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What does the social domain pertain to?
The cognitive domain involves observable actions.
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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.
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Match the psychological domains with their descriptions:
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What is the primary goal of understanding the psychosocial aspects of our experience?
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Subjective well-being refers to the observable characteristics of our environment.
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Name one of the primary dimensions of well-being.
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___ is characterized by healthy and positive interactions and relationships with others.
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Match the dimensions of well-being with their descriptions:
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Which of the following components best defines 'intimacy'?
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Love is exclusively defined by emotional components and not by cognitive responses.
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What does the term 'passion' signify in the context of love?
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Love is viewed as a ______ phenomenon that involves interaction between people.
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Match the following terms related to love with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a primary type of love according to John Alan Lee?
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Sternberg's triangular model of love includes passion, intimacy, and trust.
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What does the psychodynamic view on love pertain to?
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According to John Alan Lee, __________ love refers to self-love.
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Match the types of love to their descriptions:
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Which type of love is characterized by intense passion and longing for union?
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Companionate love is defined by intense passion and longing for union with a partner.
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Name one of the five love languages identified by Gary Chapman.
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The love language that involves expressing thoughts and feelings verbally is called _______.
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Match the love languages with their definitions:
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Which type of love is characterized by physical chemistry and intensity?
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Selfless love is often based on mutual respect and devotion.
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What type of love is characterized by playful interactions and lack of serious attachment?
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The love among friends who have endured hardships together is known as ______.
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Which stage involves individuals committing to a long-term relationship?
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Match the types of love with their descriptions:
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Lust is primarily fueled by dopamine and norepinephrine.
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What hormone is associated with the attachment stage of love?
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The stage after __________ involves some partnerships experiencing deterioration.
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Match the following stages of love with their associated hormones:
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What does the Affective Primacy Hypothesis suggest?
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Humans primarily depend on auditory experiences for social interactions.
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What is meant by 'rational self-interest'?
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The process of taking and interpreting information is known as ______.
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Match the following senses with their primary characteristics:
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Which of the following best describes auto-erotic behaviors?
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The resolution phase of the sexual response cycle involves the penis returning to its normal state for females.
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What is one of the main goals of the sexual response cycle for heterosexual couples?
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Individuals who experience low levels of desire or aversion to sexual activities are suffering from ______.
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Match the phases of the sexual response cycle with their descriptions:
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What is defined as the individual's inability to achieve the necessary physiological state for copulation?
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Paraphilias involve typical sexual preferences and behaviors.
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What term describes the absence of orgasm or delayed orgasm?
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_________ is characterized by sexual arousal achieved by observing an unclothed adult.
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Match the following sexual disorders with their descriptions:
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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.
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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)
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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
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Romantic & Companionate Love:
- Romantic love: Intense passion and longing for union.
- Companionate love: High intimacy and emotional closeness.
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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
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Primary types:
- Erotic/Eros: Intense love based on physical chemistry.
- Familiar/Storage: Love between family members.
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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:
- Excitement: Penile erection for males, lubrication for females.
- Plateau: Sustained peak in organ stimulation.
- Orgasm: Climax of the sexual response cycle.
- 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!