Name: ………………………… BESC1490 Introduction to Psychology Assignment 1 Complete all three tasks: 1. Complete Multiple Choice Test [Task A] 2. In one file, answer Task B and Task C and post on the Canvas...

These are psychology assignments, they are two, each one has 500 max words. Just do Task B & C for all assignments and ignore task A...... I will upload the assignments and their rubrics as well.


Name: ………………………… BESC1490 Introduction to Psychology Assignment 1 Complete all three tasks: 1. Complete Multiple Choice Test [Task A] 2. In one file, answer Task B and Task C and post on the Canvas site for this course 3. Check the Syllabus available through the Canvas site for the due date Topic 1. Psychology: The study of mental processes and behaviour Task A. MCT: Read make study notes on the following five learning objectives. 1. Define and explain the science of psychology 1. Outline the following philosophical issues psychology tries to answer 1. free will vs determinism; 1. nature vs nurture; 1. body vs mind 1. Describe the following major perspectives in terms of key author and key focus 2. Psychodynamic; 2. Behaviourism 2. Humanism 2. Evolutionary psychology 1. Define and give an example of the major sub-disciplines of psychology 3. Clinical 3. Forensic 3. Counselling 3. Sport 3. Industrial/organisational 5. How does the text explain how you should become an effective learner in this online course – include the following: a. Time management and study schedule b. Active [not passive] learning Go to Quizzes on your Canvas page and answer Ten item Multiple Choice exam (Check the Syllabus available through the Canvas site for the due date) 1. Complete test on-campus using University computers. 1. This is timed exam (10 minutes) open book exam. 1. Is requires detailed knowledge, hence have your notes and text available Task B: Tutorial Activity (max. 400 words) Cross cultural differences: People in our world differ in terms of culture values. This exercise is to familiarize you with Hofstede’s major cultural dimensions 1. Referring to the URL, define and explain in your own words the following of Hofstede’s culture value dimensions; Power distance; uncertainty avoidance; individualism; masculinity; long-term orientation; indulgence. It is not required that you pay for your own culture profile – just reflect on your position for each of the values you have just explained https://www.hofstede-insights.com/models/national-culture/ 2. Referring to the following URL, type in the culture you identify with [home culture] - one indicator, which language do you mainly speak at home. Click on more about chosen country and read about your culture’s values. Compare your individual self with your culture’s values on each of these dimensions and a. Indicate if your personal values align with your national culture [use high, medium, low agreement] b. To support that ranking, provide a personal example that illustrates your judgment https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries/ 3. Using the same URL compare your culture with another culture [if you are an international student compare your national culture with Australia and if you are Australian, choose a culture you have been to or would really like to go to]. a. In your assignment, reproduce the graph which compared these two cultures – see example below b. Finally, using cultural differences highlighted on this graph to comment on possible difficulties you may have if you were to live and work with people from that second national culture Task C. In no more than 100 words: · Provide a brief and clear description [plus references] of the topic content you wish to apply. · Clearly apply some aspect of this topic’s material [Part A or Part B] to your life [work or personal or future work life] – explaining how it is to be applied and the positive consequences of the application. Rubric (academic) Rubric Self-Assessment Topic 1 Task B & C: The study of mental processes and behaviour CATEGORY Exemplary Proficient Incomplete Not competent Knowledge of key aspects of task B 6 points 4 points 2 points 1 points Identified at least 6 significant aspects of requirements Identified no more than 4 significant aspects Identified no more than one significant aspect Could not identify any significant aspects Description of six aspects 1. Define and explain [in your own words] the Hofstede’s culture value dimensions [reference] 2. Identify your home culture and list its rankings on Hofstede’s culture value dimensions [reference] 3. Provide a brief personal example illustrating whether your values align with your home culture 4. Select a second [very different] culture and generate and upload the graph that compares both cultures 5. Highlight and discuss similarities and differences between both cultures 6. Clearly explain at least one difficulty [not language but one of the culture value dimension] you may have if you were to live/work in this second culture CATEGORY Proficient Incomplete Not competent Knowledge of and ability to apply [Task C] 2 points 1 point 0 points Provided at least 2 significant aspects of the requirements Provided at least one significant aspect of the requirements Did not provide any significant aspect of the requirements Description of two aspects 1. Provide a clear description [plus references] of the topic content you wish to apply. 