Traditional psychoanalysis is based on the interpretation of unconscious conflicts. This approach relied on another completely fallible human being with his or her own unconscious conflict and problems to make accurate interpretations. Comment on how this approach can have legitimacy. Does a contemporary psychoanalytic two-person psychology model offer any improvement in this regard?

Describe how an understanding of both a normally functioning brain and a split brain enables us to better appreciate the fact that most information processing takes place outside of conscious awareness.

Why an understanding of the probable function of a target behavior is important in designing an effective behavior intervention plan?

Consider the behavioral issues and challenges related to gender and sexuality, as well as how they pose particular challenges for children, adolescents, and older adults.

Select a particular population that might be challenged by these issues: Children, adolescents, or older adults. Then for your discussion:

• Brainstorm at least three unique ways that parents or caregivers might elect to support a child, adolescent, or older adult who presents with a particular issue related to gender, sexuality, or both.
• Evaluate each of the strategies using at least one piece of peer-reviewed, journal research evidence that supports that approach.
• Explain what you learned about working with your chosen population in general, as well as in relationship to the issue you chose to research.

Do the correlations between gender and emotion hold up in your personal experience?  Give an example that supports or refutes one of the conclusions presented in your textbook.  Remember – often in psychology what we learn tells us a lot about people as a whole, but it can’t tell us everything about an individual.  That’s what case studies are for!