The document summarizes several major perspectives in psychology, including psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, biological, and cognitive-behavioral perspectives. It discusses key theorists and concepts for each perspective such as Freud's id/ego/superego model, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Skinner's operant conditioning, and how genetics can influence behavior, motivation and emotion. The document also reflects on which theories the author liked and disliked, how the theories may influence psychology's future, and new potential research methods.
This document provides an overview of major psychological theories including psychodynamic, behavioral, biological, cognitive, and humanistic approaches. It discusses key figures and concepts within each approach such as Freud's concepts of the id, ego, and superego. The document also outlines theories the author finds relatable versus un-relatable and how psychology may evolve in the future to incorporate new research methods and cultural understanding.
The document provides an overview of the resources available in the library for psychology students. It discusses the different types of resources like books, journals, newspapers and web pages. It explains how to search for materials in the library catalogue and find books on the shelves. It also covers requesting books, renewing loans, and accessing electronic journals and e-books. The document aims to help students understand the various information sources and how to effectively use the library.
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and control behavior and mental processes. A theory in psychology allows psychologists to propose explanations for relationships and make testable predictions. The scientific method is used to test hypotheses derived from theories. Psychologists study behavior through various methods including case studies, surveys, interviews, observation, and experiments. Ethics are important in psychological research with humans and animals.
1. The document discusses research methods in psychology, including why the scientific approach produces more reliable answers than intuition. It addresses the main components of the scientific attitude and how theories advance the field.
2. Operational definitions, observation, surveys, and experiments are presented as methods for psychologists to observe and describe behavior. Naturalistic observation and laboratory settings are discussed as places to study behavior.
3. Correlations, both positive and negative, are addressed as well as how they allow for prediction but not causation. Illusory correlations are defined as perceived relationships where none exist.
This document provides an overview of different fields within psychology and related career paths. It begins with listing the learning objectives and table of contents. Various specialty areas of psychology are then outlined, such as clinical, cognitive, developmental, and health psychology. The document instructs students to research specific careers like psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and requirements for different roles. It emphasizes that psychology involves diverse specializations and job opportunities beyond just mental illness. In conclusion, students are encouraged to learn about specialty areas and career possibilities to determine the best fit.
This document provides guidance on identifying arguments in psychology texts. It discusses defining an argument as expressing a point of view and giving reasons to support that view. Students are instructed to work in pairs to identify the argument in a given paragraph, and break it down using the WEED method of highlighting the Who, Evidence, Evaluation, and Development. An example paragraph is then provided discussing research on what defines terrorists and the radicalization process. Several key psychological components are identified as important to radicalization, including motivation, group ideologies, and social distancing. Rather than focusing only on prediction, the argument is made that understanding what motivates individuals to join violent groups could be more useful. Overall, the document coaches students on identifying arguments and comparing
The document summarizes several major perspectives in psychology, including psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, biological, and cognitive-behavioral perspectives. It discusses key theorists and concepts for each perspective such as Freud's id/ego/superego model, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Skinner's operant conditioning, and how genetics can influence behavior, motivation and emotion. The document also reflects on which theories the author liked and disliked, how the theories may influence psychology's future, and new potential research methods.
This document provides an overview of major psychological theories including psychodynamic, behavioral, biological, cognitive, and humanistic approaches. It discusses key figures and concepts within each approach such as Freud's concepts of the id, ego, and superego. The document also outlines theories the author finds relatable versus un-relatable and how psychology may evolve in the future to incorporate new research methods and cultural understanding.
The document provides an overview of the resources available in the library for psychology students. It discusses the different types of resources like books, journals, newspapers and web pages. It explains how to search for materials in the library catalogue and find books on the shelves. It also covers requesting books, renewing loans, and accessing electronic journals and e-books. The document aims to help students understand the various information sources and how to effectively use the library.
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and control behavior and mental processes. A theory in psychology allows psychologists to propose explanations for relationships and make testable predictions. The scientific method is used to test hypotheses derived from theories. Psychologists study behavior through various methods including case studies, surveys, interviews, observation, and experiments. Ethics are important in psychological research with humans and animals.
1. The document discusses research methods in psychology, including why the scientific approach produces more reliable answers than intuition. It addresses the main components of the scientific attitude and how theories advance the field.
2. Operational definitions, observation, surveys, and experiments are presented as methods for psychologists to observe and describe behavior. Naturalistic observation and laboratory settings are discussed as places to study behavior.
3. Correlations, both positive and negative, are addressed as well as how they allow for prediction but not causation. Illusory correlations are defined as perceived relationships where none exist.
This document provides an overview of different fields within psychology and related career paths. It begins with listing the learning objectives and table of contents. Various specialty areas of psychology are then outlined, such as clinical, cognitive, developmental, and health psychology. The document instructs students to research specific careers like psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and requirements for different roles. It emphasizes that psychology involves diverse specializations and job opportunities beyond just mental illness. In conclusion, students are encouraged to learn about specialty areas and career possibilities to determine the best fit.
