PSY 102 Week 1 Discussion 1: Define psychology

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?

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?

PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week 1 Assignment

Four Goals of Psychology

Details:

In chapter 1, your text describes what psychology is. Lecture 1 discusses four goals of psychology.

Write an essay of 350-500 words that addresses the following:

1. Describe how the current perspectives, as discussed in chapter 1 of the text, help accomplish each of the four goals of psychology.
2. What particular issues in psychology, as discussed in chapter 1, are of personal interest to you?
3. How will the study of psychology enhance your life and make you a better person?
4. Provide specific examples to support your position.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.