Overview
Discussions are scholarly dialogs, so while sharing what you think and not just what published authors wrote is encouraged, only stating opinion isn't acceptable. Instead, thoughtfully integrate relevant theory and research you read about this week and strive to make connections between that academic content and your own observations and experiences. Formal citations are not required in the discussions. Discussion posts should be reflective of college level writing and discourse. Please be sure that your posts are substantive and are written in depth and detail. As a suggested guide, please use the following word count ranges:
- Initial posts: 250 to 400 words
Q1 PSYC201: We have all heard the saying, "You have one chance to make a good first impression". If we were going to analyze this in social psychology terms, what would we say? What is the source of most of your knowledge about impression management? Make sure to cite your information.
Q2 CHFD215: Think about a time when you learned about pregnancy, maybe through a family member, a health class, or your own experience. What do you remember about how the baby developed and what might have influenced that development? Can you explain how both genetics (like inherited traits or disorders) and environmental factors (like nutrition or stress) played a role? How might doctors have used prenatal assessments to check on the baby’s health, and what risks, like exposure to harmful substances, might have affected development during the different stages before birth?