Book: Rathus, S. A. . (2012). PSYCH (Custom Edition). Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

Be sure to show facts and cite references with in your discussion and cite all references at the end of the paper, show an understanding of the reading and online resources. Each discussion should have 6 sentences of good details, facts of answering the question. I need your best quality of work. No plagiarism.

Discussion 1
Introduce yourself in the “Introductions” topic of our class discussion, our “virtual classroom.” Please give us more than your name. Include your profession, hobbies, interest in psychology, family background, and any other information that can help us get to know you. Please include which part of the country you are joining us from!

Discussion 2
Which school of psychology (Chapter 1) was most influential, in your opinion? Base your opinion on the reading and cite your sources.

Discussion 3
How do different parts of the brain influence our behavior?

Discussion 4
An important and ongoing debate in psychology surrounds the question of nature vs. nurture. What is more influential: genes or environment? For this week’s discussion state your views about the influence of nature and nurture in child development.

Discussion 5
Sensation refers to an actual event; perception refers to how we interpret the event. What are some cultural differences that might affect responses to particular stimuli? Post your discussion using examples from the text as well as your own experiences.

Discussion 6
Most of us feel like we never get enough sleep. What are the stages of sleep and what is the importance of sleep?

Discussion 7
Use Skinner’s Operant Conditioning model to explain superstitious behavior, such as refusing to open an umbrella indoors, or stepping on a crack in the sidewalk.

Discussion 8
Intelligence tests are good predictors of school performance. What factors are not measured by IQ tests but greatly influence academic achievement? What harm might be done by identifying some students as “slow” and some as “gifted?”

Discussion 9
Discuss your views on what motivates us based on one of the theories discussed in Chapter 9 of your text.

Discussion 10
Choose one famous personality theorist you read about in Chapter 10 and discuss how he or she would explain why most people behave in a socially appropriate manner most of the time.

Discussion 11
How is stress defined and what are some effective ways of coping with it?

Discussion 12
Most people agree we live in stressful times. Do you think stress contributes to illness? Support your opinions with information from the text.

Discussion 13
Many people suffer from anxiety disorders. Discuss what Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is. What are the symptoms? How does it interfere with an individual’s functioning? What are the basic treatment interventions?

Discussion 14
How do behavior therapists apply principles of operant conditioning in behavior modification?

Discussion 15
What is attribution theory? What are some examples of how this theory explains attitudes?

Discussion 16
What are some factors that influence personal attraction?