Psychological Disorders
This disorder is characterized by excessive worry, restlessness, and muscle tension, and it can interfere with daily activities.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
In this type of study, participants are studied at different stages in their lives to examine developmental changes over time.
What is a Longitudinal Study?
This early 20th-century Russian psychologist developed the theory of classical conditioning, famously using dogs in his experiments with bells and salivation.
Who is Ivan Pavlov?
This animated movie focuses on a young girl and the emotions controlling her actions after her family moves to a new city.
What is "Inside Out"?
This disorder involves periods of elevated mood (mania) followed by depression, often affecting a person’s ability to function normally.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This psychologist developed the theory of psychoanalysis and is known for his exploration of the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and the id, ego, and superego.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
In this classic 1975 film, a man sent to a psychiatric hospital, where he forms a bond with fellow patients. The movie examines the power dynamics of mental health institutions and personal freedom.
What is "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest"?
This disorder involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, often stemming from a need to relieve anxiety.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
This research method gathers data from a large number of people to establish trends and patterns, but does not allow for causal inferences.
What is a Survey?
This psychologist is known for his work in humanistic psychology and his development of client-centered therapy, emphasizing empathy and unconditional positive regard.
Who is Carl Rogers?
This theory proposes that we are motivated to fulfill basic needs first, such as food and safety, before moving on to higher psychological needs like self-esteem and self-actualization.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
In this 1999 movie, a therapist helps a genius but troubled young man with deep emotional scars. The film explores themes of therapy, emotional growth, and trust.
What is "Good Will Hunting"?
This personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of disregard for the rights of others, often leading to criminal behavior and lack of remorse.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
An unethical experiment testing obedience of authority by utilizing electric shocks and participant deception.
What is the Milgram Obedience Experiment?
This American psychologist is known for his work on behaviorism and his experiments with rats. He focused on reinforcement and punishment.
Who is B.F. Skinner?
Albert Bandura maintains that learning is facilitated by modeling and observational learning.
What is social learning theory?
In this 2008 movie, a scientist undergoes a procedure to erase his ex-girlfriend from his memory, only to discover he’s still emotionally attached to her. The film explores themes of memory, love, and psychological pain.
What is "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"?
This personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of unstable relationships, self-image, and emotional regulation, with an intense fear of abandonment.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
This type of research involves gathering data through detailed, open-ended questions and analyzing the responses for themes and patterns.
What is Qualitative Research?
This psychologist is famous for his work on cognitive development in children, particularly his focus on schemas, assimilation, and accommodation.
Who is Jean Piaget?
Theory that people are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, and will often change one to resolve dissonance.
What is Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
This 2010 film explores the psychological concept of dreams within dreams and the ability to influence others' thoughts. The main character struggles with guilt and emotional trauma after the loss of his wife.
What is "Inception"?