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quantitative and qualitative changes

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Quan - Gradual, incremental change, as in the growth of a pine tree’s girth.

Qual - Large, fundamental change, as when a caterpillar changes into a butterfly; stage theories such as Piaget’s posit that each stage reflects qualitative change relative to previous stages.

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what are the 4 stages and what happens in them

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sensorimotor (0-2 years) - motor abilities
preoperational (2-7 years) - conservation error
concrete (7-12 years) - solve problems - cause and effect relationships
formal (12+ years)- abstract reasoning skills

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continuous and discontinuous development

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continuous = gradually improving/ refining the same type of skills that were there to being with
discontinuous = new ways of understanding and responding to the world emerge at specific time

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Piaget cognitive development theory

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cognitive abilities develop in different stages - children of similar ages have similar cognitive abilities

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concrete vs formal operational stage

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concrete = can reason if objects are in front of them but have problems with imagined deductive reasoning/abstract thought

formal = not everyone reaches it - the ability to formulate hypotheses and test them in a logical and scientific fashion

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Vygotsky’s social-cultural theory

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physical and social environments are important - language drives development not a by-product

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what is the zone of proximital development

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when children attempt skills that are just beyond what they can do independently but have guidance from adults who know where they are in terms of their progress

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exemplar vs prototype theory

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exemplar: specific remembred instances or examples

prototype: idealised pr average representation of properties within a category

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what are the 4 emotions infants have at birth

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interest, disgust, distress and happiness

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what is intersubjectivity

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the sharing of subjective states between two or more individuals (e.g. coping facial expressions)

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what is joint attention

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ability to share attention towards somethign with others

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what is social referencing

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taking cues from others when dealing with an unfamiliar situation

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what did harlows attachment study show

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feeling secure was based on physical comfort

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attachment

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a strong emotional connection such as the bond between a child and caregiver

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the 4 stages of attachment

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stage 1 = pre-attachment - infant are in close contact with caregivers and rely on them for all needs - not distressed when they leave them

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stage 1 of attachment

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infant is in close contact with caregivers and relies on them for all needs - not distressed when they leave them

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stage 2 of attachment

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infants prefer familiar people but will eventually calm with unfamiliar

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stage 3 of attachment

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infants actively seek comfort from caregivers - may show signs of separation anxiety when separated from caregivers

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stage 4 attachment

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become more comfortable spending time away from caregivers but will occasionally check in

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stranger anxiety

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signs of distress that infants start to show towards strangers

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the three types of attachment

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  1. secure
  2. insecure - anxious/ avoidant
  3. disorganized
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temperment

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each infants individual pattern of behaviours and emotional reactions

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what are the 3 temperament types

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easy, difficult and slow to warm up

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what are the 9 traits that are considered

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activity level, rhythmicity, approach, threshold of responsiveness, intensity of reaction, attention span, distractibility, adaptability, quality of mood