This document provides guidance on identifying arguments in psychology texts. It discusses defining an argument as expressing a point of view and giving reasons to support that view. Students are instructed to work in pairs to identify the argument in a given paragraph, and break it down using the WEED method of highlighting the Who, Evidence, Evaluation, and Development. An example paragraph is then provided discussing research on what defines terrorists and the radicalization process. Several key psychological components are identified as important to radicalization, including motivation, group ideologies, and social distancing. Rather than focusing only on prediction, the argument is made that understanding what motivates individuals to join violent groups could be more useful. Overall, the document coaches students on identifying arguments and comparing
This document provides guidance on sources that professors do not want to see cited in student papers. It discusses how news articles that briefly summarize studies lack substance and students should find and read the original studies themselves. While peer-reviewed journals are credible, not all articles within them are equally substantial sources, such as book reviews or editorials. Content farms that mass produce low-quality information solely for advertising revenue should also be avoided. The key is for students to evaluate sources for relevance, authority, bias, and how substantial they are to the topic.
Social cognition refers to how people process and respond to social information. It involves interpreting social cues, analyzing social situations, and remembering social information using mental structures called schemas. Schemas help organize our knowledge about social roles, people, and events. When making judgments with limited time and information, people rely on mental shortcuts called heuristics. However, social cognition is not always rational and can involve errors like unrealistic optimism and counterfactual thinking.
The document discusses autonomy in learning and provides tips for becoming an autonomous learner. It defines autonomy as being able to make decisions without obeying external authority and explains that autonomous learners can make free choices. It then outlines various learning techniques like reading, listening, writing, and using memory effectively. These include taking notes, summarizing, asking questions, and repeating information to memorize it. The document also stresses the importance of attitude, motivation, willpower, relationships, and organization in autonomous learning.
This document provides guidance on writing at the master's level. It discusses that master's writing should be more sophisticated, critical, and referenced than undergraduate writing. It emphasizes the importance of articulating one's work with the existing literature through comparing and contrasting other works, and critically questioning sources. The document recommends including numerous references that have actually been cited or discussed in the text. It also notes that both older and newer sources can be relevant depending on the topic, and that considering the context is critical to fully understanding events related to education.
This document is an introduction to the Psychology Student Survival Guide created by David Webb. It provides an overview of the guide's contents and purpose. The guide aims to provide psychology students with an easy to use online reference tool to locate necessary information. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to psychology students, including the different fields of psychology, research methods, academic skills, career information, and resources for students. The introduction emphasizes that the guide seeks to make psychology more accessible and help students however they connect with the subject, as a student, educator, or general interest reader.
This document discusses the importance of ninth grade for students' development and success in high school. It notes that ninth grade is a transition year when cognitive, emotional, and physical changes converge as students enter new school environments with more autonomy and homework. The document advocates using brain research to help students develop skills like executive function, stress management, and a growth mindset to meet the increased academic demands of ninth grade. It describes a workshop called "BOOM" that teaches these skills and discusses applying these concepts in the classroom through activities centered on mindfulness, metacognition, and analyzing works of literature.
This document provides an overview of Psych2Go, an online platform that aims to provide quick psychology information to readers in order to foster discussions about research methods and limitations. Some key points:
- Psych2Go started as a blog sharing psychology facts and memes to generate discussions. It now includes a website and Facebook groups.
- The team publishes content to encourage critical thinking about psychology research rather than always providing factually accurate information.
- It has grown to include editors, mentors and writers who provide sources and explanations for posts to facilitate discussion.
- The goal is for Psych2Go to become a go-to site for accessible psychology information, especially for young audiences.
The psychology program at the interviewee's college is relatively new and currently only offers one specialization - Industrial/Organizational Psychology. However, it is possible to pursue other specializations by studying independently. The cost of the program is affordable, with entrance fees of around $1000 using scholarship funds. Ongoing costs are $230 per term, which can be paid in monthly installments of around $50 including other fees. The education involves research papers, online classes every two months, and seminars where students learn from psychology experts.
Here is a summary of the interview with the psychology student:
- The student attends a university in Romania that recently established a psychology section separate from pedagogy. The psychology section aims to popularize the field.
- The student's career goals are to become licensed in psychology and then pursue either a master's in therapy or criminology. Ultimately, they want to work as a therapist while studying criminology.
- Having just finished their first year, the student has not received formal career advice yet from their program but feels confident in their career path goals.
1. The psychology student is in their first year of study and finds the program and education to be excellent, though they receive scholarships to pay for most of the costs.
2. Their career goals are to use their psychology education to spark a revolution and better understand human behavior and society in order to promote non-violence and peace.
3. Their advice for aspiring psychology students is to fully immerse yourself in the field of psychology and put your heart into your studies, as whoever you help in the future will be trusting you with their mental health and well-being.
Here is an interview with a psychology student named Amy:
What year are you in your psychology degree and where do you study?
I'm in my second year of a Bachelor of Psychological Science at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia.
What made you decide to study psychology?
