Discuss the effect the Renaissance had on psychology

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DISCUSS THE EFFECT THE RENAISSANCE HAD ON PSYCHOLOGY

 

  • Discuss the effect the Renaissance had on psychology
  • Explain how Thorndike ruled out the idea that cats could learn to escape through reasoning and imitation
  • How did Pavlov demonstrate the basic phenomena of conditioning, extinction, generalization, and differentiation?
  • Discuss the trends that psychology has in the new millennium
  • Compare and contrast two different schools of psychology. An example would be Gestalt and Behaviorism
  • Describe the traditional version of the Anna O. case, what really happened, and what Freud learned from the case (or thought he learned).
  • What are the similarities between john Locke’s empiricist ideas and John Watson’s behaviorist ideas?
  • Compare and contrast Radical behaviorism and Cognitive Science.
  • How did Skinners approach to science differ from Hull’s and Tolman’s?
  • Discuss Skinner’s two “mistakes” according to Staddon in addition to Staddon’s criticism of Skinner’s argument against the “autonomous man”.
    • Discuss the effect the Renaissance had on psychology

What brain structures and circuits are known to be particularly important for human memory?

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  1. What brain structures and circuits are known to be particularly important for human memory? Please discuss the evidence linking the hippocampus with an involvement in cognitive mapping and spatial memory.
  2. Compare and contrast Broca’s aphasia with Wernicke’s aphasia. What cortical regions need to be damaged to produce these types of aphasia, and what do they tell us about the brain mechanisms underlying language?
  3. What are the differences and similarities in the action of cocaine and heroin on the brains reward systems? Do all addictive drugs work by causing the release of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens? In what ways have learning and conditioning been shown to be important determinants of drug tolerance?
  4. “Brain scanning technology is providing new insights into our understanding of the brain.” Explain how CAT, MRI, PET and fMRI scanning works, and some of the ways in which this technology has been used to justify the above statement. Please provide an example to support your answer
  5. In what ways has the abnormal formation and deposition of amyloid been implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease? How can cognitive reserve be built up? What evidence shows that this can have beneficial effects for maintaining mental functioning later in life?

Discuss the trends that psychology has in the new millennium

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DISCUSS THE TRENDS THAT PSYCHOLOGY HAS IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM

  1. Explain how Thorndike ruled out the idea that cats could learn to escape through reasoning and imitation
  2. How did Pavlov demonstrate the basic phenomena of conditioning, extinction, generalization, and differentiation?
  3. Discuss the trends that psychology has in the new millennium
  4. Compare and contrast two different schools of psychology. An example would be Gestalt and Behaviorism
  5. Describe the traditional version of the Anna O. case, what really happened, and what Freud learned from the case (or thought he learned).
  6. What are the similarities between john Locke’s empiricist ideas and John Watson’s behaviorist ideas?
  7. Compare and contrast Radical behaviorism and Cognitive Science.
  8. How did Skinners approach to science differ from Hull’s and Tolman’s?
  9. Discuss Skinner’s two “mistakes” according to Staddon in addition to Staddon’s criticism of Skinner’s argument against the “autonomous man”.

 

  1. Discuss the literature on split-brain and lateralization of function. What does the research tell us about each hemispheres ability to function independently (e.g., cognitively, creatively, etc.) and in unison? What are the implications for the cognitive neuroscientist in terms of research?
  2. Discuss one of the psychiatric disorders presented in chapter 11 of your text. Please be sure to address both the physiological and behavioral aspects of the disorder (signs and symptoms, biochemical or genetic theories, etc.), and pharmacological and behavioral treatments for the disorder. What is the role of the biopsychologist or neuroscientist in this type of research?
  3. Discuss sleep in terms of the normal sleep cycle. Please be sure to address the stages of sleep and physiological correlates associated with each stage. How does dreaming fit into our conception of a normal sleep cycle? Address theories of dreaming. What are the consequences of disruption of sleep?
  4. Critically evaluate the means theories that have been used to explain e motion. Which do you think is the best theory and why?
  5. What brain regions and neurochemical systems are known to be involved in the regulation of sleep? What is known about the neurobiology and endocrinology of circadian rhythms?

Write an essay (1,750-2,000 words) in which you synthesize sources to describe a case in your preferred area of performance psychology.

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Psychology Case Study on unsportsmanship like behavior

Details:
Since case studies are commonly used in the performance psychology field. It is helpful to practice the skill of case study analysis for application in the workplace. This analysis includes discerning the critical factors in a case that will become the basis for creating an intervention plan for the performer. In this assignment you will synthesize sources to describe a fictitious case in your preferred area of performance psychology. The case you describe should be relevant to your professional goals and include a clear description of the problem. Your focus will be on the problem and the information in the case. You will construct your own intervention plan for the case in a subsequent assignment.
General Information:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • All names and personally identifying information of individuals synthesized to create the fictitious case must be removed or replaced in the case description to prevent identification of any specific individual.
  • Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
  • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
  • While you may use popular press, this assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
  • You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Directions:
Write an essay (1,750-2,000 words) in which you synthesize sources to describe a case in your preferred area of performance psychology. Your research-based description should include the following:

  1. The central issue/problem of the case.
  2. The constraints surrounding the issue/problem.
  3. The critical factors in the case.
  4. The theoretical framework that should be used to conceptualize the case. The framework should consider emotion, cognition, and behavior in performance settings. An initial needs assessment.