Unit One Discussion: Assumption or Fact?

Please respond to the question below in 15 sentences or more. Please see the grade rubric, syllabus, and discussion/writing tips section of the course for writing and requirement guidelines. This assignment is worth an maximum of 100 points.

The Mona Lisa was painted by Italian artist Leonardo DaVinci. The artist had a woman model for this painting. One of the things many people think about when viewing this painting is: What is the model thinking? What is her expression? So, take a look at the photo of the painting of the Mona Lisa located above or click on the following link. If you cannot click on it, then cut and paste url.
Take a moment to study her face. What do you think she is thinking? Tell me about the expression on her face.
After you describe the expression on her face and what she is thinking consider the following: Are your thoughts fact? If they are a fact...what evidence are you basing this on? or Are you making an assumption? If it is based on assumption, what are you basing your assumption on?

Finally, how did you go about determining what the model was thinking? What method in your mind did you use to determine what the model is thinking as well as a deciding what her mood depicts. Did you use cause and effect? Did you use a descriptive method such as naturalistic observation or survey? Did your use the correlational method for determining your opinion? and of course explain "why" you chose this method. If you used assumption, what are the limitations of assuming/inferring about someone or something. What are the limitations that a researcher in psychology may experience by use of assumption/inference? and Why is assumption/inference also necessary in the field of psychology?

Reminder: Be sure to include a minimum of 15 sentences.

Unit Two Discussion: What's the ideal age?

Given the technology today (in-vitro fertilization, donor eggs, donor sperm, etc..) women have the potential of becoming pregnant well beyond menopause. At what age do you believe is the ideal age to have children and why? Is there a point in which a person or couple is too old to have children? Why? Why not?
Please click on the links below as they provide some interesting thoughts about this topic.
How old is too old to have a baby safely?
How old is too old to have a baby?
More babies born to women over age 50.
Have kids? Sure someday.
Big benefits having children later in life.
Older parents?Having children later in life.
Advantages of being a mid life mom.
Men having children at an older age.
Fathering a child later in life.
Men having children at an older age? Say yes!
What's the best age to have children?
Best age for childbearing.
Pregnancy at 20, 30, 40.
Advantages of having children early in life.

Remember: please read the written assignment guidelines prior to writing your response and also see the Grade Rubric. Finally, don't forget to include at least 15 sentences for your entire response.

Given the technology today (in-vitro fertilization, donor eggs, donor sperm, etc..) women have the potential of becoming pregnant well beyond menopause. At what age do you believe is the ideal age to have children and why? Is there a point in which a person or couple is too old to have children? Why? Why not?
Please click on the links below as they provide some interesting thoughts about this topic.
How old is too old to have a baby safely?
How old is too old to have a baby?
More babies born to women over age 50.
Have kids? Sure someday.
Big benefits having children later in life.
Older parents?Having children later in life.
Advantages of being a mid life mom.
Men having children at an older age.
Fathering a child later in life.
Men having children at an older age? Say yes!
What's the best age to have children?
Best age for childbearing.
Pregnancy at 20, 30, 40.
Advantages of having children early in life.

Remember: please read the written assignment guidelines prior to writing your response and also see the Grade Rubric. Finally, don't forget to include at least 15 sentences for your entire response. This assignment is worth a maximum of 100 points.

Unit Three Discussion: What Would You Do?

You have a friend who you suspect is depressed. You want to help. After reading the information on depression, What would you do to help your friend?
Here are some websites to help you get additional information about depression:
Mayo Clinic
Warning Signs of Major Depression
Major Depression In Men
Major Depression In Women
Remember: please read the written assignment guidelines prior to writing your response and also see the Grade Rubric. Finally, don't forget to include at least 15 sentences for your entire response. This assignment is worth a maximum of 100 points.