ASSIGNMENT 04 S02 Introduction to Psychology II Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be double‐spaced; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements. Part A Objective: List strategies for enhancing learning. Bruce is furious when his midterm is returned with a C grade. He tells his sociology professor that he had read each of the assigned chapters three times, and if someone can do that and just be average, then there’s something wrong with the test! The professor is outraged by Bruce’s comments and the begin to have a heated conversation and both parties make degrading statements to each other 1. Based on your understanding of critical thinking and memory, describe one (1) flaw in Bruce’s reasoning. 2. Describe two (2) possible explanations for Bruce’s average performance. 3. Describe a conflict resolution approach Bruce should use to successfully resolve this situation. Part B Objective: Discuss the facial expressions related to emotions. 1. Describe subconscious processes, nonconscious processes, and mindlessness. 2. Provide one (1) personal example of a behavior for each process.

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ASSIGNMENT 08
S02 Introduction to Psychology II
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be double‐spaced; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.
 
Objectives:      (1) Identify anxiety disorders.
                        (2) Describe the origin of emotional and psychological issues.
 
Part A
 
Susan, a college student, is anxious whenever she must speak. Her anxiety motivates her to prepare meticulously and rehearse material again and again. Is Susan’s reaction normal, or does she have an anxiety disorder? Explain two (2) criteria you used in arriving at your answer.
 
Part B
 
In recent years, several best-selling books have argued that most emotional problems can be traced to an unhappy or traumatic childhood (an abusive or dysfunctional family, “toxic” parents, and suppression of the “inner child”). What are two (2) possible benefits of focusing on childhood as the time when emotional problems originate, and what are two (2) possible drawbacks?
 
Part C
 
Suppose a member of your family has become increasingly depressed in recent months, and it’s apparent that the person needs treatment. You’re chosen to look into the options and to make decisions about the treatment. Based on information in Chapter 16, how might you proceed? Provide two (2) supporting facts to justify your plan of action.