Lesson 3 Forum Psychology

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Perspectives On Personality, Ch. 6-7.

To respond to this discussion forum, you have two choices. 250 words

1. Respond to the following question: Many individuals are uncomfortable believing that biological and sociobiological processes play a significant role in human behavior. Why might this be? Do you believe these processes are important? Why or why not? In exploring these issues, try to think about the assumptions commonly held by members of our society (e.g., free will) and how these assumptions might be threatened by according a primary role to biological processes and sociobiological factors.

2. Start a discussion topic of your choice.

· Describes the biological approach to personality.

· Explains how twin studies and adoption studies are used to establish the heritability of personality.

· Distinguishes biological approaches to personality from sociobiological approaches to personality.

· Articulates several theoretical explanations regarding the manner in which neurological processes affect personality.

· Gives you the opportunity to identify how specific hormones influence social behavior.