PreparED Study Materials
PSY 138: Reasoning in Psychology Using Statistics
School: Illinois State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
Pain Reflex Explained: Neurotransmitters Brain & Endocrine Response
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This video explores how sensory receptors neurotransmitters and various brain structures work together to detect and react to pain all within a fraction of a second. Dive deep into the role of the sensory cortex spinal cord thalamus amygdala and endocrine system in our immediate and automatic response to potential harm.
First Video In Our Three Part Series for Midterms
Intro to Psychology: Biopsychology Fundamentals
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This video explores basic biopsychology, unraveling the complex connections between the brain, behavior, and sensory perception. It examines key brain regions, neurotransmitters, and hormones that govern human thoughts and emotions
Deciphering Signal Detection Theory: Sensing Amid Noise
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Discover how Signal Detection Theory helps in identifying signals in a cluttered setting. This video unpacks its four key outcomes—Hit, Miss, False Alarm, and Correct Rejection—and explores its relevance in various perception processes like vision, smell, and absolute thresholds.
How Do We Assign Reasons to Life Events? Unraveling Attributional Styl
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Explore the psychological concept of Attributional Style and how individuals attribute reasons for life events. Learn the difference between optimistic and pessimistic explanations. Discover how this concept impacts our self-perception and reactions to outcomes.
René Descartes and Reflexes: Understanding Nerve Pathways in Our Body
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Uncover the philosophical origins of nerve pathways and reflexes. Discover how René Descartes shaped our understanding of the body's automatic responses. Differentiate his contributions from other famous thinkers.
Heather Sellers: Sensation vs. Perception in Face Blindness
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Explore the unique perspective of accomplished author and professor Heather Sellers as she shares her journey with prosopagnosia, a condition that highlights the distinction between sensation and perception. Discover how her fully functional sensory organs contrast with impaired cognitive processes, shedding light on the intricate relationship between sensing and interpreting the world around us.