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Lecture 8: Social Navigation (opens the original)
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This lecture focuses on social influence , exploring how the fundamental human desires to be right and be liked drive our behavior within groups. Dr. Campbell details the mechanisms of persuasion , contrasting the central route of logical arguments with the peripheral route of emotional and superficial cues. He further examines the pressures of conformity, compliance, and obedience , highlighting classic psychological studies that demonstrate how easily individuals can be swayed by authority or
Lecture 7: Mental Health (opens the original)
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PSYC 101: Introduction to PsychologyDr. W. Keith Campbell | Peterson Academy: This lecture provides a comprehensive introduction to clinical psychology , framing psychopathology not merely as a series of sudden illnesses but as extreme, inflexible manifestations of underlying personality traits. The text begins by distinguishing between academic psychologists and licensed clinicians , then transitions into a modern organizational framework called HiTOP , which categorizes mental disorders into s
Lecture 6: Love and Attraction (opens the original)
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PSYC 101: Introduction to PsychologyDr. W. Keith Campbell | Peterson Academy : This lecture explores the complex psychology of human relationships , transitioning from individual identity to the formation of a dyadic unit . Dr. Campbell examines how couples develop relational schemas and transactive memory systems , while navigating the fundamental tension between individual autonomy and deep connection .
Lecture 5: The Self (opens the original)
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PSYC 101: Introduction to PsychologyDr. W. Keith Campbell | Peterson Academy In this class, I wanted to talk about personality psychology, and the nature of the self, which are—it's a lot of dissertations in this quick lecture, but I thought I'd hit some of the high parts and give you an overview.
Lecture 4: Motivation and Maslow (opens the original)
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This lecture explores the psychological landscape of human motivation , defining motives as the internal energies that either pull individuals toward rewards or push them away from threats.
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