PreparED Study Materials
PSYC 381: Mental Illness/ Criminal Justice
School: George Mason University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 5
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Videos
Psychotherapy's Landscape: Exploring Biological, Cognitive & Behaviora
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Explore the rich tapestry of psychotherapy, rooted in Biological, Cognitive, and Behavioral perspectives. From Biomedical therapy's drug-based approach to Behavioral Modification's learning techniques, uncover the multifaceted ways therapy promotes mental wellbeing.
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.
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.
Explicit vs. Implicit Memory: Understanding Their Roles
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Explore the nuances of Explicit and Implicit Memories. While Explicit Memory acts as our factual database and life's scrapbook, Implicit Memory operates subtly, influencing our actions through past experiences. Delve into their subtypes, from Episodic and Semantic to Procedural, Priming, and Conditioning.
Fraternal Twins: Unraveling Genetics & Environment in Research Studies
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Discover the significance of studying fraternal twins in genetic research. Understand the unique blend of shared environments and differing genetic codes. Grasp how their study enlightens the genetics vs environment debate.
Match psychology subfields with related issues or questions
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This video introduces various subfields of psychology, each offering unique perspectives on different aspects of human behavior. From Counseling Psychology addressing emotional, social, and health-related concerns to Industrial Psychology applying psychological principles in organizations, it provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse domains within the field of psychology.






