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    Research on attribution theory shows that people tend to attribute their own behavior more to the specific situation, while they more often attribute the behavior of others to personality traits. What implications does this fact have for how society functions?

    types of aggression in workplace violence

    Briefly describe the types of aggression that are prevalent in the workplace violence. Then, briefly describe the theories that might best explain the types of aggression found in workplace setting, applying the theories to specific examples. Include the social, cultural, personal, and situational factors that might contribute t

    gender, race, and culture and self esteem

    Can you help me critically analyze how gender, race, and culture are related to self-esteem? Also, please help me find a journal article regarding this topic and evaluate the article. Thank you.

    How does the media influence kids' aggression?

    What are your thoughts about how to reduce the impact of media violence as a potential cause of aggression? Include actions that could be taken at the societal level as well as those that could be taken by individuals. Provide APA references.

    Micro Skills 4

    explain insights a counselor would gained about confrontation, silence, and "checking-in" as a result of t demonstrating these skills in a counseling session.

    SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

    Go to the Social Psychology Network located at http://www.socialpsychology.org/. Spend some time reviewing the information contained in the Web site. Based on what you learned, what do you feel are the biggest issues in the field of social psychology?

    Issues affecting couples

    Give an analysis of these two issues ( sexual abuse, divorce) and how they affect families. Using these two articles to support your evaluation, compare how each issue could potentially impact the family.

    Counseling termination

    Give a brief description of the specific steps a counselor will take to terminate the counseling relationship. Then, describe two circumstances in which a counselor would terminate a counseling relationship, and explain why. Be specific. References Article: Martin, G. A., McNair, D., & Hight, W. (1988). Contributing fac

    Modern racism, subtle prejudice or a microaggression

    According to Social Identity theory, prejudice is derived from our tendency to divide the world into us and them and to view our own group more favorably than various out-groups. Can you help me with a brief description of an example that might be characterized as modern racism, subtle prejudice, or a microaggression. Also, can

    HIV theories

    What theories and research in social psychology could be applied to the spread of HIV? Point out weaknesses or gaps in the research that has applied these theories and findings to this problem or similar ones.

    Sexual Issues Affecting a Couple

    Explain the causes of two sexual issues or dysfunctions that may affect relationships. Explain the potential impact of each of these sexual issues or dysfunctions on a relationship, both intimately and overall. Explain how the life cycle of a sexual relationship and where a couple is positioned in the life cycle of their sex

    Current Issues and Their Effects on Couples

    Give an analysis of these two issues (finances, infidelity) affecting couples. Compare the ways in which each issue could potentially have an impact on a couple's relationship, using these attached articles.

    Challenges in Family Thearapy

    What if your client did not believe they were depressed yet your training with the DSM-IV-TR indicates they are? How do you negotiate this in this type of therapy?

    Early Sexual Maturation/Sleep Stages

    Please Avoid Plagiarism Early Sexual Maturation The age of entering into puberty has declined from 15-16 over the last century to age 11-12. At the same time, it has been observed that there has been little change in psychological and intellectual development. Read the Childhood Sexuality: An Interpersonal -Intrapsychic Inte

    What is pro-social behavior? What motivation theories apply?

    Offer a brief description of a situation in which you or a person you observed engaged in prosocial behavior. Discuss the factors that may have contributed to the motivation to help, including an analysis of how the five steps to prosocial behavior were involved. Also explain how one or more of the motivation theories applies to

    Confrontation in Counseling

    Briefly describe a situation in which confrontation could be used to effectively address perceived resistance from a client in a counseling session. Explain when, how, and why confrontation would be effective in this situation. Be specific. Explain the degree to which you are, or would be, comfortable using confrontation with

    Culture and non verval communication

    Give an explanation of when, how, and why silence is used in counseling. Then, provide a specific example in which using silence as a technique might benefit a client in a counseling session. Finally, explain the degree to which if you were the counselor would be comfortable using silence as a technique with a client. .

    Core Tenets of Behaviorism and Psychoanalysis

    A 5-year-old has separation anxiety and cannot be apart from his mother. When she leaves him at school, he has tantrums and then often is separated from the other children due to his disruptive behavior. Which perspective do you think can help this behavior?

    Motivation to help (Prosocial behavior - bystander effect)

    What are some of the factors that may contribute to the motivation to help people in emergency situation, being attacked, etc., including an analysis of when the five steps of prosocial behavior is involved. Also, help me to explain how one or more of the motivation theory may apply. Can prosocial behavior ever be completely alt

    Multicultural Counseling

    Briefly describe a specific client population (culture, ethnicity, gender, diagnosis, etc.) that you think would be the most challenging for you personally to work with, and explain why you think working with this specific client population might be challenging for you. Then, explain how you plan to address these challenges to w

    A brief description of an ongoing relationship you have had with a friend, partner, or spouse that has been satisfying, as well as one that started well but cooled over time. Provide references APA, evaluate the factors or processes that might account for the differing outcomes of these relationships. Then, identify at least three factors that contribute to the formation and maintenance of a satisfying relationship.

    A brief description of an ongoing relationship you have had with a friend, partner, or spouse that has been satisfying, as well as one that started well but cooled over time. Provide references APA, evaluate the factors or processes that might account for the differing outcomes of these relationships. Then, identify at least thr

    Case Study of the Lowndes family

    Case Study Jan has received her couples and family counseling license and has opened a private practice. The Lowndes family (husband, Tom; wife, Lisa; children, Steven [12] and Daniel [10]) entered counseling with Jan because of continuous discord in the family. Tom and Lisa have been married for 15 years. Tom is in upper ma

    Family Therapy

    Give a comparison of this two therapy models (collaborative language-based therapy models v cognitive-behavioral therapy models) noting their similarities and differences. Provide examples of under what circumstances you might apply each of the models and what the strengths and limitations are in these circumstances.

    Case Study: Lowndes Family Counseling

    Please review posting # 448480 at this link: http://brainmass.com/psychology/social-psychology/448480 for the full case study. No further download is required. -Describe the dynamics of the Lowndes family from this case study using the understanding of family pathology offered by the Milan Systemic Therapy model -Identif

    Micro skills 2

    Explain how appropriate disclosure, proxemics, and eye-contact can be used, effectively, in two of the following types of counseling sessions: individual, couple, or family. Provide specific circumstances in which each micro-skill would be effective to illustrate your explanation. References Article: Haase, R. F., & DiMat

    Clarify open-ended and close-ended questions.

    Give one example of an open-ended question and one example of a closed-ended question that a counselor would ask a client. Then, briefly describe circumstances in which he /she would use each, and explain why. Finally, suggest one follow-up question for each that would add value to a counseling session, and explain why. Be speci

    What contributes to attraction?

    This solution understands what contributes to attraction and whether or not men and women seek different qualities and characteristics in a mate and why.