Psychology: Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive Domains
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What does the social domain pertain to?

  • Human relationships and interactions (correct)
  • Observable actions
  • Emotions and feelings
  • Thought processes

    • The cognitive domain involves observable actions.

    False

    What is the primary focus of psychology as a field of science?

    How people think and feel, and how those interact to lead to behavior

    The _______ domain relates to the actions of individuals, both overt and covert.

    <p>behavioural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the psychological domains with their descriptions:

    <p>Affect = Pertains to emotions and feelings Behaviour = Involves observable and non-observable actions Cognition = Relates to thought processes like memory and perception Social = Concerns human relationships and interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of understanding the psychosocial aspects of our experience?

    <p>Well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Subjective well-being refers to the observable characteristics of our environment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the primary dimensions of well-being.

    <p>Physical, Emotional, Mental, Material, or Social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___ is characterized by healthy and positive interactions and relationships with others.

    <p>Social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the dimensions of well-being with their descriptions:

    <p>Physical = Physical/biological health Emotional = Positive feelings, mood stability Mental = Clarity of mind, healthy thought processes Material = Adequate financial resources and availability of other resources Social = Healthy and positive interactions and relationships with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components best defines 'intimacy'?

    <p>A feeling of deep emotional attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Love is exclusively defined by emotional components and not by cognitive responses.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'passion' signify in the context of love?

    <p>The emotional and physical component of love that includes commitment to a relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Love is viewed as a ______ phenomenon that involves interaction between people.

    <p>social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to love with their definitions:

    <p>Love = A complex phenomenon characterized by affective and cognitive responses Intimacy = A feeling of closeness and understanding between two people Passion = The emotional and physical component of love Relationship = A social bond between two or more individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary type of love according to John Alan Lee?

    <p>Agape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sternberg's triangular model of love includes passion, intimacy, and trust.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the psychodynamic view on love pertain to?

    <p>Psychoanalytic theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Alan Lee, __________ love refers to self-love.

    <p>Philautia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of love to their descriptions:

    <p>Eros = Sexual and romantic love Philia = Friendly love Storge = Parental/filial love Agape = Universal love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of love is characterized by intense passion and longing for union?

    <p>Romantic love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Companionate love is defined by intense passion and longing for union with a partner.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the five love languages identified by Gary Chapman.

    <p>Words of affirmation (or Touch, Quality time, Gifts, Acts of service)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The love language that involves expressing thoughts and feelings verbally is called _______.

    <p>Words of affirmation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the love languages with their definitions:

    <p>Words of affirmation = Expressing thoughts and feelings verbally Touch = Non-verbal expression of love Quality time = Valuing moments with loved ones Gifts = Showing affection through material objects Acts of service = Helping others with their tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of love is characterized by physical chemistry and intensity?

    <p>Eros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Selfless love is often based on mutual respect and devotion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of love is characterized by playful interactions and lack of serious attachment?

    <p>Ludus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The love among friends who have endured hardships together is known as ______.

    <p>Philia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage involves individuals committing to a long-term relationship?

    <p>Consolidation and Continuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of love with their descriptions:

    <p>Eros = Intense love marked by desire and passion Storage = Natural love between family members Pragma = Enduring love that matures over time Philautia = Love for oneself and one's happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lust is primarily fueled by dopamine and norepinephrine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is associated with the attachment stage of love?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The stage after __________ involves some partnerships experiencing deterioration.

    <p>Consolidation and Continuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of love with their associated hormones:

    <p>Lust = Testosterone, Estrogen Attraction = Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Serotonin Attachment = Oxytocin, Vasopressin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Affective Primacy Hypothesis suggest?

    <p>Emotions are always prioritized over cognitive evaluations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Humans primarily depend on auditory experiences for social interactions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'rational self-interest'?

    <p>Making decisions to achieve maximum fulfillment of one's goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of taking and interpreting information is known as ______.

    <p>sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following senses with their primary characteristics:

    <p>Visual Experience = Predominantly used in human interactions Olfactory Experience = Involves the sense of smell Tactile Experience = Related to the sense of touch and intimacy Auditory Experience = Involves sound in social contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes auto-erotic behaviors?

    <p>Self-directed sexual behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The resolution phase of the sexual response cycle involves the penis returning to its normal state for females.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main goals of the sexual response cycle for heterosexual couples?

    <p>Reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals who experience low levels of desire or aversion to sexual activities are suffering from ______.

    <p>sexual desire disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the phases of the sexual response cycle with their descriptions:

    <p>Excitement = For males, the goal is erection; for females, lubrication Plateau = A sustained peak in stimulation Orgasm = The climax of the sexual response cycle Resolution = For males, the penis returns to its normal state; for females, organs relax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the individual's inability to achieve the necessary physiological state for copulation?

    <p>Sexual arousal disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paraphilias involve typical sexual preferences and behaviors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the absence of orgasm or delayed orgasm?

    <p>Orgasmic disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________ is characterized by sexual arousal achieved by observing an unclothed adult.

    <p>Voyeurism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sexual disorders with their descriptions:

    <p>Desire disorder = Low libido or lack of sexual desire Orgasm disorder = Difficulty in achieving orgasm Sexual pain disorder = Pain during the sexual response cycle Arousal disorder = Impossibility to become physically aroused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Psychological Domains

    • Psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave.
    • Three primary psychological domains are Affect, Behaviour, and Cognition.
    • Affect concerns emotions and feelings.
    • Behaviour pertains to actions, both observable and covert.
    • Cognition refers to thought processes like memory, perception, and information processing.

    Understanding the Psychosocial Dimension

    • The psychosocial dimension of our gendered self is best understood within an ecological context.
    • Awareness is our conscious understanding of something.

