Psychology

Directions First, write a simple hypothesis. State your hypothesis in such a way that it could be tested. Here are some examples: • Musical ability is an inherited trait. • People who play video games for more than 2 hours every day are introverted. • People who are early risers are more successful. • People who set long term goals are no more successful as people who do not set long term goals. • Adults who have positive relationships with their same sex parents are less likely to become alcoholics. Second, describe how you might use naturalistic observation, case studies, survey research, and correlational research to help prove/disprove your hypothesis. Note: When you describe your correlational research, include the two variables you will be examining and the type of relationship you project to exist between the two variables (i.e., positive or negative correlation). For example, let’s use the hypothesis, People who play video games for more than 2 hours every day are introverted. Here are examples of how these different types of research could be used to research or test this hypothesis: Naturalistic observation: go to a video arcade and observe people who play video games for more than two hours and then observe their interactions with others Case studies: study the life styles of video game designers (who would spend considerably more than 2 hours/day playing video games) Survey research: people who are known to spend 2+ hours playing video games at least 5 days a week are asked a series of questions regarding their social interactions, hobbies, and general life style. Correlational research: identified video game players are asked to track the number of hours spent playing video games on a daily basis for two weeks. These subjects are also asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their social habits, the number/types of people they socialize with, how often they socialize, the types of hobbies they engage in (besides playing video games), etc. The subjects’ quality and quantity of social interaction is compared to the average number of hours spent playing video games. This research will show a positive correlation between the number of hours spent playing video games and the types of introverted behavior identified in the questionnaire. Type your responses in a Word document. In order to avoid plagiarism, you must use APA style to cite any outside resource material. Refer to the Library’s Writing Center for more info on APA style. Submit this assignment to the dropbox “Assignment 01.1: Research Methods.” You can navigate to this dropbox by clicking the “next” arrow at the top right of your screen. This assignment is worth 40 points and will be graded according to the scoring guide below. SCORING GUIDE ( 40 POINTS ) Rating Scale 8 Work meets or exceeds criterion at a high level of competence. 7 Work reflects an understanding of criterion with minor misunderstandings/misconceptions. 6 Criterion partially met, but one or more important concepts/skills are missing or flawed. 5 Work reflects an attempt to meet criterion, but significant misunderstandings/misconceptions are apparent. 4-0 Criterion not met or work is absent. Criteria 1. Student has submitted a simple hypothesis which could be tested. 2. Student has submitted an example exemplifying how naturalistic observation could be used to research the hypothesis. 3. Student has submitted an example exemplifying how a case study could be used to reserach the hypothesis. 4. Student has submitted an example exemplifying how a survey could be used to test the hypothesis. 5. Student has submitted an example exemplifying how correlational research could be used to test the hypothesis. The correlational research describes two variables and the type of relationship the student projects would exist between the two variables (i.e., positive or negative correlation).

Chapter 7 discussed intelligence and theories of intelligence. Visit the following website to learn more about Intelligence Theory and Testing: http://wilderdom.com/personality/L1-5KeyPlayers.html. After reviewing the information available, complete the following: Select your favorite theory. State which theory you believe has the best representation of human intelligence. Use outside research to back your claims. Explain how a test would be designed to reflect this theory. If there is already a test for this theory, describe how it is used. This assignment is between 2-3 pages. You will need to have outside research and APA citations

Choose a theory about motivation from the textbook (Chapter 10, section 10.1). Use the textbook as well as outside research to complete this assignment. Be sure and cite and reference your sources. Complete the following: List and explain the major concepts of the theory. List the important theorists involved in the theory as well as their contribution. Discuss the criticisms of the theory. Discuss the strengths of the theory. Provide a real life example of the theory in action.

In these Papers, you will analyze what you like and dislike about the theories covered already. You must clarify and explain WHY you like or dislike the various points of the theories. Once you have a theory that you really seem to like and agree with, you will do some research and find out what the research says about this theory and its effectiveness. .

Chapter 6 discusses Classical and Operant Conditioning. Conduct outside research to learn more about the topic and current common uses for each form of conditioning. Use research and the textbook to answer the following questions: Which form of conditioning is used most for behavior modification? Why does this form work better? Why would Classical Conditioning help someone in their daily life functioning? Which form of conditioning would you most likely see in a classroom setting? Create your own examples of each form of conditioning. Be sure to include the following information in your answer. In addressing classical conditioning: Identify UCS, UCR, NS, CS, and CR. Discuss any stimulus generalization that you observed. Discuss any extinction and spontaneous that occurred. In addressing operant conditioning: Identify negative and positive reinforcements and punishments. Label the schedule of reinforcement or punishment.

