Thinking And Intelligence, Personality, And Motivation

Assignment: Thinking and Intelligence

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 Overdue – June 20 at 11:59 PM

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What Makes Smarts?

STEP 1: Think about the three smartest people you know. Who are they? In what ways are they smart? What do they do that sets them apart in intelligence?

STEP 2: Write a response between 150-250 words explaining why these people are smart and, based on your readings, what psychological principles contribute to their intelligence. Were they born that way? Which type of intelligence would Gardner say they possess the most of? Are they also creative or do they have high emotional intelligence? You essay should include an APA title and reference page.

Discussion: Motivation and Emotion or Psychological Disorders

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Option 1: What Motivates You?

STEP 1: Respond to the following prompt in a post of at least 200 words:

· What motivates you to do your schoolwork for this course or for other classes? Discuss your views and examine at least three things that you find most motivating, based on the theories presented in the module.

STEP 2: Comment on at least TWO other posts with thoughtful feedback of at least 100 words.

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Option 2: Diagnosing Disorders

STEP 1: Respond to the following prompt in a post between 200 and 400 words:

· Pick one of the mental disorders you learned about in this module. Think of a fictional character who you think might fit, at least to some extent, that type of disorder. Consider cartoon characters, Disney princesses, favorite sitcom characters, etc. Do some more research on the disorder to write up a diagnosis. Explain which disorder the character may have, describe the disorder, then provide at least three evidence or examples of how or why that character meets the description of the mental illness.

STEP 2: Comment on at least TWO classmates’ posts in a response of 100 words or more.