Psychology 3

Assignment 1 - Sex Education in Schools

Please read the Psychology Discussion Requirements fully, then Read pages 364 - 366 in your text.

People have vastly different opinions on the role and responsibility of schools to provide sex education. Teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases are real problems facing our adolescent population. In some cases, the decision to engage in a sexual relationship is a life or death decision.

References

Coon, D., Mitterer, J.O., & Martini, T. (2022). Introduction to psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior (16th ed.). Cengage Learning.

For this week’s main post, answer all of the following questions. Be sure to include factual, properly cited information in your post.

 To what extent should the schools be responsible for teaching sex education?  To what extent should sex education be left to parents?  Who should handle education about STDs?  Please respect opinions that differ from yours. You may disagree, but your reasons need to be

clearly stated and respectful, not judgmental or demeaning.

1. APA Format - There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words

Assignment 2 – Applying psychology to my life

Over the past three weeks, you have been exposed to many concepts, theories, and terms related to psychology. Now is the time to make personal application to the concepts. This personal application of concepts learned is one of the things that makes psychology such an interesting area of study. Not all courses of study have such a direct application to our own lives. You will research and write about the following topics:

"To what extent does your personality influence your academic performance"

1. Define Personality. 2. Define personality traits. 3. How do your personality traits influence your academic performance? 4. What approaches could you take to ensure success in your studies?

You will read and research at least four scholarly sources from the Keiser Online Library and then identify, discuss, and place this concept in proper context in your own life. After you have identified this concept, you will then explain ways this concept can be applied to your own life with examples. I hope you enjoy your research and this personal application.

Make sure to support each one with citations and references from your scholarly sources. Utilize the final paper example listed below to ensure that your sections are set up correctly.

You are required to write at least 800 words in a Word document. This paper is worth 20% of your grade. Please use the APA format, cite and list at least four (4) sources from the Keiser Online Library. There is an APA paper example listed below. To submit your paper, click on the Applying Psychology to My Life Paper link under Week 3. Then click on the View/Complete link at the bottom of the page. Then attach your paper. Follow the directions below for a step- by-step process.

Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist):

 Use an APA Approved Font  Title page in APA 7th edition  Double-spaced paper  Minimum of 800 words. No more than 1,300 words  Minimum of four (4) cited sources from the Keiser Online Library  Reference page in APA 7th edition  Use APA format and citations (see below)  Do not use direct quotes, everything must be written completely in your own words,

paraphrasing and citing.  Has an introduction and a conclusion section

Learning to Manage Stress for Optimum Health

Please read the Psychology Discussion requirements fully, then read Read pages 419 - 422

Coon et al. (2022) mentions the relationship between stress and health and the importance of learning positive measures to ensure our physical and mental well-being. Coon et al. (2022) explain a stressor is a condition or event that challenges or threatens a person. Coon et al. (2022) state that burnout occurs when workers are physically, mentally, and emotionally drained. This highlights the importance of knowing good coping skills and setting boundaries for ourselves where our obligations are concerned. Take the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRSS) on page 420.

References

Coon, D., Mitterer, J.O., & Martini, T. (2022). Introduction to psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior (16th ed.). Cengage Learning.

For this week’s main post, answer all of the following questions after taking the SRSS on page 420 of your textbook. Be sure to include factual, properly cited information in your post.

 What did you learn about yourself?  What stressors and or "hassles" do you recognize in your life?  What measures can you take in order to lower your stress and optimize your health and well

being?  How will this enable you to become a more productive student?

**You might also enjoy visiting: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/self-help-tools or here: http://marc.ucla.edu/ for more information and self-help.

1. APA Format - There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words

My Disease Risk Factors

So many diseases can be prevented if you assess your risk factors and consult your medical professional early on. Visit the Washington University School of Medicine's Siteman Cancer Center website (Direct Link: https://siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/ydr/?ScreenControl=YDRGeneral&ScreenName=YDRHome.htm) to assess your risk of the following diseases:

 Cancer  Diabetes  Heart Disease  Osteoporosis  Stroke

1. Take at least one of the disease risk assessments. 2. Write at least 300 words describing the results and what you learned. 3. APA Format - There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a

source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words