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    Oral and anal fixation sample question

    1. What is theoretical concepts of oral fixation and anal fixation? 2. Working dynamics of a family unit. dynamics of a family differ from one family who shares the same fixation, as opposed to the family that experiences both fixations? 200 words please.

    Roger's Therapy and an Outlook on Neurosis

    According to Rogers, we allow experiences that match our self-image into awareness, where they gradually change the self. Therefore a person who thinks she is kind but really isn't is in a state of incongruence. There is a discrepancy between her experiences and her self-image. Why?

    Workplace Motivation Essay: Motivation at work place environment

    Intrinsic motivation and quality of work, exploring the nature of intrinsic motivation, and contrasting intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are new & quite confusing to me. I have to write a 1500 word essay in which I examine how various motivational strategies affect productivity in the workplace of a managed care insurance comp

    Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development

    I need assistance with the following: You have been hired by an advertising firm that is developing a series of commercials for family-oriented products geared toward the entire family. They want to develop a series of commercials that will target family members at various life stages. You need to thoroughly describe Erikson

    Issues in child growth and development

    Q1: Describe the significant development of the embryonic period. Q2: Describe the birth process, specifying the events of each stage. Q3: Describe the tests used to assess the newborn's condition at birth.

    Erikson's Theory - Behavior Across the Lifespan

    I'm not looking for a ready to submit assignment. I am looking for original researched work that I can continue to develop. The assignment requires in-text citation and references, so that can help too. I an including the entire assignment but I only need help with part A (Give a description of Erikson's theory, including the s

    The effect of employing children in industrial environments

    My topic is the effect of employing children in industrial environments (1st and/or 2nd) Industrial Revolution. I have certain questions that I need help with. We have ten questions. The only three that I have problems with is: 1. Describe ethical issues that became evident as a result of globalization. 2. Compare ethi

    Applied Operant Conditioning

    How might supervisors, educators, or other individuals apply operant conditioning? Please provide detailed examples which all four major aspects of operant conditioning (i.e. positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, negative punishment).

    Illness and effects on development. Death and Dying.

    Part I 1. Assess the interaction and influences of genetics, heredity, and environmental factors on the prenatal development of individuals with your selected condition. 2. Describe how biological, sensory, perceptual, motor and physical development of the mind and body are affected in individuals with your selected conditio

    Evolution, Genetics, and Experience

    Modern genetics can prevent the tragedy of a life doomed by heredity; embryos can now be screened for some genetic diseases. But what constitutes a disease? Should genetic testing be used to select a child's characteristics? If so, what characteristics?

    B.F. Skinner's theory and how it applies to today's field of human development.

    Research on one of these theorists: Either B.F. Skinner, Jean Piaget or Ivan Pavlov. Study the theory and the theorists and write a paper which reflects your understanding of what the theory is based on. Please discuss how the theory can be implemented in the field of Human Development and in working with children and their fam

    Research Methods in Psychology

    Compare and contrast descriptive studies with formal experiments. Descriptive studies are the simplest method of scientific inquiry. The most three common methods used are in psychology are: the survey method, naturalistic observation and the clinical method. Formal experiment is a research method that allows the researche

    Motivation and Manipulation

    What is the difference between motivation and manipulation? Is motivation always honest? Is manipulation always dishonest?

    Developmental Theories; Behaviorism; & Nature vs. Nurture

    Q1. Define developmental theory, and describe how developmental theories help explain human behavior and development, noting the differences among grand theories, minitheories, and emergent theories. Q2: Discuss the major focus of behaviorism, and explain the basic principles of classical and operant conditioning. Q3:

    Critical Thinking

    I need assistance with the following: Present a situation in which you acted or reacted 'mindlessly' (see web links below), rather than thoughtfully, and which did not turn out well for you. Using the critical thinking concepts, which specific, more effective thinking strategies could you have utilized in that situation a

    Gender stereotypes and women's issues

    What information have you learned to explain the development of gender stereotypes? What factors help explain why women's progress into the male-dominated work force has been slow?

    Effects of Temperament on Development

    How does temperament affect cognitive and social development? How would you describe temperament as a child? Is your adult personality similar to the temperament displayed in childhood?

    Types of Reasoning

    What are the different types of reasoning? In what type of circumstance would you use inductive reasoning? Explain why. In what type of circumstance would you use deductive reasoning?

    Statistic

    Please help me with statistic I have listed an attachment I need to do Practice Problem 11, 12, 13, & 16 in the corresponding spaces below. Round your answers to 3 decimal places.