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What does the term 'self' refer to in psychology?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of psychology?
In the context of psychology, the goal to 'modify' refers to which of the following?
What is the primary focus of psychology as a scientific study?
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Which goal of psychology involves understanding the reasoning behind a person's actions?
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What is meant by 'schema' in the context of cognitive development?
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Which of the following best describes the process of 'accommodation'?
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What does the concept of 'object permanence' signify in child development?
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How does the theory of cognitive development primarily characterize children's learning?
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What are the four stages of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget?
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Which term refers to when a child applies previous knowledge to new situations in cognitive development?
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How does the environment influence an individual's personality according to psychological perspectives?
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What is one of the main goals of psychology when considering human behavior?
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Study Notes
Self
- The sense of personal identity and who we are as individuals is known as the "self."
Psychology
- The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes is known as psychology.
- Psychology aims to achieve four goals:
- Describe: Detailing what a person is doing.
- Explain: Understanding the reasons behind a person's actions.
- Predict: Anticipating future behavior based on current observations.
- Modify: Developing strategies to change or alter behavior.
Psychology
- Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.
- There are four goals of psychology: to describe, explain, predict, and modify human behavior.
What Psychology is Concerned With
- How individuals develop and mature at different life stages
- Concepts such as consciousness, memory, and reasoning
- How the individual and his environment shape his/her personality
- How we think, behave, and feel in certain situations
- Mental health and mental illnesses
- Character strengths, coping, happiness, and well-being
Theory of Cognitive Development
- Explains the nature of knowledge itself and how humans acquire it.
- Developed by Jean Piaget, who studied how children make sense of the world around them.
Basic Concepts of Cognitive Development Theories
- Schema: Mental organizations that individuals use to understand their environments.
- Adaptation: How a child's learning process meets the situational demands.
- Stages of Cognitive Development: Reflect the increasing sophistication of the child's thought processes.
Basic Concepts of Cognitive Development Theories
- Assimilation: Applying previous concepts to new concepts.
- Accommodation: When existing ideas are challenged, correcting your thinking so your thought process adapts.
Stages of Cognitive Development
- Sensorimotor
- Preoperational
- Concrete Operational
- Formal Operational
Object Permanence
- The ability to realize that objects still exist when they are not being sensed.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of self in psychology, including the definition of self and the primary objectives of psychological study. This quiz provides insights into how identity shapes our understanding of human behavior and mental processes.
