Assignment

The purpose of this activity is for you to practice using the terms and facts associated with each of the Contemporary Approaches of Psychology. Use the scenario below for each of the following approaches.

Scenario:

Screenshot 2016-07-26 15.33.07-3.png Mike is a 17-year-old senior in high school. Mike was adopted when he was 4 years old. He is African American but his parents are Caucasian. He lives in a small community known for its farmland and rich history in the cement business. Until his senior year, Mike earned A’s and B’s but is currently failing the majority of his classes. Eight months ago, Mike’s grandmother passed away. His father fell into a deep depression and began staying out all hours of the night at the local bar. Two months ago, Mike’s mother told him that she was going to be divorcing his father. Then, last week, Mike drove his car off the road on his way to school, hit a tree, and suffered a concussion. Mike rarely hangs out with his friends anymore and his school attendance has rapidly declined.