28 Sep 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?

 

 

 

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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?

 

 

 

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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?

 

 

 

 

 

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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?

 

 

 

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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?