Category: Psychology

Your task this week is to write content suitable for a blog article that explains the leadership and management connection. Your target audience includes members of a professional leadership organization. In your blog article, you will need to:
Define leadership.
Describe how leaders can define goals for their team/organization.
Define what kind of data a leader would need to obtain a better understanding of their follower’s needs.
Provide at least one example from a news story or magazine that illustrates this ideal.
Support your article with at least three scholarly resources.
Length:1-2 pages

Instructions:
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Your textbook details a sequence in which the human brain develops. The limbic system, or the seat of emotions and experience of rewards, is said to be completely developed in early adolescence. However, the pre-frontal cortex, also called the, judgement region doesn’t finish developing until at least a person is nearly an adult.
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We could reasonably suggest that during the adolescent stage, it may be biologically difficult for a person to wrangle their emotions, impulses, and behaviors.
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As a medical educator, how would you teach a group of parents about why their adolescent boys and girls are “acting out”?
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In approximately 3 pages, create a “fact sheet” in MS Word that includes a chart, images, or banners, tables, etc., that explain why adolescent children may be less logical and more emotional in their decision-making. As part of your fact sheet, include ideas on how parents can best support their teenager during this time
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Be sure that you use peer-reviewed research to support your 3-page handout.
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Writing Requirements (APA format)
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Length: 3 pages (not including title page or references page)
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Includes engaging presentation elements (i.e. images, banners, tables)
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Attributes proper credit to outside sources (due to the creative nature of this assignment, attribution may look different than it does in a standard essay – that is ok so long as you credit your source in such a way that your audience can easy track down the sources you reference)

For this assignment, you are tasked with completing a 6-8 page paper that addresses the major structures of the brain and the influence these have on cognition and learning. By completing this assignment, you will demonstrate (a) an understanding of the major brain structures, (b) fluency in the processes that occur within the brain, leading to the learning of specific behaviors, and (c) the connections of the relationships required between major brain structures and cognitive functions to facilitate the learning process.
In completing the assignment, include the following, ensuring details are provided to fully elucidate the concepts presented:
Select 2-3 learning experiences, describing, in detail, how each experience generally occurs.
*Examples of learning experiences one might consider are learning to ride a bike, learning a new language, learning to bake a cake, to name a few.
*In describing each learning experience, identify at least 4 specific brain structures or functions that contribute to or impede the selected learning processes.
*For each identified function or structure, describe and define the structure of the brain and purpose, with detail. Include a diagram, a process model, or provide another visual representation of the brain structures and functions depicting accurate examples of the structural changes that might occur or steps in the process of the learning tasks selected.
*As a major purpose of the work is to demonstrate an understanding of the brain structures related to learning processes, close your work with a succinct summary of the major aspects of the topic from the learning experiences you selected.
Share your conclusions as a result of completing this project; how is the knowledge you have gained useful to the field of cognitive psychology, the larger field of psychology, and society overall?
Include a minimum of 6 to 7 pages, not including APA formatted required title and reference pages; submit APA style in-text citations throughout the work as well.
The basic parts of a paper should also be included; these are the opening, introduction section, with a precise thesis statement, the body of the paper with clear, discernable headings formatted to APA style levels of heading where appropriate, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the major points of the entire paper.

