Tag: Psychology

How does mental illness impact communities?
What can a community do to help prevent mental illness.”
What is one major takeaway from this week’s additional reading ” Caregivers as Gatekeepers”.
Support your response with at least one reference beyond the text book and beyond the reference provided. You may use the text and the resource provided but you will need to find an additional reference. Cite sources of support within the original post and reference at the end of the original post using APA format. Ex. According to “The Truth about Drugs video people choose to use drugs because…. (authors last name, date). Then you will reference the source using APA format at the end of your post.

Use the attachment to make necessary edits and changes.
All I want you to do is to finalize my METHOD, MATERIALS, etc. so I can begin collecting DATA.
This should include:
Laying out the paper in APA style. THIS IS THE FIRST PRIORITY
Do any corrections/additions to your paper based on last feedback
Finalize your “Method” section and layout your:Participants
Materials
Procedure

ADD APENDICES of my materials

Make sure that your presentation slides are in this order (introduction, method, results, discussion). It is fine to have several slides per section. Please view the example and the grading guide.
PLEASE refer to the SEED article, info sheet and research design worksheet for more information about the experiment. PLEASE note that the “research design worksheet” has written feedback from professor section at the end that corrects some inaccurate information on the research design worksheet.

Based on research covered here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzILinks to an external site.
What is one way individuals achieve happiness? This can be a step you plan to take during this month or a general way you learned leads to happiness. You will not need to make comments for this discussion, but feel free to do so!

read that article, and answer the following questions to the best of your ability. answers may be as long or as short as they need them to be. Use complete sentences, and write in paragraph form.
Question 1.The first part of the paper after the abstract is the Introduction.Most students are familiar with this part of the paper, because it is a review of other, previously published papers on the same topic – a literature review, as it were.In this paper, the authors are investigating different theories about how and when people make moral choices – including when they have mixed emotions about doing so.In the introduction, there are four different ages at which the authors claim other scientists have found that young children are aware of at least some of the issues involved in making moral decisions.Give any three of the four, including the age at which children are able to show that particular type of moral awareness. Question 2.The next section of the paper is the Methods section.This section should include information on exactly who the participants were, what materials were used to conduct the experiment, and the Procedure – a section explaining how the study was run, in enough detail that you could (if you wanted) run the study yourself, exactly as the authors did, without having to contact the authors for more information.This part of Experiment 1 introduces a technical term you may or may not have heard of before: counterbalancing.Counterbalancing means that every participant in the study gets the same stimuli (in this case, the pictures and stories), but that the authors used random assignment for each participant, to see which stimulus they got first, so that the same number of participants got picture/story 1 first as got picture/story 2 first.For this question, explain why you think counterbalancing matters to the study design; why is balancing the number of participants who got each order a better idea (scientifically) than showing everyone the same picture/story first? Question 3.Sticking with Experiment 1 for a moment, notice at the end of the Methods section that the adults and the children were treated differently in one way (hint: it involved “matching” on something).What was this difference?Do the authors say anything about the adults being treated differently from the students, in any of the Discussion sections (including the General Discussion) of the paper?If they do try to explain this difference, tell their explanation; if they do not try to explain this difference, explain any effect you think this different treatment between the adults and children might have had on the paper. Question 4.The Results section is where the statistics are reported in a scientific paper.The purpose of statistics is to summarize the data, so that we don’t need to try to read through a spreadsheet of numbers when we read about a study.Sometimes statistics are complicated mathematical tools; other times, figures will suffice.In this case, the primary results of the four experiments are shown in a bar graph (Figure 2, on page 1500).Looking at the bar graph, explain which experiments the children and adults showed the same behavior, and which they showed different behavior.In one sentence for each of those experiments, explain the type of moral behavior in each of the experiments.I’ll get you started with an example answer for Experiment 1; you fill in the information for the other three experiments. Example Answer:In experiment 1, the adults (orange bar) showed a preference for the “conflicted” character; the children (dark blue/green bar) showed a preference for the “unconflicted” character.According to the authors, this means adults thought the morally superior person was the one who had a hard time doing the right thing, but children thought that the person who just wanted to the right thing were more morally superior. Question 5.The last content area of a scientific paper is the General Discussion or Conclusion section.In a paper with multiple experiments, this is where the authors deliver the “take home” message of their paper.In this case, there are two.The first is that the authors say “Across four experiments, adults were consistently more likely than preschoolers to judge that a person who experienced inner conflict was more moral than a person who was not conflicted.”But look at the orange bar (adults) and the dark blue/green bar (children) in experiment 3.Yes, the bar of the adults is more toward the “conflicted” side of the figure than is the bar of the children – but only because the adult bar is about 50/50 for conflicted/unconflicted, where the bar for the children is heavily in favor of the unconflicted.So the adults didn’t show a preference for the conflicted person – it’s just that their 50/50 answer is more to the left of the figure than is that of the children. This suggests the authors were oversimplifying in the quote above – and oversimplifying in favor of their hypothesis! Now look at the second paragraph of the General Discussion; do the authors show some more oversimplification here, compared to the data in Figure 2? Explain why you think this is so, or not so.

Learning Goal: I’m working on a psychology writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

New parents are often under a lot of stress. They have this little life that now depends on them for everything. Parents, sometimes, lack confidence in their knowledge and preparation. For some new parents, they might not have a lot of social support or direction as they start this new phase of their life.
Therefore, your task is to create a list that a new parent(s) can post on their refrigerator (or somewhere like that). The contents of the list can come from personal experience, knowledge from outside sources, or just your own sense of necessity. Place your reasoning for each suggestion in parentheses behind the item (which is more for evaluation of your work than it would be in practical purposes). You should create at least four items for each list.
List topics
Make sure to do/say this every day:Example (but don’t use this): Track foods to notice likes and dislikes and possible allergies (many of the foods will be first-tried and it will help to understand the infant’s preferences and also to notice any foods that might cause adverse reactions)

It will really help me (the child) grow and develop if you:
Try to avoid doing these things:
When you get really stressed out with my crying or behavior, then try this:
Again, the “idea” is to make this practical and so please don’t add absurd ideas like “Try to avoid letting me chew tobacco”. Funny, yes, but not what we’re after here. In addition, items/suggestions should not be repeated across lists. Again, you want four suggestions under each of the list topics.

Create a PowerPoint, video or illustrated essay to communicate your most important insights, experiences and knowledge from this class.
Purpose. This paper (or short video, or a visually focused power point) asks you to integrate your learning and experience. Which theories intrigued you or loudly spoke to you and why? What would it mean to be a fully integrated and developed human being?
Topics. Your reflection is not about being a better person in terms of “good and bad” (not a matter of self-criticism or judgment of you or others). Nor do you want to identify with traumatic stories as you are much, much more. Instead, consider your life up until now as a rich tapestry – woven of many threads of differing textures and colors. Each of your experiences contributes to the whole. Most of your experiences can be defined by Freudian, Jungian, Adlerian, Rogerian, etc., theories—but let’s take this further.
Alfred Adler noted that a healthy human being (feeling good about yourself and life) evidences itself in the manner in which we contribute to making the world a better place.
Abraham Maslow addressed Self-Actualization. This occurs when one maximizes individual potential. You do the best you can do and then more—moving through fear, limitations, other people’s expectations and so forth. You can embrace the unknown – moving toward possibilities just waiting around the bend. This is because purposefulness is your motivation and you take the route of the bigger picture. The motivation is one of becoming a fully functioning human being. Some examples are Gandhi, Martin Luther King, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Leymah Gwobee and many others. Each of these held a greater purpose.
Part of our journey is recognizing, dealing with and integrating our personal experiences as each has its contribution for better or for worse. Each experience has taught us something. This assignment asks you to recognize this as you create a vision for a meaningful future. You have been learning about theories for healing and transformation. Now it’s time to apply them. In (left menu), you will find helpful material with extra resources , a link to the library, and the attached advice on ways to organize your thinking to create your final product.
How has this course learning changed you? How will it continue to change you?
Be creative and thoughtful as you envision your life and the life you want to lead – one that contributes to a healthier world for all.
