Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
To prepare for this discussion please read Chapter 1 of your textbook. In addition review The 100 most eminent psychologists of the 20th century. You must also find one scholarly article written by your selected psychologist (see instructions below). Finally review Instructor Guidance and Announcements. In this discussion you will consider the historical underpinnings (or foundations) of the study of psychology by describing classic theory and research and distinguishing variations in psychological functioning. Be sure to use your ownacademic voiceand applyin-text citationsappropriately throughout your post.
Theory assists psychologists in better understanding human behavior emotion social skills and overall mental health. In essence theory helps us to better understand human psychological functioning which embodies how a person achieves ones goals that are reflected within the self in conjunction with the environment and their relationships. Thus understanding how researchers go about formulating theories is an important foundation in the science of psychology. In this discussion you will be exploring this process by researching a psychologist learning about him/her and completing the following:
Classic Articles as Primary Source Reading in Introductory Psychology
Post your initial response of 250 words or more byDay 3 (Thursday). Respond to at least two of your peers byDay 7 (Monday). You are encouraged to post one or more of your required replies early each week (e.g. by Saturday) to stimulate more meaningful and interactive discourse in the discussion forum. In addition strive to provide a response to classmates who replied to your initial post and/or the Instructor (if applicable). Peer responses may vary in length but should be carefully crafted and insightful. Below are some suggestions to assist your thinking.
Guided Response: Reply to at least one peer who chose a psychologist other than the one you selected and two or more peers overall. The goal of the discussion forum is to foster continual dialogue similar to what might occur in a verbal face-to-face exchange. Consider the following questions in your responses: