PSY 102 Week 1 Discussion 1 – Define psychology

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 2 Discussion 1

In what ways can distorted perception affect your decisions? Give an example of a specific incident in which distorted perception affected events. How can you prevent distorted perceptions from occurring?

PSY 102 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

Select a sense organ, and trace a stimulus’s path from outside the body to the brain. What did you learn about the sensory organ you selected that you did not know before? Additionally, complete the “Try It” activity on page 87 of the text. Were you surprised by the results? Why or why not?