Famous Psychologists
This psychologist developed the hierarchy of needs. Who is this, and what's included in the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (from bottom to top):
1) Physiological Needs (food, water, warmth, rest; basic survival essentials
2) Safety Needs (security, safety, stability, shelter, health, freedom from harm)
3) Love and Belonging (intimate relationships, friendships, community; feeling connected and accepted)
4) Esteem Needs (prestige, feeling accomplished, recognition, respect from others and self)
5) Self-Actualization (achieving one’s full potential, personal growth, creativity, fulfillment)
occipital lobe
Myth: You can "just snap out of" this common mood disorder
depression
Pixar's Inside Out showcases this theory of emotions
basic emotions theory
Psi Chi was founded in this year
1929
This psychologist is known for classical conditioning with dogs. Who is this? Also provide a brief summary of their study and findings
Ivan Pavlov discovered that dogs could learn to associate a neutral stimulus (like a bell) with food, causing them to salivate at the sound alone. His findings showed that behavior can be learned through association, a process now known as classical conditioning.
The "fight or flight" response is triggered by this system
the sympathetic nervous system
schizophrenia
The "main character syndrome" trend on TikTok reflects this psychological concept of feeling like others are always watching or judging you
the spotlight effect
Psi Chi's mission includes promoting these two key things
academic excellence, psychological science
He's the father of psychoanalysis. Who is he, and what is psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud; Psychoanalysis is a theory and therapeutic method developed by Freud that focuses on uncovering unconscious thoughts, desires, and childhood experiences that influence behavior. It involves techniques like free association, dream analysis, and exploring defense mechanisms to bring repressed material into conscious awareness for healing.
The neurotransmitter most associated with reward
dopamine
Myth: Only adults experience this disorder, often associated with inattention and hyperactivity
ADHD
In The Office, Jim and Dwight's prank war might demonstrate this type of learning
operant conditioning
Psi Chi was founded at which university?
University of Kansas
This Swiss psychologist created the theory of cognitive development in children. Who is he, and what are the 4 universal stages he proposed?
Jean Piaget
1) Sensorimotor Stage (0–2 years; learning through senses and actions, develops object permanence)
2) Preoperational Stage (2–7 years; use of language and symbols, egocentrism, lacks concept of conservation)
3) Concrete Operational Stage (7–11 years; logical thinking about concrete events, understands conservation, reversibility, and cause-effect relationships)
4) Formal Operational Stage (12+ years; abstract, hypothetical, and systematic thinking, ability to reason about moral and philosophical issues)
This brain region is involved in memory formation
hippocampus
Myth: This condition is "just mood swings" and is often confused with being "moody"
bipolar disorder
In Stranger Things, Eleven's telekinetic powers are fictional, but her emotional flashbacks show this real memory phenomenon
trauma triggers/flashbulb memories
Psi Chi became an international honor society in which year?
2009
This developmental psychologist is known for her work in developing the attachment theory. Who is she, and what are the attachment theories?
Mary Ainsworth expanded on Bowlby’s work by identifying different attachment styles in children through the Strange Situation study. She found that children form either secure or insecure attachments (avoidant, ambivalent, or disorganized) based on their early interactions with caregivers, which influence their emotional and relational development.
prosopagnosia
Myth: mental health issues only happen during this stage of life
adolescence/young adulthood (reality: they can occur at any age)
In Black Mirror Episodes, people often seek likes and validation online, showing this type of motivation
extrinsic motivation
What are the official Psi Chi colors?
dark blue and platinum