processes, exploring how individuals learn by observing and imitating others.

Stages of Cognitive Development

A theory proposing that cognitive abilities develop in stages throughout life.

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Psychodynamic

The theory that emphasizes unconscious motivations and the influence of early childhood experiences on personality development.

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Responsible Caring and Integrity of Relationships

Ethical guidelines for psychologists, focusing on avoiding harm and exploiting relationships.

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Responsibility to Society

Ethical guideline emphasizing understanding the culture and customs of the research community before conducting any experiment.

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Landis' Facial Expressions Experiment

An experiment by Carney Landis that aimed to study facial expressions but resulted in the unnecessary killing of rats, failing to demonstrate a clear connection between expressions and emotions.

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The Monster Study

A study conducted by Wendell Johnson that aimed to understand stuttering but inadvertently induced stuttering in children who were initially stutter-free, causing emotional distress.

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Learned Helplessness Experiment

An experiment by Mark Seligman and Steve Maier that explored the concept of learned helplessness, which showed that prolonged exposure to inescapable negative stimuli can lead to a loss of motivation and hope.

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All-or-nothing thinking

A type of negative thinking characterized by viewing situations as either completely successful or a total failure, ignoring any shades of gray.

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Overgeneralization

A pattern of thinking where a single negative event is interpreted as a recurring pattern of defeat, generalizing it to all future situations.

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Mental filter

The tendency to focus solely on negative details while ignoring positive aspects of a situation.

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Positive reframing

A method of reappraisal where you try to see the positive aspects of a challenging situation by thinking more optimistically.

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Psychodynamic theory

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the impact of unconscious thoughts and childhood experiences on behavior and personality.

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Behavioural Psychology

A psychological approach focused on observable behaviours, suggesting that mental processes are less important than the actions they produce. This approach emphasizes the role of learning through reinforcement and punishment in shaping behaviour, also known as operant conditioning.

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Cognitive Psychology

This approach to psychology focuses on the cognitive processes within an individual, suggesting that an individual's thinking and understanding impact their behaviour. This can be seen in how people process information, solve problems, and make decisions.

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Asch's Conformity Study

A famous psychological experiment exploring conformity. Participants were asked to identify the length of lines, with confederates giving incorrect answers. Results showed pressure from the group led people to conform even when they knew they were wrong, highlighting the power of social influence.

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Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment investigating how individuals obey authority figures. Participants, acting as 'teachers,' were instructed by an experimenter (authority figure) to deliver electric shocks to 'learners' (actors). The experiment revealed that people are likely to obey even when they know their actions are morally wrong.

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Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment examining the influence of social roles on behaviour. Participants were randomly assigned to be prison guards or prisoners. The experiment was cancelled prematurely due to the guards' escalating aggressiveness and the prisoners' psychological distress. This study highlights the power of social situations in shaping individual behaviour.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Psychology

  • Psychology is the study of the mind, thoughts, and behaviours in living things.
  • Psychodynamic theory is an approach to therapy focusing on resolving a patient's conflicted conscious and unconscious feelings.
  • Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory suggests that early childhood experiences influence behaviour.
  • The unconscious mind is accessed through free association (writing words associated with another).
  • The unconscious mind processes information we are unaware of.
  • The conscious mind processes information we are aware of.
  • The conscious mind consists of the id, ego, and superego.
    • The id is instinctual thinking (pleasure principle).
    • The ego is rational thinking (reality principle).
    • The superego is the moral centre.
  • Carl Jung believed the unconscious has personal and collective components.
    • Personal unconscious is unique to individuals
    • Collective unconscious is inherited from ancestors.
  • Jung's work contributed to personality concepts like introversion and extraversion.
  • Behaviourism focuses on observable behaviours and how experiences condition behaviours

Behaviourism

  • Behaviourism studies behaviours caused by conditioning.
  • Changing behaviours through reconditioning helps to treat patients.
  • Classical conditioning—Ivan Pavlov—associates things through learned responses
  • Operant conditioning—B.F. Skinner—how rewards/punishments influence behaviour.

Cognitive Psychology

  • Cognition involves mental processes (thinking, knowing, remembering).
  • Albert Bandura's cognitive revolution considers the person's background in situations.
  • Individuals learn behaviour by observing others.
  • Jean Piaget created Stages of Cognitive Development.
  • Erik Erikson described cognitive abilities developing through adulthood.

Influential Psychological Experiments

  • Asch's Conformity Study—Conformity increases with pressure.
  • Kitty Genovese's Murder—Bystander Effect: presence of others reduces helping.
  • Little Albert experiment—Classical conditioning and fear development.
  • Stanford Prison Study—Behaviour is situational, people conform to certain roles in certain conditions.
  • Stanley Milgram Experiment—Obedience to authority.

Ethical Issues in Psychology

  • Ethics—Respect for the dignity of persons, responsible caring, integrity of relationships, responsibility to society.
  • Unethical experiments include Little Albert, Stanford Prison, and the Stanley Milgram study.
  • Landis’ Facial Expressions Experiment studied facial expressions, not ethical in methodologies.
  • The Monster Study tested the impact of speech development, unethical methods used.

Additional Topics from the Text

  • David Reimer—gender is a matter of socialization, not biology.
  • Monkey Drug Trials—drug and alcohol abuse effects in animals.
  • The Aversion Project—attempted to remove homosexuality (Unethical method).
  • The Surrogate Mother Experiment—social isolation effects in monkeys.
  • Negative Automatic Thought Patterns—Negative thinking patterns when approaching negative situations (common patterns detailed).
  • Elizabeth Loftus—false memories.
  • Methods of Reappraisal—positive reframing, evidence, extreme language
  • Overview of Sociology
  • Social Institution
  • Social Variables
  • What is Sociology?
  • Origins of Sociology, Ibn Khaldun
  • Development of Modern European Sociology
  • What Was Happening in Society?
  • Herbert Spencer
  • Types of Sociology (Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, and Feminism)
  • Structural Functionalism (MACRO)
  • Sociology by approach, traditional
  • Global Societal Issues—Particular to Women (Rape, lack of freedom, etc.)
  • The Isms (Ableism, Ageism, Classism, Heteronormativity, Racism, Sexism, Sizeism)

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