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Answer the following questions in a minimum of 150 words each. Use complete sentences and correct grammar and spelling. Use APA formatting to cite resources appropriately.

Part -1:

1. Select one of the psychological perspectives or subdivisions. Using your own words, describe it and explain how knowledge of this perspective could be beneficial to you in your education or workplace. Include concrete examples in your explanation.

2. In the article "Psychology in Everyday Life: How to Effectively Learn and Remember" included in your lesson, the author recommends goal setting as a strategy for success. Discuss your strategy for completing this course.

Part -2:

1. Discuss the need for scientific research in the field of psychology. How does psychological research obtain and use empirical evidence?

2. Earlier in this lesson, we read about research suggesting that there is a correlation between eating cereal and weight. Cereal companies that present this information in their advertisements could lead someone to believe that eating more cereal causes healthy weight. Why would they make such a claim and what arguments could you make to counter this cause-and-effect claim?

3. Select one of the ethics case studies included lesson or in this article and discuss the ethical violations. Refer to the characteristics of an ethical research project in your response. Would it be possible to reproduce this study under the current guidelines for ethical studies? Explain your answer.

The link of that article: https://mentalfloss.com/article/52787/10-famous-psychological-experiments-could-never-happen-today

Part -3:

1. Healthcare professionals often work rotating shifts. In your own words, why is this problematic? What are the psychological, social, and physiological challenges related to rotating shifts? Consider sleep deprivation, high levels of stress, or side effects from medication in your response.

2. Imagine that you have a big midterm exam at the end of the week. In your own words, describe the three types of memory storage and which study techniques you would use and why. Explain the connection between the types of memory and the study techniques you chose.

3. Select one of the drugs discussed in your lesson. In your own words, discuss the controversial issues related to the drug and why these discussions are important in the field of psychology. Be sure to support your position.

Part -4:

1. In your own words, describe ways in which the processes of visual perception help you to engage in everyday activities, such as driving a car or preparing a meal. You can select other activities.

2. Select one of the senses to discuss. In your own words, describe what your life would be like if that particular sense was not available to you. How would you use other senses to compensate for the loss? Include your thoughts about how culture affects the way individuals with sensory impairments, such as visual and hearing impairments, are viewed and treated.

3. In the previous chapter you learned about the inaccuracy of memory. Consider an event in which you initially thought you were correct about what unfolded, maybe an accident. Then, think about how your senses and perception might have played an important role in your account. Review the motorcade incident for a refresher.

Part -5:

1.Describe each of the three domains of development (physical, cognitive, and psychosocial) and provide an example of each.

2.Following theories and discuss why you agree or disagree with this theory. You can use one of the other theories to support your position.
• Psychosocial stages of development (Erikson)

3.Think back on your high school years. Discuss how you have developed since then; cognitively, physically, and psychosocially.

Part -6:

1. Identify three personal goals. Now, review Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Describe Maslow's theory, and explain how your goals either align or do not align with his theory. Provide specific details to demonstrate your knowledge of Maslow's theory.

2. Issues related to sexual orientation have been at the forefront of the current political landscape. What do you think about the legalization of same-sex marriage? Be sure to use appropriate language and discuss your position based on what you learned in this lesson.

3. Schools often use concrete rewards to increase adaptive behaviors. How might this be a disadvantage for students intrinsically motivated to learn? How do grades on assignments impact your learning?

Part -7:

1. Compare and contrast situational influences and dispositional influences and give an example of each. Explain how situational influences and dispositional influences might explain inappropriate behavior.

2. Name and describe at least three social roles you have adopted for yourself. Why did you adopt these roles? What are some roles that are expected of you, but that you try to resist?

3. Consider recent news stories on race and sex. Some people are more willing to openly display prejudice regarding sexual orientation than prejudice regarding race and gender, or maybe the other way around; some people are more willing to openly display prejudice regarding race than prejudice towards sexual orientation. Speculate why this might be. Use what you learned in this lesson to support your response.