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Introduction to Psychology Exercise 1

Topic or Question What subfield of What research

psychology do the method can be, or
following topics or was likely, used?
questions fall under?

Our dreams often reflect what’s happening in our

waking lives and that other crises—including war,
natural disasters and terrorist attacks—have led to an
increase in anxious dreams. Studies support the
continuity hypothesis of dreaming: That dreams are
consistent with our waking concerns rather than being
some outlet for compensation, as some older
psychoanalytic theories had hypothesized.
Many people may not know what their employers are
tracking about them. Some of the reasons an
organization might want to monitor their employees
might be to give them feedback to help them improve
their performance or to alert them to a potential safety
issue or to and help them become more efficient and
productive.
Certain middle-aged and older adults, especially
women who tend to disengage from difficult tasks and
goals after they retire, may be at greater risk of
cognitive decline as they age. This raises questions
about how individual differences in motivation and
gender may play a role in cognitive declines and
points to the potential importance of continuing to
engage in mentally stimulating activities in retirement.
We are most sensitive to greenish-yellow colors under
dim conditions, making lime shades easiest to see in
low lighting. In comparing fire trucks of different
colors, studies showed that multiple vehicle accidents
may be as much as three times greater for red or
red/white fire trucks compared to lime-yellow/white
trucks. Recent studies however, found that recognizing
the vehicle was more important than paint color. This
will help reduce firefighter deaths due to vehicular
accidents.
People who have fond memories of childhood,
specifically their relationships with their parents, tend
to have better health, less depression and fewer
chronic illnesses as older adults, according to research.
Participants who reported remembering higher levels
of affection from their mothers in early childhood
experienced better physical health and fewer
depressive symptoms later in life. Those who reported
memories with more support from their fathers also
experienced fewer depressive symptoms.