Please choose ONE of the articles posted below and write a 2-page reaction paper on it. There are no specific requirements about what to write about but please talk about whatever you find interesting. The paper will be a 2-page Word document using a 12-point font, normal default margins, and double spacing. It must be at least 1.75 pages and not more than 2.25 pages long. Please include a title page with your info and the name of the article, 2 pages of writing, and a bibliography of the paper you picked.
Think of this like a “reaction paper”… I do not want a book report in which you just tell me about the article. I prefer to see your “reactions”; i.e., what you learned, was it interesting, did it agree/disagree with what we talked about in class, why you picked it, etc. So, start the paper with a brief paragraph about the main findings of the article and then give me your thoughts and opinions on it. You will be graded on how much of the 2 pages is your ideas about the article, the clarity with which you present your ideas, and how well you can relate what you found to class.
Below are some suggestions (not requirements) to help with the rest of the paper:
why you picked the article and why it is interesting to you
insights you learned from the article that you think are important
how this article relates to a class topic
anything else you think is relevant
Submit your paper via the Assignments page using the Submit button by Sunday evening at 11:59pm. All articles are available through PsycARTICLES on the Coastline Library:
Culturally common facial expressions – Jack et al., 2016
Follow your gut? Somatic markers and risk-taking – Yip et al., 2019
Neuroimaging to detect deception – Gamer, 2014
Accuracy of forensic lie detection using polygraph – Iacono and Ben-Shakar, 2019
Role of masculinity and inhibition in alcohol-related aggression – Berke et al., 2019
Stress-related eating, mindfulness, and obesity – Cotter and Kelly, 2018
Student loan debt, stress, and perceived health among racially diverse college students – Tran et al., 2018
A model of LGBTQ+ and physical health: Effects of shame, loneliness, and health – Mereish & Poteat, 2015

Describe, in your own words (plagiarism will result in a 50-100% score penalty and possible academic sanctions), the process by which neurons communicate with one another electrochemically. Include a detailed descriiption of how neurons receive information across the synapse, generate PSPs, and conduct action potentials. Make sure to include descriiption of the relevant anatomical structures of the neuron, the relevant ions, voltage shifts, and mechanisms by which PSPs and action potentials are generated. As described in the syllabus, there is no length or word count requirement, and more is not necessarily better. Rather, give a genuine effort, and make sure to answer all parts of the essay as instructed above.

Please cite the text.. Law of Nonprofit – The Life Cycle of a Charitable Organization
Read Chapter 9 (pages 407-454) and answer the problem question…..PROBLEM …..
You are an IRS examiner. You are auditing Land Conservation, Inc. (LCI), a §501(c)
(3) nonprofit that preserves land from development by buying and reselling it with
easements that prohibit future development of the land except for a single-family
house. Two years ago, Larry Luck, the executive director and chairman of the board,
and his wife Letitia purchased 500 acres in their hometown for $500,000. They
financed the purchase entirely with a no-interest loan from LCI. Last month, LCI
bought the land from them for $1 million, placed the easement prohibiting further
development on the land, and then said it was worth only $500,000 in the open
market because of the restriction…….
NOTES AND QUESTION
Letitia Luck is both Larry’s wife and LCI’s lawyer. At the time that the board
approved the loan, she did not mention that the local banks were requiring 20% down
and 5% interest on all loans. At the time of the sale, she prepared an appraisal of the
land, which she presented to the board. She did not compare the price of the land to
that of any other property; she simply said that the value of the land “must have been
reduced substantially due to the restrictions.” The board of directors approved both
transactions unanimously.
Are there grounds for imposing intermediate sanctions? If so, what transaction or
transactions concern you? Who should be sanctioned? What should the penalty be?
Do you think that the tax exemption should be revoked? Why or why not? Assume
that you are also working with state charity officials. What state law principles, which
were covered in Chapters 2 and 3, may have been broken?
ANSWER
Excess Benefit Transaction: An excess benefit transaction occurs when an insider of a tax-exempt organization (such as Larry Luck or Letitia Luck) receives a financial benefit that exceeds the value of what the organization received in return.
Lack of Fair Market Value: If the land purchased from Larry and Letitia Luck is indeed worth less than what LCI paid due to the restrictions, the IRS may consider whether the purchase was in the best interest of the organization or if it primarily benefited the Lucks personally.
Conflict of Interest: The fact that Letitia Luck is both Larry’s wife and LCI’s lawyer and that she did not disclose information regarding local banks’ loan terms raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Appraisal Process: The appraisal process should be thorough and impartial. Letitia Luck’s presentation of an appraisal without comparing the land’s value to other properties could raise questions about the validity of the valuation.
Unanimous Board Approval: The unanimous approval of both transactions by the board may indicate a lack of due diligence in evaluating the transactions.
Based on these factors, there may be grounds for imposing intermediate sanctions. This would typically involve assessing penalties against individuals involved in the excess benefit transactions. The penalties may include excise taxes on the excess benefit received.
Revoking the tax exemption of LCI would be a more severe measure and would depend on the severity and frequency of such transactions, as well as whether they are deemed as consistently undermining the organization’s charitable purpose.
Regarding state law principles, this would depend on the specific state laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations. Key areas to examine might include fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and the duty of care. Violations of state law could lead to penalties or sanctions at the state level.
To provide a more precise analysis, it’s essential to consult the specific text, case law, and applicable regulations. Legal counsel with expertise in nonprofit law may be necessary to navigate the complexities of this case effectively.