I've always been interested in human behavior and why people think and act the way they do. I find it so fascinating. I also think psychology is a really versatile degree that can lead to lots of different career paths.
What's your favorite part about studying psychology so far?
I really enjoy learning about different theories and doing research. It's interesting applying what we learn in class to real world situations and people. I also like
This document outlines the weekly assignments for a PSYCH 555 social psychology course. It includes individual papers analyzing key concepts like the self, social biases, conformity and obedience. It also includes learning team assignments on cognitive dissonance, interpersonal relationships and applying social psychology. Discussion questions address topics like social psychology vs general psychology, situationism, social motives, stereotypes and group influence.
Literature searching msc chinese medicine 4th Dec 2015LesleyCB
This document provides guidance on conducting literature searches for an MSc in Chinese Medicine. It covers searching databases, search tips, authentication, sample searches, combining keywords, and accessing full text. Students are advised to break their topics into key concepts and identify synonyms. Databases, the library catalog, and interlibrary loans can be used to access full-text articles when subscriptions do not provide access. Feedback on the session can be left online.
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Covers planning your search, useful tips, and takes you through searching PsycInfo, Social Sciences Citation Index, and personalising Google Scholar. Also looks at Zetoc alerts for staying up to date in your research area.
This document provides guidance on conducting literature searches for research projects. It discusses using keywords, synonyms, Boolean operators and database features to refine searches. It recommends splitting searches into multiple simpler searches if initial results are limited. Databases like PsycINFO and Web of Science are suggested for finding research articles. Citation searching in databases and reference management software are also covered to help manage references. Assistance resources from the university library are provided.
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This document provides an overview of literature searching strategies and tools for dissertation research. It covers using keywords and search operators to construct targeted searches in databases like PsycINFO and Web of Science. It also discusses more advanced search techniques like citation searching, setting up article alerts, and inferring related concepts. Referencing management software like RefWorks is introduced, as well as sources for accessing materials not available at Middlesex like interlibrary loans. Students are encouraged to seek help from librarians for their research.
This document provides an overview of how to conduct effective literature searches for dissertations. It covers finding psychological tests, using advanced search features and operators in databases like PsycINFO and Web of Science. Strategic search techniques are discussed, such as splitting up topics or combining keywords in different ways. Referencing software options at Middlesex University like Flow and Refworks are introduced. Sources of help for literature searching from librarians and interlibrary loans are also mentioned.
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Slides for PSY2005 lab classes on literature searching: for journal articles in databases. These and the other activities will help you complete your workbook if you weren't in the session.
This document provides guidance on sources that professors do not want to see cited in student papers. It discusses how news articles that briefly summarize studies lack substance and students should find and read the original studies themselves. While peer-reviewed journals are credible, not all articles within them are equally substantial sources, such as book reviews or editorials. Content farms that mass produce low-quality information solely for advertising revenue should also be avoided. The key is for students to evaluate sources for relevance, authority, bias, and how substantial they are to the topic.
Social cognition refers to how people process and respond to social information. It involves interpreting social cues, analyzing social situations, and remembering social information using mental structures called schemas. Schemas help organize our knowledge about social roles, people, and events. When making judgments with limited time and information, people rely on mental shortcuts called heuristics. However, social cognition is not always rational and can involve errors like unrealistic optimism and counterfactual thinking.
The document discusses autonomy in learning and provides tips for becoming an autonomous learner. It defines autonomy as being able to make decisions without obeying external authority and explains that autonomous learners can make free choices. It then outlines various learning techniques like reading, listening, writing, and using memory effectively. These include taking notes, summarizing, asking questions, and repeating information to memorize it. The document also stresses the importance of attitude, motivation, willpower, relationships, and organization in autonomous learning.
This document provides guidance on writing at the master's level. It discusses that master's writing should be more sophisticated, critical, and referenced than undergraduate writing. It emphasizes the importance of articulating one's work with the existing literature through comparing and contrasting other works, and critically questioning sources. The document recommends including numerous references that have actually been cited or discussed in the text. It also notes that both older and newer sources can be relevant depending on the topic, and that considering the context is critical to fully understanding events related to education.
This document is an introduction to the Psychology Student Survival Guide created by David Webb. It provides an overview of the guide's contents and purpose. The guide aims to provide psychology students with an easy to use online reference tool to locate necessary information. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to psychology students, including the different fields of psychology, research methods, academic skills, career information, and resources for students. The introduction emphasizes that the guide seeks to make psychology more accessible and help students however they connect with the subject, as a student, educator, or general interest reader.
This document discusses the importance of ninth grade for students' development and success in high school. It notes that ninth grade is a transition year when cognitive, emotional, and physical changes converge as students enter new school environments with more autonomy and homework. The document advocates using brain research to help students develop skills like executive function, stress management, and a growth mindset to meet the increased academic demands of ninth grade. It describes a workshop called "BOOM" that teaches these skills and discusses applying these concepts in the classroom through activities centered on mindfulness, metacognition, and analyzing works of literature.
