Psychlotron PsyCasts

Topic	Duration	Contents	Size
The cognitive model of abnormality	5min 30sec	Assumptions of the cognitive model; the constructionist view; thinking as information processing; biases and errors in thinking; the cognitive model & eating disorders; evaluative comments.	2.6Mb
The psychodynamic model of abnormality	5min 48sec	Assumptions of the psychodynamic model; the unconscious mind; imbalance in the psyche; childhood influences; the psychodynamic model & eating disorders; evaluative comments.	2.6Mb
The behavioural model of abnormality	5min 57sec	Assumptions of the behavioural model; classical conditioning; operant conditioning; social learning; the behavioural model & eating disorders; evaluative comments.	2.7Mb
The biological model of abnormality	6min 0sec	Assumptions of the biological model; genetics; structural brain abnormality; neurochemical imbalance; biological model & eating disorders; evaluative comments.	2.8Mb
Eating disorders	6min 36sec	What are eating disorders? Anorexia nervosa (clinical characteristics); a biological study of anorexia (Holland et al); Bulimia nervosa (clinical characteristics); a psychological study of bulimia (Wonderlich et al).	3.1Mb
Defining abnormality	6min 35sec	Why define abnormality? Statistical deviation; violation of social norms; failure to function adequately; deviation from ideal mental health; general issues. Limitations of each definition are briefly discussed.	3Mb
Stress management	6min 56sec	Definitions; physiological approaches; drug therapy; biofeedback training; psychological approaches (stress inoculation, hardiness training); general considerations	3.2Mb
Gender & stress	5min 59sec	Personality factors; differences in coping strategies; physiological differences; general comments.	2.7Mb
Personality & stress	5min 22sec	Type A behaviour; Hardiness; Locus of control; general considerations	2.5Mb
Sources of stress	5min 26sec	Life changes; Research into life changes (Rahe et al); The workplace; Research into the workplace (Marmot et al); Reducing workplace stress	2.5Mb
Stress & illness	5min 56sec	Routes from stress to illness; Stress & cardiovascular disorders; Friedman & Rosenman; Stress & immune functioning; Kiecolt-Glaser et al; General considerations	2.8Mb
Bodily Responses to Stress	6min 19sec	Definitions; The fight or flight response; The general adaptation syndrome; The role of psychological factors	2.7Mb
Obedience & disobedience	6min 16sec	Definitions; Milgram's theory of obedience; Socialisation; Gradual committment; Agentic shift; Resisting authority	2.8Mb
Studies of obedience	6min 4sec	Definitions; key studies (Milgram & variations); factors that affect obedience (legitimacy, responsibility); impact of Milgram's research	2.8Mb
Minority influence	5min 42sec	Definitions & examples; Key studies (Moscovici et al); Factors that affect minority influence; Explanations of minority influence (conflict, snowballing, social cryptamnesia); Contrast between minority & majority influence	2.7Mb
Majority influence	5min 52sec	Definitions; Key studies (Asch, Sherif); Types of conformity (compliance, conversion); Explanations of conformity (informational and normative influence); Factors that affect conformity	2.7Mb