Category: Psychology

The research topic should indicate a positive correlation between an aspect of corrections and a mental health issue (i.e. SHU placement & depression). – Papers are expected to adhere to standards outlined in the American Psychological Association’s Publication Manual (7th Edition). (APA 7) – The paper should be 10-12 pages long (excluding references, title page, and abstract) and include at least – 10 references from PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS.

What does the case of Phineas Gage reveal about localization of functions in the brain? How can modern neuroscientists and psychologists learn from his injury?

Write a 500-750-word essay in which you select an individual from the list of infamous criminal offenders (in the Topic 7 documents), and then choose a theory discussed in this course that best explains their offending.
Research information about their upbringing, education, family life, or other biological or lifestyle characteristics and construct an argument as to why your selected theory best explains the crimes this individual committed. Provide specific examples.
Also, explain how motivations, deviance, and abnormal behaviors from the criminal’s past may have led to, or been a warning sign of, the criminal actions they eventually engaged in.
Use the GCU Library to locate three to five relevant sources in support of your content, no older than 5 years.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

For this assignment, you will be required to create your own study guides (e.g., PowerPoints, Prezi lectures, Quizlets, or flashcards) based on the chapter and article readings assigned that week.
Your study guides must be original/your own, and not copied and pasted or obtained from existing sources, such as the required or other textbooks, web sources, existing PowerPoints, etc.
Acceptable study guides include any of the following and MUST be original (you are welcome to use any or all of them, or vary them each week):
PowerPoint lectures/notes (cannot be copied and pasted from the chapter PowerPoints provided in the course, as this would constitute plagiarism!)
Prezi lectures (cannot be copied and pasted from the chapter PowerPoints provided in the course, as this would constitute plagiarism!)
Quizlets (must create them from scratch, not re-purposed from someone else’s quizlets)
Flashcards (please note that if you prefer to use flashcards as your study guides, you will need to be able to scan your flashcards and convert them to PDFs in order to submit them as an assignment in CANVAS)

Please watch 2-3 episodes of the show YOU on Netflix and analyze a character of choice based on the SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DOMAINS OF PERSONALITY covered in class. Your reflection should be 1 FULL page (double spaced, 12 point font, 1-inch margins).

Discussions are designed to be mini, low-stakes writing assignments. This may be different from what you have experienced in other classes. Discussions are not completion grades. You will be graded on the content and quality of your writing.
Audience: Your fellow classmates, TAs, and instructor
Purpose: To apply vocabulary, concepts, themes, and perspectives to demonstrate learning and understanding
Tone: Informal but articulate
To set yourself up for success, complete the recommended reading before starting the discussion. You will need to use information from your book to support your conclusions for full credit.
Read the discussion prompt.
Watch the video(s).
Type out your response in a word processor. Support your conclusions with evidence from the video, your textbook, personal experience, or other sources.
At the end of your response, pose a question to your discussion group that encourages your classmates to connect the material to personal experience, course vocabulary, concepts, theories, or different perspectives. You may even bring in external content (i.e., other videos, published research, websites, etc.).
Proofread your post for focus, organization, evidence, language and conventions. Check your word count. Save your work to your computer, then copy and paste it into Canvas and submit. Your first post will be the one that is graded, no exceptions.
Respond to the discussion prompt with your initial posting by 11:59 pm on the Tuesday before the due date for full credit. Your initial posting must be between 250 and 500 words.
Respond to at least two classmate’s posts by the due date. Your responses should clearly articulate the question being answered and provide specific examples and/or evidence to support statements. You may even pose additional questions to further the discussion.
Click here for discussion grading rubric
Discussion 4 | Down Syndrome
Recommended reading: Chapters 2.1 – 3.2 and https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/downsyndrome.html
Learning Outcome: Understand and describe the role of culture in developmental psychology, including how cultural values, beliefs, and practices influence child-rearing practices, the socialization of children, and the development of cultural norms and expectations. Compare and contrast cultural differences in child development and understand the implications of these differences for developmental theory and research.
Discussion prompt:
Imagine your friend asked you, “What is Down syndrome?” How would you explain it to them?
What experiences do you have with people with Down syndrome? How have people with Downs syndrome been depicted in pop culture in the past? How are they depicted today?
Did the video(s) you watched change the way you think about Down syndrome? Why or why not?
At the end of your response, pose a question to your discussion group that encourages your classmates to connect the material to personal experience, course vocabulary, concepts, theories, or different perspectives. You may even bring in external content (i.e., other videos, published research, websites, etc.)
Two videos https://youtu.be/Vk5RcCqnX9w

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APA format with minimum 5 peer reviewed resources

For this assignment, prepare a handout for potential foster parents on the effects of adverse childhood experiences on development. Your handout should be educational and practical in nature and written in language accessible to the general public. The handout should address the following:
Brief explanation of attachment theory
Definition of adverse childhood experiences (ACES)
The neurological impact of ACES
Implications for foster parents
Links to resources
Instructions
Support your work with a minimum of three scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.
Length: 2–3 pages, not including reference pages

using this book and this book ONLY
when depression hurts your relationship
a topic related to human sexuality which must be approved by the instructor.
C. Discussion points include (Each point is the title for each section):
1. Sex and sexuality, gender and identity discussed
2. Main themes in the literature
3. Gaps in the literature
4. Research Methodology
5. Issues related to HIV/AIDS, STDs, harassment, or sexual abuse addressed
6. Applicability for human services
7. Issues of power, oppression, and diversity
8. Opinions about the topic before reading the article
9. How has this assignment changed any of your preconceived opinions?
My topic is how depression can affect your sex life! if you have any questions please feel free to let me know
Comments from Customer
Book “When Depression Hurts Your Relationship: How to Regain Intimacy and Reconnect with Your Partner When You’re Depressed” by Shannon Kolakowski. No later then 5 years older. Discipline: human sexuality

Make sure that you answer the question in detail and in narrative format. Do not use bullets and list answers. I am looking for scholarly submissions that demonstrate graduate work. Do not plagiarize. Plagiarizing this assignment could cause you to make an “F” in the class.
Final Question
Identify the differences between these forms of Psychological Tests/Assessment Instruments: Intelligence tests, Personality tests, Career tests, Aptitude tests, Achievement tests. Explain the concepts of reliability and validity and why they are important in Psychological Tests/Assessment Instruments.