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Explain how the use of substances alters a person’s state of consciousness, including depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens. Include in this explanation what happens to the neurotransmitters and body chemicals as well as how you might recognize whether a person at work or in your family is in an altered state of consciousness due to the influence of drugs.
This question has five parts. One of the cornerstones of Freudian theory is the concept of the unconscious not to be confused with the state of being knocked unconscious by a blow to the head or an altered state of consciousness. (a) What did Freud mean by the concept of the unconscious? (b) When is it beneficial for much of our behavior to be unconscious? (c) When is it not beneficial? (d) If much of our behavior is unconscious, can you recognize unconscious behavior in yourself and in others? (e) How would you know behavior was unconsciously driven? Refer Back to Chapter 13, which we studied in Week 6.
Group think is a concept that involves individuals abandoning their critical senses and agreeing to group process even when they know it will have disastrous consequences. (Challenger disaster, Enron, Iraq war, etc.). Your will encounter these pressures in your work life and need to be prepared. Have you ever done something in a group that you would not have done if you were alone? What happened? How did you feel? What have you learned from this chapter that might help you avoid this behavior in the future, and avoid group think?
How does prejudice develop and how might it be supported in families and in the work place? Do you believe that you are free from prejudice? After reading this chapter, which of the many factors that cause prejudice do you think is most important to change?
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Temperament culture and its influence on development
: Is "Identity" important in the development of personality?
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What are some coping methods for dealing with stress
: What are some coping methods for dealing with stress? What works best for you and why? Be sure to comment on a classmates post as well.
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Provide on human nature
: If you were a clinical Psychologist treating personality disorders, what type of psychoanalyst would you be? What type of viewpoint does that provide on human nature?
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Which psychological approach makes the most sense to you
: Which Psychological approach makes the most sense to you? Who do you most identify with? Explain briefly your answer, and please comment on a classmates post as well
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Substances alters a persons state of consciousness
: Explain how the use of substances alters a person’s state of consciousness, including depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens. Include in this explanation what happens to the neurotransmitters and body chemicals as well as how you might recognize ..
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Correlation is bi-directional
: Correlation is bi-directional, meaning that if one considers two variables, x and y, the correlation of x to y is the same as the correlation of y to x. Is linear regression also bi-directional? Why or why not?
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Uses we put correlation and linear regression
: Explain how the uses we put correlation and linear regression to are similar and explain how they are different. Specifically: What do they describe about a set of scores that is similar?
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Psychoanalytic theory is one of the controversial
: Freud's Psychoanalytic theory is one of the most controversial in Psychology. Many people tend to react strongly, either positively or negatively, to his theory. What is your initial reaction to Freud's theory?
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Traditional and egalitarian marriages
: Can you describe some similarities and differences in traditional and egalitarian marriages?
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