This document provides an overview of Psych2Go, an online platform that aims to provide quick psychology information to readers in order to foster discussions about research methods and limitations. Some key points:
- Psych2Go started as a blog sharing psychology facts and memes to generate discussions. It now includes a website and Facebook groups.
- The team publishes content to encourage critical thinking about psychology research rather than always providing factually accurate information.
- It has grown to include editors, mentors and writers who provide sources and explanations for posts to facilitate discussion.
- The goal is for Psych2Go to become a go-to site for accessible psychology information, especially for young audiences.
The psychology program at the interviewee's college is relatively new and currently only offers one specialization - Industrial/Organizational Psychology. However, it is possible to pursue other specializations by studying independently. The cost of the program is affordable, with entrance fees of around $1000 using scholarship funds. Ongoing costs are $230 per term, which can be paid in monthly installments of around $50 including other fees. The education involves research papers, online classes every two months, and seminars where students learn from psychology experts.
Here is a summary of the interview with the psychology student:
- The student attends a university in Romania that recently established a psychology section separate from pedagogy. The psychology section aims to popularize the field.
- The student's career goals are to become licensed in psychology and then pursue either a master's in therapy or criminology. Ultimately, they want to work as a therapist while studying criminology.
- Having just finished their first year, the student has not received formal career advice yet from their program but feels confident in their career path goals.
1. The psychology student is in their first year of study and finds the program and education to be excellent, though they receive scholarships to pay for most of the costs.
2. Their career goals are to use their psychology education to spark a revolution and better understand human behavior and society in order to promote non-violence and peace.
3. Their advice for aspiring psychology students is to fully immerse yourself in the field of psychology and put your heart into your studies, as whoever you help in the future will be trusting you with their mental health and well-being.
Here is an interview with a psychology student named Amy:
What year are you in your psychology degree and where do you study?
I'm in my second year of a Bachelor of Psychological Science at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia.
What made you decide to study psychology?
I've always been interested in human behavior and why people think and act the way they do. I find it so fascinating. I also think psychology is a really versatile degree that can lead to lots of different career paths.
What's your favorite part about studying psychology so far?
I really enjoy learning about different theories and doing research. It's interesting applying what we learn in class to real world situations and people. I also like
This document outlines the weekly assignments for a PSYCH 555 social psychology course. It includes individual papers analyzing key concepts like the self, social biases, conformity and obedience. It also includes learning team assignments on cognitive dissonance, interpersonal relationships and applying social psychology. Discussion questions address topics like social psychology vs general psychology, situationism, social motives, stereotypes and group influence.
Literature searching msc chinese medicine 4th Dec 2015LesleyCB
This document provides guidance on conducting literature searches for an MSc in Chinese Medicine. It covers searching databases, search tips, authentication, sample searches, combining keywords, and accessing full text. Students are advised to break their topics into key concepts and identify synonyms. Databases, the library catalog, and interlibrary loans can be used to access full-text articles when subscriptions do not provide access. Feedback on the session can be left online.
Literature searching and finding information Psychology MA studentsveades
Covers planning your search, useful tips, and takes you through searching PsycInfo, Social Sciences Citation Index, and personalising Google Scholar. Also looks at Zetoc alerts for staying up to date in your research area.
This document provides guidance on conducting literature searches for research projects. It discusses using keywords, synonyms, Boolean operators and database features to refine searches. It recommends splitting searches into multiple simpler searches if initial results are limited. Databases like PsycINFO and Web of Science are suggested for finding research articles. Citation searching in databases and reference management software are also covered to help manage references. Assistance resources from the university library are provided.
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This document provides an overview of literature searching strategies and tools for dissertation research. It covers using keywords and search operators to construct targeted searches in databases like PsycINFO and Web of Science. It also discusses more advanced search techniques like citation searching, setting up article alerts, and inferring related concepts. Referencing management software like RefWorks is introduced, as well as sources for accessing materials not available at Middlesex like interlibrary loans. Students are encouraged to seek help from librarians for their research.
This document provides an overview of how to conduct effective literature searches for dissertations. It covers finding psychological tests, using advanced search features and operators in databases like PsycINFO and Web of Science. Strategic search techniques are discussed, such as splitting up topics or combining keywords in different ways. Referencing software options at Middlesex University like Flow and Refworks are introduced. Sources of help for literature searching from librarians and interlibrary loans are also mentioned.
PSY1011 Getting the best grades using library resources veades
The document discusses how to get the best grade using library resources. It covers evaluating different types of resources, producing a good bibliography, referencing correctly, and where to get help. Students are guided through tasks to discuss ranking resources by currency and authority, evaluating sample bibliographies, and correcting referencing errors in a sample bibliography. The presentation emphasizes checking references carefully before submitting work and provides links to referencing help sessions and guides.
Slides for PSY2005 lab classes on literature searching: for journal articles in databases. These and the other activities will help you complete your workbook if you weren't in the session.
Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The document provides an overview of the history and major perspectives in psychology, including: structuralism, functionalism, gestalt psychology, behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, physiological, evolutionary, cognitive, cultural/diversity, and environmental perspectives. It also discusses common research methods, ethics in research, subfields of psychology, and pathways to careers in psychology.
Lifespan Psychology Power Point Lecture, Chapter 1, Module 1.1kclancy
Lifespan development examines patterns of growth, change, and stability from conception to death. It takes a scientific, developmental approach and recognizes that both heredity and environment influence development. There are three major areas of study: physical, cognitive, and social/personality development. Several theoretical perspectives aim to explain lifespan development, including psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, contextual, and evolutionary theories. Theories are tested through scientific research methods like experiments and correlations to determine causes, relationships, and changes over time.
Literature searching for Health Promotion 2013JoWilson13
This document provides guidance on finding and evaluating evidence from literature for health promotion topics. It discusses searching journal databases and evaluating sources based on currency, authority, relevance and purpose (the CARP test). Key search techniques are covered, such as using keywords and limiting searches. Referencing sources is also explained. The goal is to find the best available evidence to support arguments and avoid plagiarism. Attendees work through hands-on exercises practicing literature searches and learn how to assess sources.
Developmental Theory and learning styles.pptxjonathan6624
This document provides information about assignments for a course on youth ministry, developmental theories, and learning styles. It includes:
- Details of two assignment options for a 1000-word compulsory assignment on theology of youth ministry or analyzing needs and learning styles of a youth group.
- Details of two assignment options for another 1000-word compulsory assignment on approaches to youth work like groups, arts or sports and how they nurture faith, or on factors influencing youth mental health and ideas to support it.
- Overviews of developmental theories like Erikson's psychosocial stages, Piaget's cognitive development stages, attachment theory and multiple intelligences.
- Links to videos and resources on learning styles, developmental
Health Sciences 3P37: Finding qualitative and quantitative studiesLydia Thorne
This document provides an overview of strategies for finding qualitative and quantitative studies, including using keywords, subject headings in databases like PsycINFO, and methodology filters. It discusses focusing a search, combining search terms, evaluating search results, and getting help with writing annotated bibliographies and using APA style. The intended outcomes are to help students recall ways to find relevant health articles and get assistance with their annotated bibliography assignment.
This document outlines the requirements for an ethics assignment. Students will research and write about an ethical issue, applying an ethical framework. They must submit an annotated bibliography, reflection, and 6-8 page essay. The essay requires stating a clear thesis, using an ethical theory to analyze the issue while giving evidence and reasoning, and concluding strongly. Groups can also do an annotated bibliography and presentation, following the same standards of a strong argument and research. Plagiarism will result in penalties.
Understanding Social Psychological Approaches / PerspectivesGeorge Diamandis
To be able to facilitate understanding and application of relevant perspectives drawn from social psychology in order to develop practice in working with gangs.
Unit 1 Psychology: Foundations and MethodsMrTimBradley
Here are the steps I would take to design a valid experiment to test this hypothesis:
1. Randomly select and assign participants diagnosed with ADD to either the experimental group (given 20mg Adderall) or the control group (given placebo).
2. Use double-blind procedures so neither participants nor experimenters know who receives Adderall vs placebo.
3. Have all participants complete a focus time task both before and after taking the assigned pill to control for individual differences and measure any within-subject changes.
4. Use a standardized focus time task and measure focus time objectively (e.g. time on task) to reduce observer bias.
5. Ensure groups are equivalent on relevant demographic variables
Here are the steps I would take to design a valid experiment to test this hypothesis:
1. Randomly select and assign participants diagnosed with ADD to either the experimental group (given 20mg Adderall) or the control group (given placebo).
2. Use double-blind procedures so neither participants nor experimenters know who receives Adderall vs placebo.
3. Have all participants complete a focus time task both before and after taking the assigned pill to control for individual differences and measure any changes.
4. Ensure random assignment, use of placebos, and double-blind procedures control for potential confounding variables like placebo effect, experimenter bias, and participant expectations.
5. Administer the experiment in
BSc Nursing Introduction to literature searching 2015JoWilson13
This document provides an introduction to literature searching and finding evidence for nursing assignments. It covers finding relevant journal articles on topics through database searches, evaluating sources using criteria like currency and authority, and properly referencing sources. An exercise walks students through developing search keywords for the topic of "culture and professional practice" and finding articles on the topic in specific databases. The goals are to equip students to search for high-quality evidence from specialized sources to support arguments and practice in nursing.
The document provides guidance on developing a strong research question. It recommends that research questions should be focused, challenging, and grounded. Specifically, questions should not be too broad or too factual, but allow for exploration of why issues exist and are difficult to address. Good questions engage the researcher in an important conversation and can have multiple potential answers. Researchers should also consider relevant search terms, sources to search like databases and websites, and how to evaluate primary and secondary sources for reliability and relevance to the research topic and argument.
This document provides an overview of the expectations and content for a psychology unit on foundations and research. It outlines the following key points:
1. The first section discusses course expectations like attendance, procedures, and syllabus.
2. Unit 1 will cover the discipline of psychology, its foundations and perspectives, modern perspectives, and conducting psychological research. It will require students to define key concepts and describe perspectives, research methods, and ethics.
3. The document then provides details on specific concepts, vocabulary, activities, and assignments that will be covered for each topic. This includes outlining perspectives, designing experiments, identifying variables, and analyzing ethical issues.
4. Research methods are a core focus. Students are
This document discusses evidence versus beliefs in psychology research. It covers understanding bias, identifying trustworthy sources, and how to read scientific journal articles. Key points include how heuristics like availability bias and confirmation bias can influence beliefs. Trustworthy sources cite evidence, experts, and other credible sources. Psychology journal articles follow a standard format including an abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, and references section to provide full transparency of research methods and findings.
Tips on accessing library resources from off-campus, identifying keywords and synonyms, evaluating information, and more presented 6/25 & 6/26 at the UIC Library.
BSc Nursing Introduction to Literature Searching 2016JoWilson13
This document provides an introduction to literature searching and finding evidence for nursing assignments. It covers finding and evaluating journal articles and other resources, using databases like InterNurse and Summon to search for evidence on topics like culture and professional practice. Students learn to critically evaluate resources using the CARP test to assess currency, authority, relevance and purpose. Referencing styles are also introduced to acknowledge other works and support arguments. Exercises are included to have students practice searching, evaluating resources, and discussing keywords to find relevant evidence.
This document provides an overview of resources for research including books, journals, websites and databases available through the university library. It discusses how to search for information using keywords and databases like Library Search and Google Scholar. Tips are also provided on evaluating information sources based on criteria like currency, authority, relevance and purpose.
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The document provides instructions for an assessment on conditioning and behaviorism. Students are asked to:
1) Describe how conditioning explains changes in their own behavior using 2-3 examples from work or home and citing research.
2) Summarize a post-1990 peer-reviewed study on phobia treatment that reflects behaviorist principles.
3) Explain how behaviorism remains relevant today but also its limitations, using language learning as an example.
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The document provides an overview of a literature searching session at Middlesex University. It discusses searching databases like Summon, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. It covers using search terms and Boolean operators to conduct effective searches. Students participate in activities to practice searching skills and using different databases. They are instructed to manage their references using referencing software and directed to resources for help with searching and referencing.
This document provides guidance on using library resources at Middlesex University. It outlines several activities for students:
- An introductory quiz to familiarize students with key library links and resources.
- A group activity where students analyze images related to concepts like conformity and protest to develop relevant search terms.
- A second quiz comparing searches on Summon and Google Scholar using the terms developed previously.
- Explanations of Summon and Google Scholar, noting Summon's advantages for limiting searches to psychology journals and accessing full text through the university.
Contact information is provided for the psychology librarian and library subject guide for additional assistance.
This document provides an overview of library basics at Middlesex University. It discusses logging into the university systems, finding keywords for research topics, using the Summon discovery tool to search for resources, refining searches, accessing full-text materials both on and off campus, and getting help from librarians. The workshop covers keywords, Summon, subject-specific databases, interlibrary loans, citations, and social media for staying updated on the library.
In this document:
- The first half of the session covers reading lists, the library catalogue, subject guides, referencing help, and the Summon search tool.
- Then it discusses simple searches using Summon versus Google and keywords/search operators, and demonstrates advanced searches in databases like Web of Science and PsycINFO.
- It provides guidance on evaluating information sources and managing references using referencing software.
This document provides an overview of library basics at Middlesex University. It discusses logging into the university systems, focusing the workshop on keywords, Summon, and other database resources. Students are shown how to search Summon to find relevant resources for projects, refine searches, and get full-text access both on and off campus. Contact information is provided for library staff who can offer further assistance.
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Distance learners service
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Keyword activities
Advanced searching
PsycINFO and
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This document provides troubleshooting steps for accessing databases, ejournals, and ebooks off campus. It outlines 4 main steps: 1) look for the institutional login option, 2) select Middlesex University from a list or search, 3) make sure to allow cookies to remember your login, and 4) login with your regular UniHub credentials. It emphasizes that these steps should only take a few seconds and provides additional help resources if issues persist.
This document discusses the Reading List Project and Talis Aspire, a 2-year collaborative project to create consolidated and up-to-date reading lists for various subjects. It provides instructions on setting up a profile and adding reading lists to the online library guide, including accepting invitations, viewing assigned lists, and editing lists. Contact information is provided for assistance.
This document provides instructions for academics on how to bookmark resources and add them to reading lists using the libguides.mdx.ac.uk website. It instructs the user to install the bookmarking tool for Firefox, watch a video on bookmarking from Amazon, and then optionally try bookmarking from other sources. It also directs the user to a video on adding bookmarked resources to their reading list.
This document provides instructions for academics on how to bookmark resources and add them to reading lists using the libguides.mdx.ac.uk website. It instructs the user to install the bookmarking tool for Firefox, watch a video on bookmarking a book from the library catalogue, and then either bookmark from Amazon or an e-journal article. It further guides the user to a video on adding bookmarked resources to their reading list to start compiling resources. Lorraine and the author are available for help and questions.
