Instructions: This final essay will be an essay exam covering informa

Instructions:
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This final essay will be an essay exam covering information and concepts from Modules 5?8. This will be an open-book essay. You should upload your completed essay in a word document by the end of the week.
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Provide a 100-200 word response for each of the below essay questions. If pulling information from the textbook or another source make sure to give proper credit in APA format. The essay is due by the end of Week 8.
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1. Define telos. What is the telos of Christianity, and how does it differ from that of Erikson’s theory?
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2. Identify and explain two ways described by Moes and Tellinghuisen that show babies are relational persons.
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3. Summarize what the authors conclude about “problem emotions” (e.g., anger, anxiety) as they are described in Scripture.
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4. Summarize two or three pieces of evidence that illustrate the importance of having relationships and that we are relational beings.
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5. In what ways do scriptural references to groups mirror social psychological understanding of social groups? In what ways are they different?
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6. In terms of the ABCs of attitude, explain why Christians may find it easier to live out their faith among fellow believers than before nonbelievers.
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7. How does behavior influence attitude, and how does this influence relate to the biblical characteristics of being embodied and the human tendency toward meaning-seeking?
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8. According to Moes and Tellinghuisen, there is a consistent shortcoming for most of the personality theories in relation to biblical views of human nature. The authors state that this issue is one of modern psychology’s greatest shortcomings. Outline that shortcoming and describe some alternative models that others have proposed to improve on this issue.
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9. Outline at least three specific ways that a faith perspective can help us better understand psychological disorders.
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10. Outline at least three techniques and characteristics of a therapist or his or her approach that the authors believe are compatible with well-tested practices and are consistent with the scriptural themes concerning human nature.
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