Task. In 8 to 10 pages, or 15 to 25 PPT slides, or a video of about 7 to 10 minutes, address the topic as it holds meaning for you. Your response can be in the form of an academic paper or a power point that visually illustrates your integration and purpose. It is important that you also do some academic research to support what you define, citing it in what should be perfect APA style. If you choose to use videography to create your final project, please turn in a written script of what was said in the video, or write your own captioning (as seen in the movie HUMAN).
Process. Keep running notes each week about how you personally fit with each theory we study and how your reflection exercises demonstrate your character. Note how you do nor do not agree with the perspectives we study. Begin the paper or presentation with a BRIEF general introduction to you and the theme (s) that fits your life and ties together the ideas you have generated over the past four weeks. Apply at least one theory or viewpoint from each of the 4 weeks of class. Use thematic transition sentences to move from one reflection and theory to the next, giving examples from your experience and citing references (Lastname, year) when using quotes. The video/ PPT/paper should read smoothly from beginning to end, not as a series of disconnected paragraphs or short essays. Your conclusion should reiterate your theme and your goals for continuing growth. End with a final page where you list the references alphabetically in APA style.
Format. Type the paper with 1″ margins, double spaced in a 12-point font. Put your name and the class identification on the title page. Include an abstract, reference page and 5 to 7 pages for the body of your essay. More pages can be added to include illustrations that enhance your communication of ideas. If you wish, you may combine the paper with a brief video.
If using a Power Point slide shows, use bullet points or brief sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs. Include illustrations from your own files or online are an option for those of you who prefer that medium of expression. Modest illustrations that lend to understanding of material in the slides are encouraged, but please do not use animation.

Book: Physiology of Behavior, 13th edition (ISBN-13: 9780137499519) Authors: Neil R. Carlson, Melissa A. Birkett. Publisher Pearson, 2021
Section 1~Chapters 2,3, and 4!
(A) BRAIN STRUCTURES AND OUR BEHAVIORS
1) Select a personal activity or combination of activities. Then select at least 3 brain structures and describe the role of the structures in your selected activity.
Remember to include the name of the brain structure, it’s location in the brain and the function, and how it relates to your selected activity. As you write this section, imagine that you are explaining it to someone who does not have knowledge about how the brain creates the behavior(s). Be detailed.
Some examples of everyday activities could be things like driving to school or work, studying, cooking, watching or playing sports, playing video games, playing a musical instrument, bike riding, skateboarding, surfing, planning a birthday party, planning and going on a trip, selecting and watching a movie, doing something artistic etc. Emotions, thoughts, language, memory are also part of structures. The list is limitless. Pick something that is personal to you, then the next time you do that behavior you will know which brain structures helped you out.

(B) BRAIN COMMUNICATION, NEUROTRANSMITTERS AND OTHER CHEMICALS: Equally important as brain structures is Neuron communication and Neurotransmitters, the language of your brain. Complete both question 1 and 2.
1) Choose ONE thing that you learned, stood out to you, or surprised you in reading Ch. 2 about the cells of the nervous system and how communication happens within a neuron and how communication happens between neurons at synapses spreading the message throughout the brain to reach different brain structures and areas. 2 is an important chapter because it reveals to us how the brain functions at the cellular level and how important the balance at the cell level is critical to a healthy brain.
2) Choose ONE, either a neurotransmitter, hormoneor neuromodulator that you personally could not live without. Why is this brain messenger important to you? Which brain areas does your selected neurotransmitter/hormone influence? Does the pathway of this neurotransmitter influence the 3 brain structures involved in your activity in A? There are diagrams in Ch. 2, Ch. 3 showing pathways of neurotransmitters and the brain areas/structures they flow into.

C) PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, CRANIAL and SPINAL NERVES:Your brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves work in perfect synergy with your peripheral nervous system to coordinate movement, regulate heart and body temperature, provide sensory feedback, detect pain and body stress, and much more. There is a constant stream of communication back and forth between your peripheral nervous system (PNS), Cranial and Spinal nerves, and the Brain (CNS). Choose either autonomic system or nerves. Complete either question 1 or 2 or 3.
Describe and explain one thing from Ch. 4 Psychopharmacology that stood out to you. Why is this important information for us all to understand better?

Section 2~Chapters 6,7,and 8
(A) SENSORY SYSTEMS and the MOTOR SYSTEMS
First think of FAVORITE HOBBY OR ACTIVITY (i.e. playing a sport or watching your favorite athlete play sports, dancing, working out, swimming, hiking, cooking, playing a musical instrument etc. *Pick a different example then the one you used in Section 1.
Pick something that involves sensing and processing of incoming information from the environment and then executing actions through the motor systems. Using your example, explain the following:
1.Describe and explain in details the SENSORY SYSTEMS involved in your chosen hobby/activity example. Refer to Ch. 6 and Ch. 7. Include names of the sensory structures, functions of those sensory structures, pathways they take in the brain, where that sensory information is processed in the brain. It might be helpful to map out on a piece of paper the flow of sensory information involved in your chosen activity and then write your summary.Be detailed in describing the sensory system. For example, if vision is involved in your activity, you want to explain how vision is processed from the eyes to the brain, rather than say, I use my eyes to pick up the spoon for cooking.
2. Describe and explain in details the MOTOR SYSTEMS involved in your chosen hobby/activity example. Refer to Ch. 8. Include names of motor structures, functions of those structures, where are the motor cortices located, descending/ascending motor pathways in the brain, where that information is processed or being sent in the brain/body. It might be helpful to you if you mapped out on a piece of paper the flow of information through the motor systems and the peripheral nervous system which controls the body before summarizing the steps. Be detailed in describing how your brain moves your body to create behaviors through the motor systems. For example, if your activity was cooking, how does the brain pick up the spoon to stir. You may see the spoon with your eyes, but unless your motor cortex areas, descending motor pathways to your arms and fingers are involved, you will not be able to grab the spoon.

Instructions
Overview: To further explore the biochemistry of human romantic relationships
Choose either Fisher’s lust or attraction stages (not both). Describe the hormones and/or neurotransmitters that are important for this stage. What functions do these chemicals serve, especially for romance?
How did scientists discover that these chemicals might be responsible for this particular form of romance? What methods uncovered the relationship between hormones or neurotransmitters and a particular kind of love. (The biological evidence must be MRI, hormones, etc. No relationship stories please!)
Fisher says these neural signal chemicals contribute to “marriage, adultery, and divorce”, as well as “stalking, homicide, suicide, and clinical depression”. Do these chemicals maybe explain why people who are madly in love act and feel differently from normal?
What is your personal judgement of this research? Is it valuable to know or does it take away the mystery and specialness of romantic relationships?

Writing-to-Learn (WTL) Exercise: The Power of Habit
Habits (instrumental behaviors that have become automatic) are, by nature, difficult to change! However, researchers who study habits and habit change note that the first step is to examine the reinforcements and punishments that influence the behavior, but that have become automatic (e.g., Wood, Quinn,

You have spent the past eight or so weeks thinking about a specific behavior you would like to improve. You have kept journals, identified goals, outlined steps for change, tracked progress, and reflected on the biopsychosocial influences of this behavior. Hopefully you have seen some, even if just a little, improvement!

