Category: Psychology

Select a topic or issue related to your course or area of interest. Ensure it’s a subject that allows for meaningful discussion and exploration. Use the bullet points in the Introduction above to prime the pump of inspiration: Do you need to do some problem-solving? Make a difficult decision? Help mediate a conflict? Do some reflective soul-searching? Just explore a puzzling topic?
*Step 2: Identify Key Questions
Develop a series of open-ended questions related to your chosen topic. These questions should provoke critical thinking and invite diverse viewpoints. They will serve as the foundation of your dialogue. An open-ended question is one that cannot be answered by a simple Yes, or No. Open-ended questions generally lead to more questions.
*Step 3: Define Characters
Create distinct characters or personas who will participate in the dialogue. Each character should have a unique perspective, background, and set of beliefs related to the topic. Like you did last week with your inner dialogue of Voice #1 and Voice #2, create two or more personas to participate in the dialogue or conversation.
*Step 4: Set the Scene
Establish the context in which the dialogue takes place. Describe the setting, the relationship between the characters, and any relevant background information. This helps readers understand the context of the discussion. This could be a real-life setting and a real situation where you obscure the identities of those involved for the sake of privacy.
*Step 5: Begin the Dialogue
Start the dialogue with one character posing an open-ended question related to the topic. Use this question as a catalyst for the discussion. Remember that Socratic dialogues are typically written in a conversational style.
*Step 6: Engage in Discussion
Inside the dialogue, be sure that your characters engage in the Socratic Method by doing the following:
a) show they have listened to each other by summarizing the prior speaker’s argument;
b) ask them to clarify or expand on any point that was confusing or just seems wrong or weak;
c) ask them to provide evidence and/or reasons for their viewpoint;
d) point out faulty assumptions, prejudices, or emotional biases you see in their statements, or just other interpretations of the evidence;
e) finally, get them to restate their position to see if they have deepened or shifted their perspective.
*Step 7: Show What You’ve Learned
Create tension and conflict within the dialogue to stimulate critical thinking. Characters may disagree, question each other’s ideas, and explore different perspectives. Aim for a satisfying resolution or conclusion that doesn’t necessarily provide all the answers but prompts further reflection. Conclude the dialogue by having the characters reflect on what they’ve discussed. They can acknowledge areas of agreement, express any lingering questions or uncertainties, or summarize the main points of the conversation.

A. H. was a 39-year-old divorced mother of two (son aged 12, daughter aged 7) who worked as a bank manager. However, she had become concerned about her ability to concentrate on and remember information while at work. A. H. had made some “financially disastrous” mistakes and was now—at the suggestion of her supervisor—taking some vacation time to “get her head together.” Because of her concentration and memory problems, it had been taking her longer to complete her work, so she had been arriving at work 30 minutes early each day, and she often took work home. She reported being unable to relax, even outside of work, and at work it was hard to make decisions because she ruminated endlessly (“Is this the right decision, or should I do that?”) and hence tried to avoid making decisions altogether. Her concentration and memory problems were worst when she was worried about some aspect of life, which was most of the time. She reported that 75% of her waking life each day was spent in a state of anxiety and worry. In addition to worrying about her performance at work, she worried about her children’s well-being (whether they had been hurt or killed while out playing in the neighborhood). She also worried about her relationships with men and minor things such as getting to work on time, keeping her house clean, and maintaining regular contact with friends and family. A. H. recognized that her fears were both excessive and uncontrollable, but she couldn’t dismiss any worry that came to mind. She was irritable, had insomnia, had frequent muscle tension and headaches, and felt generally on edge.’
PLEASE USE THIS PROMPT TO PROVIDE A 4 PAGE SUMMARY IN THE FORMAT OF:
-INTRODUCTION
• Your purpose in this section is to professionally tell the story of the individual’s personal relevant information. At this point do not yet include any statements about how the symptoms are directly connected to the DSM-5 diagnosis.
Provide, in your own words, a very brief description of the case study
What symptoms and behaviors is this individual exhibiting ? What particular difficulties are they suffering from Also describe any other life circumstances and/or personal characteristics that may reflect neurological, psychological and social issues or risk factors -SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND The overall purpose of this section is to show the knowledge and expertise that you have developed about this disorder.
• In your own words, summarize all of the DSM-5 criteria for the disorder Also, summarize what the lectures and textbook cover about other neurological, psychological and social issues and risk factor information that researchers have found about this disorder
If the disorder has been found to have comorbidity with any other disorder(s)
DISCUSSION In the Discussion your purpose is to individually apply your expertise to this particular person’s story; do this by making a diagnosis for them, and by discussing future treatment options and other possible issues for them. • Explain the individual’s symptoms described in the case study as they are related to the DSM-5 criteria
. Also state the symptoms, experiences and life events that match neurological, psychological and social issues or risk factors
• Discuss possible comorbidities • Include your opinion and considerations on the case study to make your official diagnosis and suggest the most appropriate treatment(s
PLEASE INCLUDE CREDIBLE SOURCES IN APA FORMAT AND PROVIDE ORIGINAL WORK. THANK YOU:)

