PSY 203T Wk 1 Discussion – Psychological Perspectives and Human Behavior

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Due Thursday: Select 1 prompt below and respond in a minimum of 175 words:

When reviewing the major psychological perspectives in Ch. 1, which perspective can you identify with the most? Why? What is an example from your personal life or career of how the perspective would explain human behavior?

Why are ethics important in psychological research? How can you relate these ethical practices in your life?

In Ch. 2, you learn about the biological foundations of human behavior. The nervous system, which includes the different parts of the brain, contributes to behavior in many ways. Consider 1 part of the human brain, such as a specific lobe, a cortex, or a part of the limbic system, and describe a behavior that is affected or governed by this part of the brain. Explain how damage to this area of the brain may affect behavior. Why is it important to understand the role of the brain in behavior when interacting with others in your daily life?

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PSY 203T Wk 2 Discussion – Cognitive Processes

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In Ch. 5, you read about the different ways that we learn behaviors. Consider a behavior that you have. How can you explain how you learned this behavior through one of the types of learning presented in Ch. 5?

The concepts of reinforcement and punishment can be a little tricky, and many students confuse the principles of these concepts. A common mistake that is made is thinking that negative reinforcement is the same as punishment. What are the main differences between these concepts? Provide an example to illustrate your explanation.

In Ch. 6, you read about the process of memory, which starts in the sensory memory, progresses to the short-term memory, and ultimately will end up in the long-term memory. Consider a time when you learned new information. It could be a new process at work, something you learned in a class, or something you learned in your personal life. Outline the process of how this information got into your long-term memory, including the encoding strategies used.

In Ch. 6, you learn about different strategies for problem solving and decision making. Consider a decision that you need to make or a problem that you need to solve in your personal or career life. Apply the strategies and processes listed in Ch. 6 to help you make the decision or solve the problem. Describe the process you used and if you would do anything differently the next time.

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PSY 203T Wk 3 Discussion – Human Motivation and Development

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Due Thursday: Select 1 prompt below and respond in a minimum of 175 words:

Of the different theories of motivation discussed in Ch. 7, which interests you the most? How can you see this theory applied in human behavior? What is an example from your personal or career life?

When looking at Maslow’s hierarchy of needs presented in Ch. 7, consider different examples of needs that fall under each category. How can you see these levels of needs applied in your life? What is an example from your personal or career life?

Adolescence can be a very difficult time for individuals. What are the main social challenges that occur during adolescence? What are some recommendations for how to overcome those challenges?

There are many aspects that contribute to an individual’s psychosocial development. According to Erikson, which challenges are you facing in your current life stage? Do you agree with Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development? Why or why not?

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PSY 203T Wk 4 Discussion – Personality and Social Psychology

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This week you learn about different personality theories and how each proposes that we develop into who we are. Some of the theories go into great detail when describing the process of personality development as well as the structure of our personality. Of the theories presented, which do you align with the most? Why do you align with this theory?

There are many stressors that occur in our daily lives, but how we interpret and react to these stressors is what determines the severity of the stress we experience. Think of an example of a time when you encountered a stressor. What steps did you take to cope with the stress that was produced? Would you recommend that coping strategy for a friend experiencing a similar stress? Why or why not?

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PSY 203T Wk 5 Discussion – Psychological Disorders and Treatment Methods

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), lists the diagnostic criteria and symptomology for mental disorders. Many of the symptoms that are listed could be experienced by most people, so it is important to understand what differentiates a symptom from being a common occurrence versus a symptom of a psychological disorder. Choose a disorder presented this week and outline a few of the diagnostic symptoms and criteria associated with that disorder. What makes these feelings or behaviors a symptom of a psychological disorder instead of a commonly experienced feeling or behavior?

Psychological disorders were previously thought to be untreatable. Society chose to confine individuals who presented with abnormal behaviors to asylums, where they would not interfere with other members of society. This changed in the 1800s when a new movement sparked the release of these individuals from asylums and treatment methods began to be investigated. Chapter 11 mentions a few approaches to treatment of psychological disorders. Which therapy stands out most to you? Why? What are some of the main treatment strategies/interventions that go along with this therapy?

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