Syllabus College of Social Sciences PSY/201 Version 4 Foundations of Psychology Copyright © 2013‚ 2012‚ 2010‚ 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course overviews the foundations of psychology as the field applies to everyday life. The physical and mental aspects of psychology are traced through lifespan development with emphasis on psychological health and wellness. Further study focuses on personality; thinking‚ learning and memory; motivation and
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the idea that the mind and body are separate yet intertwined. 3. Neuroscience- the scientific study of the nervous system. 4. Structuralism- an approach to psychology based on the idea that conscious experience can be broken down into basic underlying components or elements. 5. Functionalism- an approach to psychology concerned with the adaptive purpose‚ or function‚ of mind and behavior. 6. Gestalt theory- a theory based on the idea that the whole of personal experience is different
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Before attending Contemporary Social Work lectures‚ I did not think I would have any interests of it. The reason for me to choose General Theme A in year 2 because I like Psychology and this is the one and only reason for me to study in community college. Base on my pervious understanding‚ all about social work is to learn how to help people and what is the difference between it and Psychology is that the main focus of social work is a group of people and that of Psychology is individual. However‚ after
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Assignment 201 Principles of communication in adult social care settings Assignments coral-ann rogers Ai Describe two methods of verbal communication other than one-to-one conversation. Telephone conversation To verbally communicate via a telephone Meetings/group discussion To discuss verbally to more than one individual
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Module 1A In the first module we have explored the topics of perspectives‚ careers‚ and ethics in psychology. A perspective in psychology is the way in which psychologists choose to approach the study of human behavior. Such perspectives would be socio cultural‚ biological‚ psychodynamic‚ behavioral‚ cognitive‚ and humanistic. To go along with the lesson on perspectives we had to pick an outrageous celebrity and explain their behavior in reference to the different perspectives. For the assignment
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Unit 201 – Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health‚ social care or children and young people’s settings. Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment. Probation period: When I joined Children 4 Most I was told I was on a 6 month probation period‚ This means that the management are able to terminate my contract if the company is unsatisfied with my working standards. Place of Work: I was also told that I may have to work at other locations for the nursery’s
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Social psychology‚ theory‚ and methods gave me insight into figuring out how people I deal with tick. In the work place you will usually find groups of friends who stick together as well as people you won’t be able to get along with. Even outside of the work force social psychology and theories will give each and every one of us the insight to better understand people and their groups. This class has given me more insight to help better know that not everyone thinks as I do and we won’t always agree
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Katelyn Riters AP Psychology 1 29 April 2013 Winnie the Pooh Movie There are two ways to consider this movie; Disney’s newest animated entry based on the works of A.A. Milne‚ or a knowledge guide to mental disorders. Watching the Disney movie‚ I realized I could diagnose and identify the characters with disorders based on their behaviors. These characters include Winnie the Pooh‚ Piglet‚ Owl‚ Tigger‚ Kanga‚ Rabbit‚ Eeore‚ and Christopher Robin. My personal favorite is the one and only‚ Christopher
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Drug Treatment Programs PSY/425 January 8‚ 2013 Drug Treatment Programs There are many drug treatment programs available today. In this paper‚ we will identify Employee Assistance Programs‚ and Inpatient and Outpatient treatment programs. We will also examine treatment offered by programs (e.g.‚ individual therapy‚ group therapy‚ psychotherapy). We will attempt to explain characteristics of the most successful and beneficial for drug and alcohol treatment. Employee Assistance Programs
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Positive Psychology Themes I believe that positive psychology gives a better understanding that we are able to improve the quality of our own lives by making positive decisions and learning from experiences in the past. Positive psychology attempts to encourage interpersonal relationships‚ happiness‚ and positive social interactions. Personal growth and our ability to control our own destiny are also factors of positive psychology. In my opinion positive psychology teaches us that we have the
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