Understanding Human Behavior and Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide
What is a Biopsychosocial Being?
A person is a multidimensional, comprehensive being, consisting of:
- A physical structure (biological dimension)
- A series of psychic functions, behaviors, and emotions (psychological dimension)
- Immersion in different social spheres: family, friends, work, and community (social dimension)
These three indivisible and interrelated dimensions together define a person as a biopsychosocial being.
Psychosocial Needs and Professional Performance
Psychosocial Care and Educational
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The Threshold Theory of Money and Discussion
According to Money, the critical threshold for the formation of gender identity in children is two years old. Money developed guidelines to treat infants born with ambiguous sex organs. He recommended that as soon as possible and prior to the critical threshold, the child be assigned to the gender possessing the potential to operate closer to normal. These recommendations have also been implemented when the sex organs have suffered accidental damage.
Money
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Psychology: The Science of Behavior and Mental Processes
Goals of Psychology
- Describe
- Predict
- Control
- Explain
Ethics in Psychology
- Protection from Harm
- Confidentiality
- Voluntary Participation
- Deception and Intimidation
- Ethics in Animal Research
Specialties in Psychology
- Clinical
- Educational
- Sports
- Industrial
- Forensic
- Social
Sensation and Perception
Sensation
Feels like: Receptor activation by stimuli in the environment.
Perception
The process of organizing and assigning meaning to information.
Absolute Threshold
Minimum
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What is a System?
A system is an organized set of interconnected and interdependent parts that work together to form a unified and complex whole.
Key Concepts in Systems Theory
Inputs and Outputs
- Inputs: Resources that enter the system, such as materials, human resources, or information. These constitute the initial power of the system.
- Serial Input: The result of a previous system directly related to the system under study.
- Random Input: Potential inputs to a system, often used in a statistical sense.
Understanding Organizational Approaches & Human Perception: A Comprehensive Guide
Different Approaches to Organizations
Defining Organizations
1. Categorization-Based Definition
Examples: High-tech, non-profit, global organizations.
Problems with Categorization:
- Categorization is not a definition (e.g., classifying the Canadian government as non-profit).
- Categorization may rely on superficial properties (e.g., defining “high-tech” companies).
- Organizations in different categories may operate on similar principles.
2. Goal-Based Definition
Definition: A social system with a goal or purpose.
Read MoreThe Invariant Functions of Learning and Development
26) The Invariant Functions of Learning
One of the key ideas in Piaget’s theory is that learning operates through two functions: assimilation and accommodation. Piaget viewed learning as a natural process of biodiversity, influenced by Darwin. He believed humans, as organisms, inherit biological traits that affect learning, limiting our perception and intellectual capabilities.
Organization and Adaptation
Piaget proposed two “invariant functions” in human learning: organization and adaptation. Adaptation
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