Assignment task:
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When reviewing the major psychological perspectives in Ch. 1, which perspective can you identify with the most? Why? What is an example from your personal life or career of how the perspective would explain human behavior?
Why are ethics important in psychological research? How can you relate these ethical practices in your life?
In Ch. 2, you learn about the biological foundations of human behavior. The nervous system, which includes the different parts of the brain, contributes to behavior in many ways. Consider 1 part of the human brain, such as a specific lobe, a cortex, or a part of the limbic system, and describe a behavior that is affected or governed by this part of the brain. Explain how damage to this area of the brain may affect behavior. Why is it important to understand the role of the brain in behavior when interacting with others in your daily life?