Psychology First Year (PSYC1009A)

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Pschology 1 - Psychoanalysis Theory - Essay and Summary PSYC1009
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    Pschology 1 - Psychoanalysis Theory - Essay and Summary PSYC1009

  • The document is an essay discussing the psychoanalytic approach, specifically its strengths and weaknesses, both generally and within a South African context. It covers the origins of psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud, detailing concepts such as the id, ego, and superego, and explores how these ideas are applied and interpreted in South Africa. The essay evaluates the relevance and criticisms of psychoanalysis, noting its significance in modern psychology and therapy, while also addressing cultura...
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Psychology 1 - Cognitive Theory of Development Essay and Summary - PSYC1009
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    Psychology 1 - Cognitive Theory of Development Essay and Summary - PSYC1009

  • This essay critically examines Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which posits that children progressively construct knowledge through interaction with their environment. The discussion focuses on the theory's strengths and weaknesses, highlighting its stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, and formal operational. The essay also considers criticisms of Piaget's work, including the underestimation of children's abilities and the impact of...
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Psychology Semester 2 summary (first year)
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    Psychology Semester 2 summary (first year)

  • Psychophysics, sensation, perception. How vision works, how the retina works. Theories of colour. Vision dysfunctions. Theories of vision. Theories of hearing. Taste. Smell. How touch works. Inattention, focused attention, divided attention. Theories of attention. Memory. Theories of memory. Types of memory. Theories of intelligence.
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Nervous system and Endocrine system
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    Nervous system and Endocrine system

  • The hindbrain, forebrain, midbrain. The function and dysfunction of the lobes of the brain. Reflex arc. The peripheral nervous system. Neurons and neural transmission - polarisation and depolarisation. Synaptic transmission. Types of neurotransmitters and their functions. Types of psychoactive drugs. The endocrine system and its functions in details.
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