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In an Effort to Promote the Importance of a Valuable

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In an effort to promote the importance of a valuable education, the faculty and staff at the local community college are trained to ask each student about their career preferences, rather than suggest courses that may not benefit the student's future goals. Although it would be tempting to suggest courses just to increase the college's enrollment, employees know that it is more important to serve each student well, even if it means suggesting courses and/or degrees offered at other institutions. This approach is consistent with:

Recognize the historical development of psychology and identify key figures and their contributions to the field.

Comprehend the primary schools of thought in psychology including structuralism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and Gestalt theory.

Analyze the nature/nurture debate and its significance in psychology.

Assess the utility of psychology in everyday life.

Definitions:

Self-efficacy

An individual’s belief in their own capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Motivation

The psychological process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, often stemming from internal and external factors.

Task

A specific piece of work or activity to be done, usually as part of a larger project or responsibility.

Emotionally Involved

Experiencing strong feelings about someone or something, often affecting one's judgment or decisions.