Video Programs – There are video programs related to the chapter content. Each student will view each video program and post their reflections on each program. Each student will respond to another student’s post.
Chapter Topics – A topic of interest to you will be identified from the chapter we are currently studying and be posted on the forum. Each student will respond to another student’s post.
Personal Application – To demonstrate the practical use of psychology, you will use your “daily life” to illustrate a point from the chapter and post the application to the forum.
Consider the following when you post:
Is the contribution mechanically clear enough for readers to understand the points being made?
Is the contribution on time?
Does the contribution meet the minimum length requirements?
Does the contribution reference assigned readings or other resources?
Does the post contain “critical thinking” that is indicative of the paradigms in the field? Are the ideas communicated with respect for those who may dissent?
You are also required to respond to at least one colleague – at least one paragraph each. Consider the following when you reply:
Is the reply mechanically clear enough for readers to understand the points?
Does the tone of the reply demonstrate respect towards the author of the original post?
Does the reply inspire further discussion among the class?
Forums Posts to be completed (complete in one entry):
Videos – view program on line
Psychotherapy (Links to an external site.) – 1 Paragraph Summary
http://www.learner.org/series/discoveringpsychology/22/e22expand.html
Health, Mind, and Behavior (Links to an external site.) – 1 Paragraph Summary
http://www.learner.org/series/discoveringpsychology/23/e23expand.html
Applying Psychology in Life (Links to an external site.) – 1 Paragraph Summary
http://www.learner.org/series/discoveringpsychology/24/e24expand.html
Chapter Topics 7
Zimbardo, P. G., Johnson, R. L., & McCann, V. (latest edition). Psychology Core Concepts.
New York: Pearson.