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    Etiology of Child Abuse and neglect

    I need assistance finding and describing two theories pertaining to the etiology of child abuse and neglect and their assumptions. I then need to explain how a human services organization can apply these theories in the development of a child abuse and neglect prevention program. One of the problems I have is that I cannot loc

    Internal sex offender traits versus general sex offender traits

    In addition to sharing the title, I need to provide a brief overview of the article, identifying the topic, research question, and hypothesis or adopted perspective; a brief summary of data collected; and the study's findings. Further, I need to provide a thorough analysis of the limitations of the study, suggestions for improve

    Child abuse and neglect

    I need assistance in critically analyzing the historical provisions made to curtail child abuse or neglect. What were the mistakes or successes? Are the provisions and services in place today sufficient? Why or why not?

    Sexual Differentiation and Gender Identity Factors

    Explain the interaction between hormones and behavior, and how these interactions affect the determination of gender identity. - Include the roles of biological factors (nature) and environmental influences (nurture) on sexual differentiation and gender identity. - Based on your evaluation, determine which has the greater inf

    Dr. Philip Zimbadro Experiment

    In reading the account of the "Stanford County Prison," a famous experiment conducted by Dr. Philip Zimbadro in 1971. Take particular note of the outcome of the experiment and what conclusions might be drawn. How did Dr. Zimbardo's findings might apply to a current, real-life event. Try to relate a parallel current event other

    Dialectical behaviour therapy in groups

    Could you help me find 15 articles on the use of dialectical behavior therapy in groups. I am interested in what types of groups that it is useful with and the success rate. Thank you.

    Research Literature Reviews

    .Compare and contrast following two types of scholarly writing and provide an example of how they might be used • Review article • Theoretical review

    Future Trends in Attitude Research

    Choose a social issue. Explain why this social issue is in need of attitude and/or attitude change research. Explain two ways advances in technology might impact future attitudinal research on this social issue. Support your response with references and other scholarly literature. Please use one are more of follow

    Research and Statistics in the Field of Psychology

    Explain in 800 words in which you examine the role of research and statistics in the field of psychology. Address the following items: •Define research and the scientific method. •Compare and contrast the characteristics of primary and secondary data. •Explain the role of statistics in research. Format paper con

    Setting Ones' Goals in the Field of Psychology

    1). My undergraduate major at this time is Applied Behavioral Science. Someday I would like to attend a graduate program majoring and graduating in a master's program with a specialization in becoming certified behavioral analyst. What should be my goals after graduating from master's program? Or what should I plan on doing to o

    Attitude Change Applied to Advertisements

    A brief description of the two advertisements on the social issue; including the mediums (e.g., Internet, television, magazine, etc.) used to deliver the advertisements. Explain which advertisement you found most persuasive and why. Considering the advertisement you found most persuasive, explain how the message-learning

    Forensic Research in Patient Evaluation

    Explain how a forensic psychology professional might apply the information in this research study to a clinical forensic setting, and in what circumstances, including but not limited to situations in which a forensic psychology professional must conduct an evaluation of a patient for his or her potential suicide risk and/or pote

    Criminal Profiling and Investigative Psychology

    Explain at least two strengths and benefits of criminal profiling as a tool of investigative psychology; and Explain at least two liabilities or limitations of criminal profiling as a tool of investigative psychology.

    Criminal Research in Forensic

    Explain at least two issues related to the validity of information or research on which criminal profiling is based and the importance of that validity.

    Discussing Counselling Theory

    "Carla" is a 30-year-old therapist who is working at an outpatient clinic. Carla's client, "Annie" is a 6 year old who is presenting for therapy with her mother. Annie lives with her mother, "Betty," and Annie is an only child. Annie's parent's divorced approximately 11 months ago and Annie spends every weekend with her father.

    Arnold Lazarus Essay

    Discuss dual relationships. What was your opinion of the Arnold Lazarus essay (Bersoff, p.242)?

    Psychology in the legal system

    An analysis of how psychology in general has contributed to the legal system. Two specific examples and their impact such as rehabilitation services and ethical/moral decisions.

    Web MD Impacting Abnormal Psychology

    Please help with the following question: Is there a risk that the use of overuse of Web MD will blur the issue of abnormal psychology? Please discuss with a reference.

    Classic Psychology Theorists

    1). Identify one of the classic theorists, (Freud, Adler or Jung) that most appeals to you and outline the basic concepts of their theory. Construct a 250-300 word post including the following points. 2). Which one of these classic theorists, (Freud, Adler or Jung) most appeals to you? 3). What are the basic outline concepts

    Learning Behaviors in Mistake

    People who don't learn from other's mistakes...are they not learning those lessons because they don't care or maybe because they think it doesn't apply to them? I know that learning how to ride a bike or throw a basketball cannot always be learned because there is skill required in that process of learning. I think other behavio

    Counseling and Psychotherapy

    How can the field of counseling be of interest to me What is couseling all about What is the art and science of counseling How can the field of psychotherapy be of interest to me What is psychotherapy What is the art and science of psychotherapy Min. Of one scholarly resource

    Skinner Technique

    The following is a video on B.F. Skinner and his technique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm5FGrQEyBY What stands out to you?

    Case Study: Mark Perry

    Case Study: Mark Perry is a doctoral student in clinical psychology. He is currently doing his practicum at a community mental health agency. Periodically, the social workers at the agency ask him to "interpret" psychological tests they have given to clients. They know Mark has had courses in assessment and trust his judgment. T

    Counseling Multicultural Clients

    What are some of the challenges that present themselves when counseling and treating someone from a different culture? Why is it important for a mental health counselor or a professional to consider culture when identifying and treating mental illness? How should mental health counselor or professional address these issue

    Mental Health Counselling and Psychotherapy

    What makes counselling different from psychotherapy? Please provide examples of counselling and psychotherapy. Why is this differentiation essential? Please support your answers with at least one scholarly resource in APA format.