In the final three weeks of the course, I encourage you to reflect on the wellness activities you have completed thus far. Before you know it, the semester will be over and this assignment will be behind you, but hopefully you will carry with you some of the techniques and reflective activities learned in this course to identify and change this, and other key behaviors. Hopefully you will have some “tools” to help others change their behaviors, as well.
The goal of this week’s activity is simple—just answer the questions below in at least a 300 word reflection and upload it into GaVIEW.
Has your behavior changed? If so, how so and how much?
What has been easiest about modifying your behavior?
What has been most challenging about modifying your behavior?
What advice do you have for someone else who wants to modify a behavior?
Next week, you will elaborate on the last point (advice for someone else) and outline a plan you would give someone else to modify a specific behavior.
Remember, the purpose of this activity is to help you, so be honest and have a little fun!

Select ONE of the pieces that we have read this week (Mairs, Ehrenreich or Sedaris) and, in an essay of at least 900 words, discuss TWO possible audiences to whom the author may be writing. You may use your work from the previous week as one of the audiences that you analyze, so you will need to identify at least one more audience. (Remember: No General Audiences. Be Specific.)
Your introduction should identify the author and title of the article, as well as the two audiences that you will discuss. Your introduction should also engage the reader.
Remember to include a thesis statement that makes a value judgment regarding something about the audiences. You could focus your thesis on why those audiences were selected, how well each audience is addressed, how similar or different the audiences seem, or any number of other ideas.
The body of the essay should deal with each audience as a separate entity. Don’t mix the two and run the risk of confusing the reader.
As you will be using direct quotations from the readings, you will need to use MLA format to document your sources. This means that you will need to include in-text references and create a Works Cited page. Those sections of the Purdue Owl are featured below. This is a draft, so don’t worry if there are documentation mistakes. We will correct them during the process.

When leading a group with children and their parents present, explain three special issues that may arise in such a group. How would you manage those issues as the group leader?
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard:
2.F.6.g. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for designing and facilitating groups.

When leading a group with children and their parents present, explain three special issues that may arise in such a group. How would you manage those issues as the group leader?
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard:
2.F.6.g. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for designing and facilitating groups.

Comprehension Checks are designed to gauge your understanding of the material presented in Module. To complete the Comprehension Check, download the template, select which questions you would like to answer, type up your responses in the template, and submit the assignment through the link provided here. You are required to use the template as provided. Simply insert your responses into the appropriate space on the template.
You must provide an answer to a question in each of the five question sets (for a total of five questions answered). Each question is graded out of six points for a total of 30 points. Each of your answers should be between about 50 and 100 words and should be written in full sentences. Responses should be primarily written in your own words. Direct quotations should be used very sparingly and if used, should make up less than 20% of your response. You should list which course resource(s) you used to answer the question within the response box. Any citation format is acceptable and you do not need to provide a full references list as it is expected you are only using course sources.* Please see the General Guidelines for Completing Written Assignments for tips on how to paraphrase and avoid plagiarism.
Each student needs to complete their own Comprehension Check. You can study with each another student but you need to complete the Comprehension Check alone.You may NOT share Comprehension Checks with other students and you may NOT upload Comprehension Checks to websites such as CourseHero. Doing so is considered academic dishonesty and is punishable by a grade of 0/30 on this assignment and/or a course grade of XE (failure due to academic dishonesty). Grades can and will be changed retroactively, even after the end of the course.
*You should not use an internet search engine to find answers. All answers are available in the course material and you should rely on these sources.

Comprehension Checks are designed to gauge your understanding of the material presented in Module. To complete the Comprehension Check, download the template, select which questions you would like to answer, type up your responses in the template, and submit the assignment through the link provided here. You are required to use the template as provided. Simply insert your responses into the appropriate space on the template.
You must provide an answer to a question in each of the five question sets (for a total of five questions answered). Each question is graded out of six points for a total of 30 points. Each of your answers should be between about 50 and 100 words and should be written in full sentences. Responses should be primarily written in your own words. Direct quotations should be used very sparingly and if used, should make up less than 20% of your response. You should list which course resource(s) you used to answer the question within the response box. Any citation format is acceptable and you do not need to provide a full references list as it is expected you are only using course sources.* Please see the General Guidelines for Completing Written Assignments for tips on how to paraphrase and avoid plagiarism.
Each student needs to complete their own Comprehension Check. You can study with each another student but you need to complete the Comprehension Check alone.You may NOT share Comprehension Checks with other students and you may NOT upload Comprehension Checks to websites such as CourseHero. Doing so is considered academic dishonesty and is punishable by a grade of 0/30 on this assignment and/or a course grade of XE (failure due to academic dishonesty). Grades can and will be changed retroactively, even after the end of the course.
*You should not use an internet search engine to find answers. All answers are available in the course material and you should rely on these sources.

