Section: Module 1: Lesson 2: The Content Domains of Psychology | Introduction to Mental Health Professions | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Recognize that the five domains act as pillars of psychology.
- Explain the biological domain in psychology.
- Explain the cognitive domain in psychology.
- Explain the developmental domain in psychology.
- Explain the social and personality domain in psychology.
- Explain the mental and physical health domain in psychology.
- Define industrial-organizational psychology, sport and exercise psychology, and forensic psychology.
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Students mustMark as done
Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read from the heading "Introduction to Contemporary Psychology" to the blue box "Helpful Hints." (6 minutes)
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Read from "Learning Objectives" to "Sensation and Perception." (6 minutes)
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Read from the heading "Learning Objectives" to "Biological Psychology." (4 minutes)
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Read the entire webpage. (12 minutes)
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Read from the heading "Learning Objectives" to "Link to Learning." (3 minutes)
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In this activity, you will compare at least (3) domains in psychology and discuss the main viewpoints/core assumptions of each domain in analyzing human behavior.
Instructions:
Step 1: Identify
Review the lesson’s readings and select at least (3) domains in psychology.
Step 2: Respond
Write a 250-500 word essay. Discuss the main viewpoints/core assumptions of each domain. Make sure to include how each domain identified analyzes human behavior.
Step 3: Share
To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).
Step 4: Interact
To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.” You can use the following as a guide:
- Do you agree or disagree with the identified domains and its analysis of human behavior?
OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”