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- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain how people with psychological disorders have been treated throughout the agesDiscuss deinstitutionalizationDiscuss the ways in which mental health services are delivered todayDistinguish between voluntary and involuntary treatment
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Recognize the goal of substance-related and addictive disorders treatmentDiscuss what makes for effective treatmentDescribe how comorbid disorders are treated
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain how the sociocultural model is used in therapyDiscuss barriers to mental health services among ethnic minorities
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Distinguish between the various modalities of treatmentDiscuss benefits of group therapy
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Distinguish between psychotherapy and biomedical therapyRecognize various orientations to psychotherapyDiscuss psychotropic medications and recognize which medications are used to treat specific psychological disorders
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Define language and demonstrate familiarity with the components of languageUnderstand how the use of language developsExplain the relationship between language and thinking
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain how intelligence tests are developedDescribe the history of the use of IQ testsDescribe the purposes and benefits of intelligence testing
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe problem solving strategiesDefine algorithm and heuristicExplain some common roadblocks to effective problem solving
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe how genetics and environment affect intelligenceExplain the relationship between IQ scores and socioeconomic statusDescribe the difference between a learning disability and a developmental disorder
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Define intelligenceExplain the triarchic theory of intelligenceIdentify the difference between intelligence theoriesExplain emotional intelligence
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe cognitionDistinguish concepts and prototypesExplain the difference between natural and artificial concepts
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- OpenStax College
- Date Added:
- 07/18/2021
This textbook provides standard introduction to psychology course content with a specific emphasis on biological aspects of psychology. This includes more content related to neuroscience methods, the brain and the nervous system. This book can be modified: feel free to add or remove modules to better suit your specific needs.Please note that the publisher requires you to login to access and download the textbooks.
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Textbook
- Provider:
- Diener Education Fund
- Provider Set:
- Noba
- Author:
- Ed Diener
- Robert Biswas-Diener
- Date Added:
- 07/07/2021
Provides standard introduction to psychology course content with a specific emphasis on social aspects of psychology. This includes expanded content related to social cognition, aggression, attraction and similar topics.
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Textbook
- Provider:
- Diener Education Fund
- Provider Set:
- Noba
- Author:
- Ed Diener
- Robert Biswas-Diener
- Date Added:
- 01/01/2015
Examines evidence (and lack thereof) regarding when and how an individual's thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by gender. Topics include: gender development; gender differences in cognition and emotion; gender stereotypes; how gender is related to physical and mental health, sexuality, close relationships, and work.
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Full Course
- Provider:
- M.I.T.
- Provider Set:
- M.I.T. OpenCourseWare
- Author:
- Schnitzer, Phoebe Kazdin
- schnitzer, Phoebe
- Date Added:
- 01/01/2003
This ebook discusses the importance of reflection to helping professionals. Students are encouraged to practice self-reflection as they study human development. Wellness for students and future helping professionals is emphasized.
- Subject:
- Early Childhood Development
- Elementary Education
- Health, Medicine and Nursing
- Psychology
- Material Type:
- Lecture Notes
- Reading
- Author:
- Liane Leedom
- Tracey Ryan
- Date Added:
- 12/31/2021
To provide instruction and dialog on practical ethical issues relating to the responsible conduct of human and animal research in the brain and cognitive sciences. Specific emphasis will be placed on topics relevant to young researchers including data handling, animal and human subjects, misconduct, mentoring, intellectual property, and publication.
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Full Course
- Provider:
- M.I.T.
- Provider Set:
- M.I.T. OpenCourseWare
- Author:
- Wilson, Matthew
- Date Added:
- 01/01/2002