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THE FOLLOWING TUTORIAL CONTAINS SOLUTIONS TO GENERAL PSYHCOLOGY CLASS FOR EACH WEEK (CLASS POST & DROPBOX) WEEK 1 CLASS POST Choose possible research topic from the list below. You do not need to respond to the question posed in the research topic, simply use it to answer the study design questions that follow. Research Topics: Now that you have chosen a research topic, answer each of the questions below. Base your answers on your readings about psychological research methods. Study Design Questions: Please be sure you address each study design question, using terms and concepts from your text. A good initial discussion response should be at least 150–250 words in length. In order to earn full credit for participation, you must respond to two or more classmates in a substantive manner before the end of the module. DROPBOX Psychology is a very broad subject that encompasses many areas of specialization. Psychologists have diverse interests and occupations. Many psychologists are involved in specific areas of research, other psychologists are primarily educators, and some psychologists specialize in the helping professions. Psychology offers many interesting career paths. In this assignment, you will explore eight areas of specialization in psychology. Complete the worksheet. Be sure to cite your textbook, or other sources, in the reference section at the bottom of the page. For help in citing sources, click on Academic Resources under Course Home. WEEK 2 CLASS POST There are many different types of stress and various impacts that stressful situations can have on all areas of our health. Review these possible stress-provoking situations. Choose situation to evaluate and answer the following questions: Please be sure you address each question, using terms and concepts from your text. A good initial discussion response should be at least 150–250 words in length. In order to earn full credit for participation, you must respond to two or more classmates in a substantive manner before the end of the module. DROPBOX Choose of the following options and respond to the essay questions: Your response should be at least one page (500 words) written in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Be sure to demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e. APA); WEEK 3 CLASS POST First review the Memory chapter in your textbook, then respond to all of the following prompts. Please be sure you address each question, using terms and concepts from your text. A good initial discussion response should be at least 150–250 words in length. DROPBOX LASA 1 In this assignment, you will explore and apply theories of development to your personal experiences. Understanding theories of development is key in psychology. All pe

ople proceed through specific areas of change and growth in key areas as they go through life. Whatever path we take in life, understanding theories of development will assist us in motivating and guiding others, as well as understanding ourselves. Apply the theories of development to your personal life experience by answering of the following questions. WEEK 4 CLASS POST Consider these examples from a typical, large suburban high school. Select one of the examples above that you feel illustrates prejudiced attitudes. Answer the following: Please be sure you address each question, using terms and concepts from your text. A good initial discussion response should be at least 150–250 words in length. In order to earn full credit for participation, you must respond to two or more classmates in a substantive manner before the end of the module DROP BOX Choose one of the following options to explore: Most psychologists focus on psycho-social aspects when explaining the origin of disordered eating behavior; however, there are also biological issues which may influence disordered behavior. Explore the biological and psycho-social aspects of disordered eating behavior by completing the following items. Your response should be approximately three paragraphs in length (one paragraph for each item). ; justify your response with evidence from scholarly sources, including your text. For help in citing sources, click on Academic Resources under Course Home. Most psychologists believe that our sexual preferences and orientation are largely determined by our biology. Explore the biological and psycho-social aspects of sexual preference by completing the following items. Your response should be approximately three paragraphs in length (one paragraph for each item). Apply each of the four personality theories to your personal life experience by answering the following questions. Your response should be a 3–4-page Microsoft Word document written in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Be sure to demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA) CLASS POST Your textbook lists seven criteria that psychologists use when labeling someone’s behavior as “disturbed” or “abnormal.” to view the list from your textbook. Psychologists may use a combination of these criteria for determining that behavior is disturbed or abnormal. Of the seven criteria for abnormal behavior, which two do you think are valid? Which two are the valid? In the discussion below, identify the and the Provide an argument for your position, stating your rationale for your choices. Please be sure you address each question, using terms and concepts from your text. A good initial discussion response should be at least 150–250 words in length