WGU C180 - Pass Your Psych OA (Unit 1)

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This in-depth C180 Introduction to Psychology video is a complete study guide for WGU students preparing for the Objective Assessment (OA).

The lesson covers foundational psychology concepts, biological perspectives, learning theories, and memory systems in a way that mirrors how questions actually appear on the exam. Instead of surface-level definitions, this video teaches you how to identify concepts inside real scenarios, which is the key to passing the C180 OA.

🎯 What You Will Learn in This Video

By the end of this video, you will clearly understand:

🧠 1. What Psychology Really Is

• Psychology as the scientific study of mind and behavior
• Why psychology relies on research methods, not opinion
• The three levels of analysis:
– Brain (biological processes)
– Person (thoughts, emotions, behaviors)
– Group (social and environmental influences)

🏛️ 2. Schools of Thought & Key Theorists (Heavily Tested)

You’ll master:

• Structuralism – Wilhelm Wundt & introspection
• Functionalism – William James & adaptation
• Behaviorism – John Watson & B.F. Skinner
• Psychodynamic theory – Sigmund Freud (id, ego, superego)
• Gestalt psychology – Max Wertheimer
• Humanistic psychology – Abraham Maslow & Carl Rogers

You’ll learn how to instantly match theorists to theories, a major OA skill.

🔬 3. Research Methods & Ethics

Understand how psychologists study behavior:

• Descriptive research
• Correlational research (and why correlation ≠ causation)
• Experimental research (independent vs dependent variables)
• Control groups & random assignment
• Random sampling vs random assignment
• Validity vs reliability
• Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
• Informed consent and ethical safeguards

🧬 4. Biological Psychology & the Nervous System

You’ll gain confidence with:

• Neuron structure and neurotransmission
• Neurotransmitters:
– Dopamine
– Serotonin
– Acetylcholine
– GABA
– Endorphins

• Brain structures and functions:
– Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital lobes
– Cerebellum
– Thalamus
– Hypothalamus
– Hippocampus
– Amygdala

• Central vs peripheral nervous system
• Sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous system
• Endocrine system & hormone function

👁️ 5. Sensation & Perception

Learn how we experience the world:

• Sensation vs perception
• Bottom-up vs top-down processing
• Absolute thresholds
• Cocktail party effect
• Dichotic listening
• Attention and sensory filtering

🎓 6. Learning Theories (Major OA Section)

Classical Conditioning

• Pavlov’s experiments
• UCS, UCR, CS, CR
• Acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery
• Stimulus generalization
• Real-world phobia examples

Operant Conditioning

• Reinforcement vs punishment
• Positive vs negative reinforcement
• Positive vs negative punishment
• Primary vs secondary reinforcers
• Continuous vs partial reinforcement
• Variable ratio schedules (slot machines)

You’ll learn how to spot conditioning types instantly in exam scenarios.

🧠 7. Memory Systems & Forgetting

Master how memory works:

• Sensory memory (iconic & echoic)
• Short-term memory vs working memory
• Long-term memory
• Encoding, storage, and retrieval

Types of Memory

• Explicit (semantic & episodic)
• Implicit (procedural, conditioning, priming)

Key Memory Concepts

• Context-dependent memory
• State-dependent memory
• Flashbulb memories
• Recall vs recognition
• Serial position effect
• False memories
• Retrograde vs anterograde amnesia

🎓 Perfect for WGU C180 OA Exam Prep

This video covers everything the OA expects, including:

• Psychology foundations
• Research methods & ethics
• Brain structures & neurotransmitters
• Conditioning theories
• Learning schedules
• Memory systems
• Exam-style scenario analysis

If you want one complete resource for C180, this is it.

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