PSY 475: Cognitive Psychology

This video explores newborns' reflexes, sensory perceptions, motor skills, and research methods for studying their cognitive development.

Uncover the mystery behind reversed-color afterimages and how our eyes decode them. Explore the role of cones and the importance of Hering's opponent-process theory. Break down other vision theories and their relevance to our color perception.

This video explores the impact of restored vision, sensory restriction, and perceptual adaptation on perception, highlighting the brain's adaptability and plasticity.

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.

Explore persuasion techniques such as Door-in-the-face, Foot-in-the-door, That's-not-all, and Not-so-free sample, commonly used in psychology, marketing, and sales, where only Foot-in-the-door initiates with a small request to enhance compliance with a larger one later based on the consistency principle.

This video provides an in-depth exploration of Bulimia, its defining characteristics, and the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) as treatment options, offering insights into their respective impacts and disproving incorrect statements.