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PSY 102 Week 4 DQ 1 Outline the main differences between classical and operant conditioning. Which of these seems to occur more accidentally, and which is more intentional? Please explain your response and provide examples. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Differences between classical and operant conditioning Introduction What is classical conditioning? Classical conditioning is a type of…
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PSY 102 Week 3 DQ 2 Distinguish between the terms sex and gender. Why is it significant to understand the difference? Explain how gender identity is formed and influenced by parents, teachers, community/society, and media. Provide examples to illustrate how these influence gender development. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Distinguishing the terms sex and gender Introduction The terms sex and…
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PSY 102 Week 2 DQ 2 Select one drug classification, stimulants, hallucinogens, opiates, or depressants. Describe how drugs in this category affect/alter a person’s conscious state. Provide examples of drugs that fall into the category that you selected. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The effects of stimulants on a person’s conscious state Introduction Stimulants are drugs that…
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PSY 102 Full Course Assignment Paper PSY 102 Full Course Assignment Paper PSY 102 Full Course Discussions GCU New PSY 102 Week 1 DQ 1 How might a psychologist study “mate selection” based on each of these four levels of psychological analysis (biological, individual, social, and cultural)? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Mate selection and the four…
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PSY 102 Week 1 DQ 2 Review the research-related subfields in psychology in chapter one of your textbook. Which subfield is most relevant to your academic interests? Professional interests? Personal interests? Explain why. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Subfields in psychology Introduction Psychology is a fascinating field that covers many different subject areas. There are many specialties…
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PSY 102 Week 2 DQ 1 Select a sleep disorder – insomnia, sleep apnea, sleepwalking narcolepsy. Describe the sleep disorder and possible causes that may lead to the sleep disorder. Considering the possible causes and the information you read about the disorder, what are some possible treatments? ADDITIONAL DETAILS Sleep disorders Introduction Sleep disorders…
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PSY 102 Four Goals of Psychology Paper PSY 102 Four Goals of Psychology Paper PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1 Define psychology. How did psychology come into existence? From your readings, what are some of the contributions that psychology has produced for humanity? ADDITIONAL DETAILS How did psychology come into existence? Introduction…
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PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2 What is the relationship between the brain and behavior? What are some examples that might illustrate this? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The relationship between the brain and behavior Introduction The brain and behavior are two aspects of one thing: the human mind. Your brain is the center of…
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PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is broken up into stages, with a natural progression from one stage to another when the previous need is fulfilled. What motivates us to move from one stage to the next? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Introduction The hierarchy of…
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PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1 Is it nature (heredity) or nurture (environment) that determines a person’s character? What factors lead you to believe that? What examples can you cite? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Nature and Nurture in determining a person’s character Introduction Every parent wants their children to grow up to be…