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what are the 4 parenting styles
authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, rejecting-neglectful
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what is authoritaitve parenting style
high warm and high expectations (e.g. zoe) - explains the reasons behind the rules - reason with their children - high degree of freedom within firm boundaries
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what is an authoritarian parenting style
low warmth and high expectations (e.g. von tramp) - discipline using threats - praise obedience and expect children to follow rules without explanation
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what is permissive parenting style
high warmth and low expectations (mom from mean girls) - believe children learn best on their own - allow children a great deal of freedom - regular their own lives
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what is a regecting/ neglectful parenting style
low expectations and low warmth - do not set limits or monitor activities - place own needs above children
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what type of children so authoritative parents create
- socially competent - self-confident - strong academics - strong impulse control
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what type of children do authoritarian parents create
- unhappy - poor social competence * Poor self-confidence * Conform to expectations of adults (will look to authority for moral guidance) * Physical discip
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what type of children do permissive parents create
- Poor impulse control * Poor responsibility * High self-confidence * Poor Academics * Substance abuse * May react intensely to conflict
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what type of children do neglectful parents create
* Poor impulse control * Poor self-confidence * Poor competence * Antisocial & Social difficulties * Substance abuse * Depression * Risky sexual behaviour
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theory of mind
children are growing to understand the mental states that affect people's behaviour
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theory of mind
children are growing to understand the mental states that affect people's behaviour
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adolescence
developmental stage starting with puberty and ending with the transition to adulthood
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what are the 5 features of emerging adulthood
1. the age of identity explorations 2. the age of instability 3. the self-focused age 4. age of feeling in between 5. age of possibilities
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intelligence
street smarts - based on experience - think on the spot to overcome obstacles book smarts - based on school learning - organised, prepared, back-up plans
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what type is general intelligence
book smart
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measuring intelligence
IQ
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how is IQ measured
1. verbal comprehension (where is this?) 2. perceptual reasoning scale (puzzles) 3. working memory scale (repeat digits given, adding numbers) 4. processing speed scale (search for symbol)
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what is IQ
intelligent quotient - best test of measure
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what is the formula for IQ
mental age / chronological age x 100
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what is the bell curve
the normal distribution of scores for standardized intelligence
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what are 4 things that makes us smart?
brains that work well, smart genes, shared environmental factors, other factors
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avilability heuristic
the tendancy to estimate how frequently something occurs based on the ease with which examples come to mind
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base rate fallacy
tendency to ignore generall information about the requence of events in favour of specific salient information
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false consensus effect
the tendency of people to overestimate the number of people whp share thier beliefs and behaviours
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conjunction rule
mutiple specific conditions cannot be more liekly than a single general one
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reasons for puberty starting easrlier
- absent father during childhoof - less supportive and more harsh family interactions - both nature VS nurture
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biggest puberty change
height
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neurological changes in adolescence
1. synaptic pruning - removes half of all synapses - mostly in the frontal lobe 2. myelination - formation of a myelin sheath around the axon of a neuron - last part of the brain where neurons are completeyly myelinated is the frontal lobe
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resuls of synaptic pruning
* Less grey matter in regions responsible for higher cognition * Decline in outgrowth of new cortical synapses * Decreased total synapses on pyramidal neurons Brain is more refined and efficient; connectivity between brain regions is more established
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cognitive changes in adolescence
1. shift from concrete to abstract thinking 2. enhancements in exploration, sensation seeking and sensitivity to novelty 3. learning from experience over time rom imperfect feedback 4. learning from negative feedback 5. shaping behaviours based on positive and negative peer interactions
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what way does the cognitive control region move
linear fashion
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what are some social influences on adolescent behaviour
- greater sensitivity to social feedback than children or adults -deviant peer contagion - importance of status or motivation to gain status
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what is deviant peer contagion
peer approve negative/risky behaviour increased its likelihood
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what age is there behavioural changes
a spike at 20
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how do adolescent mental health change
- spikes in mental health problems - higher suicide
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adolescent social development
- shift from spending time with family to friends - family conflict peaks at 15 yo and then declines - friendships are more intimate than in childhood - private thoughts/ secrets - seek loyalty - friends are social support - popularity highly valued
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what are cliques made of
- 5-6 people - usually same sex - more personal
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what are crowds made of
