THE SEVEN DIALECTIC THEMES OF COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Your text discusses seven underlying themes that guide the study of cognitive-affective psychology:
Nature versus nurture. ?Rationalism versus empiricism. ?Structures versus processes. ?Domain generality versus domain specificity. Validity of causal inferences versus ecological validity. ?Applied versus basic research. ?Biological versus behavioral methods (Sternberg & Sternberg, 2012, pp. 36-38).
Select a topic that is of interest to you. The topic must?be relevant to cognitive-affective psychology. Next, describe how that topic is relevant to three of Sternberg and Sternberg's themes.
In your response, describe the thesis, antithesis, and synthesis that represent your topic. Examples of cognitive-affective psychology course are included at the end of each text chapter. These example themes can guide your work; however, you must select an original example for your response.
An outline of your submission might look something like this:
Your Topic Key Theme 1: Thesis/Antithesis Synthesis Key Theme 2: Thesis/Antithesis Synthesis Key Theme 3: Thesis/Antithesis Synthesis For this discussion:
1. Refer to and integrate ideas presented in your text as well as any supplemental readings. 2. Cite three outside resources.?3. Follow APA sixth edition style guidelines.
You will be evaluated on how well you can demonstrate your understanding of the ideas presented throughout the unit, including assigned readings, discussions, and independent investigations. You will also be evaluated on the quality of your work-its academic rigor, how well it shows your ability to think critically, and how thoroughly it addresses the questions.