PreparED Study Materials
PSY 13: Social Psychology
School: Los Angeles City College
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
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Videos
The Olfactory System: Linking Scents to Emotions & Memories
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Discover the intricacies of our olfactory system and how it connects to emotions and memories. Learn how odorant molecules interact with receptors and influence brain regions. Grasp why certain smells can evoke powerful feelings or vivid recollections.
Neural Networks Unraveled: The Growth Patterns Explained in Depth
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Discover the captivating science of how neural networks evolve in complexity. Learn about the intricate processes, like dendritic branching, that shape our nervous system. From neural connections to performing tasks, understand the beauty of neuroscience.
Unveiling Psychoanalysis: Decoding Free Association & Resistance
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Explore the intricacies of psychoanalysis and the significance of 'free association'. Understand how blocks in associations highlight resistance. A guide to the world of unconscious revelations in therapy.
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.
Behavior Therapy: Addressing & Resolving Behavioral Issues
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Discover the crucial role of therapists in addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. Explore various therapy options and understand why cognitive, group, rational-emotive, and client-centered therapies may not be the right fit for everyone. Uncover the essence of behavior therapy, where therapists collaborate with patients to recognize and transform troublesome behaviors for a healthier future.
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.