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    Operant learning

    Betty doesn't sleep in her own bed. Her parents' are trying to teach her to sleep in her own bed and not watch T.V. Learning has taken place for Betty and her parents. How has learning taken place for the child as well as her parents? Explain in operant learning terms. If Betty's parents asked you for advice on how to ensur

    Intelligence Testing Article Analysis

    Use resources to locate at least three articles concerning intelligence testing. Use your selected articles to prepare an article analysis in which you address the following items: Analyze at least two theories of intelligence related to the content of your selected articles. Evaluate the effectiveness of intelligence tes

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy application

    -how the theory would conceptualize his problem -what key concepts can be applied -discuss two specific interventions to use with this client. - Identify a limitation of applying the theory to this case.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Modification

    (Use apa resources to support answers) -What is rational emotive behavior therapy? -What is Cognitive behavior modification therapy? -Discuss Similarities between Ellis's REBT and Meichenbaum's CBM (their philosophical assumptions) -Differences in the philosophy and approach of each

    Middle Childhood Psychological Perspectives

    There are children who are "attention getters" and want to be popular but in a negative way. They feel that by bullying their peers they would get respect and be accepted. Why do you think this child behaves in a negative way?

    Dualism and Monism

    Define Dualism and Monism. Which philosophical approach best represents your day to day thought about human behavior? How would you go about the scientific study of behavior from each perspective (Dualism and Monism)? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each perspective?

    Middle childhood Psychology

    Question 1) Is it important to start children in school according to the normal ages where they go through different mental stages? Question 2) It seems like the same information is presented to children throughout the educational system but at different times so that the child will be able to process it differently. Is th

    I/O psychology vocational testing

    Identify one test/procedure each from two of the following categories: Vocational Testing, Behavioral Rating Scales, Behavioral Assessment Procedures, Group-Administered Aptitude Tests, Academic Achievement, Neuropsychological Assessment, Infant and Preschool Assessment. Then, provide a brief description of each test/procedure y

    Briefly discuss different styles of non verbal communication among counselors.

    In what situations might it not be appropriate to maintain direct eye contact with a client? Studies have shown that, body language is another form of the unspoken communication that goes on in every face-to-face encounter from one individual to another individual. It projects our true feelings towards others and how well our

    Reliability and Validity are examined.

    After reading the (attachment below) using the drag and drop study activity, identify one reliability concept and one validity concept that you find more challenging. Explain the concept as you understand it, and illustrate how it applies to an assessment tool.

    Research Methodology: Correlation

    What is a correlation? What are the different types of correlation? Why is it important to determine correlation? If anxiety and depression are correlated, what 3 possible directions of causality might explain this correlation?

    Person-Centered Theory Case Study

    -How the theory would conceptualize her "problem," -Identify what key concepts can be applied -Discuss two specific interventions you would use with this client. -Identify a limitation of using the theory to this case. The case study is from Capella University and titled 'Case Study One: The Case of Mary'.

    An article summary is advised briefly.

    Summarize this article: Wampold, B. E., Kuldhir, B. (2004). Attending to the Omissions: An Historical Examination of Evidenced-Based Practice Movements. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 36(6), 563-570.

    Use of Case Studies

    What is a case study? How is the case study method utilized in psychological research?

    Gender Information is discussed.

    First 1) Describe 1) Gender- schema and Social Cognitive Theory. Please Include a Minimum of Two Academic Reference The describution from my textbook of Gender- schema Theory: Theory proposed by Bern, that children socialize themselves in their gender roles by developing a mentally organized network of information about wh

    Lesbian Counseling: An Overview

    Please describe issues unique to lesbians, and identify and explain the implications of these unique issues for counseling/therapy. For example; Attitudes towards them i.e. Targets of prejudice, discrimination, and violence (hate crimes) Relationships and Families Issues of diversity Economic and Workplace Issues

    Leadership Style Example

    According to Bushe & Johnson ( 1989 ) there are some contextual and internal variables that tends to affect the task group outcomes in various organizations. They did a survey on 59 members from 10 different task groups within five companies. This study was conducted and the results showed that there were three groups of variabl

    Bohm's Dialogue in Group Think

    The topic of groupthink reminds me of David Bohm's work on what he called, Dialogue. Dialogue differs from ordinary conversation, where people generally hold a point of view that they feel compelled to defend. In dialogue, participants give serious consideration to views that may differ substantially from their own, and they

    Gender socialization

    Please give one example of gender socialization and explain how it impacted you or someone you know. Then describe how gender socialization could impact your work in counseling/therapy.

    How alcohol affects the body

    A 150-pound 25-year-old male has just ingested a drink containing three ounces of 80-proof ethyl alcohol. Describe, in as much detail as you can, the journey of this substance through his body.