Sensory Perception and Cognitive Processes in Humans and Animals
Psychology vs. Rationality in the Classical Sense
In the classical sense, philosophy that studies the soul cannot be considered a part of psychology or a scientific or experimental science. Experimental science studies behavior, which equates to what someone may do, whether observable or not.
Pinillos Text 1: Our way of seeing the world is not the only nor the best. For example, primate color vision sees colors located between red and violet. Stereoscopic vision means each eye sees a different image.
Read MoreResearch Methodology: Types, Designs, and Variables
The methodology involves consideration of the logical design and research process. It answers the question: How will the research be conducted?
Regarding the final report of the thesis (or work), the following points must be developed:
1. Types of Research
It is important to determine the type of research, considering the research question, the objectives, and hypotheses presented throughout the work, taking into account the scope of the collection and analysis of results. Although related, it should
Read MoreHuman Development: From Adolescence to Late Adulthood
Andropause and Aging in Men
During andropause, men experience lower fertility, lower frequency of ejaculation, and increased impotence.
The run-up to andropause is characterized by changes engaging the reproductive system and other bodily systems. The pattern of symptoms varies, affecting around 5% of men.
Men in climacteric experience symptoms such as depression, sexual inadequacy, and infirmity, variously defined.
Causes of death in middle age:
- Cancer
- Heart attacks
- Accidents
- Psychosomatic disorders
Intellectual
Read MoreDoctor-Patient Communication and Medical Psychology
Main Communication Forms
- Direct: The patient says what they think.
- Indirect: The patient implies something; the meaning is covert. The doctor should interpret it.
- Body Language <—> Psychology
- Physiology is influenced by psychology.
- Body language:
- (Eye contact, facial expression, gesture)
- Prolonged:
- (Voice tonality, speech style, articulation)
- Self-presentation:
- (Looks, personal space)
Social Action, Behavior, and Leadership: Key Concepts
Action and Sociology
Individual action ultimately comes from ideas and beliefs that we place in our minds. When that action somehow influences our social environment, we can say that it is a social action. According to Max Weber, “Sociology is a science which seeks understanding and interpretation of social action from her, get a causal explanation of both the course of social action itself and its effects.”
Definition of Social Action
A social action is any action that has a sense tied to those who
Read MorePsychological Measurement and Evaluation: Models and History
Measurement
Measurement is the operation of comparing an attribute of an object or subject with a previously defined measurement unit, an operation that allows representing the magnitude of the attribute. It can be understood as a quantitative observation, as long as it follows the magnitude of certain features based on the observation measurements are practicing.
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological evaluation is the data collection of systematic information about an attribute or group of human
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