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Cognitive Stages of Development

Human Development

Definition The cognitive stages of development are a theory introduced by Swiss psychologist Jean...

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Dream Theory - Carl Jung

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Carl Jung's Theory of Dreams posits that dreams are a form of communication from the u...

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Dream Theory - Sigmund Freud

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition Freud's Theory of Dreams suggests that dreams are a manifestation of unconscious desir...

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Modeling

Memory and Learning Social Learning

Definition Modeling, within the context of social learning theory, refers to the process through ...

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French Revolution

Epochs of Change

The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a period of radical social and political upheaval in late 1...

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Agricultural Revolution

Epochs of Change

The Agricultural Revolution refers to a period of significant agricultural advancements that fund...

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Apophenia

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition    Apophenia is the tendency to perceive meaningful patterns or connections in random ...

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War

War, Conflict and Society

Definition War is a state of organized armed conflict between nations, states, or non-state actor...

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Rationality vs Empiricism

Critical Thinking

Definition Rationality is the approach of using logic, reason, and systematic thinking to underst...

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Rationality

Critical Thinking

Definition Rationality refers to the ability to think clearly, make decisions, and solve problems...

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Industrial Revolution

Epochs of Change

Definition The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that began in Britai...

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Birth of Psychology

Epochs of Change

Definition The "birth of psychology" refers to the emergence of psychology as a distinct scientif...

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Birth of Sociology

Epochs of Change

Definition The "birth of sociology" refers to the emergence of sociology as a distinct academic d...

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Race and Ethnicity

Social Organization Demography

Definition Race and Ethnicity Race: A socially constructed category based on perceived physical...

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Social Organization

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Social organization refers to the structured patterns of interactions, relationships, ...

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Social Group

Groups and Institutions

Definition A social group is a collection of individuals who share common interests, goals, or id...

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Social Aggregate

Social Interaction

Definition A social aggregate refers to a collection of individuals who are physically present in...

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Contact Hypothesis

Social Interaction

Overview The contact hypothesis is a psychological theory that suggests meaningful interaction be...

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Prejudice

Social Interaction

Definition Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or judgments about a person or group of peop...

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Elderly Support Ratio

Social Organization Demography

Overview The Elderly Support Ratio is a demographic concept that compares the number of elderly i...

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