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This summary focuses on the Biology of Behaviour. It contains: terminology, communication in the nervous systems, neurons, glia, neural impulse, action potentials, synapse, neurotransmitters, characteristics and organisation of the nervous system, peripheral nervous system, central nervous system, somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, research methods, the brain and behaviour, anatomy of the brain, cerebral laterality, left and right hemispheres of the brain. This summary is writte...

This summary focuses on Cognition and Language. It contains: terminology, structure of language, 3 areas of language, milestones in language development, bilingualism, theories of language acquisition, problem-solving, and decision making. This summary is written according to Chapter 8 from the textbook: PSYCHOLOGY: THEMES AND VARIATIONS by Wayne Weiten.

This summary focuses on Human Intelligence. It contains: terminology, intelligence testing, theories of intelligence: single vs multiple factor view, fluid intelligence and crystallised intelligence, psychometric concepts, Psychometrics, South African perspective, extremes of intelligence, nature versus nurture debate, cognitive processes in intelligent behaviour, 8 types of intelligence according to Howard Gardener This summary is written according to Chapter 9 from the textbook: PSYCHOLOGY: T...

This summary focuses on Theories of Motives and Emotions. It contains: terminology, Needs-Based Theory, Motivations and Emotions. This summary is written according to Chapter 10 from the textbook: PSYCHOLOGY: THEMES AND VARIATIONS by Wayne Weiten.

This summary focuses on Personality Theories. It contains: terminology, personality traits, five-factor model of personality, different perspectives on personality theories, development of psychosexual stages, social cognitive theory, behavioural perspectives, humanistic perspectives, Maslow's theory of self-actualisation, Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory. This summary is written according to Chapter 12 from the textbook: PSYCHOLOGY: THEMES AND VARIATIONS by Wayne Weiten.

This summary covers the content pertaining to the treatment of abnormal behaviour in psychology. It includes terminology, a psychological approach, combined approaches, types of treatments (insight, behaviour, client-centered and psychopharmacology therapies), the role of a mental health-care professional, the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists, psychoanalysis and treatment in transition. This summary is written according to Chapter 16 from the textbook: PSYCHOLOGY: THEMES AND V...