What makes a quadrilateral special? Many shapes have 4 sides, but the difference in angles on their sides makes them unique. We call these 4-sided shapes the quadrilaterals. How are Quadrilaterals different? A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides. Polygons are two-dimensional shapes with straight sides. For example, the square has four sides that […]
What are the two levels to the unconscious mind?
What are the two levels to the unconscious mind? Freud divided the mind into the conscious mind (or the ego) and the unconscious mind. The latter was then further divided into the id (or instincts and drive) and the superego (or conscience). In this theory, the unconscious refers to the mental processes of which individuals […]
Do humans still have instincts?
Do humans still have instincts? Sigmund Freud considered that mental images of bodily needs, expressed in the form of desires, are called instincts. In the 1950s, the psychologist Abraham Maslow argued that humans no longer have instincts because we have the ability to override them in certain situations. Do humans still have caveman instincts? Like […]
What are somatic conditions?
What are somatic conditions? Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by an extreme focus on physical symptoms — such as pain or fatigue — that causes major emotional distress and problems functioning. You may or may not have another diagnosed medical condition associated with these symptoms, but your reaction to the symptoms is not normal. Is […]
What are attitudes in psychology?
What are attitudes in psychology? In psychology, an attitude refers to a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, thing, or event. Attitudes are often the result of experience or upbringing, and they can have a powerful influence over behavior. Why are attitudes important in psychology? Attitudes refer to our overall […]
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What happened to witches who confessed?
What happened to witches who confessed? ‘Malleus Maleficarum’ Witch hysteria really took hold in Europe during the mid-1400s, when many accused witches confessed, often under torture, to a variety of wicked behaviors. Within a century, witch hunts were common and most of the accused were executed by burning at the stake or hanging. What options […]
What theory is the Big Five personality test based on?
What theory is the Big Five personality test based on? About the test itself The Big 5’s origins developed from the massive lexical research program by Allport and Odbert. Their descriptive “theory” was that human beings notice individual personality differences. Since humans notice these differences they would coin a word for those traits. What is […]
What are the 4 elements of classical conditioning?
What are the 4 elements of classical conditioning? Classical conditioning process Unconditioned stimulus. This is the thing that triggers an automatic response. Unconditioned response. Conditioned stimulus. Conditioned response. Extinction. Generalization. Discrimination. What are the important elements and characteristics of classical conditioning? Other important aspects of classical conditioning include stimulus generalization, stimulus discrimination, extinction, spontaneous recovery,and […]
Why is knowledge of cultural diversity important to psychologists?
Why is knowledge of cultural diversity important to psychologists? Psychologists, regardless of ethnic/racial background, are aware of how their own cultural background/experiences, attitudes, values, and biases influence psychological processes. They make efforts to correct any prejudices and biases. Why is cultural differences important in psychology? Exploring cultural differences in thinking, allows us to recognize that […]