Introduction to Psychology

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What is the focus of social psychology?

Study of basic biological processes

Study of personality theories

Study of cognition, affect, & behaviour as a function of the social context (correct)

Study of reliable differences between people

Who conducted the first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?

Costa & McCrae

Triplett (correct)

Eysenck

Cyclists did not participate in social psychological experiments

Which model includes Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism as personality factors?

Costa & McCrae's model

The 'Big 5' Model

Trait theory

Eysenck’s Three-Factor Model (correct)

What is the focus of biological psychology?

Basic biological processes that explain cognition, affect & behavior Signup and view all the answers

What are the two dominant models in the study of personality?

Eysenck’s Three-Factor Model and The 'Big 5' Model Signup and view all the answers

Which biological processes are studied in biological psychology?

Genes, genetic expressions, Neurons, brain activities (e.g., EEG), Stress (e.g., cortisol levels) Signup and view all the answers

Which area of psychology focuses on the study of human development across the lifespan?

Developmental Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for the substantial contribution to developmental psychology and the model of child cognitive development?

Jean Piaget Signup and view all the answers

Which area of psychology focuses on the study of perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving?

Cognitive Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?

Sport Psychologist Signup and view all the answers

Which core area of psychology focuses on the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?

Biological Basis of Behaviour Signup and view all the answers

Which area of psychology focuses on the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?

Biological Basis of Behaviour Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for a substantial contribution to developmental psychology and the model of child cognitive development?

Jean Piaget Signup and view all the answers

Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?

Sport Psychologist Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of social psychology?

Individual and group behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which core area of psychology studies perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving?

Cognitive Psychology Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of social psychology?

Study of cognition, affect, & behaviour as a function of the social context Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Triplett's (1897) first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?

Faster with others Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of individual differences study in psychology?

Study of reliable differences between people Signup and view all the answers

Which model includes Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism as personality factors?

"Big 5" Model (Costa & McCrae, 1985) Signup and view all the answers

What is studied in biological psychology?

Basic biological processes that explain cognition, affect & behaviour Signup and view all the answers

"The power of the situation" is a concept related to which area of psychology?

"Social Psychology" Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist made a substantial contribution to developmental psychology and proposed a model of child cognitive development?

Jean Piaget Signup and view all the answers

Which core area of psychology focuses on the study of perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving?

Cognitive Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?

Sport Psychologist Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of individual differences study in psychology?

Variability in behavior and mental processes among individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which core area of psychology encompasses the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?

Biological Basis of Behaviour Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of social psychology?

Study of cognition, affect, & behaviour as a function of the social context Signup and view all the answers

Which model includes Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism as personality factors?

Eysenck’s Three-Factor Model Signup and view all the answers

What is studied in biological psychology?

Basic biological processes that explain cognition, affect & behaviour Signup and view all the answers

'The power of the situation' is a concept related to which area of psychology?

Social Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who conducted the first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?

Triplett (1897) Signup and view all the answers

'The Big 5' Model in personality psychology includes which factors?

Extraversion Signup and view all the answers

Which area of psychology focuses on the study of human development across the lifespan?

Developmental Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for a substantial contribution to developmental psychology and proposed a model of child cognitive development?

Jean Piaget Signup and view all the answers

Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?

Sport Psychologist Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of social psychology?

Studying group behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which core area of psychology encompasses the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?

Biological Basis of Behaviour Signup and view all the answers

What did Triplett's (1897) social psychological experiment involving cyclists demonstrate?

Cyclists were faster when racing with others than when alone Signup and view all the answers

What are the two dominant models in the study of personality?

Eysenck’s Three-Factor Model and the 'Big 5' Model (Costa & McCrae, 1985) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of biological psychology?

Studying basic biological processes that explain cognition, affect & behavior as a response to psychological processes Signup and view all the answers

'The power of the situation' is a concept related to which area of psychology?

Social Psychology Signup and view all the answers

'The Big 5' Model in personality psychology includes which factors?

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism Signup and view all the answers

What is studied in individual differences in psychology?

Reliable differences between people and theories of personality Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Focuses on how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others.
"The power of the situation" concept emphasizes the importance of social contexts on behavior.
The first social psychological experiment was conducted by Norman Triplett in 1897, studying the effects of social facilitation on cyclists.

Personality Models

The Eysenck model includes Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism as key personality factors.
The Big Five model includes Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
Two dominant models in personality study are the Eysenck model and the Big Five model.

Biological Psychology

Focuses on how biological processes such as genetics, brain structure, and biochemical interactions influence behavior and mental processes.
Studies include neural mechanisms, hormones, neurotransmitters, and the impacts of injury or illness on psychology.

Developmental Psychology

Studies human development across the lifespan, focusing on physical, cognitive, and social changes.
Jean Piaget is notable for his contributions to developmental psychology with his model of child cognitive development.

Cognitive Psychology

Focuses on perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving.
Investigates cognitive processes and how they impact behavior.

Applied Psychology Areas

Sports psychology provides psychological support to athletes and sports teams, helping with performance and mental well-being.

Individual Differences

Studies variations in psychological traits and how they influence behavior and personality.
Explores aspects of personality, including how traits differ among individuals and the effects of these differences on life experiences.

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Test your knowledge of the core areas and vocational/applied areas of psychology, including developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, and various vocational fields. Explore the scientific study of individual and group behaviors, processes, and the biological basis of behavior.

Introduction to Psychology

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Questions and Answers

What is the focus of social psychology?

Who conducted the first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?

Which model includes Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism as personality factors?

What is the focus of biological psychology?

What are the two dominant models in the study of personality?

Which biological processes are studied in biological psychology?

Which area of psychology focuses on the study of human development across the lifespan?

Who is known for the substantial contribution to developmental psychology and the model of child cognitive development?

Which area of psychology focuses on the study of perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving?

Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?

Which core area of psychology focuses on the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?

Which area of psychology focuses on the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?

Who is known for a substantial contribution to developmental psychology and the model of child cognitive development?

Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?

What is the focus of social psychology?

Which core area of psychology studies perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving?

What is the focus of social psychology?

What was the result of Triplett's (1897) first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?

What is the focus of individual differences study in psychology?

Which model includes Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism as personality factors?

What is studied in biological psychology?

"The power of the situation" is a concept related to which area of psychology?

Which psychologist made a substantial contribution to developmental psychology and proposed a model of child cognitive development?

Which core area of psychology focuses on the study of perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving?

Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?

What is the focus of individual differences study in psychology?

Which core area of psychology encompasses the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?

What is the focus of social psychology?

Which model includes Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism as personality factors?

What is studied in biological psychology?

'The power of the situation' is a concept related to which area of psychology?

Who conducted the first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?

'The Big 5' Model in personality psychology includes which factors?

Which area of psychology focuses on the study of human development across the lifespan?

Who is known for a substantial contribution to developmental psychology and proposed a model of child cognitive development?

Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?

What is the focus of social psychology?

Which core area of psychology encompasses the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?

What did Triplett's (1897) social psychological experiment involving cyclists demonstrate?

What are the two dominant models in the study of personality?

What is the focus of biological psychology?

'The power of the situation' is a concept related to which area of psychology?

'The Big 5' Model in personality psychology includes which factors?

What is studied in individual differences in psychology?

Study Notes

Social Psychology

Personality Models

Biological Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Applied Psychology Areas

Individual Differences

Studying That Suits You

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