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Introduction to Psychology 101

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Course Syllabus

  1. Cognitive Development
  2. Research Methods
  3. Behavioral Analysis

Study Notes

Jean Piaget's Stages

Cognitive Development

Piaget proposed that children move through four stages of mental development.

1. Sensorimotor Stage (Birth to 2 years)

The infant knows the world through movements and sensations. Object Permanence (knowing something exists even if you can't see it) is learned here.

2. Preoperational Stage (2 to 7 years)

Children begin to think symbolically but remain egocentric (cannot see others' perspectives).

3. Concrete Operational (7 to 11)

Logical thought begins. Understanding of Conservation (water in a tall glass is the same amount as in a short glass).

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Research Methods

Qualitative vs. Quantitative

  • Quantitative: Deals with numbers and statistics (Surveys, Correlation studies). Easier to replicate.
  • Qualitative: Deals with descriptions and meanings (Case studies, Interviews). Richer detail but harder to generalize.
Study Tip: 'Correlation does not imply causation' is the most tested concept in Psych 101 research methods.
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