PreparED Study Materials
PSY 173: Introductory PsycIntro to PSY (HON PSY 105hology
School: University of Hartford
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
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Videos
How We Read: The Intricate Dance of Vision Perception & Brain Processi
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Discover the intricate steps behind the reading and understanding process. Learn how our eyes perceive visual information and how the brain processes it, from basic light perception to recognizing intricate details. Delve into the synergy of bottom-up and top-down processing in vision.
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.
Circadian Rhythms Demystified: Body Temperature's 24-Hour Cycle Explai
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Discover the intricate details of circadian rhythms and their role in the sleep-wake cycle. Analyze different phenomena, from body temperature fluctuations to the full moon, to identify true examples. Enhance your understanding of our body's internal clock and its impact on well-being.
René Descartes and Reflexes: Understanding Nerve Pathways in Our Body
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Uncover the philosophical origins of nerve pathways and reflexes. Discover how René Descartes shaped our understanding of the body's automatic responses. Differentiate his contributions from other famous thinkers.
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.
Heather Sellers: Sensation vs. Perception in Face Blindness
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Explore the unique perspective of accomplished author and professor Heather Sellers as she shares her journey with prosopagnosia, a condition that highlights the distinction between sensation and perception. Discover how her fully functional sensory organs contrast with impaired cognitive processes, shedding light on the intricate relationship between sensing and interpreting the world around us.