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According to the concept of bottom-up processing, raw sensory data is processed into higher-level cognitive processes.
True
Sustained attention is the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
False
Intrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards or pressures.
False
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is an example of a trait theory of personality.
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Correlational studies are a type of experimental research method.
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Phobias are a type of mood disorder.
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Procedural memory involves the storage and retrieval of skills and habits.
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Gardner's multiple intelligences theory states that there is only one type of intelligence.
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Delusional disorder is a type of psychotic disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.
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Fluid intelligence involves the ability to apply learned knowledge and experience to solve problems.
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Study Notes
Cognitive Processes
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Perception: the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information from the environment
- Bottom-up processing: raw sensory data → higher-level cognitive processes
- Top-down processing: higher-level cognitive processes → raw sensory data
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Attention: the ability to selectively focus on certain stimuli or tasks while ignoring others
- Types: divided attention, selective attention, sustained attention
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Memory: the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information
- Types: sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory
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Learning: the process of acquiring new knowledge, behaviors, or attitudes
- Types: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, social learning
Motivation and Emotion
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Motivation: the driving force behind behavior, influencing the direction, intensity, and persistence of actions
- Types: intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation
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Emotion: a complex psychological and physiological state, influencing behavior and decision-making
- Primary emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise
- Secondary emotions: jealousy, guilt, shame, pride
Personality Theories
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Type Theories: categorize individuals into distinct personality types
- Examples: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Type A and Type B personalities
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Trait Theories: describe personality in terms of stable, enduring patterns of behavior
- Examples: Big Five personality traits (OCEAN), Eysenck's three dimensions
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Psychoanalytic Theories: emphasize the role of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences
- Examples: Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Jung's analytical psychology
Research Methods
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Descriptive Research: aims to describe and summarize existing phenomena
- Methods: surveys, case studies, correlational studies
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Experimental Research: aims to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables
- Methods: laboratory experiments, field experiments
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Quasi-Experimental Research: combines elements of descriptive and experimental research
- Methods: natural experiments, quasi-experiments
Psychological Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders: characterized by excessive fear or anxiety
- Examples: generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder
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Mood Disorders: characterized by disturbances in mood or emotional state
- Examples: major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder
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Psychotic Disorders: characterized by a disconnection from reality
- Examples: schizophrenia, delusional disorder
Memory and Intelligence
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Memory: the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information
- Types: declarative memory (facts), procedural memory (skills)
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Intelligence: the ability to learn, reason, and solve problems
- Types: fluid intelligence (reasoning), crystallized intelligence (knowledge)
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Theories of Intelligence: attempt to explain and measure intelligence
- Examples: Gardner's multiple intelligences, Sternberg's triarchic theory
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Test your knowledge of psychology fundamentals, covering cognitive processes, motivation, emotion, personality theories, research methods, psychological disorders, and memory and intelligence. Explore the intricacies of the human mind and behavior!
