MOD 1-2 DQ: Research & Neuroscience, Consciousness

Learning Goal: I’m working on a psychology writing question and need guidance to help me learn.

• Please respond to one of the original questions by the deadline.
• Respond to one other student by the deadline. Your responses should reflect information from the text and course materials for that week with a proper APA cited reference in your original answer. Please do not use in-text citations. Just list the reference at the bottom of the post in APA format.
• The content should reflect the 200-250 word count requirement in ALL posts.
• DO NOT attach your response in a document.
• Good luck and send me a message as soon as possible with any questions.

MOD 1-2 DQ: (Choose one):

1. To what extent can psychologists really fully understand human behavior? We say that the basis of psychological research is to understand human behavior, but how is this possible considering that all human beings are separate individuals and no two people are alike? (Chapter 1)
2. What are the possibilities of psychological researchers controlling for the third variable problem? How do you conduct research knowing you cannot think of every possible variable that could confound your results? (Chapter 2)
3. Explore the case studies, published by your text book, posted under Module 2. Choose 1 case study to explain in this discussion. Please be sure to distinguish which case study you choose. Briefly describe the case, do not use the exact words of the author. After describing the case study, select 1 portion to expound upon using your textbook as a guide. You may choose to discuss the disorder presented. You can also access the Valencia database for more studies in that area. (Chapter 3)
4. Consider the 4 characteristics of the nervous system discussed in this chapter. Suppose you had to do without one of them. Which would you choose, and what would be the consequences of your decision for your behavior? Be specific in labeling and describing the four characteristics. Don’t forget your reference! (Chapter 3)

1. Imagine your favorite food. Now imagine taking a bite of that food. What parts of the brain became activated as you ate your favorite food? (Chapter 3)
2. How is the perception and tolerance of pain different across various cultures? Explain how cultural expectations may influence the perception and experience of pain in men and women. (Chapter 4)
3. What functions does REM sleep serve in young infants? Can sleep tell us anything about the health of the newborn/s central nervous system? Explain. (Chapter 5)
4. Read the attached article from Scientific American Mind Magazine, “Half a World,� by Vilayanur Ramachandran and Diane Rogers-Ramachandran. Describe the physiological and psychological deficits from which Sally suffers. What do you find most fascinating about this disorder? Is there hope for recovery? (Chapter 5)
5. A 4 year-old becomes frightened of the dark and refuses to go to sleep at night. How would a psychoanalyst and behaviorist differ in their view of how this problem developed? (Chapter 5)