Assignment: APPLYING PSYCHOLOGY TO MY LIFE
You will select four of the following terms or concepts. You will read and research at least three scholarly sources and then identify, discuss and place each concept in proper context. After you have identified each concept you will then explain ways each concept can be applied to your own life with examples. I hope you enjoy your research and the personal application.
Select four of the following concepts or theories.
1. Social changes in life-span development
2. Memory
3. Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and punishment
4. Issues related to gender and sexuality
5. Motivation and emotion
6. Personality
7. Health psychology, stress and coping strategies
8. Psychological Disorders and other Mental Health Issues
9. Concepts of interpersonal relationships
Here are some websites that may be helpful to you:
• NAMI:
• Psychology:
• AllPsych Online, Virtual Psychology:
• Psych Crawler Search Engine:
• Psych Central:
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.