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Operant Conditioning is a type of learning through ______ and punishments.
Operant Conditioning is a type of learning through ______ and punishments.
rewards
Social Psychology studies how individuals think, feel, and behave in ______ contexts.
Social Psychology studies how individuals think, feel, and behave in ______ contexts.
social
The DSM-5 is used in Clinical Psychology for the classification of ______ disorders.
The DSM-5 is used in Clinical Psychology for the classification of ______ disorders.
mental
Erik Erikson developed the concept of stages of development, which includes infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and ______.
Erik Erikson developed the concept of stages of development, which includes infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and ______.
Cognitive Psychology examines mental processes including perception, memory, and ______-solving.
Cognitive Psychology examines mental processes including perception, memory, and ______-solving.
Cognitive ______ refers to systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.
Cognitive ______ refers to systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.
According to Piaget, the preoperational stage of cognitive development is typically observed in children aged ______ to seven.
According to Piaget, the preoperational stage of cognitive development is typically observed in children aged ______ to seven.
In Social Psychology, ______ refers to the way individuals change their behavior or attitudes to align with a group.
In Social Psychology, ______ refers to the way individuals change their behavior or attitudes to align with a group.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) primarily aims to change negative thought ______ that affect behavior.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) primarily aims to change negative thought ______ that affect behavior.
Behavioral Psychology examines learning through two main types of conditioning: classical and ______ conditioning.
Behavioral Psychology examines learning through two main types of conditioning: classical and ______ conditioning.
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Behavioral Psychology
- Focuses on observable behaviors and learning processes.
- Operant Conditioning: Proposed by B.F. Skinner, emphasizing learning through rewards and punishments.
- Classical Conditioning: Introduced by Ivan Pavlov, involves learning through associations between stimuli.
- Behavior Modification: Techniques aimed at changing maladaptive behavior patterns.
- Commonly applied in therapeutic settings, educational practices, and behavior management.
Social Psychology
- Examines individual thought, emotion, and behavior in social contexts.
- Social Influence: Explores how social pressure affects behavior, including conformity and compliance.
- Group Dynamics: Studies behaviors within groups, focusing on roles and established norms.
- Prejudice and Discrimination: Investigates attitudes and actions towards individuals based on their group membership.
- Insights derived are applicable to marketing, relationship dynamics, and broad social issues.
Clinical Psychology
- Concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
- Assessment Methods: Utilizes clinical interviews, psychological tests, and various observational techniques to evaluate patients.
- Treatment Modalities: Includes psychotherapy (like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and medication alongside holistic approaches.
- Relies on the DSM-5: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for systematic classification.
- Applies to the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Developmental Psychology
- Studies human growth and development across the lifespan.
- Stages of Development: Identifies key phases including infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging, based on Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages.
- Cognitive Development: Explores how thinking develops over time, following Jean Piaget's theories.
- Attachment Theory: Developed by John Bowlby, focuses on the emotional bonds between caregivers and children.
- Applications are seen in developing educational strategies, parenting practices, and understanding transitions through life stages.
Cognitive Psychology
- Investigates mental processes like perception, memory, and problem-solving.
- Information Processing: Analyzes how humans perceive, process, and retain information.
- Cognitive Biases: Identifies systematic thinking errors such as confirmation bias and availability heuristic.
- Memory Models: Discusses classifications like working memory versus long-term memory and the multi-store model.
- Relevant in enhancing learning, decision-making processes, and therapies aimed at correcting cognitive distortions.
Cognitive Psychology
- Study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
- Information Processing Model conceptualizes the mind as a processor of information, involving input, processing, and output stages.
- Cognitive Biases refer to systematic patterns that deviate from norm or rational thinking, influencing judgment and decision-making.
- Types of Memory:
- Short-term memory holds information temporarily; long-term memory stores information over extended periods.
- Explicit memory involves conscious recall, while implicit memory entails unconscious influences on behavior.
- Decision Making is affected by heuristics and biases that influence how judgments are formed and choices are made.
Developmental Psychology
- Study focused on psychological growth and changes throughout the human lifespan.
- Key Theories include:
- Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development: Four stages—sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational—each representing qualitative shifts in thinking.
- Erikson's Psychosocial Development outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each with a unique psychosocial crisis that individuals must resolve.
- Attachment Theory highlights the significance of early relationships, identifying three styles: secure, avoidant, and ambivalent attachment.
- Areas of Focus encompass emotional, social, and cognitive development at various life stages.
Social Psychology
- Study examines how individuals affect and are affected by social contexts and interactions.
- Key Concepts include:
- Social Influence mechanisms include conformity (changing behavior to match others), compliance (agreeing to requests), and obedience (following authority).
- Group Dynamics encompass phenomena such as groupthink (poor decision-making due to group cohesion), social loafing (reduced effort in groups), and deindividuation (loss of self-awareness in groups).
- Attitudes and Persuasion involve how attitudes are formed, changed, and the role cognitive dissonance plays in altering behaviors to align with beliefs.
- Prejudice and Discrimination focus on the origins and impacts of societal bias.
Clinical Psychology
- Branch dedicated to diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
- Key Areas include:
- Assessment Techniques: Involves various methods, including interviews, psychological tests, and observational approaches to evaluate mental health.
- Therapeutic Approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to transform negative thought patterns that contribute to mental health issues.
- Psychodynamic Therapy explores unconscious processes and childhood experiences as sources of emotional difficulties.
- Humanistic Therapy emphasizes self-actualization and personal growth as central therapeutic goals.
- Common Disorders addressed include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Behavioral Psychology
- Focuses on observable behaviors and their learning processes through conditioning.
- Key Principles include:
- Classical Conditioning, demonstrated by Pavlov's dogs, involves learning through association between stimuli.
- Operant Conditioning explains how behaviors are learned based on the consequences, including reinforcement (to increase behavior) and punishment (to decrease behavior).
- Behavior Modification employs behavioral techniques to alter maladaptive behaviors effectively.
- Applications span therapy, educational practices, and behavior change initiatives.
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