- large group - based on reputation - revolve around the types of activities that you engage in
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what are the 5 characteristics of emerging adulthood
1. identity exploration - different jobs, love relationships 2. age of instability - temporary home, jobs 3. self focused - maturing cognitive abilities - preparing for future 4. in between - kids and adults table 5. age of possibilities - what are the best choices for you
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what are "bell curves"
find the score of IQ tests
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bell curve scores
50-70 : intellectual disability 130+ : gifted 150+: extremely smart - einstien 115: university students
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whats wrong with IQ tests
- prone to racial and cultural bias
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motivation
a general term for phenomena that affect the nature, strength and persistence of an individual behaviours - desires, needs and interest
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drives
reversible internal conditions that affect the nature, strnegth and persistance or bahaviour - specific for the body
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what are some regulatry drives
1. homeostatis 2. attention
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what is homeostasis
the tendency of an animal to regulate its internal conditions e.g. temperature, dehydration
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what part of the brain controls the homeostasis
hypothalamus - above the brain stem - primary function is to control the homeostatis
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how is homeostasis regulated
- restore when deviations are detected -regulate it
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how is attention a regulatory drive
- focus on drive -congruent information - collapsing of time perspective - inward focus - hangry
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what are some non-regulatory drives
- indirect evolutionary purpose - safety, reproduction, cooperation, education
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what was the research done by cannon & wshburn
hunger - balloon inside stomach - removal of the stomach does not prevent hunger - must be more involved when it comes to hunger
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what are the hunger drive internal cues
1. neural sensors - 2. blood glucose 3. stomach pressure sensors 4. fat stores
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what are hunger drive external cues
1. meal time - 3 times a day 2. social factors - with other people? 3. aesthetic factors - yummy looking food
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electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)
applying small electrical shocks to different parts of the brain
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dophamine
neurotransmitter associated with excitement and anticipation
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how many emotions are there and what are they
1. happiness 2. sadness 3. surprised 4. fear 5. anger 6. disgust 7. contempt
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what is the series of neural responses to threat
eyes - thalamus - visual cortex - amygdala
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the limbic system
emotions survival instinct and memories amgdala - perceptions of emotions - if its happened before hypthalamus - command centre - mobalizes autonomic nervus system - fight or flight peridquaural grey - specific role in freezin response
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prefrontal cortex
evaluates the salience of emotional information
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too much of a good thing?
if we dont have fear - recklessness
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context
1. goodness-of-fit 2. emotional coherence 3. other emotions - mixed emotions - rapid recovery among people - development of awareness
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trigger warnings study what were the results
1. TWs are not benefiting people in the way they are thought to 2. it may be increasing anxiety and negativity
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health psychologu
how psychological, social, behavioural and environemntal factors impact health
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what are the three parts of the biopsychosocial modesl of health
biological, psychological, sociological
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what does the more modern example of the biopsychosocial model of health
- complex interplay between the factes of the model - some elements have a strong influences on health dont fall into just one circel
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what is stress
a reactions that occurs when perceived demands exceed existing resources to meet those demands
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what are the 3 models of stress
1. response model of stress - at the end 2. stimulus model of stress - as a start 3. transactional model of stress - the middle
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what does the yerken-dodson law show
theres an optimal stress - help our performance
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what are the response model of stress
fight or flight response - short term chronic stress - increased risk of tension headaches, cancer etc
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what is the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
alarm stage: fight or flight resistance stage: body adjusts to stressor exhaustion stage: after prolonged exposure to the stressor the body wears out
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stress and immune function study
1. quarantine 2 days 2. higher stress with a cold
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stress and wound healing study
wound healed less quickly among caregivers
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what is the stimulus model of stress
42 life events and the rating of the social readjustment of them e.g. death of spouse 100 marriage 50
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flaw with the stimulus model of stress
positive and negative emotional factors for each events people react differently to stress
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difference between stressful life events which are dependant or independant
dependant: partially your fault - argument with friend independent event: relative illness
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what is primary appraisal
concerns relevance to our well-being 1. personal stake 2. significance of situation
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what is secondary apprasial
do we have the ability to meet this harm internal coping options and external options
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what ar interal coping options
self-efficacy: an individual's belief about his or her ability to perform a specific task optimism placebo effect
