Introduction to Psychology / General Psychology

Child Development and Behavioral Theory 🧠 Time | Oct 1, 2026 7:21 PM Summary 📝 This lecture explores the categorization of Open Educational Resources (OER) in academic citations, the application of B.F. Skinner’s operant conditioning in behavioral management, and the shifting demographic and socio-economic contexts of child development. Core Keywords 🔑 OER (Open Educational Resources): Free, cost-effective online textbooks. APA Style: Standardized citation format for social sciences. Operant Conditioning: B.F. Skinner’s theory focusing on behavior modification via reinforcement and punishment. Law of Effect: The principle that rewarded behaviors increase and punished behaviors decrease. Schedules of Reinforcement: Patterns (fixed vs. variable) that dictate how often a behavior is rewarded. Mental Hygiene: Historical term for self-care practices used to maintain mental health. Main Lecture Content 📚 Academic Resources and Citations OER vs. Traditional Textbooks: OERs are free, onlin...

Introduction to Psychology: Final Review and Synthesis Time | Sep 30, 2026 6:35 PM Summary   • Overview of the history of psychology, transitioning from the study of the 'soul' to the scientific study of mind and behavior.   • Review of key psychological domains including research methods, biological bases, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and intelligence.   • Discussion on developmental psychology, personality theories, social psychology, and the critical debate surrounding the classification of mental disorders.   • Emphasis on the distinction between objective sensation and subjective perception, and the role of scientific replication. Keywords   • "Psychology", "Scientific Method", "Classical Conditioning", "Operant Conditioning", "Intelligence Theories", "Memory Encoding", "Attachment Theory", "Social Psychology", "Abnormal Psychology", "DSM" Lect...

Introduction to Developmental Science and Academic Standards Time | Sep 24, 2026 7:04 PM Summary   • Overview of the hybrid course structure, emphasizing the importance of the online portion and the use of a free online textbook.   • Explanation of academic integrity, specifically the ethical obligation to cite sources using APA format to avoid plagiarism.   • Introduction to Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model, which categorizes environmental influences on child development into microsystems, mesosystems, exosystems, macrosystems, and chronosystems.   • Discussion on attachment theory, highlighting the three key ingredients for secure attachment: sensitivity, immediacy, and consistency. Keywords   • "APA format", "Plagiarism", "Bronfenbrenner", "Bioecological model", "Attachment theory", "Developmental science" Lecture notes ✓ Course Logistics and Academic Integrity   • Hybrid class: 1/3 of effort is online; stud...

Mental Health, Therapeutic Approaches, and Clinical Assessment Time | Sep 23, 2026 6:22 PM Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rR5iXa4Z6tWxAV2bIbW2W1FmuMdIf3Cv/view?usp=sharing   Take the PHQ-9 (Patient Depression Questionnaire) Lecture and Video Playlist:  15 Psychological Disorders Playlist --- Postpartum Depression Playlist --- Adverse Childhood Experiences Playlist 16 Therapy and Treatment Playlist Hawkes TV - Psychology Mental Health and Self Care Summary   • Overview of upcoming assignments, including a documentary reaction paper and a provider search task.   • Explanation of the PHQ-9 as a screening tool for depression and the importance of professional assessment versus self-diagnosis.   • Discussion of severe attachment disorders and the impact of early childhood trauma on behavior and development.   • Exploration of various therapeutic modalities, including humanistic, Gestalt, and rational-emotive approaches.   • Analysi...

Social Psychology: Influence, Obedience, and Group Dynamics Time | Sep 16, 2026 6:03 PM Summary   • Explores how social environments, authority, and group pressure influence individual behavior and decision-making.   • Discusses the concept of 'effort justification' and how individuals rationalize experiences to align with group expectations.   • Examines the psychological mechanisms behind cults, obedience to authority (Milgram experiment), and the loss of individual identity in group settings (deindividuation).   • Analyzes the impact of digital communication and social media on real-world social engagement and interpersonal relationships. Keywords   • "Social Psychology", "Effort Justification", "Deindividuation", "Milgram Experiment", "Obedience to Authority", "Groupthink", "Scripts", "Mind Control" Lecture notes ✓ Social Influence and Perception   • Scripts/Schemas: Pre-e...