PSY101 Final Term Important Topics by VU Global

PSY101 IMPORTANT TOPICS

Functions of memory LIR stands for Memory shortage houses Iconic and echonic Short term memory Process for transferring short term memory into long term memory Components of working memory Flashbulb memory Tip of tongue phenomenon Menomics Difference bw proactive & retroactive Types of motives Note on hunger Brain role in hunger drive Eating disorders TaT Instinct theory Primary and secondary drives Intrinsic & extrinsic motivation Maslow’s hierarchy Components of emotions Mc Dougall 3 types of emotions Role of Nervous system in emotions ANS Areas of brain of emotions All theories of emotions, james cannon schachter etc Definition of cognition and thinking Mental images and concepts Fundamental elements of thinking Types of concepts Prototypes Reasoning and its types Algorithms and heuristics Steps of problem solving Problem solving Creativity Stages of creativity Divergent and convergent Lateral vs vertical Reversal analogy and cross fertilization Psychodynamic approach Personality definition Unconscious contains Structure of consciousness Psychodynamic model of personality Oedipal and electra complex Defense mechanisms Note on anxiety Neuroses Traits 3 classic categories of traits Factor analysis 2 types of traits by catell Eysenck dimensions of personality Learning approach principles Albert humanistic self actualization temperament and twin study Assessment of personality MMPI TAT thematic appreciation test Definition of intelligence Thorndike’s theory and 3 divisions Crystalline and fluid intelligence Components of intelligence Gardener’s 8 kinds of intelligence Hierarchical theory of intelligence IQ definition and formula WAIS-R & WISC III Verbal scale and performance scale Moral intelligence Aspects of EQ 4 temperaments of personality Abnormality Axes of DSM IV TR Anxiety disorder Panic disorder Phobias Disorders Schizophrenia Mood disorders Psychoanalysis Dream content Transference and counter transference 3 behavior therapy Shaping Handouts Page 222 Roger’s therapist 3 qualities ABC model and components Social psychology Agents of attitude formation Persuasion Central and peripheral route Halo effect Stereotypes Health psychology Learned helplessness Health principles Stress, health and illness Nature of stressor Hans selye model Coping with stress Industrial psychology Hard and soft criteria Job analysis Handouts page 241 Decentralized and centralized decisions Customer psychology Soft sell and hard sell appeal Psychographics Sport psychology Athletes low or high schores Arousal Forensic psychology Role of psychologist in legal systems Role of forensic psychologist Psychology of women