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what are the 4 internal coping options categories
1. problem-focused: existing stressful situation by eliminating it - time manegemtn 2. emotionally focused: reduces our emtional reaction - exercise 3. proactive coping: reduce future stressful events -taking notes 4. stress inoculation: mild stressors before - mock exams
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what are some external coping options
- quality of social connections over quantity - companionship support - social belonging - emotional support - tangible support - informational support
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whats the difference between trait vs state
trait: a person's habitual patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving state: a temporary physical or psychological engagement that influences behaviour
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personality
a particular pattern of behaviour and thinking that prevails across time and situations and differentiates one person from another
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how do we measure personality traits
personality tests - in different ways
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what is heterotypical stability?
consistency in the underlying psychological attributes across development regardless of any changes in how the attribute is expressed at different ages
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what is homotypic stability
consistency of the exact same thoughts, feelings and behaviors across development
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what are attitudes
learned tendencies to evaluate things in a certain way
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what are the 2 types o attitudes
1. explicit: you are aware of them and overtly expressed 2. implicit: impact thoughts/ behaviours outside awareness
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what is the affective component in attitudes
emotions we feel about a certain object
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what is the cognitive component in attitudes
thoughts, beliefs or knowledge about the topic object - classical music is technical therefore good
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behavioural component in attitudes
how we act towards a person or object - smiling at dog
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what is attitude strength
how quickly regularly and easily an attitude comes to mind
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what are the three ways attitudes become stronger?
1. direct experience with target attitude 2, other experiences 3. when the 3 are in sync
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what direct experiences strengthen attitudes
puzzle example stronger attitude who got to play with puzzle before
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attitude accessibility
attitudes become stronger when 1. we think about them, talk about them and say them out loud 2. our attitudes and self concept are activated simultaneously
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changing attitudes
- effective persuaders
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some characteristics of effective communicators
- physical attractiveness - they give us something - more similar to us - actual experts
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what is the door in the face technique
request so large that it is likely to be rejected so that the real request may seem more reasonable
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how to seem like an expert
1. speak faster and in a more straightforward manner 2. appear unbiased 3. present both sides of the issue
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what is the elaboration likelyhood model
model for explaning attitude formation and change 2 processing routes 1. thoughtful processing - central processing route 2. spontaneous processing - peripheral processing route
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what are the 3 routes which infroamtion is processed
1. motivation 2. ability 3. opportunity
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motivation
desire to process the message you are receiving shaped by personal relevance - do you actually want it
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ability
elaboration is costly - do u have the skills?
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opportunity
elaboration is costly in that it takes time to receive a message and process it don't have the time to make a decision - pick a red car because its pretty and easy to pick
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what is central route
the degree of attitude change is related to the quality of the argument that is presented - paying attention to message quality - deep processing - understanding of the material
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peripheral route
less of focus on message content quality is less important superficial characteristics neccessity - dont have the time to central route attitude change is temporary
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liking in regards to attitude
increases the chances of complying with requests
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liking in regards to attitude
increases the chances of complying with requests
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ways of liking
- putting audience in a good mood - fear as a form of persuasion
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what are 3 person-environment transactions
1. active - individuals play a key role in seeking out selecting aspects of their environment 2. reactive - attributes of the individual shape how a person perceives and responds to their environment 3. evocative - attributes draw out a particular responses from other in their environment
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what are the three things that make a good personality measure
1. standardized - scored the same 2. reliability - scores are consistent over time 3. valid - predict relevant current and future behaviour and differ in magnitude
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personality test options
1. self-report 2. informant ratings 3. projective tests 4. thematic apperception test (TAT) 5. factor analysis
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what are a self-report and the advantages/ disadvantages of it
= describing yourself + simple + cost effective + valid, reliabile and standardized - faking the results to make yourself look better/ worse - impacted self enhancement biases
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what are informant ratings and the advantages/ disadvantages of it
someone who knows the person well descibres them + lots of information tihout biases of self-report - practical issues - who - biases - picking a references
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what are projective tests
the projective hypothesis which assumes that important information about personality is outside of conscious awareness
