Discussion Post
• Purpose
Based on your research, milestone work, and what you have learned in this course, which theory of psychology do you think best explains issues related to human behavior and mental processes? Discuss in detail why you think this theory best explains issues related to human behavior and mental processes.
• The question at Issue
Based on your research, milestone work, and what you have learned in this course, what are some of the most important issues related to psychology? Discuss in detail why you think those issues are so important.
• Assumptions
What do you think people take for granted about issues related to human behavior? How do these assumptions affect the study of behavior and mental processes?
• Implications and Consequences
Give one example (from your sources) of an aspect of psychology that can positively affect people. Give one example (from your sources) of an aspect of psychology that can positively affect social research. Give one example (from your sources) of an aspect of psychology that can negatively affect people. Give one example (from your sources) of an aspect of psychology that can negatively affect social research.
• Information
While participating in this course, what information did you find that best illustrated the impact of psychology on human behavior? What data/evidence/observations did you make/find that had the most impact on your views about human behavior? While researching for this project, what information did you find that best illustrated the impact of psychology on social research? What data/evidence/observations did you make/find that had the most impact on your views about social research?
• Concepts
While researching for this project, what are the most important concepts you found related to the study of human behavior and mental processes? How do these concepts relate to what you have learned in this class about the complexity of human behavior?
• Conclusions, Interpretations
After completing your research, what did you conclude about the impact of the study of behavior and mental processes on society? Based on this conclusion, what solutions can you offer to better help people better learn more about human behavior?
• Point of View
Based on your answers to question sets 17 of this essay, summarize your philosophy of psychology as it relates to (i) the study of behavior and mental processes and (ii) the complexity of human behavior.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.