Sexist Stereotypes Show Up in the Brain’s Electrical Activity

Gender stereotypes have a neural signature that shows up in the brain’s electrical activity, at least in certain situations. That’s according to a new study from neuroscientists at the University of Milano-Bicoccia in Milan, Italy. In the study, participants were asked to read a series of sentences. The participants were told that their task was…

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The Difference Between the Sexes – Is it in Our Brains?

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus – right?  We’re all aware of cultural gender stereotypes since before we can walk – from color choices, to fashion, to toys – many of these choices are made for us by the society we live in.  And while some cultures are further along in the broadness…

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Max Wertheimer

Max Wertheimer 1880-1943 Max Wertheimer is considered the founder of Gestalt Psychology.  He studied law for several years before graduating with his degree in philosophy.  He served as a professor at several Universities in Germany before leaving the country in 1934 due to the war in Europe.  After which, he moved to the United States…

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Chapter 6.3: Relaxation & Hypnosis

PSYCHOLOGY 1016.3 Relaxation & Hypnosis Psychology 101 Contents1: How to Learn Psychology – 1.1: Influence of Research on Psychology – 1.2: Experimental Research – 1.3: Types of Research 2: Biopsychology – 2.1: Neurotransmitters – 2.2: The Brain & Nervous System 3: Intro to Development, Personality & Stage Theories – 3.1: Motor & Cognitive Development -…

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Chapter 5.1: Sensation

PSYCHOLOGY 1015.1 Sensation Psychology 101 Contents1: How to Learn Psychology – 1.1: Influence of Research on Psychology – 1.2: Experimental Research – 1.3: Types of Research 2: Biopsychology – 2.1: Neurotransmitters – 2.2: The Brain & Nervous System 3: Intro to Development, Personality & Stage Theories – 3.1: Motor & Cognitive Development – 3.2: Erikson’s…

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Chapter 5: Sensation & Perception

PSYCHOLOGY 1015.0 Sensation and Perception Psychology 101 Contents1: How to Learn Psychology – 1.1: Influence of Research on Psychology – 1.2: Experimental Research – 1.3: Types of Research 2: Biopsychology – 2.1: Neurotransmitters – 2.2: The Brain & Nervous System 3: Intro to Development, Personality & Stage Theories – 3.1: Motor & Cognitive Development -…

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Chapter 2.2: The Brain & Nervous System

PSYCHOLOGY 1012.2 The Brain & Nervous System Psychology 101 Contents1: How to Learn Psychology – 1.1: Influence of Research on Psychology – 1.2: Experimental Research – 1.3: Types of Research 2: Biopsychology – 2.1: Neurotransmitters – 2.2: The Brain & Nervous System 3: Intro to Development, Personality & Stage Theories – 3.1: Motor & Cognitive…

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Chapter 2.1: Neurotransmitters

PSYCHOLOGY 1012.1 Neurotransmitters Psychology 101 Contents1: How to Learn Psychology – 1.1: Influence of Research on Psychology – 1.2: Experimental Research – 1.3: Types of Research 2: Biopsychology – 2.1: Neurotransmitters – 2.2: The Brain & Nervous System 3: Intro to Development, Personality & Stage Theories – 3.1: Motor & Cognitive Development – 3.2: Erikson’s…

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Chapter 2: Biopsychology

PSYCHOLOGY 1012.0 Biopsychology Psychology 101 Contents1: How to Learn Psychology – 1.1: Influence of Research on Psychology – 1.2: Experimental Research – 1.3: Types of Research 2: Biopsychology – 2.1: Neurotransmitters – 2.2: The Brain & Nervous System 3: Intro to Development, Personality & Stage Theories – 3.1: Motor & Cognitive Development – 3.2: Erikson’s…

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