The Diverse Nature of Psychology Paper

The Diverse Nature of Psychology Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you analyze the diverse nature of psychology as a discipline.

Address the following items as a part of your analysis:

·       Evaluate the influence of diversity on psychology’s major concepts.

·       Identify two examples of subdisciplines and two examples of subtopics within psychology. Examples of major concepts and their subtopics include the following:

o    Motivation: theory of emotion, and approach and avoidance

o    Behaviorism: aggression, cheating, and binge drinking

o    Cognition: cognitive dissonance and false memories

·       How can the subdisciplines and subtopics you identified be applied to other disciplines and venues in contemporary society?

·       Relate the subdisciplines and subtopics to your theoretical perspective.

·       Conclude with your psychological contribution to society in the areas of work, education, health, and leisure.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.  Use at least 3 peer-reviewed references/citations.  Remember to cite within the text of your paper.