Psychology Insights from 2016

The video discusses major psychology news from 2016, including the impact of Pokemon GO on mental health, issues with fMRI data analysis software, and a study on masculine norms affecting mental health. It highlights the psychological benefits of nostalgia and exercise from Pokemon GO, concerns over false positives in fMRI research, and the negative mental health outcomes linked to certain masculine norms. The video concludes with a call for better understanding of gendered values and future research directions.

What was a major event in 2016 that influenced psychological studies?

• The release of Pokemon GO

• The discovery of a new planet

• The invention of virtual reality

• The launch of a new social media platform

How does nostalgia, as experienced through Pokemon GO, benefit mental health?

• It causes isolation

• It leads to higher stress levels

• It increases optimism and social connectedness

• It decreases social interactions

What is one reason people might have stopped playing Pokemon GO?

• The sense of achievement diminished

• The graphics were outdated

• The game became too easy

• The game required too much data

What is fMRI used for in brain research?

• Measuring brain size

• Mapping brain waves

• Analyzing blood flow to active brain regions

• Detecting brain tumors

What issue was found with some fMRI data analysis software?

• It was too expensive

• It had high false positive rates

• It required too much data

• It was difficult to use

Which masculine norm was linked to negative mental health outcomes?

• Self-reliance

• Pursuit of status

• Taking risks

• Putting work first

What was a limitation of the study on masculine norms and mental health?

• It included too many variables

• It focused only on English-speaking countries

• It was conducted over a short period

• It had a small sample size

What is a potential impact of holding sexist attitudes according to the study?

• Improved social relationships

• Increased psychological stress

• Higher willingness to seek counseling

• Better mental health

What does the study suggest about the relationship between masculine norms and mental health?

• Masculine norms have no impact on mental health

• Some masculine norms are linked to poor mental health

• Masculine norms improve mental health

• All masculine norms are harmful

What is the future direction for psychological research as suggested in the video?

• Understanding gendered values and their roles

• Concentrating on non-English speaking countries

• Focusing solely on technological advancements

• Eliminating all traditional norms