Group 3 should go to the libguides website for reading lists and click help for academics to install the bookmarking tool for Firefox. They should then watch the video on bookmarking an e-journal article and try bookmarking from Amazon or the library catalogue if finished quickly. Finally, they should select creating and building your reading list and click the video on adding bookmarked resources to start adding items to their reading list. Lorraine and the instructor are available to help answer any questions.
This document provides troubleshooting tips for accessing databases, ejournals, and ebooks off campus. It outlines 4 main steps: 1) Look for OpenAthens or institutional login links, 2) Select Middlesex University from a list of institutions, 3) Login with your UniHub credentials, and 4) Allow cookies to remember your login. It notes some potential errors and reminds users to check the library catalog if access is denied, as not all resources are subscribed to. Contact options for library assistance are also provided.
Session for 2nd yr UGs or those beginning 3rd yr UG on the beginning stages of choosing a dissertation topic, a study to carry out and mapping information available in your interest area
If you struggle to search in an organised way try downloading and printing this worksheet. Designed to help you split up your essay question into key concepts, brainstorm synonyms and narrower terms and help you with instructions as to how to combine them once you get into a database.
This document provides guidance for students on searching for journal articles. It recommends that first years use the discovery tool Summon, while second and third years or postgraduates use subject-specific databases like PsycInfo or Web of Science. If a specific reference is needed, it advises students to search the library catalog by journal title and year to find holdings and access. The document also offers tips for locating articles if full text access is not available, such as checking if the journal is in the photocopy collection.
Literature searching and finding information Psychology 2nd year sessionveades
This document provides an overview of a literature search lab focusing on searching for sources on the topic of drug addiction treatments for offenders. It discusses defining the research question, planning search strategies and keywords, and searching specific databases like Google Scholar, Summon, PsycINFO, and Web of Knowledge. It also covers evaluating search results and finding "grey literature" sources like government and organizational reports. The goal is for students to practice literature searches on this topic and complete a log book with bibliographic references.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
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The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
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it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
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There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
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providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
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changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
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Communicating effectively and consistently with students can help them feel at ease during their learning experience and provide the instructor with a communication trail to track the course's progress. This workshop will take you through constructing an engaging course container to facilitate effective communication.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
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2. Please open Mozilla Firefox!
• In the A-Z window on
the desktop (on
university PCs)
• Login to myUniHub
3. Today we are going to cover...
• Choosing resources
• Using a few different databases
• Searching effectively for journal articles
• Evaluating information
• Using information ethically (citing and referencing)
• Start these things now and your life will be much easier!!
4. What do I need to use?
• Tip - Find general background information before using
more specific and recent resources
– don’t confuse yourself!
• Consider how you are assessed - what is the question?
Is it general or very specific?
• Does it require latest research?
• Example this module – short essays, very general
questions, definitions of topic
5. Your essay questions PSY1011
• Essay 2: Developmental psychology
• •What is the difference between sex and gender? How
does the latter develop?
• •Many psychologists believe child development occurs
in discrete stages. Consider at least two theories which
put forward this position and outline the evidence for
and against them.
• •How does psychological development continue in
adolescence and adulthood?
6. Getting into the databases...
REMEMBER!
Always use MyUniHub
as a gateway to library
resources
7.
8.
9. Summon
• Simple database useful for your first year
• Will cross search library resources: books, journal databases, newspaper
articles
• Remember - NOT subject specific
10. Your essay questions PSY1011
• Essay 2: Developmental psychology
• •What is the difference between sex and gender? How
does the latter develop?
• •Many psychologists believe child development occurs
in discrete stages. Consider at least two theories which
put forward this position and outline the evidence for
and against them.
• •How does psychological development continue in
adolescence and adulthood?
11.
12. Exercise 1
• Do a search on Summon for one of the other questions and
play around with the search limits at the side.
• Find the 1 or 2 resource(s) you think most useful from your
search results .
Think about the activity we did last session regarding what
each resource is good for.
• Is it a book or journal?
• How did you find it – are there other words you could use?
13. Your essay questions PSY1011
• Essay 2: Developmental psychology
• •What is the difference between sex and gender? How
does the latter develop?
• •Many psychologists believe child development occurs
in discrete stages. Consider at least two theories which
put forward this position and outline the evidence for
and against them.
• •How does psychological development continue in
adolescence and adulthood?
14. PsycINFO
• Specific psychology database - subject specific
information unlike other databases like Summon
(searches all subjects) or Web of Knowledge (search
broadly across sciences or social sciences)
• Articles are tagged with psychology subject headings
when indexed – useful for searching
• Not completely full text but can limit results to full text
• Run by APA
• Worth noting US bias – if being comprehensive in
search would have to take this into account and use
other resources as well
15. Getting into the databases...
REMEMBER!
Always use MyUniHub
as a gateway to library
resources
16.
