PSYC31H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Normal Distribution, Virtual Reality, Masturbation
4 Mar 2016
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Background: population vs. individual comparisons (ex. normative data comparisons) know how well a individual was functioning before an experience. Understanding how they will perform in the future using prognosis, a person at the age of 22 might not respond the exact same way when they are older ex. age 45. Development and medical history: only with pre-existing cognitions or brain injuries we automatically assume the patient"s performance may decline (ex. long standing history with depression, memory and learning). Tbi patients have trouble with learning and have worse prognosis. Age, education, ses (socio-economic status) having a job and not having a job or having a job and not be able to keep a job. Any predispositions from a gene that is inherited from a family genetic predisposition. Always be mindful of psychological factors that can translate into motivation* Medication use (ex. a person taking medication will use their phones to remember the prescribed times).
