PSY 1012 General Psychology
Module 1 Discussion
Research
The scientific method allows us to pose questions, test questions, and analyze results. Ethics is always inclusive of research, as we must protect participants and be aware of appropriate methods for obtaining information.
Through observation and research we begin to understand the world around us. Consider research you have read about or been a part of: Was the scientific method followed? How? What ethical considerations are important to research?
PSY 1012 General Psychology
Module 2 Discussion
Reaction
React to the following statement:
The three learning theories: Classical, Operant and Social Cognitive Theories are only useful to a psychologist doing research.
Explain why you agree or disagree. Make sure to give examples of all three theories to support your answer.
PSY 1012 General Psychology
Module 3 Discussion
Intelligence Testing
Is intelligence testing a useful method of measuring a person’s potential for academic achievement? Should colleges and universities base admissions more on SAT and ACT scores or high school grades and activities? What other ways might colleges and universities predict student success?
PSY 1012 General Psychology
Module 4 Discussion
Motivation
Are anorexia and bulimia caused by our society? What are the motivations or social pressures to be thin? What are the major sources of these pressures? Are there other cultures where this pressure does not exist?
PSY 1012 General Psychology
Module 5 Discussion
Understanding Disorders
As you’ve seen from your reading and research, there are many different causes of disorders. Choose two disorders and discuss their potential root causes. How would you best help and support a friend with these disorders?
PSY 1012 General Psychology
Module 6 Discussion
Personality Formation
Choose two personality theories that best support your perspective on how your personality was formed and discuss with the class.
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PSY 1012 is a general psychology course.
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Discussion of Module 1
Research
We can use the scientific method to ask questions, test them, and interpret the results. We must constantly include ethics in research because we must protect participants and be aware of acceptable data collection methods.
We begin to understand the world around us through observation and investigation. Consider the following research projects that you may have heard about or participated in: Was the scientific method used in this case? How? What ethical concerns should researchers keep in mind when doing research?
PSY 1012 is a general psychology course.
Discussion in Module 2
Reaction
Describe your reaction to the following statement:
Only a psychologist conducting research may benefit from the three learning theories: Classical, Operant, and Social Cognitive Theories.
Explain why you agree or disagree with the statement. Make careful to use examples from all three ideas to back up your claims.
