Throughout this course, many opportunities are available to post an initial response to a Discussion topic as well as to respond to your classmates’ responses. After you have completed the reading,

Throughout this course, many opportunities are available to post an initial response to a Discussion topic as well as to respond to your classmates’ responses. After you have completed the reading, and without reviewing your classmates’ responses, post your initial response to the following Discussion. Your post should be at least 150 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources. After you have submitted your initial post, review some of your classmates’ posts and respond to at least two of your classmates. Refer to your Discussion Board Rubric in your Syllabus for specific grading explanation.

Discussion Topic

Taking an introductory psychology class helps you to gain insights into several different areas of human behavior and mental processes. In this unit, you are looking at the foundations (or the building blocks) of psychology. Theories are attempts to explain and predict behaviors or events by using organizing principles and observations. Theories lead to hypotheses, which lead to research and observation.

• Describe a topic you would like to know more about that is related to psychology (for example, how people can pay better attention, or what could help people make better eating choices).
• Consider what theory described in your Chapter 1 reading would best help you understand what you are studying. Explain that theory with reference to the text and discuss why you think it helps you understand your chosen topic.
• Identify what subfields of psychology (and what professionals in this field) might address the topic that you have chosen