| Introduction to Psychology |
3-4% Statistics, tests, and measurementSamples, populations, norms Reliability and validity Descriptive statistics Inferential statistics Types of tests Measurement of intelligence Mental handicapping conditions 7-8% Social psychology
Group dynamics Attribution processes Interpersonal perception Conformity, compliance, obedience Attitudes and attitude change Aggression/Antisocial behavior
Video Understanding Research from Discovering Psychology
This program examines the scientific method and the ways in which data are collected and analyzed -- in the lab and in the field -- with an emphasis on sharpening critical thinking in the interpretation of research findings. With Dr. Christina Maslach of the University of California, Berkeley, and Dr. Daryl Bem of Cornell University. Updated. (Broadband Video on Demand)
Testing and Intelligence from Discovering Psychology
This program peers into the field of psychological assessment — the efforts of psychologists and other professionals to assign values to different abilities, behaviors, and personalities. With Dr. Claude Steele of Stanford University and Dr. Robert Sternberg of Yale University. Updated. (Broadband Video on Demand)
The Power of the Situation from Discovering Psychology
This program examines how our beliefs and behavior can be influenced and manipulated by other people and subtle situational forces, and how social psychologists study human behavior within its broader social context. With Dr. Ellen Langer of Harvard University and Dr. Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University. (Broadband Video on Demand)Constructing Social Reality from Discovering Psychology
Many factors contribute to our interpretation of reality. This program demonstrates how understanding the psychological processes that govern our behavior may help us to become more empathetic and independent members of society. With Steven Hassan, M.Ed., of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center and Dr. Robert Cialdini of Arizona State University. Updated. (Broadband Video on Demand)Cultural Psychology from Discovering Psychology
This newly emerging field is integrating cross-cultural research with social and personality psychology, anthropology, and other social sciences. Its main new perspective is centered on how cultures construct selves and other central aspects of individual personality, beliefs, values, and emotions -- much of what we are and do. This area has become more important in both psychology and American society with the globalization of our planet, increasing interaction of people from different cultural backgrounds, and emerging issues of diversity. With Dr. Hazel Markus of Stanford University, Dr. Kaipeng Peng of the University of California, Berkeley, and Dr. Ricardo Munoz of the University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital. New (Broadband Video on Demand)
Text Visual Statistics with MultimediaThe Little Handbook of Statistical Practice
from American Scientist" July-August 1995 click on The Role of Intelligence in Modern Society by Earl Hunt
from Classics in the History of Psychology : The Uses of Intelligence Tests by Lewis M. Terman (1916)
Some of the issues raised are still being discussed today.Sociolbiology and Culture : Boeree
Unit V - The Socio-Cultural Perspective : SIUChapter 9 The Social Context Unit V - TheSocio-Cultural Perspective : SIUChapter 10 The Cultural Roles/Context Unit VI -Psychodynamic Perspective and Conclusions: SIU Chapter 12 Putting the Perspectives Together
Lectures Social Perception and Attitudes : Ferguson (Ferguson)Social Influences on Behavior : Ferguson
Social Psychology:Interpersonal relations : Pritchard
Social Psychology:Self-esteem : Pritchard
Social Psychology:Self-perception : Pritchard
Quiz Ace Practice Tests: Bernstein Click on Appendix: Statistics in Psychological ResearchAce Practice Tests: Bernstein Click on Chapter 14: Social Psychology
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