I will be providing the book so its about chapter 1 or 2

(((( Chapter one)))) In a few sentences, please respond to each of the following questions. Up to 10 points can be earned for a completed assignment, with partial credit available for incomplete responses.

• Define the term psychology and discuss its origins
• Discuss the influence of Aristotle on our understanding of the psyche
• Describe each of the following schools/perspectives in psychology and include at least one key founder for each school of thought: Structuralism, Functionalism, Gestalt Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology and Humanistic Psychology
• Discuss the areas that dominate the discipline of psychology today and identify the career choices that psychology students can make today

(((( Chapter two))))

In a few sentences, please respond to each of the following questions. Up to 10 points can be earned for a completed assignment, with partial credit available for incomplete responses.

• Identify and describe the following descriptive methods used for studying behavior and mental process: survey; naturalistic observation; case study; cross-sectional study, and longitudinal study
• Identify and describe the correlational method. Include the difference between a positive correlation, a negative correlation and a zero correlation. Discuss the value and meaning of a correlation coefficient
• Identify and describe the formal experimental method. Include the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable as well as the difference between a control group and an experimental group. Discuss the significance of a placebo
• Identify and describe the guidelines associated with human research
• Identify and describe the guidelines associated with animal research

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Psychology is an evolving field which experiences advancement and refinements from the modern psychologists. Generally, the area revolves around analyzing human behavior, mind, and brain. It is because these elements are believed to influence the behavior of people in a society. Contemporary psychology has become a career choice for most students interested in people-related jobs such as in the healthcare, government, and education professions…

 

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