17.
18.
19. Searching PsycINFO for....
Postpartum depression and the effect on
children’s mental development and well being
What are the important concepts in the
question?
Are there other terms for the same ideas?
22. Exercise 2
• Question: Evaluate two studies looking at
teenage drug use and mental health
• Keywords and concepts
• Synonyms > narrower terms (if we get too many
results)
• Elements we could add to focus the search
23. Exercise 2
Drugs Mental health Teenagers
Synonyms: Synonyms: Synonyms:
Cognitive development Youths
Medication Well being Adolescents
substance Psychosocial Young people
development
Narrower terms: Narrower terms: Narrower terms:
Prozac Schizophrenia Specific age groups
Cannabis Depression
heroine psychosis
24. Evaluating what you’ve found
Is it what you need and is it trustworthy?
What criteria would you use to assess the
relevance and quality of the information?
25. • Currency How old is this information? When was it
last updated?
• Authority Who is the author? Site
creator, organisation, scholarly / peer reviewed
journals etc?
• Intent What is the purpose of the website /
information? e.g. financial gain, academic
• Relevance Is this what I need? Will it answer my
question? Is it at the right level?
• Objectivity Balanced view? Opposing views
represented? References?
26. Exercise 3
• Work in groups
• 4 resources and evaluation sheet
• For each resource, decide as a group if it
meets the criteria.
• No need to read the whole thing!
27. Referencing
• Is very important
• Acknowledges other people’s work (avoids
plagiarism)
• Shows you’ve read around the subject
• Supports your discussion and arguments
• Gets you better marks!
• Enables others to find your references
30. Need help?
• Librarians in the Specialist Zone (1st floor)
11-3 Monday - Friday
• Ask a Librarian http://askalibrarian.mdx.ac.uk/
• Psychology Library Subject Guide
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/psy
Editor's Notes
Check if they remember how to do a quick journal search on the library catalogue if they are looking for specific item from a reading list – demo if they’ve forgotten
This is because most of their assignments at the moment are definition type short essays which are too general for journal articles and books will be more useful on the whole.
Questions and get them to shout out answers: What format is the assessment due in? Report/essay/log book/bibliography If an essay like these how long is the essay? (answer if they don't know yet 800 words!) What is the question asking you: Definition? Explanation? Analysis? Update of subject area? How big is the topic? Get them to answer – hopefully they will be able to feed back that it’s a definition and a big subject – explain what journals are and that databases may not always be the answer – for this In the introductory session we covered what a journal is – can anyone remember? Latest research For this project, which is an introduction to the subject, will show them summon.
Mention MDX cookie for off site access Better alternative to Google Scholar
Questions Take the first question – obvious question but what is it asking you to write? What do you need to write that? What terms should I search?
Do search ‘psychology gender development’ – explain you’ve added ‘psychology’ as this database searches resources for all subjects Scroll down and explain that many of the relevant items (some are sports psych or too specific) are actually books – which is the most suitable resource for an introduction to/definition of a topic. Show them limit by date, resource type or full text (but you wouldn't need to limit by date for this question a lot of the standard theories won’t be from the last 5 years) - this is what I mean about overcomplicating.
1/2 resource(s) because their essay is only 800 words Get feedback on what they found Questions repeated on next slide
This is something I’m going to show you quickly as you won’t be required to use it for all of your assignments this year but you should get familiar with it. If confident they can follow along if they like but they should probably watch – slides will be on Libguide so you can repeat later and refer to
maternal/postnatal
Search (All in advanced search with map to subject headings selected) postpartum depression (select subject heading when redirected and continue) maternal depression (select as keyword and explain to them about trying multiple terms) search ‘development’ get them to quickly shout which mapped subject terms they think might be relevant – I selected a few above combine 1 & 2 (types of depression with) ‘OR’ combine 3 & 4 (depression and development keywords) = roughly 600 results scroll down and show results, and then go to ‘additional limits’ scroll down and select AGE <6-12>
Show them the limited results – most on the first page are very relevantMention that not all journal articles will be named the same as your question but doesn’t mean they aren’t useful. If you have limited to age group6-12 there are results for disorders/behaviour and predicting factors and these results are there because they link those things to maternal depression – good examples below: “Maternal characteristics predicting young girls' disruptive behavior.”“Predictors of parent-reported attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children aged 6-7 years: A national longitudinal study.”
Get them to shout out the different concepts/elements of the question
Get them to shout out synonyms or narrower terms if there aren’t really many synonyms and add them to the slide on screenExamples: Drugs > substances, narrower> prescription, cannabis etc Mental health > mental well being, development, narrower > schizophrenia, depression etc Teenagers > Adolescent, youth, young people narrower > could look at specific age range
Get them to give you ideas:CurrentAuthoritativeObjective – balanced, unbiased – what’s their intent? EtcRelevant – who is it aimed at? Level, Context e.g. UK/US
5 mins and then shout out feedback
Quick run through on where to find referencing info
Mention that they can make appointments through LibGuide