Biological Foundations of Psychology: Genes, Brains, and Perception
Behavioral Genetics and Heredity
Core Concepts in Behavioral Genetics
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Behavioral Genetics: The study of gene-environment interaction influencing behavior, traits, and brain function.
- Example: How genes and environment contribute to anxiety.
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Epigenetics: Changes in gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, often due to environmental factors.
- Example: How childhood trauma alters gene expression.
- Behavioral Genomics: The relationship between DNA, specific genes, and behavior (e.g., identifying
Forensic Assessment of Child Abuse Testimony Validity
Assessing Credibility and Validity in Child Testimony
The assessment of findings under testimony focuses on two primary aspects:
Defining Credibility and Validity
- Credibility: Whether it can be concluded that the child, based on their story and other gathered evidence, was subject to abuse by the alleged perpetrators.
- Validity: Refers to the accuracy of the details of the abuse, the extent to which the reported experience may be lower than what was actually experienced, and the degree to which certain
Understanding Organizational Behavior and Its Impact on Performance
Organizational Behavior (OB) — also known as I–O Psychology — is the scientific study of behavior in organizational settings and the application of psychology to understand work behavior.
OB uses the scientist–practitioner model, meaning it applies data-driven, evidence-based research to improve performance and employee well-being.
Big Five Model (OCEAN) Personality is fairly stable and predicts job performance across cultures. Openness to Experience – curious, creative.
Conscientiousness
Adolescent Brain Response to Social Media: Neuroscience and Reward Mechanisms
Neurobiological Foundations of Social Media Use
Brain networks activated during social media use involve three primary systems:
- Reward System: VTA, vmPFC, VS (Ventral Striatum)
- Mentalizing System: TPJ, ATP, IFG, PCC, DMPFC (Dorsomedial Prefrontal Cortex)
- Self-Referential System: MPFC (Medial Prefrontal Cortex)
Neuroimaging Techniques and Analysis
MRI Modalities and Experimental Designs
- Structural MRI: Measures brain anatomy.
- Example: Used to measure cortical thickness in adolescents.
- Functional MRI (fMRI)
Recruitment Strategy for Environmental Science Positions
Job Description
Work in scientific exchanges, training, and cooperation for sustainable development between Europe and countries with tropical and extreme environments. The aim is to conserve and restore biological diversity, provide adequate channels for disseminating cultural and environmental awareness, and promote scientific exchange. This involves unifying criteria and common patterns of action, and promoting research, training, and information sharing between individuals, groups, organizations,
Read MoreFreud’s Psychoanalytic Theory: Id, Ego, Superego
Understanding Personality and Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
What Is Personality?
Personality refers to the unique and consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that characterize an individual. It shapes how people interact with the world and respond to different situations. Personality develops over time and is influenced by genetic, environmental, and social factors.
Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, proposed one of the earliest and
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