...University of Phoenix Material Introduction to Psychology Worksheet Part I: Origins of Psychology Within the discipline of psychology, there are several perspectives used to describe, predict, and explain human behavior. The major perspectives in modern psychology identified in the text are neuroscience, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic. Describe these major psychological perspectives using two to three sentences each. Type your response in the space below. Neuroscience: This perspective looks for the causes of abnormal behavior primarily inside the individual. This perspective concentrates on the functioning of the brain and it affects behavior. Cognitive: Cognitive psychology focuses on the way humans process information, looking at how we treat information that comes into the brain and how this treatment leads to responses. Behavioral: Behavioral psychology, also known as behaviorism, is a perspective. The basis of behavioral psychology suggests that all behaviors are learned. Humanistic: Humanistic psychology focuses on human potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization. It is the fundamental belief of humanistic psychology is that people are good by nature and that mental and social problems result from deviations from this natural tendency. Psychodynamic: Psychodynamic psychology focuses on trying to get inside the head of individuals in order to make sense of their relationships, experiences and how...
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...Due On: 8/29/2012Submit Assigned On: 8/20/2012 Introduction and Chapter 1: History and the Scientific Method Day Topic/Activity Reading Assignment/Activity 1 Course Introduction; Policies and Procedures syllabus, rules, policies 2 Background of psychology; basic terms give out textbooks 3 Psychology: from Hippocrates to Wundt p. 1-8 workbook (wb) p. 2-4 4 Perspectives and the Big Issues p. 9-14 wb 4-6 5 Skepticism, Common Sense, and Hindsight p. 14-24 vocab quiz; wb 6-9 6 Research Basics: Observations and Surveys p. 24-30 7 Research Basics: Correlation and Causation p. 30-34 vocab drill 8 Research Basics: The Experimental Method p. 37-40 vocab quiz; wb 19-21 9 Ethical standards and practices in Psychology p. 49-53 experiment analysis project 10 Film: Discovering Psychology Part 2 film; worksheets on experiments 11 Test on background and scientific methods Test Unit Objectives: · Define psychology and trace its historical development. · Compare and contrast the psychological perspectives(behavior, cognitive, humanistic, neuroscience, psychoanalytic, behavior genetics). · Identify basic and applied research subfields of psychology. · Identify basic elements of an experiment...
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...basic tenets of psychology are presented from a historical perspective, with attention to research-based behavioral science. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: · University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. · Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Carpenter, S., & Huffman, K. (2010). Visualizing psychology (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Introduction to Psychology Details Due Points Objectives 1.1 Describe the development of the discipline of psychology. 1.2 Compare and contrast research methods used to examine psychological phenomena. 1.3 Explain biological influences on the human brain. Readings Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Visualizing Psychology. Review this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. 1 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. 1 Individual Origins of Psychology and Research Methods Worksheet Complete the...
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...University of Phoenix Material Introduction to Psychology Worksheet Complete each part with 100- to 200-word responses. The word count for individual questions may vary but your responses should total 500- to 800-words for the entire worksheet. Part I: Origins of Psychology Within the discipline of psychology, there are several perspectives used to describe, predict, and explain human behavior. Describe three major psychological perspectives and name at least one leading theorist for each. There are several perspectives used to describe, predict, and explain human behavior within the discipline of psychology. To begin with one of the perspectives is the behaviorist perspective. Behaviorism is different from most other approaches because behaviorism is concerned with how environmental factors affect observable behavior. The leading theorist for behaviorism was Ivan Pavlov. Second physiological perspective is the psychodynamic perspective; this perspective takes an approach on the inner mental process. The leading theorist of this perspective was Wilhelm Wundt. Part II: Research Methods Provide a brief overview of some of the research methods used by psychologists. Include strengths and weaknesses of each method discussed. One of the research methods used by psychologist is correlational research. This type of research determines the relations between two or more variables. Another research method is descriptive research; this research usually describes...
