What are the types of behavior? Here are the common types of behaviors human beings can have: Molecular and Moral Behavior. Molecular Behavior: It is an unexpected behavior that occurs without thinking. Overt & Covert Behavior. Overt Behavior: It is a visible type of behavior that can occur outside of human beings. Voluntary and Involuntary […]
What does Behavior Therapy treat?
What does Behavior Therapy treat? Among the mental health disorders that can be treated with behavior therapy are addiction and substance use, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, insomnia, antisocial and borderline personality disorder, criminal actions, chronic pain, fatigue, and … What does cognitive behavioral therapy do? Cognitive behavioral therapy […]
What is the correct order for the information processing model?
What is the correct order for the information processing model? Humans as Information Processing Systems The sequence goes as follows, “receives input, processes the information, and delivers an output”. This theory suggests that we as humans, will process information in a similar way. Like a computer receives input the mind will receive information through the […]
What is self-concept in simple words?
What is self-concept in simple words? The self-concept is a general term used to refer to how someone thinks about, evaluates or perceives themselves. To be aware of oneself is to have a concept of oneself. “The individual’s belief about himself or herself, including the person’s attributes and who and what the self is”. What […]
What are the main points of structuralism?
What are the main points of structuralism? There are four main common ideas underlying Structuralism as a general movement: firstly, every system has a structure; secondly, the structure is what determines the position of each element of a whole; thirdly, “structural laws” deal with coexistence rather than changes; and fourthly, structures are the “real things” […]
Did dinosaurs live in caves?
Did dinosaurs live in caves? A dinosaur family has been discovered which apparently lived and died in an underground burrow. Palaeontologists say it is the first solid evidence that dinosaurs lived in burrows and that adults cared for juveniles long after they had hatched. What dinosaur slept all day? A: DINOMITE! Q: Which dinosaur slept […]
What medication helps with intrusive thoughts?
What medication helps with intrusive thoughts? Other medications that help in controlling intrusive thoughts are: Paroxetine (Pexeva)—prescribed only for adults. Fluoxetine (Prozac)—for children above seven years and also for adults. Sertraline (Zoloft)—for children above six years and for adults. Fluvoxamine—for children above eight years and also for adults. How do you treat intrusive thoughts? The […]
How can fear be classically conditioned?
How can fear be classically conditioned? The process of classical conditioning can explain how we acquire phobias. For example, we learn to associate something we do not fear, such as a dog (neutral stimulus), with something that triggers a fear response, such as being bitten (unconditioned stimulus). How would you classically condition a preschool child […]
What are the relevance of adolescent psychology to teacher?
What are the relevance of adolescent psychology to teacher? An understanding the psychology of teenagers is an invaluable asset for teachers to be able to develop effective teaching and behaviour-management strategies. An understanding the psychology of teenagers is an invaluable asset for teachers to be able to develop effective teaching and behaviour-management strategies. What are […]
Who created the cognitive perspective in psychology?
Who created the cognitive perspective in psychology? (Dick) Neisser What is cognitive learning theory examples? Examples of cognitive learning strategies include: Asking students to reflect on their experience. Helping students find new solutions to problems. Asking students to justify and explain their thinking. Using visualizations to improve students’ understanding and recall. What are cognitive behavioral […]