Psychology 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe

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Humans place themselves at the center of their universe. New information is learned more easily when it relates to the person learning it.

Egocentric Bias

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Ch.3 Biopsychology - Psychology @ OpenStax

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Introduction to Psychology @ OpenStax Course

People are biased in thinking that their flaws are in the "social spotlight" more than they actually were (and more compared to other people).

Spotlight effect

On a typical day, human's tend to feel that we notice and observe others more than they observe ourselves. 

Cloak of invisibility illusion

When people are given vague descriptions of themselves that could apply to anyone, they tend to feel shocked at how spot on the description was of their life. It explains why people get convinced by astrological readings and fortune tellers.

The Barnum Effect

Implicit egotism is the psychological tendency for individuals to unconsciously prefer people, places, and things that share similarities with themselves.

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