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...Origins of Psychology and Research Methods Worksheet PSY/103 Introduction to Psychology July 6, 2010 Origins of Psychology and Research Methods Worksheet Part One: Origins of Psychology: This paper describes the seven major perspectives in modern psychology that are, psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist, cognitive, neuroscientific/biopsychological, evolutionary, and sociocultural. Psychoanalytic: Is the study done by Sigmund Freud of the unconscious mind. He believes that people’s behavior is directly from childhood and stems from personal relationships. It was develop to find different ways to explain human behavior and to offer treatment to people with mental illness. Behaviorist: Is the study of behavior and how it is affected by one’s environment in which they grew up around. Job Watson did not believe in psychoanalysis, he thought that the surroundings had the most profound influence on one’s behavior. Job’s method of study was to observe them to see how behaviors are learned and reinforced. Humanist: Is a voluntary behavior that was influenced by Carl Rogers that emphasizes people to be motivated into thinking of their own fulfillment. This perspective was invented in the early 1950’s. Cognitive: Is the focus of how an individual thinks and remember, and how well one can process information. Jean Piaget founded cognitive psychology in 1960 and is used frequently in today’s society...
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...Phoenix Material Introduction to Psychology Worksheet Complete each part with 100- to 200-word responses. Your responses must total 500 to 800-words for the entire worksheet. Part I: Origins of Psychology Within psychology, several perspectives are used to describe, predict, and explain human behavior. Describe three major psychological perspectives and name at least one leading theorist for each. Three major psychological perspectives are behavioral, sociocultural, and cognitive. The behavioral perspective views behavior as the result of environment experience. Environmental experience is basically all of a person’s life experiences that they have been subjected to in the past, and also the new experiences that will take part in their behavior. The behavioral perspective gained great momentum in the 20th century because it was a powerful tool in training, education, and industry. Critics claimed that behaviorism was dehumanizing. (John B. Watson, http://www.ccis.edu/, 5/17/13) and others conducted a thorough explication of Classical Conditioning and B. F. Skinner, responding somewhat to the critics of behaviorisms dehumanization, explained and expertly defended the processes of Operant Conditioning. Basically based off of a person’s environment will depict the way that they may behave. The cognitive perspective focuses mainly on the cognitive processes that are involved in learning, also on how a person’s brain works. It’s a form of psychology that examines internal...
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... COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMME Code: GESS5301 Title: Essential of Psychology Term: Fall 2012 Credits: 3 Pre-requisite: NIL Instructor: Ms. Katherine Leung Office Location: -- Office Tel: -- Email Address: kath0214@hkbu.edu.hk Aims and Objectives This course aims at providing students with a general introduction to the field of psychology. While several orientations to the study of human behavior will be discussed, the primary emphasis will be put on the scientific study of behavior from an empirical perspective. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) On completion of this course, students should be able to |CILO 1 |Describe and distinguish between the major psychological theories of behaviour; | |CILO 2 |Define, generate and identify examples of the basic behavioural principles and concepts as well as how to apply them to their own lives; | | |and | |CILO 3 |Critique the major areas typically considered the domain of psychology such as learning, sensation, memory, personality, developmental | | |psychology, and abnormal behaviour from an empirical perspective. ...
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...Module Study Guide Research Methods in Psychology 2 Deadlines: 1st Report Week 6, Thurs 6th March 12noon 2nd Report Week 10, Thurs 17th April 12noon Lectures: Fridays 1pm-2pm TC102 Workshops: Mondays in Paragon NB – check for changes to this in weeks 10, 11 and 13 due to the Bank Holidays. School of Psychology, Social Work and Human Sciences School of Psychology, Social Work and Human Sciences Research Methods in Psychology 2 Module Study Guide |Module Code |SS40003E | |Level |4 | |Credits |20 | 2014 Version No 01 © UWL 2013 Research Methods in Psychology 2 Module Study Guide Contents | |Page No. | |Module Leader and Teaching Team Details |3 | | | | |Facts and figures |5 | | | | |Section A Overview and Content...
