Introduction to Psychology / General Psychology

Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Development, Memory, and Attachment Theory Time | Sep 9, 2026 6:09 PM Summary   • Overview of developmental psychology as the study of human growth from conception through the end of life.   • Analysis of memory processes, including encoding, storage, and retrieval, alongside the distinction between short-term and long-term memory.   • Exploration of Sigmund Freud’s psychosexual stages and personality structure (Id, Ego, Super-ego).   • Examination of Attachment Theory and its impact on adult relationships and emotional security.   • Discussion of parenting styles (Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive, Uninvolved) and their cultural context. Keywords   • "Developmental Psychology", "Memory Encoding", "Attachment Theory", "Freudian Theory", "Parenting Styles", "Psychosexual Stages" Lecture notes ✓ Memory Processes   • Encoding: The process of saving information into memory. ...

Introduction to Learning Psychology: Conditioning and Behavior Time | Sep 2, 2026 6:00 PM Summary   • Learning is defined as a relatively lasting change in behavior or knowledge resulting from experience.   • The lecture explores three main types of learning: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.   • Classical conditioning involves associating neutral stimuli with involuntary responses, while operant conditioning focuses on learning through consequences.   • The lecture presents the deterministic view of B.F. Skinner, challenging the concept of free will by suggesting that behavior is governed by reinforcement and punishment. Keywords   • "Learning", "Classical Conditioning", "Operant Conditioning", "Law of Effect", "Reinforcement", "Punishment", "Free Will", "Behaviorism" Lecture notes ✓ Foundations of Learning   • Learning is an enduring change in behavior o...