Discussion Board
Since the field of Biological Psychology presents a strong evolutionist view of man, it is very important that you are also exposed to a biblical understanding of the nature of man. Therefore, this first forum will focus on the differences between what secular science says and what the Bible says about the nature of man.
For this discussion, read the article "Man A Trinity (Spirit, Soul, Body)" FROM THE SERIES: DEATH AND AFTERWARD and then answer the following question:
Throughout our class, you will notice a focus on the biological, genetic, and neurological aspects of human development and human experience. We will spend much time in our class on the biological components of behavior, with the human experience of many psychological & cognitive phenomenon being reduced to their biological foundations. While the biological components of behavior are very important, it is also important to consider the spiritual components of the self as well.
For our Week 1 discussion, read the article and discuss the following:
• Describe the Tripartite (or Triune) Nature of Man described in the above article.
• Discuss how the Tripartite Man approach differs from a strictly biological approach to understanding individuals.
• Discuss how the Tripartite Man approach can inform your study of physiological psychology in our course.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.