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Exploring Psychology

This series of tracks examines the psychology of relationships, mind control and imagination. Material is taken from The Open University Course DSE212 Exploring Psychology.

 

An introduction to qualitative research

An introduction to the process of qualitative research in social psychology.

The influence of others on our personalities

This clip examines thematic analysis and asks the question How do adults perceive the people, who are or who have been important in their lives, have affected their development? An academic called Chloe who is retraining as a therapist is interviewed.

What do we get from an interview?

The interviewer discusses what parts of the interview with Chloe stood out, what was her impression of Chloe, and what resonated for her in the interview.

Using data from an interview

Advice on how to do a thematic analysis of interview data using Chloe as an example.

How we perceive those that are important to us

This clip examines thematic analysis and asks the question How do adults perceive the people, who are or who have been important in their lives, have affected their development? Assan is a journalist with an Arabic news agency.

Subjective analysis of the interview

The interviewer discusses what parts of the interview with Assan stood out, what was her impression of Assan, and what she thinks she brought to the interview.

Cannabis and driving

A look at an experiment that was done to examine the affect of cannabis taking on driving.

Measuring the effects of cannabis on driving

A look at an experiment that compares physiological and mental affects of cannabis including simulations.

The results of the analysis

Further analysis of the effects of cannabis on driving with a closer examination of the use of a driving simulator.

What is imagination?

A discussion of the concept of imagination

Understanding imagination

A first step in understanding imagination and the look at psychological processes.

Creative thinking

A look at the similarities between arts and science.

Linking processes in the brain

The effects of studying the brain and if links can be indentified when using imagination.

Exploring Psychology: What is Consciousness?

What exactly is consciousness? Can it be described in scientific terms?

Exploring Psychology: Explaining Consciousness

The difficulties of trying to describe and understand consciousness

Exploring Psychology: Can science explain consciousness?

Can consciouness ever be described and explained in scientific terms?

Exploring Psychology: Gender 1

Lisa-Lee describes the discovery in her teens that she was a biological female

Exploring Psychology: Gender 2

Lisa-Lee's experiences growing up as a boy

Exploring Psychology: Gender 3

A discussion of whether biology or environment is more important to gender determination

Exploring Psychology: Gender 4

Conclusion of the discussion regarding whether it is important to catergorise people in terms of gender

Exploring Psychology: Identity and Disability 1

Peter White, BBC Disability Affairs correspondent, introduces a panel to discuss the issues surrounding identity and disability. Professor Mike Oliver, Lois Keith and Al Alvarez contribute

Exploring Psychology: Identity and Disability 2

Lois Keith reflects on her disability and her change in her sense of identity

Exploring Psychology: Identity and Disability 3

Al Alvarez argues that he feels his disability is irrelevant. Mike Oliver and Lois Keith argue for a forward looking attitude to disability

Exploring Psychology: Living with Memory Impairment 1

Vick talks about his progressive memory loss and his sister, Jean, explains her difficulties with his problem

Exploring Psychology: Living with Memory Impairment 2

Sam and his wife Mildred talk about his progressive memory loss due to Alzheimer's

Exploring Psychology: Living with Memory Impairment 3

Miranda's experience of losing her memory due to illness

Exploring Psychology: Twin Studies 1

John Oates introduces the idea of studying twins to gain insights into human personality

Exploring Psychology: Twin Studies 2

Daphne and Barbara talk of their experiences as identical twins growing up apart and their meeting many years on

Exploring Psychology: Twin Studies 3

Nancy Segal tries to explain the reasons for the similarity between Daphne and Barbara

Exploring Psychology: Twin Studies 4

Linda, Sharon and their mother discuss their similarities as identical twins

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This was last edited on 01 June 2009.
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