PreparED Study Materials
PSY 34: Developmental Psychology
School: New York University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 25
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Decoding Human Behavior: Key Elements of Understanding
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Explore the intricate facets of human understanding, from Emotional Intelligence to Cognitive Dissonance. Discover how elements like empathy, social influence, and social cognition come together to provide a holistic insight into human behavior.
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.
Understanding Associative Learning: Key Concepts
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Discover the intricacies of associative learning in psychology. Differentiate between concepts like classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Gain insights into how our brains form patterns and shape responses based on experiences.
Psychology School Using Introspection to Understand Human Experience
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Explore different psychological schools and their approaches to introspection, from Darwinism and Empiricism to Structuralism and Behaviorism. Discover which school used self-reflective introspection to understand the elements of human experience.
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.
Unraveling Social Traps: Overfishing to International Conflicts
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Explore the concept of social traps, exemplified by the Tragedy of the Commons and its real-world implications like overfishing. Delve into mirror-image perceptions in scenarios such as sports rivalries and international conflicts, uncovering the root causes of negative stereotypes and hostilities. Discover the importance of fostering communication, empathy, and cooperation to break the cycle of negativity in various contexts.