PreparED Study Materials
PSY 302: Psychological Research Techniques
School: University of New Mexico
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
Notes
Videos
Perception in Action: Marisol's Ski Trip & the Power of Thresholds.
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Discover how perception shapes experiences through the concepts of absolute and difference thresholds. Understand Marisol's ski trip sensations in terms of these psychological phenomena. Learn how individual factors can create unique perceptual moments.
Demystifying Neural Pruning: Brain Efficiency and Growth
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Discover the essential process of neural pruning in brain development, distinct from creating new connections, managing neural waste, or increasing brain weight. Uncover how this natural "clean-up" refines our neural network, making our brains more efficient in processing information. Explore the impact of neural pruning on cognitive growth and the interaction between genetics and environment in brain development.
Psychotherapy's Landscape: Exploring Biological, Cognitive & Behaviora
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Explore the rich tapestry of psychotherapy, rooted in Biological, Cognitive, and Behavioral perspectives. From Biomedical therapy's drug-based approach to Behavioral Modification's learning techniques, uncover the multifaceted ways therapy promotes mental wellbeing.
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.
Neural Networks Unraveled: The Growth Patterns Explained in Depth
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Discover the captivating science of how neural networks evolve in complexity. Learn about the intricate processes, like dendritic branching, that shape our nervous system. From neural connections to performing tasks, understand the beauty of neuroscience.
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.