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Conformity in Social Psychology: How Peer Pressure Shapes Our Choices
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Discover the powerful role of conformity in shaping human behavior. Through relatable scenarios, learn how our choices can be influenced by peer pressure and societal expectations. Understand the balance between adapting to social norms and preserving individuality.
How did Piaget, Kohlberg, and others describe adolescent development?
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This video delves into the contributions of Piaget and Kohlberg to adolescent cognitive and moral development, along with contemporary research in the field.
Operant Conditioning: Behavior Shaped by Consequences
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Explore the concept of operant conditioning as a behavioral learning process. Unravel how actions can be influenced by reinforcement or punishment. Dive into B.F. Skinner's contributions and real-life examples.
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.
Stress Unfolded: Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome
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Explore Hans Selye's groundbreaking General Adaptation Syndrome, detailing the body's three-stage response to stress. Learn about the physiological reactions in each stage, from alarm to exhaustion. Grasp the importance of managing chronic stress and its potential health implications.
Freud vs. Neural Activation: The Intriguing Theories Behind Dreaming
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Understand Freud's perspective on dreams as manifestations of unconscious desires and conflicts. Contrast this with the Neural Activation Theory, which links dreaming to random neural activity during REM sleep. Discuss the criticisms and nuances of both theories in modern psychology.