PreparED Study Materials
PSYC 116: Social Psychology
School: Loyola Marymount University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
Study Guides
Videos
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.
Groupthink vs. Group Polarization: Navigating Group Decision Dynamics
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Examine the concepts of groupthink and group polarization in group decision-making. Learn how the drive for harmony can overshadow critical thought, and how group discussions can intensify biases. Discover ways to maintain diverse thought and prevent extreme views.
How did Piaget, Kohlberg, and others describe adolescent development?
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This video delves into the contributions of Piaget and Kohlberg to adolescent cognitive and moral development, along with contemporary research in the field.
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.
Phonemes Uncovered: The Intricate Sound Units of Language Explored
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Explore the core concept of phonemes in linguistics. Learn how these sound units differentiate words and shape language. Experience the captivating intricacies of speech sounds across languages.
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.