Dweck conduct - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Psychology - Answer The Scientific study of thought and behavior ABC'S of Psychology - Answer A-Affect (feelings) B-Behavior C-Cognition(mental processes such as thoughts) What do Psychologists study? - Answer The intersection of two relationships: 1. Brain function and Behavior 2. Environment and Behavior **both normal and abnormal brain function** What are the Three Levels of Analysis? - Answer Ex: alcoholism Lower- Biological (you had to drink because alcohol is more availab...

Psychologists traditionally study Both normal and abnormal functioning and treat individuals with mental and emotional problems Dweck conducted an experiment to determine whether changing students mindsets could actually change their academic performance. Students who already had a fixed mindset tended to have lower grades. In the second study, Dweck & Blackwell selected 100 seventh graders and randomly assigned them to attend one of two kinds of study skill workshops. The students in...

 One of the most commonly used social neuroscience techniques is known as functional magnetic resonance imaging. This technique detects ________ to determine which parts of the brain are active during certain activities. Selected Answer: a. blood flow Correct Answer: a. blood flow  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Which of the following phenomena best illustrates the relationship between social influence and behavior? Selected Answer: d. cycling faster when people are watching you (as opposed ...