PSY 102 Week 1 DQ 1
Week 1:
DQ1: How might a psychologist study “mate selection” based on each of these four levels
of psychological analysis (biological, individual, social, and cultural)?
DQ1A:
A psychologist studying "mate selection" could use the four levels of psychological
analysis to gain an better perspective because each of the levels thoroughly explain
just how different people can view certain situations and things due to their different
perspectives. This provides us with a much better understanding as to why someone
could be attracted to another person. The four levels being:
Biological Level: The focus of the biological level is on the neurochemistry. Through
this, we are able to examine the hormones adding to the mate selection.
Individual Level: In the level of individuality we watch how one’s age range,
personality type, and gender also strongly shape the opinion and amount of
attractiveness.
Social Level: Using this level we can easily see just how people are shaped and
influenced by their friend’s personality and their choices of mate selection. The
attitude of the mate also carries an large influence on this decision as well.
Cultural Level: In this final level of determinacy, the cultural background, beliefs,
values, race/ethnicity also can play a significant role when examining mate selection.
An example being when induvial’s go to choose a mate they usually determine it
based on the ethnicity, or what clique/group they hang around or with. When these
types of beliefs or ideals collide they often lead to tension and issues amongst both
parties, stressing the importance of sharing similar values and beliefs when choosing a
mate.
DQ2: Review the research-related subfields in psychology in chapter one of your
textbook. Which subfield is most relevant to your academic interests? Professional
interests? Personal interests? Explain why
DQ2A:
Week 1:
DQ1: How might a psychologist study “mate selection” based on each of these four levels
of psychological analysis (biological, individual, social, and cultural)?
DQ1A:
A psychologist studying "mate selection" could use the four levels of psychological
analysis to gain an better perspective because each of the levels thoroughly explain
just how different people can view certain situations and things due to their different
perspectives. This provides us with a much better understanding as to why someone
could be attracted to another person. The four levels being:
Biological Level: The focus of the biological level is on the neurochemistry. Through
this, we are able to examine the hormones adding to the mate selection.
Individual Level: In the level of individuality we watch how one’s age range,
personality type, and gender also strongly shape the opinion and amount of
attractiveness.
Social Level: Using this level we can easily see just how people are shaped and
influenced by their friend’s personality and their choices of mate selection. The
attitude of the mate also carries an large influence on this decision as well.
Cultural Level: In this final level of determinacy, the cultural background, beliefs,
values, race/ethnicity also can play a significant role when examining mate selection.
An example being when induvial’s go to choose a mate they usually determine it
based on the ethnicity, or what clique/group they hang around or with. When these
types of beliefs or ideals collide they often lead to tension and issues amongst both
parties, stressing the importance of sharing similar values and beliefs when choosing a
mate.
DQ2: Review the research-related subfields in psychology in chapter one of your
textbook. Which subfield is most relevant to your academic interests? Professional
interests? Personal interests? Explain why
DQ2A:
