Category: Psychology

Using this week’s reading and at least one additional academic resource, discuss some of the psychosocial, cultural, and environmental challenges that occur within at least two stages of development. Choose from: early childhood, middle childhood, and/or adolescence. Be sure your discussion includes the following elements:
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Explain why at least one psychosocial, one cultural, and one environmental factor (at each stage) is important for professionals to consider in the context of early life development.
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Explain at least two interventions that may be utilized to address psychosocial and environmental challenges in one of the identified stages.
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Complete your discussion by applying one of the psychosocial and environmental challenges to your specialization or area of professional interest. How might a person you work with in the future be affected by a psychosocial or environmental challenge that occurred during early childhood, middle childhood, and/or adolescence? What are some of the key cultural considerations that may impact the development of persons you work with in the future as well?
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After completing your discussion, respond to at least two of your peers. Include any suggestions you might have of how future clients could be affected by psychosocial or environmental challenges. Add any additional questions you might have along with supportive academic resources.

For this paper, you will use the material from Chapter 7 of Hocker et al., from Dr. Fleming’s video, and from outside academic sources to analyze a troubled system in which you are personally involved. This may be a family system, a workplace system, a church system, a community system, etc. Do not attempt to perform this analysis with a system in which you are not a member. Your analysis should thoroughly respond to the following prompts (adapted from Hocker et al.). Be sure to use descriiptive language in all sections.
Introduction
Brief overview of the system
What type of system is this?
Who are the people involved? (You may change their names if you wish.)
What labels have these individuals have been given in the system?
Rules
What are the overt (explicit) and covert (implicit) rules within the system? These should be general system rules as well as any specific rules that relate to conflict.
How do these rules (general and conflict rules) help to maintain the system?
Patterns
What patterns of general behavior exist within the system?
What patterns of conflict exist within the system?
How do these patterns (both general and conflict) help to maintain the system?
Triangulation & Coalition
What triangles exist within the system?
How did these triangles develop?
Which of these triangles are toxic and why?
Using the examples from Hocker et al. on pp. 238-241, create a similar visual illustration of the triangles within the system, including power, coalitions (allies), and isolates. Remember that an individual may be a part of more than one triangle and that more than one person may be on one side of a triangle.
Change
What are some examples of first-order change that have been made within the system?
Why did these changes not influence the entire system?
What are some examples of possible second-order change that could affect the entire system?
Self-reflection
How has this system affected your personal wellbeing?
How have you previously tried to bring about second-order change within the system?
What effect have your efforts had?
In your opinion, why were they successful or unsuccessful?
If you have not attempted to make second-order change yourself, discuss some examples of possible second-order change that could be made by someone else that would change the system.
What are three changes that you can make yourself that would either increase your personal sense of wellbeing or help bring about second-order change within the system? Any changes should be ones that you have the power to make yourself and should not be focused on changing someone else within the system.
Conclusion

Paper Specs
Create a cover page with your name, course number, assignment title, word count, and date.
Paper should be a minimum of 1800 words.
Do not include cover page, headings, quotes, or references in your word count.
Include a subheading for each rubric line. Do not combine multiple rubric lines under a single heading.
All required sources in this module, including textbooks, provided pdfs, and course videos should be used to support your thoughts, ideas, conclusions, etc., that you present throughout this paper. Recommended sources and sources from previous modules should also be used when appropriate.
A minimum of seven sources should be cited and referenced. Outstanding papers will use more than the required minimum number of sources.
Do not quote your sources. Paraphrase, cite, and reference using APA format.
Double-space your paper.
Use 12-point Times New Roman font.

Writing Resources Related to This Assignment:
MEAL Plan Resources
In previous tutorials you learned about source integration. Now, you can use those skills to write well-supported paragraphs.
Please consult the following resources on paragraph development and check that most or all of your paragraphs contain a main idea clearly supported by evidence. This is called a “MEAL plan” in academic writing: Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, Link.
MEAL Plan Video (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.: A 15 minute tutorial from ACU Writing Center that explains basic source integration in paragraphs
MEAL Plan Handout (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Hi,
Please do this assignment:
What culture did you choose to explore and why? (Greece Culture).
What are their emotional display rules?
Communication style?
Are they individualistic or collectivistic? 
What are some common celebrations and why? 
Describe the government style?
Compare and contrast the culture you chose to the individualistic culture of the United States.
How would someone’s cultural values impact how they might view the world and interpret current events?
How do all these things affect the way individuals from this culture behave and their every-day life? etc.
What strategies could be used to raise awareness in the general population about the role of culture in shaping behavior and personality?

A descriiptive or direct assessment is sometimes included in the FBA. Conducting the descriiptive assessment requires you to observe the target behaviors and measure baseline data of the behaviors. When you provide the operational definitions and baseline data, you are exemplifying the descriiption level of scientific investigation. A descriiptive assessment often encompasses identification of patterns of behavior co-occurring with stimulus changes in the environment. This level of scientific rigor is referred to as prediction.
For this assignment, you will conduct repeated observations of the person or character you chose in your first assignment. As part of your observation, you will quantify the target behaviors and take antecedent-behavior-consequence (ABC) data. You will analyze your ABC data to conclude the environmental events co-occurring with the concerning behaviors. To conclude the descriiptive assessment, you will provide the hypothesized function(s) or environmental contingencies influencing problem behaviors. Be sure to incorporate values of compassion and cultural humility when choosing measurement procedures and conducting the descriiptive assessment.
Part 1: Benefits and Limitations of a Descriiptive Assessment
Provide a brief overview of what a descriiptive assessment is, including the benefits and limitations. Describe the level(s) of scientific rigor exemplified in a descriiptive assessment.
Part 2: Obtaining Baseline Data
Using information gathered from your indirect assessment, select appropriate measurement procedures to obtain baseline data for your target definitions. Take baseline data of the concerning behaviors and provide visual display of your data.
Part 3: Collect and Analyze ABC Data
Conduct a minimum of five observations informed by your indirect assessment and take ABC data. Analyze the ABC data by conducting a contingency analysis and/or space contingency analysis. Provide a visual display of your data. Provide an interpretation of your visual display.
Part 4: Conclusion of the Descriiptive Assessment
Conclude the descriiptive assessment by providing the hypothesized function(s) or environmental contingencies influencing problem behaviors. Remember, you are not able to control the behavior. You are only able to make predictions.
Additional 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 Evidence and APA for more information on how to cite your sources.
Resources: A sufficient number of scholarly or professional resources.
please try to avoid direct quotes form sources used.

Explain lactate threshold and its relationship to aerobic exercise.
Research this topic in several sources and write at least 300 words covering this subject.
Rubric:
Explained the content clearly: (70 points)
Wrote at least 300 words and posted a word count. (10 points)
Used APA format correctly (10 points)
Used correct spelling and grammar (10 points)
I will give another $20 tip after the paper is done as long as the W.C is 300
You have my word

Identify whether the statement provides a mentalistic or a behavioristic explanation for a behavior for the 10 phrases or sentences provided in the template.
Write a summary explaining the reasoning behind your choices. You are not required to provide an individual explanation for each statement.
Provide a behavioristic explanation as an alternative for each of the mentalistic explanations you identify.
Analyze how the behavioristic approach is different from most other psychology fields.How does a behavior analytic approach differ from the other fields of psychology? How would a mentalistic approach inform one’s practice?
How would a behavior analytic approach inform one’s practice?
The 10 statements can be found in the Mentalism and Radical Behaviorism Template document, but the submitted paper must be compliant with 7th Edition APA.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also 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 section of the Writing Center for more information on how to cite your sources.
Resources: 1–2 scholarly or professional resources.
Length: 2–3 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and references page.
Week 1 Assignment 1 – Mentalism and Radical Behaviorism
Week 1 Assignment 1 – Mentalism and Radical Behaviorism
CriteriaRatingsPts
Identify correctly eight or nine of the statements as either mentalistic or behavioristic.view longer description
14 to >11.9 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Identifies correctly all 10 of the statements as either mentalistic or behavioristic.11.9 to >9.8 pts
PROFICIENT
Identifies correctly eight or nine of the statements as either mentalistic or behavioristic.9.8 to >0 pts
BASIC
Identifies correctly fewer than eight of the statements as either mentalistic or behavioristic.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not identify whether the statements are mentalistic or behavioristic./ 14 pts
Justify the reasons for the explanations of behaviors chosen.
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14 to >11.9 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Justifies the reasons for the explanations of behaviors chosen and provides support from the textbooks.11.9 to >9.8 pts
PROFICIENT
Justifies the reasons for the explanations of behaviors chosen.9.8 to >0 pts
BASIC
Attempts to justify the reasons for the explanations of behaviors chosen, but the information is inaccurate or incomplete.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not justify the reasons for the explanations of behaviors chosen./ 14 pts
Describe alternative behavioristic explanations for the mentalistic statements.
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13 to >11.05 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Describes and justifies alternative behavioristic explanations for the mentalistic statements.11.05 to >9.1 pts
PROFICIENT
Describes alternative behavioristic explanations for the mentalistic statements.9.1 to >0 pts
BASIC
Attempts to describe alternative behavioristic explanations for the mentalistic statements, but the explanations are inaccurate or incomplete.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe alternative behavioristic explanations for the mentalistic statements./ 13 pts
Analyze how the behavior analytic approach is different from most other psychology fields.
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13 to >11.05 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Analyzes how the behavior analytic approach is different from most other psychology fields using ABA terminology.11.05 to >9.1 pts
PROFICIENT
Analyzes how the behavior analytic approach is different from most other psychology fields.9.1 to >0 pts
BASIC
Briefly explains how the behavior analytic approach is different from most other psychology fields, but provides little or no analysis.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how the behavior analytic approach is different from most other psychology fields./ 13 pts
Explain how a mentalistic approach informs one¿s practice.
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13 to >11.05 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Explains and provides examples of how a mentalistic approach informs one¿s practice.11.05 to >9.1 pts
PROFICIENT
Explains how a mentalistic approach informs one¿s practice.9.1 to >0 pts
BASIC
Partially explains how a mentalistic approach informs one¿s practice, but the explanation is inaccurate or incomplete.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how a mentalistic approach informs one¿s practice./ 13 pts
Explain how a behavior analytic approach informs one
13 to >11.05 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Explains and provides examples of how a behavior analytic approach informs one¿s practice.11.05 to >9.1 pts
PROFICIENT
Explains how a behavior analytic approach informs one¿s practice.9.1 to >0 pts
BASIC
Partially explains how a behavior analytic approach informs one¿s practice, but the explanation is inaccurate or incomplete.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how a behavior analytic approach informs one¿s practice./ 13 pts
Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
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10 to >8.5 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that contains no significant grammatical or mechanical errors and follows assignment guidelines.8.5 to >7 pts
PROFICIENT
Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.7 to >0 pts
BASIC
Demonstrates minimally acceptable writing style, but still has instances of disorganization, grammatical or mechanical errors, or does not follow all assignment guidelines.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not demonstrate an academic writing style./ 10 pts
Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
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10 to >8.5 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Develops a paper that is fully compliant with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.8.5 to >7 pts
PROFICIENT
Demonstrates compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.7 to >0 pts
BASIC
Demonstrates minimally acceptable compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines./ 10 pts