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...Utica College Psychology 101: Introductory Psychology, Fall 2011 Section C: T/TH, 10:00-11:15 – Hubbard Hall 207 Section D: T/TH, 11:30-12:45 – Hubbard Hall 208 Professor: Dr. Tyson Kreiger Phone: 792-5285 Office: 105 DePerno Hall Email: tckreige@utica.edu Office Hours: Monday/Friday 10:30-12:00, Tuesday 1:00 -2:00, and by appointment. If you stop by my office during other times, there is a very good chance I can meet with you then as well. Aside from weekends and holidays, I check my email frequently. This is the best way to contact me. Required Text: Myers, D. (2009). Psychology (9th edition). New York: Worth Publishers. Required access to computers: You need to be in the habit of checking your UC email address, as this is how I will contact you. I will also use Angel to post your grades so that you will know your standing at any time. The syllabus and worksheets will also be uploaded should you misplace them. COURSE GOALS Welcome to Introductory Psychology. This course focuses on the science of psychology and includes the following goals: 1. Develop an understanding of how Psychology is relevant to your daily life and academic success. In fact, students who are able to relate course concepts to real-life examples tend to learn more effectively and remember course information. 2. Provide a basic foundation of the major content areas in psychology. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and procedures of the...
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...Psychology: Name: Institution: Instructor: Date: Fifth grade students should be in a position to produce a well-developed and organized writing containing a body, an introduction and a conclusion. Vital structural and organization elements include writing the main thing in the first paragraph, attaching new paragraphs to what is related to the main topic. Understanding major subtopics and ideas in writing relates to comprehension reading skills that students must spot to main idea in order to summarize ideas. A well-organized and developed writing should be given to students to help them in evaluation before writing. In the fifth grade, learning correct spelling and grammar plays a major role in writing. Crucial grammatical lesson for this graders include sentence fragment, run-on sentence, verb agreement, consistent and correct verb tense use, capitalization and punctuation. Moreover, on the feedback of the teacher on written assignments, learners get spelling and grammar skills through activities like bees and spelling quizzes, grammar worksheets and reading assignments, games and activities (McMahon & Wells, 2013) The learners in 5th grade should take part in peer workshop where they critique and edit each other’s work. When they point out errors in others’ work can help them identify in theirs too. The learners at this stage should engage in rewriting, editing, revising and planning to improve their writing skills. According to teaching, the key element of...
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...University of Phoenix Material Issues in Psychological Testing Worksheet Using the text for this course, the University Library, the Internet, and/or other resources answer the following questions. Your response to each question should be at least 200 words in length. 1. What are at least two ethical issues associated with psychological testing? What impact do these issues have on the field of psychological testing? One issue, concerning ethics in psychological testing, is obtaining informed consent. This means that prior to the test the subject must be advised of the purpose of the test, procedures that will be used, duration of the test, and the subject must ascertain that he or she fully understands all aspects of participating in the test (American Psychological Association, 2010). A parent or legal guardian must give consent on behalf of any underage participant, or handicapped individuals. Informed consent is meant to protect both the researcher and the participants; it is an ongoing agreement in which the participant may withdraw from at any time during the testing (Hogan, 2007). Confidentiality can be another major ethical issue surrounding psychological testing. Psychologists are governed by ethical codes to withhold information concerning a participant’s test results outside of the appropriate context (Hogan, 2007). Psychologists are also to maintain and protect records, as to prevent records from being shared with inappropriate parties. Confidentiality...
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...Introduction To Psychology Worksheet Curtis Lee Morrissette Jr PSY/211 08/12/2015 University of Phoenix Origins of Psychology In 1913, The Behavioral Perspective was founded by American psychologist, John B. Watson. Behavioral is one out of several perspectives used to describe, predict, and explain human behavior. The behavioral perspective focuses primarily on observable and measurable aspects of human behavior. B. F. Skinner was an American psychologist that would later refine the behavioral perspective. Radical behaviorism includes operant conditioning where actions are strengthened or reinforced. For example I enjoy playing Basketball because it clears my mind, so I am more then likely going to play basketball more. The Humanistic Perspective is used to describe, predict and explain human behavior by focusing on how personality, behavior, and mental processes are influenced by an innate capacity for personal growth. It also pat attention to creativity, free will, and human potential. Humanistic Perspective is often called the “third force” it is the response to the limitation of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic and B.F. Skinner’s behaviorism. Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers are two of the most famous founders of humanistic perspective which rose to prominence in the mid-20 century. The Psychodynamic Perspective is how unconscious or conscious processes determine human behavior. Psychodynamics studies the mind, personality, or psyche as they relate...