    Well-being

    • Well-being is a state of satisfaction, meaning, and purpose, a key goal of understanding the psychosocial aspects of our experience.
    • Objective well-being is observable and can be measured through environmental factors.
    • Subjective well-being refers to personal experience of satisfaction, meaning, and purpose.
    • Primary dimensions of well-being include physical, emotional, mental, material, and social aspects.

    Agents of Socialization

    • Agents of socialization shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.
    • Examples include family, peers, media, politics, government, and religion.

    Lesson 9: Love, Intimacy, & Relationship

    • Love is a complex phenomenon characterized by affective and cognitive responses.
    • Intimacy is the psychosocial component of love, characterized by closeness and understanding.
    • Passion is the emotional and physical aspect of love, including commitment to a relationship.
    • Commitment is the decision to engage and maintain a relationship.
    • A relationship is a social bond between individuals manifested through communication and interaction.

    Love as Human Experience

    • Love is considered both a cultural universal and a social phenomenon.

    Love as a Neurobiological Event

    • Love is a neurobiological event, involving specific brain regions.

    Theories of Love

    • Psychodynamic View: This view relates love to psychoanalytic theory.
    • Colour Wheel of Love (John Alan Lee, 1973): This model proposes different types of love:
      • Primary types: Eros (sexual and romantic), Philia (friendly), Storge (parental/filial)
      • Secondary types: Pragma (practical), Agape (universal), Philautia (self-love)
    • Triangular Model of Love (Sternberg, 1980): This model describes love with three dimensions:
      • Passion: physical/emotional aspect
      • Intimacy: psychological/relational aspect
      • Commitment: the agency aspect, pertaining to choices regarding engaging and maintaining the relationship

    Love and Its Types

    • Romantic & Companionate Love:
      • Romantic love: Intense passion and longing for union.
      • Companionate love: High intimacy and emotional closeness.
    • Love Languages (Gary Chapman):
      • Words of affirmation: Expressing love verbally.
      • Touch: Non-verbal expression of love through physical contact.
      • Quality time: Valuing shared moments.
      • Gifts: Expressing love through material objects.
      • Acts of service: Helping the other person.

    Stages of Intimate Relationships

    • Acquaintance: Initial stage of relationship development.
    • Buildup: Deeper relationships formed from acquaintanceship.
    • Consolidation and Continuation: Commitment to long-term relationship.
    • Decline or Deterioration: Relationships facing decline or deterioration.
    • Ending: Termination of the relationship.

    Stages of Love

    • Lust: Driven by sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen).
    • Attraction: Characterized by dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.
    • Attachment: Associated with oxytocin and vasopressin.

    Types of Love

    • Primary types:
      • Erotic/Eros: Intense love based on physical chemistry.
      • Familiar/Storage: Love between family members.
    • Secondary types:
      • Affectionate/Philia: Love among friends with shared experiences.
      • Self-Love/Philautia: Love for oneself.
      • Selfless/Agape: Love based on mutual respect and devotion.
      • Enduring/Pragma: Love matured over time.
      • Mania/Obsessive Love: Love often driven by low self-esteem.
      • Ludus/Playful Love: A relationship characterized by fun, laughter, and flirtation.

    Lesson 5: Human Affect and the Senses

    • Humans are often described as rational beings who make choices.
    • Rational behavior is driven by self-interest and maximizing goal fulfillment.
    • Affective primacy hypothesis: Reactions or feelings occur prior to evaluating a situation.
    • Cognitive primacy hypothesis: Perception must occur before judgment.
    • Sensation: Process of taking in and interpreting information.
    • Feeling: Emotional state, derived from the verb "feel."

    Senses + Sexuality

    • Visual, olfactory, tactile, and auditory experiences influence sexuality.

    Sexual Behaviors and the Sexual Response Cycle

    • Auto-erotic behaviors: Self-directed behaviors, such as masturbation.
    • Heteroerotic behaviors: Directed towards the opposite sex.
    • The sexual response cycle has reproduction as a goal (especially for heterosexual couples).

    Master & Johnson's Model (1966, 1970)

    • This model describes four phases of the sexual response cycle:
      1. Excitement: Penile erection for males, lubrication for females.
      2. Plateau: Sustained peak in organ stimulation.
      3. Orgasm: Climax of the sexual response cycle.
      4. Resolution: Return to normal state (males: penis relaxes; females: reproductive organs relax).

    Sexual Response Dysfunction

    • Some individuals experience difficulties in one or more of the sexual response cycle phases.
    • Sexual desire disorder: Low desire or aversion to sexual activities.
    • Sexual arousal disorder: Difficulty achieving necessary physiological state for intercourse.
    • Orgasm disorder: Difficulty or inability to reach orgasm.
    • Sexual pain disorder: Experiencing pain during the sexual response cycle.

    Sexual Arousal Disorders

    • Sexual arousal disorder: Difficulty or impossibility to become physically aroused.
    • Orgasm disorder: Absence of orgasm or delayed orgasm.
    • Pain disorder: Involves pain during intercourse.

    Paraphilias

    • Paraphilias involve sexual arousal from unusual objects, persons, or circumstances.

    Libido Disorders

    • Desire disorder (low libido): Also known as libido disorders.
    • Arousal disorder: Difficulty or impossibility to become physically aroused.

    Types of Paraphilias

    • Voyeurism: Sexual arousal from observing naked or disrobing individuals.
    • Exhibitionism: Sexual excitement achieved through genital exposure.
    • Frotteurism: Intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person.

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    This quiz explores the three primary domains of psychology: Affect, Behaviour, and Cognition. Additionally, it delves into the psychosocial dimension and the concept of well-being, examining both objective and subjective measures. Test your understanding of these foundational psychological concepts!

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