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PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
1 Discussion 1
Define psychology. How did
psychology come into existence? From your readings, what are some of the
contributions that psychology has produced for humanity?
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
1 Discussion 2
What is the relationship
between the brain and behavior? What are some examples that might illustrate
this?
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
2 Discussion 1
In what ways can distorted
perception affect your decisions? Give an example of a specific incident in
which distorted perception affected events. How can you prevent distorted
perceptions from occurring?
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
2 Discussion 2
Select a sense organ, and
trace a stimulus’s path from outside the body to the brain. What did you learn
about the sensory organ you selected that you did not know before?
Additionally, complete the “Try It” activity on page 87 of the text. Were you
surprised by the results? Why or why not?
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3 Discussion 1
Describe how you have used
mnemonics, or how someone you know has used mnemonics, to assist memory in the
past. How helpful was it? How might mnemonics be applied in your life in the
future to improve your memory? Please provide an example.
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3 Discussion 2
Explain the three systems
of memory: sensory, short term, and long term. Give examples of each and
explain their significance in everyday life.
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4 Discussion 1
Is it nature (heredity) or
nurture (environment) that determines a person’s character? What factors lead
you to believe that? What examples can you cite?
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4 Discussion 2
Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs is broken up into stages, with a natural progression from one stage to
another when the previous need is fulfilled. What motivates us to move from one
stage to the next?
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
5 Discussion 1
In your own words, define
intelligence. Describe Alfred Binet’s role in intelligence testing. Why was
this important? What are the implications to society of intelligence testing?
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5 Discussion 2
What is personality and
why is it important to study? What type of Personality Traits do you have
according to the assessment in the readings this week? Compare Jung’s approach
with a theory that is discussed in this week’s reading.
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6 Discussion 1
Describe a stressful
period in your life. What factors contributed to the stress? Regarding the
strategies for managing stress that you have studied in this module, which strategies
would be most effective for you?
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6 Discussion 2
America is a very violent
country, compared to countries like Great Britain and India. How do the
theoretical explanations for aggression help explain this? How do the ideas of
conformity, compliance, and obedience tie into this discussion?
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7 Discussion 1
List three psychological
disorders and discuss the primary symptoms and typical signs of trouble
associated with each. What are some of the causes of these disorders?
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
7 Discussion 2
Compare and contrast
behavioral therapy with cognitive therapy. Which types of psychological
disorders are best treated by each form of therapy?
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
1 Assignment
Four Goals of Psychology
Details:
In chapter 1, your text
describes what psychology is. Lecture 1 discusses four goals of psychology.
Write an essay of 350-500
words that addresses the following:
- Describe how
the current perspectives, as discussed in chapter 1 of the text, help
accomplish each of the four goals of psychology.
- What
particular issues in psychology, as discussed in chapter 1, are of
personal interest to you?
- How will the
study of psychology enhance your life and make you a better person?
- Provide
specific examples to support your position.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a
grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;
therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful
completion of the assignment.
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
2 Assignment
Altered States Journal
Entry
Details:
Write a journal entry of
250-500 words in which you reflect on the following:
- Discuss the
prevailing viewpoint(s) on altered states.
- Compare the
harmfulness of various methods for reaching an altered state of
consciousness.
- Evaluate the
usefulness (purpose) of achieving altered states of consciousness.
While GCU style format is
not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected.
This assignment uses a
grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;
therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful
completion of the assignment.
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
3 Assignment
Behavioral Essay
Details:
Write an essay of 500-750
words on behavior modification in which you address the following behavioral
issues:
- State the
behavior you wish to change and state the importance of changing this
behavior.
- State
triggers of the behavior.
- Identify
reinforcement or punishment that can be used to change the behavior.
- Identify a
time frame.
- List factors
that are most effective when using punishment to change behaviors.
- What are
some alternatives to using punishment to change behavior?
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a
grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;
therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful
completion of the assignment.
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
5 Assignment
Emotional Intelligence
Journal Entry
Details:
Being aware of emotional
responses is important when interacting in social settings. Complete the
Emotional IQ assessment located at.ihhp.com/quiz.php”
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Compose a journal entry of
250-500 words in which you describe your Emotional IQ findings. Be sure to
answer the following questions:
- What value
does EQ have that IQ does not?
- How can we
be “in check” with our emotions?
- What are
some consequences of not being in check with our emotions?
- What are
some strategies for managing our emotions?
- How do we
ensure our emotions are appropriate when interacting with our family,
friends, significant others, and peers?
Please refer to the
textbook and the Module 5 Readings to assist in completing this assignment.
Refer to the “Emotional
Intelligence Journal Entry Scoring Guide” for grading criteria.
GCU style is not required,
but solid academic writing is expected.
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
6 Assignment
Details:
In your CLC groups,
examine the developmental theories of Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg by applying
them to each developmental stage listed in the chart. In other words, for each
developmental stage, explain how each theorist would describe development
within that particular stage. An example has been completed for you.
Once your team has
completed the chart, answer each question using references to support your
response:
- What is the
difference between sex and gender?
- Explain how
sex and gender identity is formed at each stage according to each
theorist.
Use the GCU eLibrary to
research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles (one for each researcher
studied) that can be used in support of your content.
While GCU style format is
not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected
and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU
documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a
grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;
therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful
completion of the assignment.
PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week
7 Assignment
Details:
In your CLC groups,
examine the developmental theories of Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg by applying
them to each developmental stage listed in the chart. In other words, for each
developmental stage, explain how each theorist would describe development
within that particular stage. An example has been completed for you.
Once your team has
completed the chart, answer each question using references to support your
response:
- What is the
difference between sex and gender?
- Explain how
sex and gender identity is formed at each stage according to each
theorist.
Use the GCU eLibrary to
research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles (one for each researcher
studied) that can be used in support of your content.
While GCU style format is
not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU
documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a
grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;
therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful
completion of the assignment.
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