Psychology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination are defined, as well as describing the cognitive and motivational aspects that influence these behaviors. These notes explain the The Two-Stage Model and how to reduce these behaviors.

This section covers different types of reasoning: inductive and deductive. Different types of heuristics are explained, as well as theories to decision making. The physiology of thinking is also described.

Everyday memory is defined, while also exploring autobiographical memory, the reminesnce bump, flashbulb memories, and source monitoring. The constructive nature of memory is also introduced. Memory errors; such as, power of suggestion, errors in eyewitness testimony and false memory, are explained.

This chapter discusses how to get information into long term memory by explaining the levels of processing theory. The subjects of organization, comprehension, consolidation, encoding, and retrieval are explained. Ways to improve your learning and memory are also introduced.

This chapter differentiates between visual imagery and mental imagery. It discusses how perception is related to imagery, along with many other theories of imagery.

Topics within knowledge are introduced; such as, the prototype approach, exemplar approach, definitional approach, etc. Semantic networks and hierarchy are explained.

This chapter explains how to get information into long term memory through the levels of processing theory. Other topics include: comprehension, organization, improving learning, consolidation, fragility of memories, and amnesia types.

Alternatives to incarceration are explained, along with the Origins of Probation and Parole and how they've transformed to be how they are today. These notes answer the question: do probation and parole work? Functions of Probation and Parole Officers and intermediate sanctions are explored. Other topics include: house arrest, electronic monitoring, and shock probation/parole. A chart differentiating probation and parole is included.

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This chapter describes cognitive appraisal, resources for social psychology and health, the will to live, and the role of health behavior.