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    Social Significance and Detriment of Certain Behaviors

    One of the main goals of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is to modify and change behaviors that are detrimental to an individual's growth, development, and/or functioning. Now you will work on deciding the appropriate behavior to target. identify a socially significant behavior and discuss the following: - Why this particu

    The Four Major Approaches to Leadership Theory

    1) There are at least four major approaches to leadership theory: Briefly compare and contrast the four leadership theories The Trait Approach; this approach has also been called the great person theory of leadership. The Position Approach The Style Approach The Distributed-Functions Approach 2) Select a historic

    Inpatient Vs. Outpatient

    - What are some fundamental differences between inpatient and outpatient treatment? - For whom and why would use outpatient treatment instead of opposed to inpatient treatment? Please support the response with the ASAM patient placement criteria from the TIPs manual.

    Research Methodology Paper: Observations and Sampling

    Research Methodology Paper a. Select two of the following research variables: 1) Observation 2) Measurement instruments 3) Sampling 4) Norms b. Prepare a 1,050 to 1,400-word paper in which you compare and contrast your selected research variables using multicultural and traditional research methodology. I

    Challenges That Arise From Diversity

    Describe two current challenges that may arise from cultural differences in today's world. Explain two ways we might address those challenges in your professional life. One focus of cultural psychology is the comparison of individualistic and collectivistic cultures and an examination of how psychological processes are used

    Ethics and Motivation

    Please help me to understand the APA Code of Ethics which states that psychologists must inform research participants about " incentives for participation". Giving course credit to psychological research participants is ethical, but is it ethical to base students' grades on whether they participate in the research? This is but

    What client population would you advocate for?

    One's desire to be an advocate is often tied to personal values, philosophies, or experiences. Is there a particular client population or client issue that you envision yourself advocating for?

    What is the concept of ethical decision-making?

    1. What is the concept of ethical decision-making? 2. What role does ethical decision-making play in the field of psychology? 3. Do you think it is difficult to make ethical decisions in psychology? Why or why not?

    Pharmacotherapy vs. Psychotherapy

    Compare pharmacotherapy (drug) therapy with at least one type of psychotherapy (for example, psychoanalysis, Cognitive Therapy, Rational Emotive therapy, etc.) for psychological disorders. Between the two, which do you think is more effective? Would this be the case for all disorders? Explain.

    Future Research in Psychology

    See the attached file. Future Research The study of motivation within the field of psychology is a very broad topic, with many different applications. Reflect back on all of the theories of motivation that you explored throughout the course, and all of the motivational studies that you encountered in the Learning Resources

    Evaluation Research and Research Methods

    See the attached file. Evaluation Research Evaluation research applies the research methods to the assessment of an implemented program or policy. In this week's Discussion, you will connect the research methods presented in this course to evaluation research. To prepare for this Discussion: - Review the resources f

    Modeling Technique and the Christy Story

    An African American lady named Christy who is "fiercly independent." She has raised her three children on her own after her husband left her and works hard to make sure they are taken care of. Her attitude, motivation, and drive for success have influenced all of her children immensly. Setting a great example for determination,

    Diagnosis and Mental Status Case Study

    Can you assist me with completing the following based on Clinical Case Study of John (see attachment). -Provide a multiaxial diagnosis for the case. Axis I: Axis II: Axis III: Axis IV: Axis V: -Provide rationale for Axis I and II diagnosis. Diagnosis 1: Code: -DSM-IV-TR criteria: (List the symptoms

    Identify correct statistical tests: income diffs by gender

    You have been hired to analyze the television viewing behavior of a variety of people. Forty people were surveyed to find out about their TV viewing habits, income level, education and age. Your task is to determine if differences do exist among the groups considered. In the first test you will need to determine whether t

    Pursuasive Argument Against Gun Control

    Thesis Sentence: The second amendment, without question, gives citizens the right to keep and bear arms. Gun control is not going to address the real issue of why gun violence happens and gun control laws will not keep guns out of the hands of criminals. Topic Sentence: Gun control is not going to address the real issu

    Operant Conditioning and Corporal Punishment

    Is it true that most African American children operant conditioning or time out does not work, taking away a privilege most times does not work, increasing chores does not work even the scare of corporal punishment sometimes does not work, however a parent still must follow through with through with corporal punishment as the la

    Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development Theory

    Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Kohlberg's theory of moral development theory. Which stage of the Kohlberg's theory of moral development, do you think that you are currently experiencing? Provide examples to reinforce your answer.

    Appropriate Learning Theory Techniques

    1) What do you think about the concept of negative punishment where an unwanted behavior is decreased because of removing something good like privileges? For instance, a child has a temper tantrum in a store, so he/she doesn't get to play with a favorite toy that evening. 2) Positive reinforcement is great, but there are tim

    Different Ethnicities and Cultures

    Suppose you want to conduct research about self-esteem issues among preadolescents. In terms of different ethnicities and cultures. what are the challenges you would face in finding comparable samples from available subjects?

    Population Parameter & Analyze Statistical Test Needed

    In the following example, what is the population parameter? Is the population parameter the mean of the population being tested? The experiment consists of a psychologist trying to find out how accurately students can solve multiplication problems. To do this, the groups are divided in two ways: In the first is the type of re

    Correct Test to Use

    The following scenario, a sociological researcher is interested in whether college women living in dormitories, sororities, or at home have more frequent dates. He surveyed 120 college female volunteers to determine which group of women on average had more dates during a typical month. What is the test that you used to conduc

    statistical tests to use in a psychology problem

    They asked 80 college students to fill out a survey indicating their attitudes on a wide variety of topics. Sometime later they were shown the attitudes of a "stranger" responding to the same questions the participants had answered earlier. The strangers answers were actually made up by the researcher to vary with the attitudes

    Defining Mental Health

    Please help me to understand the difference between good mental health and poor mental health. Explain two ways your own culture influences your definitions of mental health. Then explain how your definition of mental health might differ from that of your selected culture. Finally, describe a behavior that is considered normal i

    Social Change and Motivation

    Please help me to understand that as we look around your community, we may see things that we deem unfair or gaps where opportunities exist, and identify these issues as social issues. As a scholar practitioner, how could we identify opportunities for social change and develop plans to effect the change we feel is needed? Explai

    Modeling Behavior

    According to the research, do you think that the learning techniques proposed in this discussion is appropriate for the Hispanic ethnic group? Explain your reasoning. The application of the learning theory may greatly vary depending upon cultural beliefs and values of various groups. The family is where children learn how to

    Operant Conditioning and Saudi Arabian Culture

    According to the research, do you think that the learning techniques proposed in this discussion are appropriate for the Saudi Arabia ethnic group? Explain your reasoning. Saudi is a Muslim country and has a culture where their women must be covered from head to toe when they are out in public in a garment called a niqab. Thi

    Potential effects of test misuse.

    What are potential effects of test misuse on individuals being tested and on the population at large. Reference APA Code of Ethics and other relevant standards. Discusses the implications for the person testing, the person being tested, and the population at large. Discusses possible implications of misdiagnosis and how incorre

    Psychological Disorders- labeling as described in experiment by David Rosenhan.

    David Rosenhan Summarize, briefly, David Rosenhan's experiment after reading his summary of his article. Then, discuss the impact of being diagnosed with a psychological disorder. What are some of the pros and the cons of being "labeled"? Cite evidence from Rosenhan's article or from other sources to support your claims.