2. Clearly apply content to your [work or personal] life – explaining how it is to be applied and the positive consequences of the application CATEGORY Proficient Incomplete Not competent Ability to locate and reference* select relevant information from a variety of sources 2 points 1 point 0 points Cite several refereed references in text and complete a comprehensive reference list Did not cite all references in text and did not complete an adequate reference list Did not cite any references in text nor provide any reference list Total tute task score out of 10 points * You must use a recognised referencing system [including one of the following]: BESC1490 Introduction to Psychology Assignment 2 Complete all three tasks: 1. Complete Multiple Choice Test [Task A] 1. In one file, answer Task B and Task C and post on the Canvas site for this course 2. Check the Syllabus available through the Canvas site for the due date Topic 2. Biological bases of mental life and behaviour Task A. MCT: Read make study notes on the following five learning objectives. 1. Explain the structure of neurons. How do neurons communicate with each other? 2. How does the Endocrine system communicate? 3. Describe the structure and function of the Central Nervous System. 4. What do split-brain studies indicate about the organization (lateralization) of the brain 5. Describe the relative roles of genetics and the environment in psychological functioning. Go to Quizzes on your Canvas page and answer Ten item Multiple Choice exam (Check the Syllabus available through the Canvas site for the due date) · Complete test on-campus using University computers. · This is timed exam (10 minutes) open book exam. · Is requires detailed knowledge, hence have your notes and text available Task B: Tutorial or online activity with specific questions to be answered [~400 words] 1. Explain reaction time and test your own simple RT (see the following URL). http://getyourwebsitehere.com/jswb/rttest01.html Complete one practice set and then complete the reaction time test [five attempts] and take a screen shot of your results [you must post this image to gain marks in this task]. See example below. 2. Explain why your scores vary from one test to another? 3. Relate reaction time to the everyday decisions made by car drivers or pedestrians crossing a road. 4. After watching the following video, what implications does speeding have for reaction times and the stopping of a car to avoid a child running onto a road? Video showing impact of difference speeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDwWooHYSZ0 5. Describe one factor (eg, alcohol or fatigue or …) that influences reaction times and discuss its impact on everyday traffic decisions Task C. In no more than 100 words: 1. Provide a brief and clear description [plus references] of the topic content you wish to apply. 1. Clearly apply some aspect of this topic’s material [Part A or Part B] to your life [work or personal or future work life] – explaining how it is to be applied and the positive consequences of the application. Rubric (academic) Rubric Self-Assessment Topic 2 Task B & C: Biological bases of mental life and behaviour CATEGORY Exemplary Proficient Incomplete Not competent Knowledge of key aspects of task B 6 points 4 points 2 points 1 points Identified at least 6 significant aspects of requirements Identified no more than 4 significant aspects Identified no more than one significant aspect Could not identify any significant aspects Description of six aspects 1. Define and explain in your own words what is reaction time [reference] 2. Using the URL site, test your reaction time and generate and upload a screen shot of your results 3. Clearly explain why your reaction time scores vary [from one trial to another] [reference] 4. Provide at least two traffic related examples where reaction time is involved 5. Discuss the implications of speeding, reaction time, and stopping a car in an emergency 6. Describe one other factor that influences reaction times in traffic [reference] CATEGORY Proficient Incomplete Not competent Knowledge of and ability to apply [Task C] 2 points 1 point 0 points Provided at least 2 significant aspects of the requirements Provided at least one significant aspect of the requirements Did not provide any significant aspect of the requirements Description of two aspects 1. Provide a clear description [plus references] of the topic content you wish to apply. 2. Clearly apply content to your [work or personal] life – explaining how it is to be applied and the positive consequences of the application CATEGORY Proficient Incomplete Not competent Ability to locate and reference* select relevant information from a variety of sources 2 points 1 point 0 points Cite several refereed references in text and complete a comprehensive reference list Did not cite all references in text and did not complete an adequate reference list Did not cite any references in text nor provide any reference list Total tute task score out of 10 points * You must use a recognised referencing system [including one of the following]: