Developmental Psychology
How is Positive Reinforcement conducted in children?
A Favorable stimulus is presented after the behavior.
This branch of psychology studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought that may indicate mental disorders.
What is abnormal psychology?
What is forensic assessment?
An assessment that is used to evaluate the mental state of an individual that's in a legal case.
What was theorized in the Bobo Doll experiment that Albert Bandura conducted?
In this experiment Bandura theorized that children can learn violent behavior. After watching adults do so, the children mimicked their actions. While those who didn't witness violence, remained calm.
Disorders- This mood disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in daily activities.
What is major depressive disorder?
What is insanity defence?
It's the legal defence that will state that the defendant wasn't able to understand the nature of their crime because of their severe mental disorder.
At what age does identity Vs Confusion end? Hint: "Who am I"?
18 Years of age
Anxiety Disorders- A person with this disorder experiences sudden and intense episodes of fear, often accompanied by heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
What is a panic disorder?
What is criminal profiling?
When analyzing a crime scene to create profiles of potential suspects.
What is at the bottom of the pyramid of Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of Needs.
Basic needs such as food and water will be the first at the bottom of the pyramid.
Personality Disorders- This personality disorder is marked by extreme fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, and impulsive behaviors.
What is borderline personality disorder?
This professional supports crime victims by helping them navigate through all the legal system and providing counseling
Victim advocate
In Jean Piaget 4 Stages of Development, what is the turning point in The Concrete Operational Stage?
It is the turning point of the child's cognitive development; it marks the beginning of abstract thinking. The child is mature enough to use logic though, however, can struggle with hypothetical questions.
Treatment Approaches- This widely used therapy helps individuals with abnormal thoughts and behaviors by changing negative thinking patterns.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
what are some jobs where having a forensic psychology backgroung would be useful?
Police officer
working in the FBI
Criminal Profiler
Drug enforcement administration