The Dean of the College for Your Particular Major Has

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Essay

The dean of the college for your particular major has asked you why general psychology should be included in your curriculum.Explain why you need to study psychology for your major and for life, in general.(Hint: You may wish to look through the topics covered in the different chapters in the textbook.)

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Definitions:

Zone Of Proximal Development

Vygotsky's concept of the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Scaffolding

Adjusting the level of parental guidance to fit the child’s efforts, allowing children to be more skillful than they would be if they relied only on their own abilities.

Private Speech

Verbal communication that individuals have with themselves, typically used for self-guidance or problem-solving.

Socially Withdrawn

Describes individuals who prefer to avoid social interactions or feel uncomfortable participating in social activities.