Discussions are fundamental to shared learning, so please be sure to participate early and often!
After you have completed the Reading, and without reviewing your classmates' responses, post your initial response to the following Discussion topic.
After you have submitted your initial post, take time to review your classmates' responses and to respond specifically and substantially to at least two of them. Refer to the Discussion Rubric in Course Resources for specific grading explanation.
The field of psychology has changed dramatically over time. As our knowledge has grown, treatment of individuals and groups has improved.
Review your materials from previous classes and locate additional resources as necessary. Choose one aspect of the field in which there has been an improvement and discuss the change(s). Some areas to consider are:
Changes in what is considered a mental disorder
Changes in treatment for individuals with psychological illness
Changes in research practices
Changes in common educational or organizational practices
Next, answer the following question: In what way(s) can we still improve in this area?