PSY 1010 ASSIGNMENT 2 SANDERS
For this assignment, you must first view the video Applying Psychology to Everyday Life: Minimizing the Impact of Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and review the material on p. 86 of your eTextbook.
Now, imagine that you are a university psychology professor. One of your students, John Doe, was recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), combined presentation. He has emailed you and requested your advice and assistance with better understanding his circumstances, diagnosis, and prognosis. You will reply to John by writing an email in which you will offer him advice in the following areas.
· Indicate structures of the brain that are involved and biopsychology factors that could impact his emotions, learning, memory, and motivation related to your class.
· Describe ways in which his brain can perceive information from the outside world that could in turn impact his performance in your class.
· Identify suggestions that you have for John to increase his chances for success in your class as well his other courses.
Your email must be a minimum of 500 words in the body of the email. You must use at least two academic sources, one of which may be your eTextbook, to support your advice. All sources used must be properly cited. Include the references at the bottom of the e-mail for your students reference. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. APA formatting of the email is not necessary.
