Assortment Pointer for summaries with Psychology Bachelor 1 Block 1A - UG Groningen 2024-2025

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Block 1A - Summaries with the course: Developmental psychology

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• Summary with Life-Span Human Development by Sigelman and Rider - 9th edition

Studying Developmental psychology:

• In developmental psychology you get a bird's eye view of human behavior and how it changes throughout the life course. You see what early childhood behavior says about later development, and discover whether adults and the elderly are still growing and developing. You will be introduced to Pavlov and Piaget and you will learn whether a child's first smile is usually caused by an automatism of the central nervous system - or by successful contact with the mother.
• Like most introductory subjects, you will only be given a glimpse of the veil and you will probably be left with a vague feeling about it. Don't be discouraged, as the years progress you will gain more and more insight into the relationship with your studies and your appreciation will also grow.

Block 1A - Summaries with the course: Introduction to psychological theories and research methods

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• Summary and ExamTests with Research Methods in Psychology: Evaluating a World of Information by Morling - 4th edition

Studying Introduction to psychological theories and research methods:

• During this course you will learn to deal with the core concepts and basic principles of research and descriptive statistics. You will be introduced to the concepts of correlationality and validity, and you will learn to break down conspiracy theories.

Block 1A - Summaries with the course: Statistics 1A

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• Summary and ExamTests with Introduction to the Practice of Statistics van Moore, McCabe and Craig - 10th edition

Studying Statistics 1A:

• This course builds on the knowledge of the course Introduction to psychological theories and research methods and delves deeper into the practical application of commonly used research methods.
• Statistics has not been the reason for most students to study Psychology. For some, it will even be a reason to quit. However, if you regularly invest a little bit during this course, you will benefit from it throughout your entire study.

Block 1A - Summaries with the course: Academic Skills

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• Summary with Academic Writing Skills by Van der Molen a.o. - 3rd edition

Studying Academic skills:

• With this course, you take the first steps in conducting research and expressing yourself precisely and professionally.
• You will use your academic skills throughout your studies and probably beyond. So keep your notes for a while and do not sell your book immediately after you have successfully completed this course.

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