Posted The Scientific Thinking Principles to Fall 2011 Psy1001 Sec21
Psychology is ever changing. Five years from now, there will be a plethora of new findings and innovative research but the information that will stay fastened in my mind from Psychology 1001 will be the six scientific thinking principles. These...
Posted Freudian Slips to Fall 2011 Psy1001 Sec21
A Freudian slip is an error in speech or memory that is believed to be linked to the id, or the unconscious mind. According to Sigmund Freud, these mistakes surface buried psychological conflicts. Freud's Psychoanalytical Theory of Personality revolves around...
Posted Does Violence on Television Influence the Actions of Children? to Fall 2011 Psy1001 Sec21
This week's discussion topic was the debate of whether violent video games and T.V. programs have an effect on children's behavior. There is a belief in some that watching these violent displays can increase the violence in children while other...
Posted Alzheimer's Disease to Fall 2011 Psy1001 Sec21
Memory is the ability to store, retain, and recall information and experiences. Our memories allow us to reflect upon our daily activities, learn from past experiences, and relate information to outside sources. But what if you are unable to acquire...
Posted Dreams to Fall 2011 Psy1001 Sec21
In chapter 5 of the Lilienfeld textbook, one of the key concepts presented is dreams. A dream is images or sounds experienced while sleeping. Dreaming is practically experienced by all and comes in many diverse forms. Some people claim...
Posted Nature vs. Nurture to Fall 2011 Psy1001 Sec21
One very important concept from Psychology 1001 discussed in class and also found in the Lilienfeld text book is the nature versus nurture debate. The nature versus nurture debate questions whether our behaviors are determined by our genes (nature)...
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