PSYC1009A (PSYC1009A)

In this essay, theories from social psychology such as Social Identity Theory are explained and unpacked. These are also applied to the Fees Must Fall protests in South Africa. In the process, the theory's suitability to this context is determined.

In this essay, the myth that we use only 10% of our brains is debunked. The origins of the myth is explained as well as its development. Knowledge about the parts of the brain is used to debunk it.

In this essay, Freud's theory of psychoanalysis is unpacked along with its strengths and weakness, and application to South African context.

Piaget's theory of cognitive development is unpacked in this essay - the stages, their key concepts, strengths and weaknesses of the theory and finally application to South African context.

Comprehensive and detailed Summary of Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development as an approach to human development. Quality stuff!!

This is a comprehensive and detailed note on the history and scope of psychology. Quality stuff!!

Semester 2, Block 4 of PSYC1009A delves into the study of how an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the presence and actions of others. Topics covered in Notes: Introduction to social psychology and groups, intergroup relations, group membership and social identity theory, the psychology of poverty and ethnicity, sex, gender and sexuality, health psychology Features: Clear and Concise: These lecture notes are presented in a lucid and organized manner, dis...

Semester 2, Block 3 of PSYC100A explores the fascinating intersection between the biological processes of the brain and the complexities of human cognition. Key Topics covered in notes: Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Endocrine System, Cells of the Nervous system, Research Methods, Sensation and Perceptions, Attention, Memory and Intelligence. Features: Comprehensive and Structured: These lecture notes are diligently organized, capturing the essence of each topic in a ...

These summaries cover key concepts such as: The Attachment theory, Personality theories, The period of adolescence, The lifespan theory: Erikson, and The Cognitive theory: Vygotsky based on the textbook: Fifth Edition Psychology an introduction (oxford), first year psychology student, PSYCH1009A. It has textbook summaries, PDF/ lecture notes, and media and reading summaries. They are comprehensive and easy to understand and cover everything that you would need to know for this test. It uses vis...

It’s an essay on how Western psychology and African psychology have emerged as alternative philosophical engagements with ideas about the self and perspectives on human behaviour. By focusing on western and African schools of thought , this essay describe sthe fundamental tenets of these approaches in detail.