Helo with psychology discussion post

Due Feb 18 11:59pm

Available until Feb 18

10 points possible

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Discussion Topic: Chapter 3: What’s your brain like?Chapter 3: What’s your brain like?

This discussion is designed to encourage curiosity, reflection, and thoughtful engagement with course concepts related to the brain, behavior, and human experience. There are no right or wrong answers for this discussion. Instead, the goal is to explore ideas, consider different perspectives, and engage respectfully with your classmates’ thoughts.

Some people believe that “all you are” is determined by the types and amounts of neurotransmitters that move across synaptic gaps and the electrical activity in the brain.

Consider the following questions as you develop your response:

  1. Do you think that your thoughts, hopes, dreams, and aspirations are entirely the result of physiological processes? Are emotions such as love, hate, anger, and memories only occurring at the synaptic level? Why or why not?
  2. How is the ability to form new ways of thinking (i.e., creating new neural networks) useful to us as human beings?
  3. What are some functions or abilities that this capacity allows humans to perform?

You may draw from course materials, personal observations, or other thoughtful reflections. The emphasis is on curiosity, depth of thinking, and respectful dialogue.

Requirements

  • Post one original response addressing the discussion questions.
  • Respond to at least two classmates with thoughtful, meaningful engagement.
  • Responses should extend the conversation by asking questions, offering new perspectives, or making connections to course ideas.

Grading (10 Points Total)

  • Initial Discussion Post (6 points):
    • Demonstrates thoughtful reflection and engagement with the questions
    • Provides clear reasoning or examples
    • Contributes meaningfully to the discussion
  • Peer Responses (2 points each, 4 points total):
    • Responds to at least two classmates
    • Responses are respectful, constructive, and add depth to the conversation
    • Moves beyond simple agreement or summary

Important Note

This discussion values curiosity and open-minded exploration. The purpose is not to arrive at a correct answer, but to engage in thoughtful inquiry and learn from one anothers perspectives.

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