Famous Experiments
This experiment by Philip Zimbardo had to be cut short when "guards" became too aggressive toward "prisoners" in a simulated correctional facility.
What is the Stanford Prison Experiment?
This mood disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep and appetite.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
Known as the "King of Rock and Roll," this singer
Who is Elvis Presley?
In CBT, this type of thought pattern involves seeing things as all good or all bad, without any middle ground. (0 and 1)
What is black-and-white thinking or all-or-nothing thinking?
This ancient civilization built the pyramids of Chichén Itzá, where the shadow of a feathered serpent appears on the equinox.
Who were the Maya?
In this 1961 experiment, children watched an adult aggressively attack a large inflatable doll—and later, they mimicked the behavior.
This anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about various aspects of life, often accompanied by restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
This British band took America by storm in 1964 during what became known as the "British Invasion."
Who are The Beatles?
DBT teaches this powerful skill, often summarized as "_____," which helps people balance logic and emotions to make better decisions.
What is Wise Mind?
The ancient Persian festival of Nowruz, meaning "new day," is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the beginning of this calendar.
What is the Persian calender? (Solar Hajiri)
Participants in this shocking experiment, led by Stanley Milgram, were told they had to obey an authority figure, even when it meant causing pain to another person.
What is the Milgram Obedience Experiment?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzd6Ew3TraA&ab_channel=PsychHubUK
These disorders would generally reduce your motivation to do things?
What is depression?
Jimi Hendrix made history at this 1969 music festival with his iconic performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
What is Woodstock?
In ACT, this strategy encourages people to "unhook" from negative thoughts by seeing them as passing mental events rather than absolute truths.
What is cognitive defusion?
Stonehenge is believed to have been used for tracking celestial events like the solstices and equinoxes. It was built by this ancient culture in what is now England.
Who were the Neolithic or Bronze Age Britons?
In this experiment on conformity, people were asked to match line lengths, but when actors gave obviously wrong answers, real participants often followed along.
What is the Asch Conformity Experiment?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYIh4MkcfJA&t=3s&ab_channel=eqivideos
A person with this condition may feel sad and sluggish during certain times of the year, often in winter, due to changes in light exposure.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
This legendary guitarist and member of The Rolling Stones is famous for his gritty riffs and songs like "Satisfaction."
Who is Keith Richards?
CBT encourages individuals to challenge negative thoughts by asking for proof, seeking alternative perspectives, and evaluating their accuracy. This is called what?
What is cognitive restructuring or thought challenging?
Thought court
In Hindu tradition, this colorful festival, also known as the "Festival of Colors," is celebrated around the time of the spring equinox.
What is Holi?
This 1950s experiment by Harry Harlow involved baby monkeys choosing between a soft, cloth mother and a wire mother that provided food.
What is the Harlow Monkey Experiment?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzd6Ew3TraA&ab_channel=PsychHubUK
This condition occurs after childbirth and can include severe mood swings, anxiety, and difficulty bonding with the baby.
What is Postpartum Depression?
This rock band, led by Freddie Mercury, gave us anthems like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."
Who is Queen?
In DBT, this set of skills—represented by the acronym PLEASE—helps regulate emotions by focusing on physical health and self-care.
What are PLEASE skills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jiYIHVGKCE&ab_channel=DBT-RU%3ADBTSkillsfromExperts
The ancient Romans honored this goddess of fertility and spring, whose name influenced the English word for "Easter."
Who is Eostre or Ostara?
This classic 1930s study by Muzafer Sherif used the autokinetic effect to show how social norms develop in groups—even when the stimulus was just a dot of light.
What is the Autokinetic Effect Experiment?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E2jib4d_cw&ab_channel=PsychologyonA-Level%21revisionandmore
This disorder includes intense mood episodes with symptoms of both mania and depression occurring at the same time, making it difficult to diagnose.
What is Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Features?
Nirvana helped define the grunge movement in the early ‘90s with this breakthrough album featuring "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
What is Nevermind?
ACT encourages people to live by these guiding principles, which help them make meaningful decisions rather than avoiding discomfort.
What are personal values?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-lRbuy4XtA&ab_channel=Dr.RussHarris-AcceptanceCommitmentTherapy
In Chinese tradition, the spring equinox is one of the 24 solar terms on the traditional calendar. It is associated with balance, and a popular myth says that you can do this with an egg on that day.
What is standing an egg upright?