Using text, the Library, and the Internet for research pick out two perspectives of psychology and determine if one "school" of thought led to the other (Evolution) or if they conflicted (Revolution), leading to a clash of ideas that led to an eventual shift in psychological thought. These perspectives of psychology include: Beh
1. Describe five schools of thought in psychology. 2. Name one or two individuals who created or furthered this way of thinking in psychology, and one key idea from each school of thought. 3. Also name the time period it began.
What are the advantages of denial, displacement and reaction formation as defense mechanisms? What are the disadvantages of each?
Identify two of the following challenges in Multicultural counseling. Explain the challenges and discuss why each is a vital consideration in the process of the identification and treatment of mental health issues such as: a. Social Class b. Gender c. Sexual Orientation d. Religion/Spiritual B
1. What are the main differences in the mission of a jail and a prison? Compare and contrast them. Which would you say has the larger suicide problem, a jail or a prison, and why? 2. Super-Max prisons are for inmates who are unmanageable in the general inmate population. Searching the Internet, identify three offenders, t
Difference between Formal vs. Informal Counseling. A survey of mental health and includes diagnosis, counseling and effectiveness of counseling. Discuss differentiation of formal (professional) from informal (non-professional) counseling. Why is this differentiation essential?
Carl Rogers, a well known humanist, emphasizes the self. Theorists in psychology report that there is the self that you would like to be, the self that you think you are, and the self that you actually are. More specifically, the self is believed to have the following three entities: the ideal self, your self-image, and the true
1. Compare and contrast boot camps and diversion centers (not jails). Also describe the differences in an adult diversion center, detention center, and a halfway or transitional house. 2. Compare and contrast federal, state, and local prisons. What is the role of the private prison?
What is the trend? Do you think probation and parole officers should be armed? Why or why not? One or two paragraphs please.
Please post one paragraph per question. Thank you. 1. What is the difference between a probation officer and a parole officer? Compare and contrast the two. If you were going to be one or the other, which would you choose and why? 2. What is the most important mission of a probation officer? Listed in order of importanc
This posting lists terminology that is commonly used in the profession. It lists at least five terms, acronyms, or KSAOs.
Why do you think the risk of death is so high for people who have recently lost a spouse? Why might remarriage lower the risk? In what ways do people face the prospect of their own death?
Original student question: Resources: Ch. 7 (pp. 273-86) in Psychology: An Introduction (12th ed.); Web site: http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/rm_dev/river.html ? Review the section in your text on problem-solving. As you review, consider the following question: Do you use a problem-solving process? ? Complete the activity
Help with a journal article summary is given.
Describe the cognitive perspective of interpersonal interactions. Explain how this would assist one with his or her interpersonal interactions at his or her workplace.
This job offers research related to the topic, "Is Treating Homosexuality Ethical?"
Original student questions: 1.Why is it important for psychologists to have an understanding of the structure of the nervous system, neural conduction, and synaptic transmission? Provide two reasons for each of the three topics. 2.I need to do a reflection journal can you assist me in this. My journal should be as part o
What are your thoughts about activities in "The Physics of Living" (Amundson, 2003): 1. Assessing Life Balance (p. 31) 2. Life Balance Wheel (p. 32-34) 3. Things I like to do (p. 35-38) 4. Past Accomplishments (pp. 129- 131)
When the Uniform Crime Reporting Program reports a crime, is there a difference between the information prepared for the city council and information prepared for the general public? If so, explain why the information differs.
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The following fictitious news accounts suggest causal relationships from non-experimental data. Pick 2 of the 4 studies. Then, for each of the studies you select, think of an explanation for the results other than the one suggested in the headline. Study 1: Living Together Leads to Divorce: Don't live together if you want to
1. "Aiming at a sense of life purpose is not easy. A sense of direction is as much about what is outside oneself as it is about what is inside" (Amundson, p. 135). How does Amundson make a connection between a quote like this and metaphor? What do you make of this connection? 2. What are three general metaphors of adult develop
What's the problem with studying meaning? Why is it relevant to adult development? How do people derive a sense of meaning? How does Amundson discuss meaning over the life span? What are your thoughts?
Discuss Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, using examples from your own life to illustrate his points. Discuss why choosing a career such an important issue for young adults and the factors that influence career choice.
Dykeman Article What can you tell me about Dykeman Article by answering the questions below? Dykeman, B. F. (2003). The effects of family conflict resolution on children's classroom behavior. Journal of Instructional Psychology. Why do you think the author chose a repeated measur
What would be the basis for distinctions among the following kinds of research: [a] Quasi-experimental research, [b] Evaluation research, [c] Historical research, [d] Survey research, [e] Action research, [f] Phenomenological research, [g] Theoretical research, [h] Hermeneutic research, and [i] Heuristic research.
What would be the most important (at least 2), but often overlooked, research issues related to diversity? What would be the implications for failing to include an adequate range of diversity within study populations as it relates to limitations imposed upon our overall knowledge base and inability to generalize important result
What are the three types of experimental designs (e.g. pre-test-post-test)? What would be the strengths and weaknesses of each?
These questions are posed: What are the differences between internal and external validity? What would be the main threats (at least 3, please) to each?
This solution discusses the purpose of control and comparison groups in an experimental study, as well as two of the most important issues or problems in selecting an appropriate control or comparison group.