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The second and longer writing assignment for this class most closely typifies The second and longer writing assignment for this class most closely typifies the traditional “research paper” that students complete while finishing a degree in psychology. Each student will submit a paper of approximately 8-12 pages in length (double-spaced in American Psychological Association Publication Manual format) […]

Among the different perspectives on development is Erik Erikson’s theory Among the different perspectives on development is Erik Erikson’s theory, which we will refer to throughout the course. This theory examines development during every stage of the human lifespan and focuses on a central issue or conflict that should be resolved at each stage. In

Most mental disorders lie on a continuum with “normal” behavior at one end Most mental disorders lie on a continuum with “normal” behavior at one end. For example, nearly everyone has a fear of something, but it does not rise to the level of a phobia. A behavior may seem abnormal in one context but

Relativistic Thinking: A New Perspective on the World Relativistic Thinking: A New Perspective on the World Children and adolescents tend to engage in so-called “black and white” thinking. In other words, they tend to judge people and situations in dualistic, rather than relativistic, terms. In early adulthood, individuals begin to reason about situations using a