Do you sometimes think that the science of psychology is messy? What could we actually learn from applying the scientific method to human behavior and thought? What’s more, what can be learned from applying the scientific method to infants and children?

Carefully explain each of the following statements.  Be sure to provide sufficient detail to demonstrate your understanding.  These statements arise from deep concerns that you will want to be sure you explore.

1.If assessment results are highly valid, they will also be highly reliable.

2.If assessment results are highly reliable, they may or may not be valid.

3.In selecting an assessment, validity has priority over reliability.

 

Explain your response, citing specific examples or research-based rationale for support.

 

Each week, a different discussion thread will be available based on the readings for the week. Your reflection should be approximately 250 words and specifically reference the reading(s) for that discussion.

 

You will then need to respond to at least 2 of your classmates. Responses should be meaningful (no “I agree!” etc.) and should be approximately 100 words in length. You will need to provide a clear rationale in your comments as to why you agree or disagree, or regarding what you find significant about the posting. The Original Post must be completed by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. and Peer Responses posted by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Please note that late posts will not be accepted after Sunday at 11:59pm.

 

child psychology discussion 1

 

Do you sometimes think that the science of psychology is messy? What could we actually learn from applying the scientific method to human behavior and thought? What’s more, what can be learned from applying the scientific method to infants and children?

 

After reading chapters 1-3 in your textbook, doing some outside research using academic references, and viewing this brief video by visiting: https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_schulz_the_surprisingly_logical_minds_of_babies#t-408183 answer the following questions:

 

 

1.What evidence is there, if any, to suggest that all humans are programmed to draw conclusions based on evidence?

2.What stifles generalizations from forming?

3.What enhances generalizations from forming?

4.What is the practical significance of this type of learning? Provide an example from your real world experiences with infants, if you have one!

 

 Remember to cite your textbook as well as outside research you conducted that informed your post in APA format. Include references both in your original post AND your response to a classmate. To locate academic journal articles, visit: https://www.uhd.edu/library/Pages/library-index.aspx

**Transcript for the video is available by visiting: https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_schulz_the_surprisingly_logical_minds_of_babies/transcript?language=en

 

Each original post should be at least 800 words, include a reference to the text, AND a reference to a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Your response to a classmate should also be 800 words, and include a scholarly reference. The discussions are each worth 20 points (10 points for original post, 10 points for response), for a total of 100 points.

 

INTRO Psychology DISSCUSSIOPN BOARD

 

After reading Chapter 1, click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo4pMVb0R6M and watch the YouTube clip.

 

Respond/Discuss the questions listed below.

  • What are you looking forward to studying in psychology this semester?
  • Was there anything in the video about psychology that you didn’t realize would be covered in a psychology course?

 

 

Discussion Board Guidelines

 

For Original Response (1)

 

Length: needs to be at least 50 words or longer!

Tone/Content: use college level writing (correct grammar, complete sentences, no text speech) and be respectful. Other students and the instructor will be reading these.

Due date: see the course calendar for the due date of the original response.