Read the Topic 5 Ted Case Study. Using 1,200-1,500 words create a treatment plan for Ted that answers the following:
What symptoms of schizophrenia does Ted exhibit? Based on the sub-types criteria for schizophrenia, which symptoms does Ted display?
What are some potential secondary diagnoses? What evidence would support these secondary diagnoses?
What theory and treatment options would be most effective in treating schizophrenia? Use evidence-based knowledge as justification to address the presenting symptoms in Ted’s case.
Identify three treatment goals and three objectives for each treatment goal that addresses the salient concerns and adverse risks in the case of Ted.
Include at least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Cultural humility is a key feature of effective and ethical practice. To fully respond to another’s culture, we have to remember that we view it through our own cultural lens. Also, specific beliefs and practices of two cultures can conflict. This is often the case with the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and anti-ABA autistics and advocates. Part of adopting a culturally humble approach involves understanding your own cultural practices and listening and learning from cultures other than your own.
In this assignment, you will be required to:
Understand specific cultural practices of behavior analysts.
Listen and learn about the perspectives and cultural practices of anti-ABA autistics and advocates.
Approach a culture different than your own in a non-judgmental and non-critical manner.
This assignment is intended to help you:
Understand culture from a behavioral perspective.
Consider the importance of incorporating culture in a client’s/participant’s context through a culturally humble approach.
Identify the skills needed to adopt a culturally humble approach and strategies in which we can develop those skills.
To complete your assignment, use the Cultural Humility in Practice Template [DOCX] to complete the following:
Describe culture from a behavioral perspective.
Discuss the importance of incorporating culture as a part of a client’s/participant’s context in applied practice.
Describe cultural humility and discuss the potential benefits of adopting culturally humble approaches to applied practice.
Discuss specific skills needed to adopt culturally humble approaches and specific ways we can develop and maintain those skills.
Provide at least two supporting examples of a culturally humble approach in action within the context of two groups of people in frequent conflict: (1) behavior analyst researchers and practitioners and (2) anti-ABA autistics and advocates.
Assignment Requirements
Your assignment should meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Review the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for more information on how to cite your sources.
Resources: 2–4 recent scholarly resources.
Length: 3–5 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and a references page.
please use the document to follow the paper template
i also attached the rubric

Complete the provided “Piaget’s Sensorimotor and Preoperational Cognitive Development Stages” matrix from the perspective of your specific discipline. Within the matrix, use complete sentences and include scholarly references for the analysis.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

For our final lab, we are going to work on applying some of the concepts of our course to the domain of habits. Specifically, read over the article that discusses the Wendy Wood book, “Good Habits, Bad Habits”. For the lab, you (and your group members if you choose to work with others), must turn in a presentation geared toward incoming freshmen regarding developing 2-3 good habits (or habits to help them avoid bad behaviors).
Requirements for the presentation:
1. The presentation will need to explain how habits form using concepts we have covered in class (e.g., neurotransmitters, hormones, neural pathways, etc.).You should cite at least two credible sources for your research (one of them can include the textbook).
2. You will need to identify the specific habits (2 or 3) you want to address to freshmen, such as exercising more, eating healthier, studying regularly, etc.
3. Design a clear plan to implement or modify the habits, based on the strategies suggested in the book, such as friction, context, repetition, etc. It should also include the cue, routine, and reward of the current or desired habit, following the habit loop model explained in the book.
Submit the presentation by the due date (if done in a group, each person must submit a copy of the presentation).
read over artcile see pdf file. follow instructions above. apa format