PSY 3308: Introduction to Research Methods

School: University of Minnesota

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Teratogens in Pregnancy: Alcohol's Path Across the Placenta

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Uncover the role of teratogens in fetal development with a focus on alcohol's impact. Understand the critical function of the placenta and how certain substances can bypass this protective barrier, potentially harming the fetus. Grasp the risks and implications of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

What are newborn abilities and how do researchers explore them?

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This video explores newborns' reflexes, sensory perceptions, motor skills, and research methods for studying their cognitive development.

Proximity: The Situational Key to Human Attraction

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Explore the factors that shape human attraction, from inherent traits like appearance and personality to situational factors like proximity. Understand why we're often drawn to those who are similar or close to us. Discover how circumstances influence the dynamics of attraction.

Differences in Concrete and Formal Operational Thinking

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This video explores Jean Piaget's theories of child development, specifically focusing on Concrete Operational and Formal Operational Thinking stages and illustrating their distinctions through the Pendulum Experiment.

Risk Factors Unveiled: What Amplifies Chances of Major Depression & Bi

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Discover the factors influencing the risk of major depression and bipolar disorder. Unpack the roles of genetic predisposition, family history, and life events in mental health. Learn why a biological family connection stands out as the most significant risk factor.

Decoding Dreams: Psychological Theories Explored

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Discover various psychological interpretations of dreams, from Freud's repressed desires to cognitive processes. Learn about the activation-synthesis model that attributes dreams to random neural activity. Understand how the mind crafts narratives from seemingly random dream sequences.