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What is the focus of social psychology?
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?
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?
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?
What is the focus of biological psychology?
What are the two dominant models in the study of personality?
What are the two dominant models in the study of personality?
Which biological processes are studied in biological psychology?
Which biological processes are studied in biological psychology?
Which area of psychology focuses on the study of human development across the lifespan?
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?
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 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 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 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?
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?
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?
Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?
What is the focus of social psychology?
What is the focus of social psychology?
Which core area of psychology studies perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving?
Which core area of psychology studies perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem-solving?
What is the focus of social psychology?
What is the focus of social psychology?
What was the result of Triplett's (1897) first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?
What was the result of Triplett's (1897) first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?
What is the focus of individual differences study in psychology?
What is the focus of individual differences study in psychology?
Which model includes Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism as personality factors?
Which model includes Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism as personality factors?
What is studied in biological psychology?
What is studied in biological psychology?
"The power of the situation" is a concept related to which area of 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 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 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?
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?
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?
Which core area of psychology encompasses the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?
What is the focus of social psychology?
What is the focus of social psychology?
Which model includes Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism as personality factors?
Which model includes Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism as personality factors?
What is studied in biological psychology?
What is studied in biological psychology?
'The power of the situation' is a concept related to which area of psychology?
'The power of the situation' is a concept related to which area of psychology?
Who conducted the first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?
Who conducted the first social psychological experiment involving cyclists?
'The Big 5' Model in personality psychology includes which factors?
'The Big 5' Model in personality psychology includes which factors?
Which area of psychology focuses on the study of human development across the lifespan?
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?
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?
Which vocational/applied area of psychology deals with providing psychological support to athletes and sports teams?
What is the focus of social psychology?
What is the focus of social psychology?
Which core area of psychology encompasses the study of how biological processes influence behavior and mental processes?
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 did Triplett's (1897) social psychological experiment involving cyclists demonstrate?
What are the two dominant models in the study of personality?
What are the two dominant models in the study of personality?
What is the focus of biological psychology?
What is the focus of biological psychology?
'The power of the situation' is a concept related to which area of 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?
'The Big 5' Model in personality psychology includes which factors?
What is studied in individual differences in psychology?
What is studied in individual differences in psychology?
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Study Notes
Social Psychology
- 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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