Psychology Answers

Meaning of modern psychology

 In the prescribed textbook Psychology for Teachers (2018), Paul Castle and Scott Buckler discuss the importance of understanding perspectives in Psychology. In your own words, provide a definition of the term perspective and outline perspective‐taking within the context of psychology. In your answer, make use of at least TWO examples of perspective‐taking within a school or classroom setting

Mental status assessment had how many areas to explore

give a summary of the psychodynamic perspective and what are the criticisms of the psychodynamic perspective?

Does a person's self-concept typically change or does it mostly stay the same?

you just ate an all you can eat buffet lunch, but smell moms famous cookies and your mouth is watering. you can’t wait to eat one because the smell alone has made a terrible hunger craving for this wonderful taste.

which motivational theory is this?

drive theory, instruct theory, or maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory

Choose a news item from any reputable public medium, that is, the internet, newspaper, or newscast.

§  Summarize the major points of the incident.

§  You have been exposed to several theoretical explanations for human behavior and thought as they occur in social settings, whether actual or implied.

o   Select two theories that you will use to explain your chosen incident. Using each theory, give a comprehensive explanation of the events. 

§  Then say which theory you believe offered the best explanation, and justify your choice.

Creative thinking consists of generating original, new and useful ideas. Which statement about creativity is incorrect? 1. Divergent thinking is associated with creativity 2. Creativity is associated with cognitive complexity 3. Creativity and intelligence are similar 4. Creative achievement is dependent on other factors, such as motivation, personality and intelligence

provide a summary of the psychodynamic perspective.

Cognitive Dissonance: Series of Paragraphs

Identify a situation in which an individual could make a decision to engage in behaviour that violates his or her own values, beliefs, attitudes, better judgement, morals etc.. In a well-constructed series of paragraphs, illustrate the situation and analyze the influences that affect a person’s decision. Be sure to apply the theory of cognitive dissonance and at least ONE school of thought from Psychology (Learning Theory and/or Psychoanalytic Theory found on page 14 in the textbook). IMPORTANT: Your writing should be academic: (which is) written in third person, is double spaced, with justified margins, page numbers, title or title page and is free from spelling errors, contractions, informal language and grammar/sentencing errors. This should be between 500-750 words (approximately 1-2 pages). Do not forget to include terms, ideas, concepts, theories, etc. from the study of Anthropology, Psychology