Psychology 2310A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Labeling Theory, Little Albert Experiment, Orienting Response

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2310A/B
• Professor: Katerina Rnic

Document Summary

Levels of theories: single-factor explanation- attempts to trace origins particular disorder to one factor, primary focus of researcher, theorist/ clinician rather than belief really 1 cause. The role of the endocrine system: aspects cns interact with endocrine system in feedback loop maintains appropriate levels hormones circulating in bloodstream, response sex hormones low, cns activates hypothalamus (cns) secretes. Psychosocial theories: behaviour motivated by unconscious processes acquired during formative years of life, stress experience. Psychodynamic theories: freud- claim behaviour controlled unconscious forces unaware, traumatic life experiences= repressed b/c too distressing and influence current functioning, discharging emotional responses attached unconscious memories, by identifying original traumatic experiences during hypnosis= catharsis- effective element treating problems. Structures of personality: id- present birth and contains/ represents biological/ instinctual drives= demand instant gratification w/o concern consequences self/ others (pleasure principle: ego- first year life develops and curb desires id so don"t suffer unpleasant consequences.