1. After studying Stephen Porges, what is the definition of “neuroception?” Why might a doctoral learner in General Psychology would find this theory important? What does Porges say about Polyvagal Th

1. After studying Stephen Porges, what is the definition of “neuroception?” Why might a doctoral learner in General Psychology would find this theory important? What does Porges say about Polyvagal Theory and spirituality? Do you agree with his connection of these ideas? Why or why not? 350 words, APA FORMAT, 2 PEER REVIEW journal articles, cite references

2. After reviewing Daniel Kahneman, consider discuss his concepts of associative memory and intuitive errors and his position on the weakness of subjective confidence. Are these ideas more closely related to system one or system two thinking? Support your position. Do you agree or disagree with Kahneman? Why? 350 words, APA FORMAT, 2 PEER REVIEW journal articles, cite references

3. What would you define as the key mechanisms of the stress response incorporating the Seligman, et al. and Crum et al. articles? In what ways does the information presented by these authors increase personal awareness of system one thinking? Support your position. 350 words, APA FORMAT, 2 PEER REVIEW journal articles, cite references

4. In the studies by Fredrickson, the broaden- and-build model is defined. Why is this model important to cognitive psychology? What do you believe are the three greatest advantages of what Fredrickson calls “positivity resources” in relation to implementing logical and creative problem solving? Why? 350 words, APA FORMAT, 2 PEER REVIEW journal articles, cite references

5. Bandura established that social cognitive theory and the notion of perceived self-efficacy and asserts that these influence creative affective processes as well as cognitive processes. Why is this significant in the field of cognitive psychology? How does this influence your activities as a researcher in the psychology discipline?350 words, APA FORMAT, 2 PEER REVIEW journal articles, cite references

6. Prochaska identifies five stages of behavior change in the transtheoretical model and applies this model to varied populations. Which two of these applications have the greatest significance to you as a doctoral researcher? Why?  350 words, APA FORMAT, 2 PEER REVIEW journal articles, cite references

7. Research findings have led to the postulate of three innate psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness—which, when satisfied, yield enhanced self-motivation and mental health and which, when thwarted, lead to diminished motivation and well-being. Do you the postulate to be valid? Why or why not? How would accepting or rejecting the postulate influence real-world motivational strategies? Explain. 350 words, APA FORMAT, 2 PEER REVIEW journal articles, cite references