Psychology Answers

Identify and explain any five (5) key terms of public relations from PRISA definition

According to the textbook (Chapter 7) "The IQ test has been synonymous with intelligence for over a century."

Discuss the strengths and limitations of defining intelligence based on the performance on a standardized test.

How is memory related to intelligence? Consider examples from your own experience.

List 3 strategies that you use, or will use, to enhance your memory.

Week 4 Discussion Board
Week 4 Discussion Board


According to the textbook (Chapter 7) "The IQ test has been synonymous with intelligence for over a century."

Discuss the strengths and limitations of defining intelligence based on the performance on a standardized test.

How does the study of twins help us understand the nature-nurture controversy with respect to intelligence better?

Do you feel IQ tests fail to tell the whole story of someone's intelligence? If so, how do they fall short?

Have you ever taken and IQ test? What was your experience?

During the 1990s there were a lot of cases of reported child abuse based on repressed memory. Many individuals were arrested and jailed, many of which were innocent. Sigmund Freud believed that individuals repress their memories (not consciously) so that their painful effects would not have to be experienced. There is a lot of controversy as to whether repressed memories can be trusted.

In this assignment, look for a news article (old or new) describing the resurface of repressed memory or studies on it. Then write a paper summarizing the article, what was the conclusion of the story/study?

Based on your readings and assignments, under what circumstances are repressed memories more likely to surface? In your opinion, what are the possible effects of having these memories resurface? What are your personal beliefs about your mind repressing memories that may be too painful? Do you find some truth to it?

How is memory related to intelligence? Consider examples from your own experience.
List 3 strategies that you use, or will use, to enhance your memory.

Discuss the strengths and limitations of defining intelligence based on the performance on a standardized test.
How does the study of twins help us understand the nature-nurture controversy with respect to intelligence better?

Do you think that there may be senses which do not necessarily receive information only from the environment, but rather from within us as well? (For example, how do you sense that you are hungry? If you hold your breath, which sense ‘senses’ that you need air? How do you sense the need for belonging?)

If you think that we may have more senses than the 5 noted above, would you provide your opinion on why you think the dominant scientific community may not have considered more than the typical 5 senses? If you wish, you may use other references to strengthen or support your discussion.

How does a “definition” (for example, how we define the 5 senses) help or hinder us in knowing the parameters of a concept, think about a concept’s potential for expansion, or keep a concept within known boundaries?
Do you think that the definition of sensation needs to be expanded? Why?

Which theorist coined the term nature versus nurture about intelligence?

Activity 5

A) Define intentional and unintentional communication and with relevant examples

B) think
of an instance when you communicated unintentionally. Explain whether the
consequences were good or bad using your personal experience.

C) If you had a chance
to correct the unintentional communication, how would you do
it?