psychology 101 w/ Christianity
Essay Prompts
Essay: Evolutionary Psychology Assignment
Evolutionary psychology has significantly influenced the discipline of psychology, but some take issue with its foundational assumptions. Using the information from the “Biology of Behavior” chapter, answer the following:
- Is evolutionary psychology compatible with your worldview? Why or why not?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of evolutionary psychology
Essay: That’s Your Perception Assignment
The systems responsible for sensation are remarkably similar from one person to another, yet perceptions of the same event can vary from person to person. Using information from the “Sensation and Perception” chapter in your textbook, answer the following:
- What factors create differences in perceptions from person to person?
- Do these differences in perception indicate differences in reality?
- Can we be confident that our perceptions reflect reality?
Essay: You be the Professor Assignment
One of the most critical skills for students to master is how to study! Using information from the “Learning, Memory and Intelligence” chapter in your textbook, answer the following:
- Applying what you have learned in the reading, what study strategies would you recommend to students and why?
- What cautions would you give students about multitasking and why?
Essay: Motivation, Values, and Purpose Assignment
In the “Motivation and Emotion” chapter, we looked at numerous factors influencing motivation. Using information from the textbook, answer the following:
- Using the concepts from the “Motivation and Emotion” chapter, describe what motivates you in your educational pursuits.
- Then look at the Venn diagram in chapter one (FIGURE 1.1 Intersecting Areas that Comprise Purpose) and describe how values and purpose might inform one’s motivational experience.
Essay: Put that Phone Down Assignment
Electronic devices have saturated our society, becoming a distraction that hinders our connections with others. For this assignment, imagine that you are a developmental expert asked to help individuals connect meaningfully with someone in a particular stage of life. Outline a response by writing an essay that includes these points:
- Choose a life stage (i.e., infancy, early childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, etc.).
- Using information from the “Developmental Psychology” chapter, describe the primary need(s) of individuals in that stage of life.
- Suggest at least three activities that would facilitate a meaningful connection based on the need(s) you have described.
Essay: Worldview and Psychology Assignment
You will use the email and password you created to retake the Biblical Worldview Indicator (BWIV). Take the assessment (it should take about 10 minutes) and download your scores. Answer the following questions:
- Were your BWVI results different from your original scores in Module 1: Week 1? Did the results of the BWVI match your expectations for your worldview? If so, how? If not, how?
- How do the six constructs of the BWVI impact how the field of psychology is studied? (For example, how does the way we see the origins (cosmology) of the world impact the way we approach humanity and psychology?).
- A few sentences for each of the six constructs are sufficient.
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