[PSYC 2510] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes fot the exam (34 pages long!)
29 Mar 2017
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A psychological test is a standardized measure of a sample of a person"s behaviour. Intrinsic -a motivation to take actions that are themselves rewarding. People works harder and are more creative and enjoy what they do. Being rewarded for something that you find intrinsically motivating can decrease interest. Extrinsic- a motivation to take action that leads to a reward. Being able to delay gratification is a predictor of: Used factor analysis-examined correlations among different mental abilities. Concluded that all cognitive abilities share an important core factor-g. Logical mathematical- capacity to discern logical or numerical patterns. Spatial- capacity to perceive the visual-spatial world accurately. Bodily kinesthetic- ability to control one"s body movements and handle objects skillfully. Naturalist- ability to recognize and categorize objects and processes in nature. Linguistic- sensitivity to sounds, meaning of words and functions of language. Musical- ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch and timber, expressiveness. Interpersonal- capacity to discern and respond appropriately to others.
