The Six Contemporary The Six Contemporary Perspectives of PsychologyPerspectives of Psychology

WebquestWebquest

Psychology- Chapter 1Psychology- Chapter 1

Mr. MacLaughlinMr. MacLaughlin

IntroductionIntroduction Psychology uses one of six contemporary Psychology uses one of six contemporary

perspectives to explain human behavior.perspectives to explain human behavior.

During this activity, you will explore and attempt During this activity, you will explore and attempt to explain one of these six contemporary to explain one of these six contemporary perspectives. perspectives.

Additionally, you will create power point slides, Additionally, you will create power point slides, and consult various psychological sites. and consult various psychological sites.

Before you panic and say -"but this is not a Before you panic and say -"but this is not a computer class!", let me reassure you that this computer class!", let me reassure you that this will be as easy as creating a word document and will be as easy as creating a word document and much more fun. much more fun.

Step 1Step 1 For each component, you will review information For each component, you will review information

about a perspective of psychology by reading the about a perspective of psychology by reading the information links included under that section. information links included under that section.

Then, consult the text for further information Then, consult the text for further information about this perspectiveabout this perspective

If you haven’t yet read pp. 18-21, do so now. If you haven’t yet read pp. 18-21, do so now. This will summarize the six present-day theories This will summarize the six present-day theories of psychology. of psychology.

Your group number will be responsible for the Your group number will be responsible for the corresponding theory on the next slide.corresponding theory on the next slide.

Step 1 (Cont’d)Step 1 (Cont’d)

1.1. Bio-psychological ApproachBio-psychological Approach

2.2. Behavioral ApproachBehavioral Approach

3.3. Psychoanalytic ApproachPsychoanalytic Approach

4.4. Humanistic ApproachHumanistic Approach

5.5. Cognitive ApproachCognitive Approach

6.6. Socio-cultural ApproachSocio-cultural Approach

Step 2Step 2 Your group will be asked to create a multi-media Your group will be asked to create a multi-media

presentation for their particular theory. presentation for their particular theory.

Your multi-media presentation should represent your Your multi-media presentation should represent your theory in the best manner possible. theory in the best manner possible.

Your presentation should create a slogan that Your presentation should create a slogan that captures the essence of the theory. For example, captures the essence of the theory. For example, “Think before you leap.” could represent cognitive “Think before you leap.” could represent cognitive psychology. (GROUP #5 CANNOT USE THIS SLOGAN!)psychology. (GROUP #5 CANNOT USE THIS SLOGAN!)

The slogans can be completely original, parodies of The slogans can be completely original, parodies of famous sayings, or even takeoffs from commercials. famous sayings, or even takeoffs from commercials.

Step 2 (Cont’d)Step 2 (Cont’d)

Your group needs to create at least five Your group needs to create at least five power point slides that will explain the power point slides that will explain the perspectives.perspectives.

Then, you are to choose key words for Then, you are to choose key words for each approach. Students should display each approach. Students should display what their approach is by using words and what their approach is by using words and pictures from magazines, as well. pictures from magazines, as well.

Step 3Step 3 Each group is to have the following individualsEach group is to have the following individuals

1.1. Two “slide coordinators” whose responsibility Two “slide coordinators” whose responsibility it is to coordinate the slides with your it is to coordinate the slides with your presentationpresentation

2.2. Two “poster coordinators” whose Two “poster coordinators” whose responsibility it is to coordinate the poster responsibility it is to coordinate the poster with pictures that represent your theory. with pictures that represent your theory.

Your poster and slide presentation should also Your poster and slide presentation should also include your slogan. include your slogan.

The ApproachesThe Approaches

Biological PerspectiveBiological Perspective Behaviorist PerspectiveBehaviorist Perspective Psychoanalytic PerspectivePsychoanalytic Perspective Humanistic PerspectiveHumanistic Perspective Cognitive PerspectiveCognitive Perspective Socio-cultural PerspectiveSocio-cultural Perspective

The ProductThe Product

Your group final project should Your group final project should answer the question “How does the answer the question “How does the ___________ perspective explain ___________ perspective explain behavior?” behavior?”

An outside observer should be able An outside observer should be able to look at the elements of your to look at the elements of your presentation and be able to answer presentation and be able to answer this essential question.this essential question.

EvaluationEvaluation Puzzle PiecePuzzle Piece

• Poster is neat & invitingPoster is neat & inviting 3 points 3 points • Poster accurately portrays the Poster accurately portrays the

perspectiveperspective 3 points3 points• Slogan is part of your puzzle presentationSlogan is part of your puzzle presentation 3 points3 points• Pictures in the poster presentation represent Pictures in the poster presentation represent

your perspectiveyour perspective 3 points3 points

• The illustrations, text elements, & other The illustrations, text elements, & other design elements combine to create an design elements combine to create an 3 points3 pointsorganized wholeorganized whole

• The concept & message are appropriate for the The concept & message are appropriate for the intended audienceintended audience 3 points3 points

Evaluation (Cont’d)Evaluation (Cont’d)

Power Point PresentationPower Point Presentation

• Power point slides are neat & invitingPower point slides are neat & inviting 3 points 3 points • Power points slides accurately portray the Power points slides accurately portray the

perspectiveperspective 3 points3 points• Slogan is part of your power point presentationSlogan is part of your power point presentation 3 points3 points• Information in the slide presentation succinctly Information in the slide presentation succinctly

explain your perspectiveexplain your perspective 3 points3 points

• The illustrations, text elements, & other The illustrations, text elements, & other design elements combine to create an design elements combine to create an 3 points3 pointsorganized wholeorganized whole

• The concept & message are appropriate for the The concept & message are appropriate for the intended audienceintended audience 3 points3 points

Evaluation (Cont’d)Evaluation (Cont’d)

PresentationPresentation

• Key points are highlighted in presentationKey points are highlighted in presentation

5 points5 points

• Key pictures are highlighted to explain the theoryKey pictures are highlighted to explain the theory

5 points5 points

• Presentation is done in a professional mannerPresentation is done in a professional manner

4 points4 points

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Webquest”Webquest”Go to “View” on the Toolbar, Go to “View” on the Toolbar,

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