PSY 102 Week 1 Discussions 2019 PDF

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How might a psychologist study “mate selection” based on each of these four levels of psychological analysis (biological, individual, social, and cultural)? Hello Class and Professor, A psychologist can utilize the four levels of psychological analysis for “mate selection” in the following ways: Biological analysis: Must be with the genes on the individual that control thoughts, feelings and actions that will eventually determine the neurochemistry between two people and how they will feel once they come into contact with each other. Individual Analysis: would be by studying the persons age groups, gender and personality. These control the thinking, decision making, memory, vision and language. Social Analysis: Studies interpersonal behavior of groups, relationships, influence and workplace interactions. This has to deal with perceptions, stereotypes and attitudes towards individuals. Cultural Analysis: Studies the thoughts, behaviors and actions in various societies and cultures. It deals with the beliefs, norms, values and symbols. Reference Keltner, D., & Haidt, J. (1999). Social Functions of Emotions at Four Levels of Analysis. Cognition & Emotion, 13(5), 505-521. doi:10.1080/026999399379168 Review the research-related subfields in psychology in chapter one of your textbook. Which subfield is most relevant to your academic interests? Professional interests? Personal interests? Explain why. Hello Professor and Class, My major is Justice Studies. I do have plans on going into law school after graduating here from GCU. After that, I do plan on going into Family Law and Criminal Law. I never really thought about the connection between psychology and law. But after reading the required chapters, I see that the two go hand in hand. The subfield that is most relevant to my academic interest would be Cognitive Psychology. In studying Justice Studies related coursework, we have to have memory, perception and problem solving skills to get through the coursework. The subfield most relevant to my professional interests is Social Psychology. Being that I want to go into Family Law and Criminal Law, I have to understand how people are affected by what is done to them. I may have to represent a wife whose husband cheated on her or a criminal defendant who may have been abused and acted out as a result. The subfield that is most relevant to my personal interest is also Social Psychology. GAZZANIGA, M. (2019). PSYCHOLOGY IN YOUR LIFE. S.l.: W W NORTON....