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    Positive Behavioral Support Program

    Your company is still consulting with Pathway High School, an alternative high school for students who have been unsuccessful in their original school due to challenging behavior. Remember that Pathway hired your company 6 months ago to implement a School-Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) program. Read the assigned we

    Evaluating a Program's Outcomes

    Evaluating a program's outcomes is such an important step in the process. It is the culmination of the entire planning process and a time to reflect on your process and analyze the data you have collected. You will be reading a journal article related to a real life example of a behavior management program with real results.

    Program Design: Planning and Decision making

    1. What is the focus of the planning step? 2. What tools can you use to collect relevant data for decision making? What specific tool do you think would be most valuable to use and why? 3. What do you find most useful about that step in the planning process? See the following reference: Kettner, P. M., & Daley, J. M.

    Horney's Theory

    Using Horney's Theory, discuss this character Jackie Gleason on the TV show "The Honeymooners". Describe neurotic needs and trends and how has his gender and culture influenced the character's neurotic needs and behavior.

    Types of conditioning

    There are two well-known types of conditioning: Classical and Operant. What are the differences between the two?

    Potential Ethical Dilemmas

    Can anyone help me identify two potential ethical dilemmas (Jan is showing an inability to cope with the couple). I need help with explaining the ethical dilemmas by referencing specific ethical codes from either AAMFT or IAMFC. Also, some potential resolutions for the dilemmas. (SEE ATTACHED).

    Bandura's belief

    Do you agree or disagree with Bandura's belief that much of what individuals learn is acquired through observing others? Why?

    Reliability Research

    Question #1 Why is the reliability of an instrument important? Could you write a test of your own one evening, administer it to a sample the next day, and publish the results of your study in a peer-reviewed journal? Why or why not? [250 word count Min] Question #2 The reliability of the Rorschach test has often been dispute

    George W. Bush and Alfred Adler Theory

    How would I compare George W. Bush superiority striving to Alfred Adler theory? How did George W. Bush obtain his high level of superiority? Was it out of social interest or personal gain?

    Role of Emotion in Behavior

    1. What is the current behavioral view of the role of emotion in behavior? Do you agree or disagree with this perspective? 2. How might you use a self-management system to develop a target behavior?

    Research and its Application in Applied Behavioral Analysis

    Discuss how research is an effective tool for the ABA professional working in a setting. Describe the different types of data collection strategies that can be used to take data on behavior modification programs. Also discuss inter-observer and procedural reliability.

    Barriers to Treatment

    What are some (at least four) of the limits and barriers that can be encountered in delivering services to clients with addiction or compulsive issues (such as lack of insurance, proximity to treatment facilities, legal and public policy barriers, etc.)? Please explain. Also, what are systems and community resources available

    The Challenges Involved in Multicultural Counseling

    The different challenges involved in multicultural counseling. 1). Explain the challenges when counseling and treating people from different cultures. (provide an example) 2). Discuss why each is a vital consideration in the process of the identification and treatment of mental health issues. 3). How might a mental he

    Theories, Theorists, and the Role of Theory in Research

    1. in 250 words analysis of the role of theory in research. Instructions 2. in at least 1250 words about Theories and Theorists. Theory is a natural extension of the philosophy of science, and theoretical frameworks underpin any and every research design and study. Familiarize yourself with the main theories and theorist

    Counseling vs. Psychotherapy

    1) Discuss the differentiation of counseling from psychotherapy. 2) Provide examples of counseling from psychotherapy. 3) Why is this differentiation essential?

    How Intelligence by Definition has Influenced Testing Methodologies

    When comparing the numerous theories and definitions of intelligence, and thinking about how they contribute to modern views of intelligence, please help me with developing an explanation of how two historical and/or current definitions of intelligence have influenced current assessment tools (this is as changing definitions of

    Illegal Immigration and crime

    My Topic is: "The effect of illegal immigration on crime rates along the border towns of United States: A focus on types and variation of crimes" My research questions are: 1. What are the effects of illegal immigration? 2. What are the major causes for violent crime along the south west border of the United States? 3. Are

    Reducing the Appearance of Biases in Diagnosis

    An explanation of how the client's cultural identity may contribute toward personal biases and diagnosis. Then explain how your personal biases might influence the client's diagnosis. Finally, explain three ways you, as a future professional in the field, might mitigate or reduce the appearance of biases in diagnosis.

    Scores and Interpretations

    Psychologists often hear statements such as, "My child is in the 75th percentile in reading," or "The child has an IQ one standard deviation below the mean." Using Figure 3-6 (see attached file), describe to a novice the meaning of these statements, comparing them to other terms used when describing scores within a normal distri

    The Impact of Diversity in Counseling

    Can someone give me an example of what impact diversity may have on couples/families and the therapist in today's society? Also, what are some of the issues that a therapist might take into account during the counseling session?

    Case Law Rulings and Legislative Acts in Psychology Practice

    How have case law rulings and legislative acts impacted the practice of professional psychology? How did the Tarasoff decision affect the professional practice of psychology? How did the Jaffee v. Redmond Supreme Court ruling clarify the concept of privileged communication in psychotherapy? What effects have the HIPAA regulat

    Dispositional Theories

    What are some dispositional theories? Identify and describe the one that is most influential in studying personality.

    Forensic Psychology History

    Describe two events or aspects of forensic psychology history in three paragraphs. Then explain in detail how each has contributed to the evolving field of forensic psychology and provide examples. Consider how the intermingling of psychology and law has evolved over the years. Consider how the history of forensic psychology has

    Scope of Practice in Counselling

    Why are there differences in the licensure process for mental health counsellors and addiction counsellors? What is the scope of practice for both types of counsellors?