01 Oct 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.
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 1 Discussion
Research
Directions:
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?
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 2 Discussion
Reaction
Refer back to the project scenario. What if, from a young age, Kaiden has always enjoyed very physically active play such as running and crashing into his surroundings? What if he loves bear hugs, and has always been soothed by vigorous back rubs? How might his dad Brian interpret his misbehavior at school differently? How might that impact Brian’s behavior plan?
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 3 Discussion
Intelligence Testing
Directions:
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?
PSY1012 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?
PSY1012 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?
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 6 Discussion
Personality Formation
Maury is a young clinical psychologist who is new to private practice, and is working on a fee-for-service basis, meaning he doesn’t take insurance.
One of the clients he has been treating is a 20-year old man who was referred by his parents whom Maury had seen previously to consult on parenting for their younger child. This patient still depends on his parents financially, and they were writing the checks the client would bring to pay for therapy.
After a few months in which good progress seemed to be made, the client suddenly grew dissatisfied and began devaluing Maury and the treatment; he unexpectedly quit therapy, still owing an unpaid balance of over $600.
Maury had a good relationship with the client’s parents, and he is confident they would be happy to pay the balance. However, the client is an adult, and Maury does not have a signed Release of Information stating he can speak with the client’s parents.
Discuss what Maury can do to recover the unpaid balance. What ethical issues and concerns should he keep in mind? How might he avoid such a situation in the future?
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 1 Project
Homelessness
Ann started you with some topics and thoughts to ponder. Now, conduct more thorough research, considering how the topics below play a role in homelessness:
Substance dependence/addiction
Psychosis/Schizophrenia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (combat-related and other)
Neurocognitive Deficits
Domestic Violence
Perceptions of the homeless and homelessness by others
Other forms of mental illness
Write an email to your friend Lisa explaining what you found, offering some suggestions on what she may do to help. Use references from this module and include APA in-text citations.
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 2 Project
Behavior Plan
The school has asked Brian to help formulate a Behavior Plan by completing two documents. You can download these files by clicking on the links below:
Behavior Intervention Plan
Behavior Charts (choose one, or create a new concept)
Behavior Charts.zip
Observation Recording Forms
Be sure to address Kaiden’s behaviors at school as well as those at home. For example, you could include a reinforcement scheme that is contingent on good or bad reports each day from Kaiden’s teacher. You may also find it helpful to refer to the Observation Recording Form the school sent to Brian earlier. Use references from this module and include APA in-text citations.
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN
Targeted Behaviors (Behaviors to be decreased):
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Punishment(s) (if applicable):
Replacement Behaviors (Behaviors to be increased):
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Reward(s) (If applicable):
Measurable Goals (concrete/quantifiable changes by which progress is measured):
Describe Reinforcement Schedule(s):
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 3 Project
Jury Duty
As someone with a background in psychology, you (Darius) have been chosen to be the foreman for this jury. It is your task to organize the jury’s thoughts on whether the defendant should be found guilty or innocent.
This particular jurisdiction requires a jury to submit a court document that summarizes the verdict process. Therefore, you will need to provide a Word document to the judge explaining the thought process of the Jury during deliberation for the court to file away as part of the official verdict. Use references from this module and include APA in-text citations.
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 4 Project
Development Theories
In a 1 to 2-page paper, address the following:
Briefly explain Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of development. Who had a better theory of human development: Erikson or Piaget? Please offer detail to explain your choice.
What tips would you give to someone who has just suffered a major loss, now that you know the stages of grief?
Use references from this module and include APA in-text citations.
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 5 Project
Disorders
Download the Disorders Worksheet found below and complete the tables with information from your readings, additional research, and the course information. You may find it helpful to complete the worksheet as you do the readings for this Module. Use references from this module and include APA in-text citations.
Disorders Worksheet
Module 05 Written Assignment – Disorders Worksheet
Instructions: For each disorder in the tables below, identify the major symptoms and characteristicsin 2-4 sentences. Feel free to refer to your readings and course materials.Be sure to list your references in APA format.
Anxiety Disorders
Major Symptoms/Characteristics
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Phobias
Specific Phobia
Social Phobia
Agoraphobia
Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Mood Disorders
Major Symptoms/Characteristics
Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Major Symptoms/Characteristics
Schizophrenia
Personality Disorders
Major Symptoms/Characteristics
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Dissociative Disorders
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
References:
PSY1012 General Psychology
Module 6 Project
Ethical Concerns
Consider these landmark studies in the field of psychology mentioned in this video linked here.
Do you think they would be considered unethical today?
What ethical issues stand out as possible concerns to you?
Research more about these studies, or one of the others found in the resource link above, and create a PowerPoint presentation (or other) covering possible ethical concerns while also citing the relevant principles and standards of the ethics code. Use references from this module and include APA in-text citations.
