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    Naturalistic settings are discussed.

    Which of the following is most likely to be studied in a naturalistic setting? a. The evaluation of the effectiveness of a new tutoring program at the the University of Nebraska b. The effect of Thorazine (an anti-psychotic medication) on non-psychotic patients c. The effects of alcohol on the mathematical ability of colleg

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    How does diversity in the workplace affect the efficiency and productivity of a modern organization? How does the classic model for organizations differ from the modern organizational model? How can an industrial/organizational psychologist apply the principles of human behavior, experience and mental processes to help

    Research and Research Methods: Terms

    Choose from among the terms below to fill-in the blanks below. Some terms may be used more than once, and others may not be used at all. Use the same root word for both plural and for singular applications. For example, write "hypothesis" for singular, and "hypotheses" for plural. Terminology: theory assumptions predictio

    Experiment

    Design an experiment to test the following hypothesis: "Learning of nonsense syllables is facilitated, in adults, by ingestion of caffeine." Background: In the early morning, when sleepy adults arrive at work (or at class), their mental alertness may be improved by having a cup of coffee or a cola drink. Using the le

    I need some ideas.

    Complete 4-6-page paper (350 words per page) on your personal model of helping. Incorporate learning from this course and discuss how and why you have, at this point in your development, formed your viewpoint(s). Include: How and why you formed this viewpoint Your view of helping The relationship between the clinician a

    Organizational theories and research are provided.

    You are part of the Bryce and Dancetty Consulting firm, specializing in solving business problems based on research and evaluation. You have just been hired by the new president of Wordplay Greeting Cards, an established company that sells greeting cards and collectibles to its own line of company-owned and franchise stores. The

    Behavior modification, and rewards.

    Explain the benefits of using the behavior modification correctly which is described below. Also explain some negative affects that can occur if the wrong behaviors are rewarded. "When you compliment your child for doing well in school, or you get coupons for your next purchase because you spent so much money at the grocery

    What is pastoral counselling?

    This job explains pastoral counselling and unethical situations which often arose because people doing pastoral counselling. It is very important to define what pastoral counselling is, and to distinguish it from the closely related discipline called pastoral care counselling.

    Internet article

    Conduct an Internet search for a professional article on a behavioral approach to working with an issue or issues that you might encounter when working as a human services worker. Write a 1 page summary about the article.

    Lifespan Behavior - Erikson's Life Cycle

    Erikson's Life Cycle - Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development I am trying to identify and analyze a television, movie, or literary character for each stage of the theory.

    Academic and everyday intelligence

    I am looking for examples of Academic and everyday intelligence characteristics excluding people, professions, school subjects etc. Thank you.

    Gardner and Spearman's Intelligence Models

    I am studying the Spearman's model of intelligence and Gardner's multiple intelligences model. I am looking for several comparison and contrast of the two models. Please note: no examples from the wikipedia.org section.

    Moral Development

    Piaget studies moral development too and believed that it nicely tied in with overall cognitive development. He distinguished three stages: 1. Premoral period: No concern or awareness of or for rules. 2. Heteronomous morality: Strict adherence to rules and duties. Obedience to authority. 3. Autonomous morality:

    Kohlberg (1984): Moral Development

    Kohlberg (1984) Paul was a 12-year-old boy. His father promised him that he could go to a rock concert if he saved up from his paper-round and lunch money to buy a ticket. He managed to save up the $15 the ticket cost plus another $5. But then his father changed his mind and told Paul that he had to spend the money on new cl

    Moral Development Case Study

    In Europe, a woman was near death from a special kind of cancer. There was one drug that the doctors thought might save her. It was a form of radium that a druggist in the same town had recently discovered. The drug was expensive to make, but the druggist was charging ten times what the drug cost him to make. He paid $200 fo

    Motivational Interviewing

    Brief overview of Motivational Interviewing - what it is, where is can be employed and its development from psychological models (Stages of Change model).

    The Bird and Train Problem, The Folded paper problem

    1) The Bird and Train Problem: Two trains are 50 miles apart. At 1 p.m. on Sunday a train pulls out from each of the stations and the trains start toward each other. At that moment, a hawk flies into the air in front of the first train and flies ahead to the front of the second train. When the hawk reaches the second train i

    Erikson's theory of psychosocial development

    1.) Describe Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development. In your description of each stage, identify and analyze a television, movie, or literary character for each stage of the theory. 2.) Choose three of the following studies: --Predictors and Characteristics of Erickson's Life Cycle Model Among Men: A 32-Year Lon