Psychology for Real Life

In this lecture, we will review how new scientific research shows that environmental influences can actually affect whether and how genes are expressed. The old ideas that genes are “set in stone” or that they alone determine development have been disproven. Nature vs. Nurture is no longer a debate—it’s nearly always both! Nature (biological and genetic influences) vs Nurture (environmental influences beginning in the womb). Child Development is the scientific study of processes of change and stability in human children (Martorell, 2023). I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture, I will review the field and concept of Child Development. Child Development is the scientific study of processes of change and stability in human children (Martorell, 2023). I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture I will review Perspectives on Diversity - Folk Beliefs and Myths About Conception and Fertility. Child Development is the scientific study of processes of change and stability in human children (Martorell, 2023). I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

Welcome to my new Lecture Series - Child & Adolescent Development Course. Child Development is the scientific study of processes of change and stability in human children (Martorell, 2023). I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture, we will review the Physical Development in infants and toddlers, developmental milestones, and the signs and treatment of developmental delays. Developmental milestones are the behaviors that mark stages of typical growth. Children all develop at their own pace (clevelandclinic.org). The Five Periods of Child Development: Prenatal Development (conception through birth); Infancy and Toddlerhood (birth through to age 3); Early Childhood (3 to 6 years); Middle Childhood (6 to 11 years); and Adolescence (11 years to about 20). I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will review the concept of Reconciliation and Forgiveness. Reconciliation and forgiveness serves as a path to restore interpersonal relationships following destructive conflicts. It presents a contrast to focus on retribution emphasized in our society as the primary approach to understanding conflict resolution. The wounds of interpersonal conflict often remain long after the offending interactions that hurt us have concluded. Most people remember painful memories of hurtful conflicts decades later. Reconciliation and forgiveness are interpersonal conflict resolution processes, that arise from a mutual interest to come back together with those who have separated by serious conflict. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

Conflict is an expressed struggle between at least tow interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals. Communication is the medium for conflict management, whether face-to-face, written, or with technology. When we transform communication itself we begin to engage the process of conflict resolution. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will review the different Theories of Love. When we think of love, our thoughts often turn to the great love stories: Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and the Prince, etc. According to Sternberg, these stories are much more than entertainment. They shape our beliefs about love and relationships, and our beliefs in turn influence our behavior. Many of these stories have their origins in the culture, in folk tales, literature, theater, films, and television programs. As we experience relationships, our stories evolve, taking into account unexpected events. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will review Attraction and the Standards of Beauty Q & A. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will review Passive Aggressive Behaviors I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will review Violence and Aggression I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will review Prejudice, Stereotypes and Discrimination I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will review Group Influences and Structure I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will review The Elements of Persuasion Persuasion – the process by which a message induces change in beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. In psychology, persuasion is the ability of others to convince you to change your thoughts or behavior due to varying principles, and through different methods. Persuasion is an intentional action; no one unintentionally persuades someone to do something (studysmarter.us). I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture, we will review Conformity and Obedience: we will take a look at the following classic studies: Sherif’s Studies of Norm Formation, Asch’s Studies of Group Pressure, and Milgram’s Obedience Studies. What is Conformity? A change in behavior or belief as the result of real or imagined group pressure. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

The Motive to Maintain a Consistent Self: People want to perceive consistency among the specific things the believe, say, and do (micro level of day-to-day experience). It is virtually impossible to be consistent all the time. Cognitive dissonance theory explains how people react to these micro-level inconsistencies in their thoughts and behavior. According to Festinger’s (1957) Cognitive Dissonance Theory, people have such distaste for perceiving inconsistencies in their beliefs to try to deny those inconsistencies. Two cognitions (e.g., beliefs, attitudes, or perceived actions) are inconsistent with or contradict one another. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture, we will focus on The Relationship Between Our Attitudes and Our Behavior. Attitude – feelings, often influenced by our beliefs, that predispose us to respond favorably or unfavorably to objects, people, and events. In social psychology, attitudes are defined as beliefs and feelings related to a person or an event. Thus, a person may have a negative attitude, a neutral attitude, or a positive attitude. Behavior - the range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems or artificial entities in some environment. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

It this lecture, we will review how understanding our assumptions and prejudgments guide our perceptions, interpretations, and recall. Schemas (a mental structure containing knowledge about a category) are the cognitive building blocks of knowledge. Schemas allow people to make inferences, judgments, and decisions about a given stimulus. Schemas can be very helpful, but can produce false beliefs and limit a person’s interpretation of reality. Building Blocks include: Sources; Accessibility and Priming; Confirmation Bias; and Metaphor. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

The research area known as Social Cognition emerged in the 1970s with the goal of answering this question: What are the specific mental processes through which we construct a meaningful understanding of the social world? In this lecture we will review the ways that people make sense of this world…The Core Elements of Social Cognition. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

Self-Serving Bias is the tendency to perceive oneself favorably. Self-Serving Attributions – a form of self-serving bias; the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to oneself and negative outcomes to other factors. The self-serving attribution bias is to make external attributions for bad things that one does, but internal attributions for good thing one does. In other words, people are quick to take credit for their successes and blame the situation for their failures. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

In this lecture we will learn all about the nature, origins, and functions of the self… Self-concept – a person’s knowledge about themselves, including one’s own traits, social identities, and experience. Ego – the aspect of the self that directs one’s thoughts and actions. External Influences on the Self-Concept - People’s self-concept emerges as they are socialized into the cultural world view conveyed by their parents, teachers, and the mass media. Culture shapes virtually all the ways that people describe themselves. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

New knowledge can be both liberating and useful. It deepens our appreciation of life and gives us more information for better decisions. In this lecture we will learn about the roots and foundation of social psychology, but first, let us review what social psychology is. Social Psychology is the scientific study of the causes and consequences of people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions regarding themselves and other people. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com

I just want to express a Warm Welcome to You for signing up for this course. I am so very happy that you will be joining me this semester. This is an Introduction to Social Psychology. This is one of my favorite courses to teach. Social Psychology is the scientific study of the causes and consequences of people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions regarding themselves and other people. It is a set of concepts and discoveries that can fundamentally expand and enrich your understanding of yourself, those in your social sphere, and events in the world around you. Oh yes, we will have a lot of fun together during the semester. I am open to additional lecture title suggestions… so if you have a topic in mind, send me your request. Click HERE to Sign up for Psychology Courses for Real Life at Bev Knox Institute. 100% Online: http://www.BevKnox.com Order an autographed copy from Bev: http://www.TheMysteryElement.com Support this Channel at PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/drbevknox Professional Services Contact: bev@bevknox.com