PSYC 3090: Psychology of Adult Development and Aging

School: Bowling Green State University

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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.

Mastering Memory: Effortful Processing Techniques for Deep Understandi

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Explore the techniques of effortful processing to improve memory retention and understanding. Learn strategies like chunking, mnemonic devices, and spaced repetition. Understand the essence of actively engaging with material for lasting knowledge.

Altruism & Kin Selection: Selfless Acts in Animals

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Explore the intriguing concept of altruism and its manifestations in the animal kingdom. Understand how Kin Selection, rooted in evolutionary biology, provides a compelling explanation for selfless behaviors that seemingly benefit others more than oneself.

What do we call a mental predisposition that influences

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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.

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.