Psy201 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

These notes are summarized but comprehensive notes on the sections: 1. Theories of Psychopathology 2. Schizophrenia 3. Anxiety Disorders 4. Mood Disorders 5. Childhood Disorders 6. Intellectual Disability From the UCT PSY2014S Module in 2023

This document provides lecture notes on the following topics: • • Introduction to Developmental Psychology and its main theories • Genes, Environment and Development • Prenatal development and birth • Postnatal environment • Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory • The development of language • The development of self-understanding • Social Cognition • Moral Development • Gender Development • The Family • Peer relationships • Risk and resilience

A child is kicking and screaming with his eyes open wide. Which stage of sleep would you most expect him to be in? A) REM sleep B) Non-REM sleep C) Awake - B) The child is having a night terror, which happen almost exclusively in non-REM sleep. - Typically Night terror = Stage 4 sleep Alex has been known to sleep walk ever since he was a young kid. One night, Alex drives to publix, comes home and cooks a pizza all while sleeping. What stage of sleep is Alex most likely in and do you beli...

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PSY2012 IRSC EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS what type of psychologist was john watson? - ANSWERSbehaviorist; founded behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior and rejecting the study of mental processes. classical conditioning - ANSWERSa form of learning in which a new, unconcious response is formed as a result of two stimuli being presented at the same time. unconditioned stimulus - ANSWERSunconditionally, naturally and automatically triggers a response un...

Know the three major eras of psychology. Which of these was most dominant during the height of its popularity? About what time periods were each of these eras the most important direction in psychology? Be able to match the psychologist with the school of thought in psychology they are known for (Psychoanalysis; Freud, etc.). correct answers Mental Life (1879-1920)- Concerned with how behavior springs from unconscious drives and conflicts. Important figures; Wilhelm Wundt (structuralism and fun...

Psychology correct answers the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior Levels of Analysis correct answers rungs on a ladder of analysis, with lower levels tied most closely to biological influences and higher levels tied most closely to social influences Levels: social behavioral mental neurological/physiological neurochemical molecular reciprocal determinism correct answers we mutually influence each other's behavior naive realism correct answers belief that we see ...

What is psychology? correct answers the study of our mental activity and behavior Critical thinking correct answers evaluating information to reach reasonable conclusions best supported by evidence What are the three steps in the critical thinking process? correct answers 1. What am I being asked to believe I accept? 2. What evidence is provided to support the claim? 3. What are the most reasonable conclusions? What have been some of the major schools of thought in psychology? correct...

Psychopathology correct answers The study of abnormal thoughts, feelings and behaviors Psychological Disorder correct answers Symptoms that are significantly distressing and disabling in many aspects of life Maladaptive behaviors correct answers Behaviors or actions that run counter to what is in ones best interests Abnormal correct answers ___________ Behavior is behavior that is statistically rare, is deviant from social norms, causes subjective discomfort, does not allow day-to-day f...