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Variables

By | October 13, 2011

Independent Variable: 1. A variable that is controlled or manipulated by the researcher.   2. The variable that you change on propose.   3. In an experiment the factor which is suppose to make it happen, the causative factor. Dependent Variable: 1. A variable that is caused or influence by another.   2. In an [...]

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Classic Theories

By | October 10, 2011

1. Herman von Helmholtz (1821-1894): —Measured the speed of the neural impulse (1850) —Developed reaction time as a method —Developed Trichromatic theory of color vision —The conversion of energy (1847) —Ophthalmoscope (1851) —Handbook of physiological optics (1856-76) —The theory of the sensation of tones as a physiological basis for the theory of music(1863) —Unconscious Inference Theory [...]

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Personality Types

By | October 8, 2011

These types were given by Carl jung: 1. Introvert-Think: •Theory builders •1. Key words: theoretical, intellectual, impractical •2. Absorbed with inner thoughts & ideas •3. Philosophers, theoretical scientists •4. Inferior function: extravert-feel — beware of romantic relationships 2. Introvert-Feel: •Keepers of human values •1. Key words: silent, stable, loyal •2. “Still waters run deep”; •3. Movie [...]

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Carl Gustav Jung

By | October 7, 2011

ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY: “Everything the art irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves”…Carl Jung For Jung the psyche was the great world within. For him this interior world was just as great as the world without, and indeed embodied much of the world without. Carl Gustav Jung believe that life is [...]

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Gestalt Principle

By | October 4, 2011

The gestalt principle is a very common topic mostly searched in the field of psychology. It moves around two main points: 1. Number of objects on a homogenous background. 2.These objects tends to be perceive in group. It has four principle from where gestalt principle can be easily understood. 1. Promixity 2. Similarity 3. Direction [...]

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What Is Psychology

By | October 4, 2011

What Is Psychology ? Psychology is the branch of science which deals with the study of behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists analyse and tape that how people and all kinds of animals relate to the environment and to each other. Scientists search for models that will help them understanding and predicting behaviour, they also use different methods to [...]

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Raymond Cattell’s 16 Personality Factors

By | October 4, 2011

Descriptors of Low Range Primary Factor Descriptors of High Range Impersonal, distant, cool, reserved, detached, formal, a Warmth Warm, outgoing, attentive to others, kindly, easy-going, participating, likes people (Affectothymia) Concrete thinking, lower general mental capacity, less intelligent, unable to handle abstract problems (Lower Scholastic Mental Capacity) Reasoning Abstract-thinking, more intelligent, bright, higher general mental capacity, [...]

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Alfred Adler

By | October 3, 2011

Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology: NEO Freudian Focuses on uniqueness of each person Denies universal biological drives and goals Who is Alfred Adler? Alfred Adler 1870-1937  He was born in Vienna middle class Jewish family but afterwards —Converted to a Christian.He was ranked 2nd of six children profound influence Felt in shadow of his older brother Invalid [...]

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Illusions

By | October 3, 2011

There are two types of illusions: 1. Stimulus -distortion illusion 2. Muller Lyer Illusion Stimulus -distortion illusion This type of illusionary sense perception, common to mankind, arises when the environment changes the stimulus energy on the way to the person, who efficiently receives it in its distorted pattern.CHARACTERISTICS OF PERCEIVER-DISTORTION ILLUSIONa)   Illusions due to formation of [...]

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