Explain each one of these thoughts and provide some examples for each one of them if necessary.

1- Community psychologists believe that "giving psychology away" is the best course of action for an organization committed to prevention, social change, social justice, and empowerment.

2 - One needs to consider the social and political events of the 1960s in understanding the beginnings of Community Psychology. These were turbulent times, marked by protests and demonstrations involving the Civil Rights movement in the US.

3- The late 1970s and early 1980s could be considered the "heyday" of Community Psychology. During this period, the political climate made Community Psychology both relevant and necessary, and membership in the US in APA's Division 27 (Community Psychology) rose to over 1,800 in 1983

4- The first Midwest Ecological Community Psychology Conference took place in 1978 at Michigan State University. This conference provided an opportunity for like-minded community psychologists and students to get together informally to discuss new developments, new training programs, and new research. This conference has now expanded beyond the Midwest to other regions of the US. These conferences have provided a new generation of community psychologists with opportunities to put their theoretical ideas about collaboration, empowerment, and the creation of health-promoting settings into practice in their environments.

5- Distinguish between various settings where community psychologists often work

6- Describe diverse career roles within the field of Community Psychology

7- Explore strategies for obtaining employment in the field of Community Psychology

8- What professional development opportunities can you participate in to engage more in community work in your interest? Gain knowledge or skill sets?