What is meant by the term of nature and nurture in terms of human development. Length: 1/2 page Paper format: Subjective Times New Romans 12 point font Double Spaced

For this discussion, follow the instructions for the deathbed scene in Chapter 4 of the text and assume you are writing a movie script for your own deathbed scene.  Describe in detail  what you expect the end of your life to be like (e.g., what age, where, who will be around, the manner of the dying, etc.).  Limit this to one paragraph.  Then in the next paragraph, assume the movie producers have taken the pulse of the American movie-going public and they want you to change the script to make the end more sad and tragic.  What would you change and why?  Then in one more paragraph, the movie producers now say they want an ending that is more uplifting and inspirational.  Revise an aspect of the script to make this happen.  The entire discussion post should be no more than 1 page in length, the latter two paragraphs briefer than the first.  Submit this discussion by the deadline of Sept. 11th., 09:00pm.  Be sure to respond to at least one of your peer’s discussion posts by this deadline as well, and respond in a meaningful way (for example, don’t just say “I liked your post”).

Essay: Analyzing a Set of Beliefs and Attitudes After you read over Chapter 12 Social Psychology and the powerpoint, your assignment is to write an essay to describe and analyze a set of beliefs or attitudes held by one of the following: yourself, a parent or parents, your family as a whole, other relatives, your friends, a peer group, or your religion. 1.    First describe the beliefs and attitudes. How do they appear to be interrelated? What underlying theme seems to connect them? Then consider any of the following questions that are  (in any order): What functions do the beliefs and attitudes seem to be serving for the person or persons? (e.g. does it create a helpful environment, creates success or failure) Are the beliefs and attitudes consistent or inconsistent among themselves and/or with other beliefs and attitudes held by the same person or persons? Do any of the beliefs reflect the kinds of cognitive errors or biases discussed so far in the chapter? What seems to be the source or sources of the beliefs and attitudes (e.g., a specific religious creed, socioeconomic circumstances, particular events, childrearing, personal psychopathology)? 2.    Can you envision anything that might change them? Do you think that changing them would be a good thing? Add any other comments or observations you would like to add. This essay assignment should be 250 words minimum and submit it over blackboard messenger. You should write it on Microsoft word and attach it to a message on messenger.

For this discussion, watch the video and write a 100-word post commenting on the video – for example, something you found interesting or learned for the first time, or how the material relates to your experience or outside knowledge in some way. You do not need to reply to other students’ comments to earn full points, but feel free to do so if you would like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DCKbgX4lRI

Assignment Overview Take a moment now to apply the concepts you learned from the readings this week. Follow the instructions below to submit your work. ________________________________________ “Choices are the hinges of destiny.” – Pythagoras ________________________________________ First, complete both of the following brief assessments. Be sure to record/save your results. Decision Making in Business http://money.cnn.com/quizzes/2006/fortune/decisions/index.html  (Links to an external site.) How Good is Your Decision Making? http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_79.htm  (Links to an external site.)   The first assessment is designed to introduce common decision-making practices in business, as well as their shortcomings. As Christians, we are called to be in the world, but not of it (John 15:19). Our worldview impacts every part of our life, including school, family, friends, work, etc. – all of which are influenced by the decisions that we make. The second (self) assessment hopefully helped you to understand some of your own personal decision-making strengths, as well as areas for potential growth. Now, prepare a 1-2 page paper summarizing what you learned about the importance of effective decision-making skills. How does your faith affect the decisions that you make and the process by which you make them? In completing the assessments, what was most surprising, encouraging, etc.?   Sample Paper Format Requirements Document Type: MS Word Paper Size: 8.5 X 11″ Length: 1-2 pages Margins: 1″ Font: 10-12 pt Times New Roman or a similar font. Line Spacing: Double. No extra double space between paragraphs please. In-text Citations & Reference List Style: APA Paper Structure: Introduction Body Conclusion References File Naming Convention: LastNameFirstNameWeek4Apply Example: DoeJohnWeek4Apply