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...RYAN RN O OL IN CH ATI O N AL S EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION & ALL ROUND DEVELOPMENT RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SOHNA ROAD, GURGAON 2013-2014 Winter Holiday Homework (Class-XI) General instructions • Use A4 sheet for all the assignments. • Paste bold and clear pictures. • Give attractive borders to your assignments using coloured tapes and stickers. • All your assignments should be well labelled. • Submission date 15-01-2014. ENGLIGH 1. Prepare a poster on the following topics. • Creating awareness among the people regarding the importance of Rain Water Harvesting. Do not exceed 50 words. (Roll No. 1-12) • Promoting the use of cycles for health and economical means of commuting. (Roll No. 13-22) • Help old people. (Roll No. 23-38) 2. Write an article giving suggestions on ways to inculcate values in the students of your school. 3. Compose a poem, a rap or a song describing each and every student of your class. You may include your teachers also. The Holiday Homework should be done in the English assignment note book. PHYSICS Prepare an investigatory project report as part of the practical syllabus prescribed by CBSE for class XI. The project should be done in a display file compiled under the following headings: • Index • Certificate • Acknowledgement • Experiment (a) Aim (b) Apparatus and materials required (c) Basic principle and theory (d) Diagram (e) Procedure (f) Observations & calculations (g) Result • Bibliography CHEMISTRY Project and presentation on s and p...
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...Republic of the Philippines BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Don Claro M. Recto Campus Marawoy, Lipa City I. TITLE: BEATING PROCRASTNATION: A PROPOSED PROJECT DEDICATED IN ALTERINGPROCRASTINATION AMONG FRESHMEN COMPUTER-GAME-ENTHUSIAST STUDENTS II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The proposed action plan will consist of activities wherein the developers prepared a preventive approach. The first part will cover the introduction of time management and procrastination and its consequences. This is only the initiation of orienting the target subject by means of conducting a half-day seminar. Followed by uniting the students through team building and workshop, this is to understand and know their feelings and thoughts about the said program. Lastly, evaluating the students of what they have learned from the previous activities.The developers believe that the said activities are necessary and applicable to prevent as well as to help them learn how to manage time wisely and effectively. III. OBJECTIVES: 1. Recognize self-defeating problems such as; fear and anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and poor time management. 2. To give awareness among the selected participants about the benefits that they will gain from the program. 3. Identify your own goals, strengths and weaknesses, values and priorities. IV. RATIONALE OF THE PROJECT: Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task which needs to be accomplished. No matter how well-organized and committed you...
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...Resiliency and the Five-Factor Model By: Ketmany Guenin Psychology: Research Methods Dr. Wall 12/04/2013 Introduction Individual differences in psychology concentrate on how people are different from each other in their own unique way. This level of psychology differentiates people based on their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Psychological constructs that attract research interact in individual differences include: personality, psychopathology, cognitive abilities, social attitudes and psychological interests. The most highly researched areas in psychology are differences in personality and in intelligence (Albon, 1994). The Five Factor Model of Personality is a trait theory that was originated by several researchers and it examines five traits that can fully describe personality. (e.g. Fiske, 1949; Norman, 1963). The ‘Big Five’ are Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness and are commonly referred to as: N, E, O, A, and C. Extraversion refers to the tendency of enjoying other’s company and people who are outgoing. Neuroticism is the tendency to get upset easily, also known as emotional stability. Agreeableness is the tendency to be cooperative with others. Conscientiousness is the tendency to be motivated and achieve goals. Openness to Experience is the tendency to be open to trying new things and being adventurous (Glantz). Garmezy became interested in the concept of resilience through the...
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