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Exploring Human Behavior and Psychology
Oct 1, 2024
Notes on Psychology Lecture
Introduction to Psychology
Broad Question:
What comes to mind when you think of psychology?
Responses included:
Brain
Behavior (human behavior)
Soul
Perspectives
Sleep patterns
Psycho (as in psychoanalysis)
Mind games
Personality
Perception and reality
Hierarchy of human needs
Nature vs. nurture
Mental illnesses
What is Psychology?
Psychology is about understanding both human and animal behavior.
Commonalities in responses:
Mind and humanness
Understanding behaviors and motivations
Addictions and Pleasure Centers
Rats are often used in research for studying addiction.
Example Study:
Rats addicted to pleasure will prioritize stimulation over basic needs (food/water).
Discussion on personal experiences with addiction:
Contrast between the speaker's experience and those of friends who became addicted.
Observing Human Behavior
Question:
How many enjoy watching people?
Responses indicate that observing behavior is a common interest.
Reasons for Watching People:
Gauge own behavior against others.
Understand personalities through actions.
Observe social interactions and treatment of others.
Psychological Insights from Observations
Psychology involves gaining insights about oneself through watching others.
Key Insight:
People can often accurately remember faces encountered previously.
Example:
A waiter interaction recalled within 24 hours.
Memory and Eyewitness Testimony
Discusses the reliability of eyewitness testimony:
Case Study:
Jennifer's wrongful identification of an attacker.
Problematic factors: Overthinking and using logical reasoning can distort memory.
Factors Influencing Human Behavior
Humans often respond more quickly to negative emotions (e.g., anger) than positive ones (e.g., happiness).
Psychological studies on line-cutting behavior:
People often allow cutting in line if there is a reason given.
Applications of Psychology
Psychology can be applied to real-world situations:
Understanding helping behaviors.
Legal implications of eyewitness testimonies.
Examples of experiments showcasing human behavior:
Bystander Effect:
People are less likely to help in emergencies if others are present.
Conclusion
Psychology is a science focused on understanding behavior through observation and research.
It helps gain insights into human nature, aiding in personal and collective growth.
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