www.psychexamreview.com In this video I begin the memory unit by introducing a few key terms (encoding, storage, and retrieval), explaining why it's important not to extend the "mind as computer" analogy too far, and briefly outlining the 3-Box model of memory first proposed by Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin, which includes stores for sensory, short-term, and long-term memory. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see future videos! Have questions or topics you’d like to see covered in a future video? Let me know by commenting or sending me an email! Check out my psychology guide: Master Introductory Psychology, a low-priced alternative to a traditional textbook: http://amzn.to/2eTqm5s Enable closed-captioning or find a full transcript of this video here: http://www.psychexamreview.com/introduction-to-memory/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwb2sY_N5AI

www.psychexamreview.com In this video I discuss the relationship between attitudes and behavior, including Richard LaPiere's early work on discriminatory practices and Festinger and Carlsmith's classic study on cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort caused by conflicting attitudes or behaviors, and Festinger and Carlsmith proposed that people will attempt to reduce this dissonance by either changing their attitudes, or less frequently, changing their behavior. I end by describing the Ben Franklin effect, a technique employed by Franklin to use cognitive dissonance to his advantage in his social relationships. Like these videos? Consider supporting Psych Exam Review on Patreon: www.patreon.com/PsychExamReview Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see future videos! Have questions or topics you’d like to see covered in a future video? Let me know by commenting or sending me an email! Need more explanation? Get volume 1 of my Master Introductory Psychology series here: http://amzn.to/2ENc44U ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAfWvS5idsg

www.psychexamreview.com In this video I discuss how others influence the formation of our self-concept using the theories of social comparison theory and social identity theory. Social comparison theory, proposed by Leon Festinger, suggests that we necessarily look to the traits and abilities of others in order to understand ourselves. Social identity theory suggests that our sense of self-esteem is based in part on the successes and failures of the groups we are in, and can be seen in demonstrations of basking in "reflected glory". The relative importance of our groups may also depend on whether we are living in a more individualist or collectivist culture. Like these videos? Consider supporting Psych Exam Review on Patreon: www.patreon.com/PsychExamReview Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see future videos! Have questions or topics you’d like to see covered in a future video? Let me know by commenting or sending me an email! Need more explanation? Get volume 1 of my Master Introductory Psychology series here: http://amzn.to/2ENc44U ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILzgbNH2GFw

www.psychexamreview.com In this video I explain how projective techniques have been used to assess personality. These represent an idiographic approach to assessment and focus on the unique aspects of a person's personality. The most famous projective test is the Rorschach Inkblot Test, created by Hermann Rorschach in 1918. The Thematic Apperception test created by Henry Murray involves explaining an ambiguous situation and the people involved. While projective tests may provide insights about personality, it's important to remember that answers may not represent actual motives and that there are problems with standardization and interpretation. See all 10 original Rorschach images here: www.psychexamreview.com/rorschach Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see future videos! Have questions or topics you’d like to see covered in a future video? Let me know by commenting or sending me an email! Check out my book, Master Introductory Psychology, an alternative to a traditional textbook: http://amzn.to/2eTqm5s ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xok-Wh1awSc