Priming

either a rubber snake or a rubber spider were paired with a wither a positive or negative expression from the mother of the child, when being exposed to the stimuli again after 1 and 10 minutes those children who saw the negative expression during priming showed a higher level of fear towards the stimuli compared to those in the positive expression group; with girls showing a greater fear than boys after acquisition, however this can be put down to the idea that children will show stronger…

Efficacy expectations are a major determinant of people’s choice of activities, how much effort they will expend and how long they will sustain effort in dealing with stressful situations (Bandura, 1977). It makes sense that a greater capacity for job-related activities, more effort and persistence should result in better job performance. Research by Judge and Bono (2001) demonstrated a high correlational value between generalised self-efficacy and job performance. They suggest that generalised…

The target question is the original one we have to answer when faced with a difficult situation. Then, the heuristic question is constructed by system 2 to cope with this situation, it is a much simpler, easier one to answer. To put it simple, heuristic is a simple process which helps achieve sufficient, though imperfect, solutions to difficult answers. System 1 often takes this route when confronted with a difficult target question, if an easier heuristic one quickly comes to mind. Kahneman…

Analysis Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking In this paper we will be discussing the book Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking. We will cover the theory of adaptive unconscious and how small slicing and rapid cognition plays a role in our decision making and intuition. Author Malcolm Gladwell uses different studies to explain how these process can help with decision making and how one can improve adaptive conscious. We will also cover my thoughts on this book and how it…

Do interest groups allow greater representation for citizens or do they inevitably allow small well organized groups to prosper at the expense of everyone who pays taxes? - They allow greater representation for particular causes, not for citizens. And yes, they do often work with politicians to win favors at the expense of taxpayers. 5. Name two sources of interest group power and explain how an interest group lobbyist could use those powers to gain influence over government…

In the movie Ordinary People, Beth and Calvin Jarrett deal with the accidental death of their son Buck and the survival of their other son Conrad, who subsequently attempts to commit suicide because he blames himself for Buck’s death. Upon returning home from the psychiatric hospital where Conrad has spent the past four months, Conrad struggles to heal from these tragedies, but feels alienated and therefore seeks the help of a therapist. His mother is cold and seemingly unaffected, and his…

In the United States, childhood obesity is not just a minor problem it is an epidemic. The primary reason children are obese in America is due to the consumption of high calorie food from fast food restaurants. Throughout this research paper I will be discussing the percentage of obese children, how much fast food they consume and different racial ethnicities and socio economic status. Children are to be considered obese if they have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to the 95th…

Canada is an inherently diverse country. With Canada having recently received 25,000 Syrian refugees and is committed to welcoming over 300,000 more immigrants by the end of 2016. There are bound to be some social psychological challenges with the introduction of people of varying races, and ethnic backgrounds when brought together. In this report I will highlight some of the possible ways that social psychological theories and concepts can be applied to help all people living in Canada coexist…

It was a rigorous fight of life on June 20, 1997. Not only did the doctors say that it was a 50/50 chance of surviving birth but for my mother there was no other choice. As I clawed my way out of the womb my father, the devil, only wanted me to return. But with some form of luck I made it out and was then given the name Diana Lizbeth Alvarez. Although I don’t remember much of my birth, I was told that I was a miracle to my parents. My mom and dad raised me in the San Fernando Valley in the city…

1. A salivary gland is stimulated by its parasympathetic nerve. a) Describe the organization of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system that largely acts involuntarily. It consists of nerves in cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, exocrine and endocrine glands. The main visceral activities are temperature regulation, digestion, blood pressure and genitourinary function. The second main division of the…