Select a career path in psychology that interests you or one you would like to know more about and research this career in more detail. This assignment will include researching a description of the career, the educational requirements, and other relevant information (e.g., average salary, growth potential in the field). Students will also summarize a brief biography of someone working in the career and their experience.
Use this link to find career https://www.psychologycareercenter.org/careers.htm…
For each question in the table attached you will be asked to write at least 2-3 complete sentences that provide additional information about your career. Make sure that all sentences are in your own words and not copied from the website (i.e., plagiarism).
When submitting this assignment you must be sure to 1) label each section, 2) type each question and 3) then directly under the question complete the response (as stated above you should write at least 2-3 complete sentences for each question).
Suggested guidelines for final summary: Your summary should be approximately 2-5 pages. Also the summary does not have to be written in a formal research paper format as long as you clearly complete the task above. Again, the summary can even be completed using any format (including a table) as long as it is clear you have addressed all the main sections and questions.
Formatting: Use APA style format in all writing assignments (including citations and headings).

After reading Chapter 2 in Northouse’s Leadership Theory and Practice (9th edition), complete the Leadership Trait Questionnaire (LTQ) at the end of Chapter 2. Follow the example of the LTO summary form that shows the five individual ratings that others did of your leadership traits, and the average scores of their five ratings. Next, add the rating that you did of yourself. Finally, reflect on the differences between how you see yourself and how others see you across the fourteen (14) leadership traits and then write a short one-page summary of what you found and your reaction to the findings.

The leaders at your school and district, undoubtedly, employ a variety of styles. In this assignment, you will identify and examine these leadership styles.
Step 1. Select a leadership situation in your school or district.
Step 2. Describe the situation in detail without identifying specific individuals by name, however, use of titles or positions is acceptable.
Step 3. What decisions were made, who participated, and who was responsible for the decision?
Step 4. Who were impacted by these decisions?
Step 5. What leadership styles were employed during the decision process?
Step 6. Which leadership styles were effective and which were less effective?
Step 7. How could this leadership situation have been improved?
Step 8. Selecting a different leadership style than you observed and described in Step 5 above, how do you think the leadership situation outcome would have been different? Why? Be creative!
The EDA 656 Course Project should be double-spaced, size 12 font, and be at least five (5) pages in length. This assignment is worth 36 points and is due by the end of the fourth week of the course.

Discussion topic for Chapter 9: Motivation and Emotion
Choose one of these options and fully explain your answer in your post. Your post should be at least a long paragraph (4-5 sentences). In your post, you must apply a concept from the textbook. Put the concept in bold print.
Option 1: Do you find yourself making unusually healthy or unhealthy food choices while studying? What influences these choices? What is one thing you can do to change bad eating habits?
Option 2: Why might it be difficult to track the prevalence of same-sex sexual activity or homosexuality in a survey? Should sexual orientation be defined by behavior, desire, self-identification, or some combination of these three? What if someone is a virgin – do they have a sexual orientation?
Option 3: Do you find it easy or difficult to read the emotions of others? Does that ability change when someone is of the same culture as you? A different culture? Why might that be?
After you have submitted your post, you must respond substantively to someone else’s post. An example of substantive would be addressing another issue from the book or lecture that applies to that person’s post, or talking about something that you have read somewhere else or learned in another class that is relevant to that person’s post. Cite the source of your information it is a source outside of the textbook.
heres the name of the textbook: Psychology Themes and Variations 11th edition Wayne Weiten