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what is the thematic apperception test
people are shown images and are asked to generate a story about each
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what is factor analysis
used to group items that people respond to similarly
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what is the big five (OCEAN)
personality traits Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, , Agreeableness, Neuroticism
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what is openness personality trait
tendency to enjoy new things and experiences, attentiveness to inner feelings and independence of judgement low: practical, conventional high: curious wide range of interests, independent
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what is a conscientiousness personality trait
tendency to be reliable and prompt - manage impulses and desires - planning, organisation low: impulsive, careless, disorganised high: hardworking, dependable and organised
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what is the extraversion personality trait
get ones energy from interpersonal interactions - sociable, likely to be interested in enterprising occupations low: quiet, reserved, withdrawn high: outgoing, warm, seeks adventure
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what is the agreeableness personality trait?
tendency to be friendly, cooperative and compassionate, more likely to go along with others low: critical, uncooperative, suspicious high: helpful, trusting, empathetic
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what is a neuroticism personality trait
emotional stability, person experiences negative affect low: calm, even-tempered, secure high: anxious, unhappy, prone to negative emotions
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what is desire of affiliation
we have a need to live in groups
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what is desire for acceptance
we have a need to get other people to accept us
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what is ostracism
ignoring and excluding individuals or groups by other individuals or groups
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objective vs subjective
objective: the presence of relationships subjective: one's opinions, feelings and appraisals of their relationships
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what are the 4 things that define culture
1. versatility 2. sharings 3. accumulation 4. patterns
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what is versatility
- culture is not fixed - situational identity: influenced by different aspects of a culture depending on a situation
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what is sharings
how people transmit information with other members of a culture
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what is accumulation
how collective knowledge of a culture grows across generations
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what is patterns
systematic ways of thinking and behaving that members of a culture tend to share - cultural norms
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vertical vs horizontal societies
vertical: some people are more esteemed or have more privileges than others horizontal: far less variability in privileges/ respect given to people of these societies
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collectivism vs individualism
individualism: needs of the person over the needs of the group as a whole - independence - standing out collectivism: value the needs of a group or community above individual needs
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where to draw the line between atypical and typical behaviour
differs across time and culture
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defining mental disorder
- mental illness - statistical infrequency - behaviour is less than the population - violation of the cultural norm - personal distress - dysfunction/disability - harming their ability to function
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what is wakefields harmful dysfunction
failure of a person's internal mechanisms to perform their functions as evolutionary biology and deemed negative by sociocultural standards
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what to use to find out if someone has a mental health problem
DSM-5 = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders - manual to aid the diagnosis of disorder 2013
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advantages and disadvantages of the DSM-5
+ provides mental health proff with a reliable method + Consistency in diagnosis among different professionals and institutions - disagreement re the specifics of symptoms - create bias with labelling - mild and more severe cases are classified similarly - bias in term of gender socialization
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what is the diathesis-stress model
genes and environment interact to produce mental disorders
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what is diathesis
predisposition, vulnerability or tendacy
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anxiety disorder
an irrational or disproportionate fear of situations or stimuli that are minimally dangerous or not dangerous at all
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fear vs anxiety
fear: emotional response to real threats anxiety: anticipation of future threats
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how long do anxiety symptoms need to be going on for
6 months of more out of proportion
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what are panic attacks and symptoms
the sudden onset of intense fear - around 10 minutes - chest pain - tingling - feeling of loss of control - sweaty - feeling like you are choking - nausea
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panic disorder
when the panic reaction occurs without being precipitated by a particular fear arousing situation
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the steps before an anxiety attack
trigger - threat perceived - anxiety - catestrophic
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specific phobias
extreme, irrational fear or a specific object/ situation
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4 types of specific phobias
1. animal 2. blood-injury injection 3. situational - small enclosed places 4. the natural environment other - don't fit into above
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generalized anxiety disorder
excessive and uncontrollable worrying about everyday events
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what is the cognitive behavioural model of GAD
situation - what if?
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PTSD and subtypes
development of characteristic symptoms following exposure to one or more traumatic events acute 1-3 mos chronic +3 month delayed onset +6 months
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symptoms of PTDS
1. intrusion symptom - distressing memories, dreams 2. persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma 3. anxiety symptoms
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what is social anxiety disorder
