PS101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: National Academy, Research, 6 Years
Document Summary
98% of canadians ages 16-24 were on the internet in 2009. In a study done by amy muise, emily christofides, serge desmariais (studied at guelph 2009) discovered facebook leads to jealousy in relationships. Robert stephure and susan boon say people who start relationships online tend to be older. Why is it important to know: they can be harmful, myths can create indirect damage, accepting myths in one area impedes thinking in other areas. Ex: people only use 10% of brain, its better to express anger than bottle it up etc. Empirically examining the mind and behavior and determining how much is influenced by the psychobiology of the organism as well as the affects of the external environment. Mental processes: activities of our brain when engaged in think, observing the environment and using language. In early history mental processes were examined by observing outward behaviour (actions) Behaviour: observable activities of an organism, often in response to environmental cues.