horoughly read the assigned article and write a summary of the article, including:
1) What was the research about?What question(s) was the author(s) trying to answer?
2) Who did the researchers study (i.e. who were the participants in the study)?
3) How was the research carried out?
4) What did the researchers find/conclude?
5) Do you have any criticisms of the research or did you find anything confusing or misleading in the paper?
6) What did you find most interesting about this article?
Write the summary in paragraph format. It should be approximately one-page, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman.
Make sure to summarize the article in your own words as much as possible to avoid plagiarism..

which you will be asked to write a 1 pg., single-spaced, 12 pt., Times New Roman font, with 1” margins, critique of each article, either in APA format (preferred in psychology) or MLA format. No title page or reference list is required, however, any outside sources (articles, book chapters, talks, or presentations) should be properly cited in text.
The first paragraph should address the concepts and ideas the researchers are interested in and should articulate the research questions being addressed, while the second paragraph should detail the methods, results, and conclusions drawn by the researchers and the third paragraph should provide a critique (i.e., identify potential limitations and confounds) or evaluation of the strength of the argument the researchers are making. This assignment must be in your own words and should address important points of a scientific argument, such as, but not limited to, the appropriateness and falsifiability of the research questions, operationalization of concepts, appropriateness of research methods, the validity and reliability of the results, possible limitations or confounds of the study, or the appropriateness of the researchers’ conclusions (are their conclusions believable?). This will be challenging and will accurately convey the comprehension of course concepts as well as provides yet another forum for your voices to be heard through your ideas and critiques.

A PowerPoint template has been provided for you to outline your ideas. Each slide has a major heading that focuses on the given research component. The major headings are accompanied by subheadings that signal the main points to be addressed. As this is a PowerPoint presentation, you are not asked to provide a full narrative, but rather clear and concise bullet points in brief sentence style, demonstrating your understanding of each aspect of the plan.

Perhaps you wanted to study how paint color can effect appetite.
First, could you write a hypothesis? Can it have 3 components? a- variables (IV and DV) & population and relationship between the variables-directionality. You must have a statement and a question. The purpose and the last sentence can start with (if I do this…, then .. this will cause…)
Secondly, could you list the independent (with levels, if applicable) and dependent variables?
Lastly, could you create an experimental (methods) ** procedure section (NOT materials Nor participants) using a minimum of 10 sentences and a maximum of 2 paragraphs? A minimum of 8 EXPERIMENTAL vocabularies must be used and bolded.