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    The Role of Counsellors as Social Justice Advocates

    This is for a mental health counseling class. It is not an essay. Just need some notes please Refer to the cases presented in your reading from the Center for Applied Linguistics: Cultural Orientation Resource Center's "Challenges in Resettlement and Adaptation of Muslim Refugees" and select one that interests you. Imagine th

    Necessity of Informed Consent

    There are some that believe that there are situations in which informed consent is not necessary, while there are others that believe informed consent should always be administered. What do you think?

    Factors Influencing Our Ability to Recall Information

    What factors influence our ability to recall information? What strategies can be used to enhance memory? Do you agree with the statement that "two people generally do not remember the same event in the same way"? Using theories and concepts of memory, explain why or why not?

    Ethnicity and Learning Theory

    Select an ethnic group, and discuss how the application of learning theory may vary according to the cultural beliefs and values of this group. Based on the research, choose one these four techniques and justify why you think specific learning techniques such as Positive Reinforcement: Negative Reinforcement: Positive Puni

    culturally different groups

    Assess Guideline 1 and 2 and answer the following questions • What biases, perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs might you hold about culturally different groups? • How might attitudes or perceptions influence your interaction with individuals who are culturally different from yourself? • How knowledgeable are you about t

    Communication Styles:

    This is for a mental health counseling class. I need some notes just to see where I can start please. - Discuss the centrality of communication (verbal and non-verbal) in counseling with diverse clients. Briefly define proxemics, kinesics, paralanguage, and high-low context communication. - Consider the counselor's communica

    Instrumental Conditioning

    Provide an explanation for how positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement are similar and what differentiates them from each other. In your explanation provide examples of positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement that could be used in your chosen situation. Explain how reward and punishment can be applied to y

    John B. Watson Theory

    Can you help me explore the personality theory/theorist John B. Watson? I need to apply the concepts using practical "real world" examples. Discuss whether or not the theory is consistent with scripture (3-4 pages). Thank you!!

    Human Growth and Development

    Part 1: The onset of puberty marks a significant change in a person's life biologically, psychologically, and socially. There are some myths regarding puberty that may skew its realities. Describe some of the myths and realities of puberty. Explain the psychological and social issues a person may face during the transitio

    Mixed Methods Research Design and Methods

    I have a business that deals with Developmental Disability. Every month I test the residents on their projects. I collect data and see how well they are doing good or bad. Then I get to decided if they did pass what project do they get or what level is next. Now I want they employees to get involved and help decided what they wa

    Theory-Based Communication

    Can you choose one theory from each of the six schools of thought (psychodynamic, behavioral, pragmatic, humanistic, constructivist, and family) See attachment Theory-Based Communication. Create six comments or questions that reflect the foundations of the theory that a counselor would say to a client in a therapeutic session. R

    Applying Self-Efficacy Theory

    A description of a personal situation in a learning environment in which self-efficacy enhanced your motivation. Use self-efficacy theory to support your response. Then provide an example of how self-efficacy theory could be applied in a learning environment to enhance students' motivation.

    Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem

    Trying to understand an explanation of the differences between self-efficacy and self-esteem. Provide two examples of when self-esteem might be misinterpreted as self-efficacy and explain why.

    Social/Behavioural Trend Analysis

    • Locate an article concerning a social and/or behavioral trend that impacts research methods in the field of psychology. Examples of trends that affect how research is conducted include increasing use of the internet, increasing use of cell phones, increased public availability of large data sets, and so on. (We cannot use et

    Integrative And Play Theory

    1. How does integrative theory view play therapy? 2. According to integrative theory is a therapist to take a directive or non directive approach?

    Misunderstandings in different cultures

    Please help me to understand a brief explanation of the influence of culture on communication. Then explain two ways misunderstandings might occur among cultures with different communication styles. Finally, propose two solutions to enhance cross-cultural communication.

    Finding Appropriate Sample Sizes

    Are there any steps I can take to ensure that I have an appropriate sample size? How can I make sure that even with appropriate numbers that the distribution of the sample is representative? Are there tests that I can run that will assist with this and or any strategies for ensuring my sample coverage and variability?

    Self-esteem and happiness

    Using your same research topic, describe a study that is a correlation. Remember, in a correlation, we don't manipulate variables and we don't assign participants to groups. We simply record the value of two variables (let's call them A and B); it's almost like having two dependent variables. Include the following. 1. Brief

    Logical Fallacies in an Individual's Justification

    What are logical fallacies? What are some examples of some logical fallacies that you have used in the past to justify your actions? How may this knowledge be applicable in your personal or professional lives?

    Working with culturally diverse groups

    Compare the generic characteristics of counseling with respect to culture, class, and language, with Native American characteristics in terms of culture, class, and language. - Which characteristics most closely reflect your culture, class, and language? (African American) - Consider the types of mental health concerns yo

    Random Selection: Why Is It Necessary?

    Explain why random selection is necessary for sampling to be effective and statistically accurate. Your tutorial is 160 words and two references and explains simply and in everyday language suitable for the novice.

    Nonprobability Samples

    Explain why nonprobability samples are sometimes used and the types of information that can be obtained from this data.

    Gender Socialization Agents

    Please help me to understand a description of the two socialization agents and explain how these agents influence gender role development across two different cultures. Then, describe two socialization agents that influenced your own gender role development and explain how. Finally, explain how your gender role development migh