Course Glossary

Perspectives in Psychology

cubesA cube is a three-dimensional object with six square sides. Examples of cubes include square packing boxes, dice, or the blocks in the image to the right. In this activity, you will use the Psychology Perspectives Cube Template to create a three-dimensional information cube about six of the psychological perspectives which you examined in this topic. On each of the cube's six sides, you will need to include:

  • The name of a psychological perspective;
  • An image or illustration that exemplifies the perspective;
  • A descriptive sentence or slogan written from the viewpoint of someone who favors the perspective; and
  • Information about a key disadvantage of the perspective.

Shown below is an example of a cube side for the evolutionary perspective. Since this perspective is shown in the example, you will need to include the six other perspectives on your cube submission.

example side of cube with evolutionary perspective

Your cube should be creative, informative, accurate, and well-organized. The template is structured so that you are able to cut out the cube using the solid lines, fold the shapes on the dotted lines, and attach the cube together by applying adhesive to the gray tabs. It is recommended that you create your design before assembling your cube. Before you begin, access the Psychology Perspectives Cube Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You will need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment, so you will need to submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you use.

Options to create your cube include the following:

  1. Hand-draw the cube squares, assemble the cube, and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
  2. Utilize a paint or graphics program to design the cube squares, assemble the cube, and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
  3. Utilize a three-dimensional modeling software to design and assemble the cube, and then submit your model to the assignment's dropbox.

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Once you have completed your cube, please submit your work to the dropbox.