fear and anxiety associated with social situations
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OCD
A disorder characterized by the desire to engage in certain behaviors excessively or compulsively in hopes of reducing anxiety. Behaviors include things such as cleaning, repeatedly opening and closing doors, hoarding, and obsessing over certain thoughts.
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what are neural abnormalities in schizophrenia
ventricles are enlarged
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what is schizophrenia
type of psychosis with disturbed thought, language and behaviour - disconnection between brain and external world it was meant to perceive and act upon 1% of population
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diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia
1. delusions 2. hallucinations 3. disorganised speech 4. disorganised 5. negative symptoms 2 or more of these symptoms must be present for 6 months
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the positive - excess from normal behaviour vs negative symptoms - subtractive of schizophrenia
positive: - hallucinations - delusions - disorganised speech/ thoughts - disorganised behaviours negative: (five As) - flattened AFFECT - the absence of behaviour that is normally present - ASOCIALITY - withdrawal from social situations - ALOGIA - poverty of speech - AVOLITION - reduced motivation/ goal directed - ANHEDONIA - reduced experience in joy
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the types of delusions
persecutory: harmed by individual or group referential: certain gestures from someone grandiose: exceptional abilities somatic: health and organ nihilistic: catastrophe will occur erotomanic: someone is in love with them
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schizophrenia facts
- highly heritable 50% in twins - age of onset male: early to mid 20s female: late 20s - three distinct phases
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the course of illness
premorbid (shaky, jumpy) : prodromal (confused, trouble organising their thoughts) : active (delusional thoughts): 1. residual (no longer strong ones but still some negative symptoms) or 2. recovery (2 years) or 3. chronic
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mood disorders
- depressive disorders - bipolar and related disorders
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what are some major depressive episode symptoms?
1. Depressed mood 2. Loss of interest in activities and/or people (one of these has to be present) 3. Marked insomnia or hypersomnia 4. Low energy 5. Appetite disturbance 6. Psychomotor retardation or agitation 7. Feelings of worthlessness or guilt 8. Poor concentration or indecision 9. Thoughts of death and/or suicide
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statistics of people that have major depressive disorder
lifetime = 20% length = 6-9 months average age = early 20s recurrent course = 50-60%
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sex differences in depression
higher in females
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manic episode
distance period of abnormally and persistently elevated mood
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what are some symptoms of a manic episode
1. Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity 2. Decreased need for sleep 3. Pressured speech 4. Flight of ideas 5. Distractibility 6. Increase in goal-directed activity or agitation 7. Excessive involvement in activities with high potential for painful consequences
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hypomanic episodes
similar to manic episodes but its a shorter duration 4days not associated with severe impairment
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bipolar 1 disorders
euthymaia - hypomania - mania - drops to moderate depression - major depression - moderate - euthymia cycles through these stages
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bipolar 2 disorders
they do not reach the mania stage but a lot of major depression
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cyclothymia
moderate mania and moderate depression
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historical treatment
hole in skull
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how much does mental illness cost in Canada
51 billion
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psychodynamic therapy
personality and behaviour are shaped by power forces - no mistakes
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what is Freud's structural model
psychanalytic theory - conscious mind and unconscious mind there are three parts 1. ID 2. Ego 3. superego
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what is the ID in the structural model
ID - represents a collection of basic biological drives - fueled by libido - present from birth
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superego
partly conscious - values and moral stanards - forms over time through socialization
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ego
conscious - decision-maker - frequently under pressure/ tension operates according to tot he reality principle
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what are some psychodynamic therapy
1. free association - say a word associations 2. dream analysis - repressed feelings and desires 3. transference - redirect feelings of someone to your therapist 4. countertranserence - displays therapist feelings onto a client 5. behavioural therapy
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what is behavioural therapy
use techniques based on operate and classical conditiions
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examples of behavioural therapy
1. systematic desensitization - exposing clients to the feared stimulus - taught relaxation techniques - very mild - if they can relax = good 2. flooding = client exposed to the object without actual harm 3. interoceptive exposure or panic disorder generate body conditions - spinning on chair
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person-centred therapy
assumes people naturally strive towards self-actualization client is the expert - therapist guides them
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what are some key therapist features
1. unconditional positive regard 2. genuineness 3. empathy techniques: active listening
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cognitive therapy
three types of thought: automatic: they think I'm stupid intermediate: if i show my personality they will reject me core beliefs: I'm unlovable
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cognitive behavioural therapy
- active therapy - identify the thought that contribute to emotional distress
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mindfulness based stress reduction
- focuses on the present moment - purposeful attention techniques: body scan - different types of meditation
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dialectical behaviour therapy
individual therapy group therapy - mindfulness - emotion regulation - distress tolerance - interpersonal skills