BPCC-105 Final Exam: Key Concepts Review
BPCC-105: Final 20-Point Review Checklist
I. Foundations and Ethics
- Goals of Research: The four goals are to Describe (what), Explain (why/cause), Predict (when/relationship), and Control (influence behavior). Scientific research must achieve these systematically.
- Characteristics of Science: Research must be Empirical (based on observation), Objective (unbiased), Verifiable (replicable), and Systematic (planned steps) to maintain scientific rigor and credibility.
- Ethical Issues (Mandatory): Researchers
Social Media Impact on Adolescent Mental Health
Social Media and Mental Health Outcomes
The relationship between social media and mental health is complex, characterized by mixed outcomes. Use is linked to both positive factors, such as connection and identity, and negative factors, including depression and anxiety.
- Small effect sizes: The overall impact depends on specific behaviors, content, and individual traits.
- U-shaped curve: A relationship where both extremely high and extremely low use correlate with worse mental health, while moderate use
Cultural Influences on Social Behaviour and Aggression
Social Behaviour Across Cultures – Super Short Notes
Social behaviour: how people think, feel, and act in social situations.
Culture shapes norms, values, and acceptable behaviour.
In-Groups and Out-Groups
- In-group: Groups we belong to (family, religion, nation).
- Out-group: Groups we do not belong to.
- People favour in-groups over out-groups.
Individualistic vs Collectivistic Cultures
- Individualistic: Independence, personal goals, low conformity.
- Collectivistic: Group goals, harmony, high conformity and
Criminology Concepts: Labeling, Conflict, and Data Measurement
Criminological Paradigms
- Interactionism
- Critical Theory
Key Principles of Labeling Theory
The focus is on what happens after the action, not what preceded or caused the action.
Primary Deviance
- Occasional or situational behavior that may be excused or rationalized by the actor or the audience.
- The initial act of deviance that goes relatively unpunished.
Secondary Deviance
- Deviant behavior triggered by social reactions that follow primary deviance.
- Deviance that occurs after a person is labeled criminal.
Deviance
Read MoreCore Psychology Concepts: Perception, Learning, Memory, Thinking
1. Psychology as a Science and Historical Development
Definition and nature: Define psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Scientific characteristics: Objectivity, replicability, systematic observation, and empirical evidence (e.g., experimental methods).
Historical timeline:
- Pre-scientific: Philosophical roots (Plato, Aristotle) and the study of the soul.
- Foundational schools:
- Structuralism (Wilhelm Wundt, 1879 lab)
- Functionalism (William James)
- Psychoanalysis (Freud)
- Modern
Sexual Health: Disorders, Orientation, Therapy, and Pregnancy
Causes of Sexual Problems
Intrapsychic (Psychological) Factors
Intrapsychic (psychological): Early family messages about sex, shame, guilt, fear, sexual trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, performance anxiety.
Interpersonal and Relational Factors
Interpersonal / relational: Poor communication, poor conflict resolution, suppressed anger → decreased passion, power struggles, infidelity, jealousy, distrust.
Cultural and Psychosocial Factors
Cultural / psychosocial: Religious teachings, family-based sex messages,