Classical studies in memory
There are few Classical studies in memory which will make you amazed. According to Woodworth, ‘Memory involves learning, retention, recall & recognition.’ 1. Atkinson and Shiffrin’s Modal Model (1968): This model
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Most Influential Factors in Learning
There are 10 Influential Factors in Learning. According to American Psychological Association learning is the acquisition of novel information, behaviors, or abilities after practice, observation, or other experiences, as evidenced
10 Effective Activities to Boost Emotional Intelligence Development
What is Emotional Intelligence? According to U.S. psychologists Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer, Emotional intelligence is defined as “the ability to monitor one’s own and other’s feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and use this
What is Observational Learning?
To learn about observational learning, we need to know what is learning? “Learning is any relatively permanent change in behavior brought about by experience or practice.” There are different types
SPPU BA Psychology Syllabus 2019 pattern
Savitribai Phule Pune University(Formerly University of Pune) 3 Year B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Degree Program in Psychology(Faculty of Humanities) Choice Based Credit SystemSyllabusTo be implemented from Academic Year 2019-2020
The Brief History of Psychology
If we go for historical roots of psychology, We will find Psychology is relatively new field. The formal beginning of modern psychology dates back to 1879. Psychology as a modern
Obedience and Authority – Milgram’s Shocking Research
What is Obedience? Obedience is a form of social influence in which one person orders one or more others to do something, and they do so. Thus, this indicates a
Group Decision Making – Its Components and Downsides
Introduction One of the most important activities in group dynamics is groups decision making. Deciding on one out of several possible courses of action. Hence, Governments, corporations, and many other
Prevention and Reducing Aggression
As a complex social behavior, aggression is an outcome of interaction between personal and interpersonal, social and cultural factors. It is expressed in overt behavior when triggered by some situational
How to increase our Helping Nature?
Introduction As we have discussed earlier in Pro-Social Behavior, social psychologists were first inspired by the question, Why do bystanders at an emergency sometimes help and sometimes fail to do
Self Regulation – The Key to Control
Introduction – Definitions of Self Regulation Self-regulation refers to our ability to organize and monitor our own behavior. It is being able to control our thoughts, feelings and actions for
Social Perception – Concept & Behaviors
Introduction Social psychology is the scientific investigation of how the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of others. In fact. various