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These lectures review and expand on the material in James Kalat's textbook. They are organized into fifteen topical areas that correspond closely though not exactly with the topical organization of the textbook.

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Lectures

#1 What is Psychology #5 Development #9 Intelligence #13 Personality
#2 Research Methods #6 Learning #10 Consciousness #14 Social
#3 Biology #7 Memory #11 Motivation #15 Abnormal
#4 Sensation and Perception #8 Cognition & Language #12 Emotions  

#1 What is Psychology
39 min
Module 1.1The Goals of Psychology time size MB
2. Free Will versus Determinism 8.26 2.4
3. The Mind-Body Problem 4:45 9.7
4. Basic Assumptions of Science 8:20 2.3
5. Evolutionary Psychology 17:40 5.9

# 2 Scientific Methods in Psychology
52:15 min
 
Module 2.1 Thinking Critically
time size MB
3. Critical Thinking Skills 13 11.2
Module 2.2 Conducting psychological Research
1. General Principles of Psychological Research 5:11 1.8
2. Research Designs 5:19 1.8
3. Experiments and Ethical Considerations 5:20 1.9
Module 2.3 Measuring and Analyzing Results
1. Descriptive Statistics and the Normal Distribution 6:27 2.2
2. Inferential Statistics 15:19 4.0

# 3 Biological Psychology
98:45 min
Module 3.1 Neurons and Behavior time size MB
1. Neurons and Glia 8:32 2.1
2. Action Potential 6:13 1.5
3. Synapse 4:27 1.1
4. Neurotransmitters 10:37 2.6
Module 3.2 The Nervous System and Behavior
1. Divisions of the Nervous System 10:30 2.5
2. Brain Anatomy 13 17
3. Measuring Brain Activity 11:53 3.0
4. Effects of Experience on Brain 9:44 2.7
5. The Binding Problem 3:24 1.0
6. Epilepsy 24 45
7. Hemispheric Lateralization and Handedness 28 35

# 4 Sensation and Perception
34:35 min
Module 4.2 Sensation and Perception time size MB
1. 19 28
Module 4.3 Interpretation of Sensory Information
1. Perception of Minimal Stimuli 8:37 2.7
2. Perception and Recognition of Patterns 8:21 3.0
3. Perception of Movement and Depth 5.39 1.8
4. Optical Illusions 3:04 1.2

# 5 Human Developmentlogo 30 min
Due to textbook reorganization these lectures are mis-titled chapter 10
Module 5.4 Diversity: Gender, Culture, and Family time size MB
1. at logo 15 4.0
2. at logo
15 19.0

# 6 Learning
53 min
 
Module 6.2 Classical Conditioning
1. Pavlov and Classical Conditioning 14 19
2. Advanced Classical Conditioning 9 14
Module 6.3 Operant Conditioning
1. Operant Conditioning Part 1 19 17
2. Operant Conditioning Part 2 13 12
Module 6.4 Other Kinds of Learning
1. Other Kinds of Learning 7:01 2.3

# 7 Memory
58:17 min
Module 7.1 Types of Memory time size MB
1. 23:38 22.7
Module 7.2 Long-Term Memory
1. 11:41 11.6
Module 7.3 Retrieval of Memory
1. 11:34 11.4
Module 7.4 Amnesia
Module 7.5 Three Memory Clips
1. Memory Video Clips 33 81

# 8 Cognition and Language
62:14 min
Module 8.1 Attention and Categorization time size MB
1.
Attention and Categorization
 14.48 14.8
Module 8.2 Problem Solving, Expertise, and Error
1. Expertise and Problem Solving 9:14 3.1
2. Reasoning by Heuristics 3:41 1.4
3. Common Errors in Heuristics 10:13 3.7
Module 8.3 Language
1. Nonhuman and Human Specializations 10:14 3.8
2. Learning and Understanding Language 9:30 3.3
3. Reading 8:31 2.8

# 9 Inelligence  
Module 9 The Basics time size MB
1. Types of Tests, Their Reliability, Validity, and Utility 25 9
2. Intelligence Testing 10 13
3. Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Intelligence 18 28
4. Theories of Intelligence 8 12
         
Module 9.2 Details
5. Global Theories of Intelligence 5 8
6. Mental Retardation and the Flynn Effect 5 10
3. Predictive Validity of IQ Tests 9:20 2.6
4. Race and IQ Test Bias 16:10 4.6

# 10 States of Consciousnessat 57:24 min
Module 10.2 Sleep and Dreams time size MB
1. at Circadian Rhythms 7:44 2.01
2. at Sleep 11:27 3:00
3. at Sleep Problems 7:07 2:00
4. at Dreams 11:23 2:9
Module 10.3 .2 Hypnosis
1. at Hypnosis 15:20 4.1
2. at 9 Misconceptions 4:23 1.0

# 11 Motivation
99:16 min
Module 11.1 General Principles of Motivation
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1. Views of Motivation 12:15 3.9
Module 11.2 Hunger Motivation
1. Physiology of Hunger and Satiety 13:06 3.0
2. Obesity 9:36 2.6
3. Dieting 14:35 4.0
4. Eating Disorders 13:18 3.8
Module 11.3 Sexual Motivation
1. Sexual Behavior of Americans 19:03 5.3
2. Dimensions of Gender 11:53 3.0
3. Prenatal Gender Development 13:56 3.6
Module 11.4 Work Motivation
1. Goals and Deadlines 11:15 3.0
2. Job Design, Satisfaction, and Leadership 06:08 1.4

# 12 Emotions, Stress, and Health 00:00 min
 
1. Emotions
27  
         

# 13 Personality 00:00 min
All Modules time size MB
1. Personality Introduction 6:29 1.5
2. The Big Five Traits 4:03 1.1
3.   0:00 0.0
4. Personality Tests 15:21 4.3
5. Psychoanalytic Theory 18:27 5.1
6. Neo-Freudians 5:00 1.2
7. Defense Mechanisms 5:59 1.6

# 14 Social Psychology 62:15 min
Module 14.1 Social Perception and CognitionObedience to Authority time size MB
1. First Impressions and Physical Attractiveness 17 10
2. Stereotypes and Prejudices 10:46 3.1
3. Attributions 14:37 4.1
Module 14.2 Attitudes and Persuasion
1. What is an Attitude and Cognitive Dissonance 9:20 1.7
2. Persuasion 13:41 2.0
Module 14.3 Interpersonal Attraction
1.   0:00 0.0
Module 14.4 Interpersonal Influence
1. Conformity 0:00 0.0
2. Bystander Effect 26 14
Module 14.5 The Power of the Social Situation
1. Conflict, Prisoner's Dilemma, and Commons Dilemma 0:00 0.0
2. Obedience to Authority 18 12

# 15 Abnormality Behavior 68:42 min
Module 15.1 What is Abnormal Behaivor? time size MB
1. Defining Abnormal Behavior 12:11 2.7
2. quicktime DSM-IV-TR 11:38 2.1
3. DSM Critics 9:33 1.9
Module 15.2 Anxiety Disorders
1. Anxiety Disorders 0:00 0.0
Module 15.3 Personality Disorders
1.
Personality Disorders
 0:00 0.0
2.
Module 15.4 Mood Disorders
1. Mood Disorders 19:58 5.8
Module 15.5 Schizophrenia
1. Schizophrenia 13:22 3.6
Module 15.6 Substance Abuse
1. Substance Abuse 0:00 0.0



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