I NEED e Psychology Research Topic paper is a written assignment for you to identify an area in the field of general psychology that interests you. From the notes you’ve taken from the PowerPoints, you will discover that the course presents a wide array of topics. This is an opportunity for you to write and submit a three-page, double-spaced, (12 font, Times New Roman) paper in APA format that applies a certain area of psychological theory or research (e.g. research on brain injuries and behavior) to your own life and life experiences. For example, you might attempt to explain a real-life event in your life (how you developed a fear of flying) using principles of classical conditioning. In addition, you must incorporate at minimum of 2 empirical journal articles from an online database to support your stance.
Overall: 12pt, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, APA format
Title page: Include title, name, college name
Introduction: Provide a paragraph or two of background information on the topic to set the scene (i.e. why you selected the topic). State the aim of this paper.
Review: State the exact nature of the psychological issue and describe it in detail. Include relevant contextual information (from notes or book) and relate it to your life experiences.
References: A list of all of your references, including the book (if used) and your 2 empirical journal articles.

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Please listen to the introductory lecture (https://www.3cmediasolutions.org/privid/225744?key=995e412d0daead57930cc7f13cbc7d89086b8559) before starting this assignment. Use only the information from the lecture when completing this assignment.
There are 5 current perspectives in psychology—psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and biological. At times, they offer very different explanations for human behavior. Each one of them has their strengths and weaknesses and may not explain all behaviors.
Your assignment is to write a 1-2 page paper that answers the following 2 questions:
Which is your preferred perspective? That is, which one do you think does the best job of explaining most behaviors? Why do you think it is the most effective perspective? Support your beliefs with examples and logical arguments. Please pick only one, and do not say, “I think they are all good.”
Which do you think is the least effective perspective at explaining most behaviors? Why? Support your beliefs with examples and logical arguments.
Please submit your paper using only Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format (rtf). Your paper should be double spaced, with one inch margins. Please use only Times or Times New Roman 12 point font. In this format, there should be a MINIMUM of 350 words.
Please do not do any additional research for this assignment.
SimCheck will be used to check for non-original work.

Prompt: Read the following articles:
Carter, E. W. (2016). A place of belonging: Research at the intersection of faith and disability. Review & Expositor, 113(2), 167-180.
Becker, A. J. (2018, May). The Ministry of the Disabled: How Christians with intellectual disabilities are serving churches (not just being served by them). Christianity Today, 62(4), 34-43.
Write a response paper addressing the following topics: In either your current or previous church, have the disabled been included to serve in ministry? If so, in what way? If not, why? What are the physical, cognitive, and emotional barriers in the churches of your community that prevent the disabled from serving in ministry? What is a ministry in your church that could include the disabled in serving, and in what role? What are some scriiptural references that support including the disabled in serving in ministry?
Requirements: Minimum of 750 words; APA format.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Imagine you are a product manager at Chips Amor Cookie Company and you want to test how accurate the claim is that your cookies have more chocolate chips than the those produced by a local grocery store brand.
To do this, you gather a team of consumers to compare the cookies. You give each participant a Chips Amor cookie in a bag labeled A and a local grocery store brand cookie in a bag labeled B. They are asked to count the number chips in each cookie. You have 30 participants.
What parameters would they be comparing?
How can you write a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis?
What are the populations from which the samples came?
Based on your hypothesis, is this a one-tailed or two-tailed test?
Write a null hypothesis and a research hypothesis:
So, are the samples of cookies random?
Are the two samples independent of each other?
(Although we might not meet all assumptions, we will continue for the sake of illustration.)

Many people are drawn to the field of forensic psychology with dreams of being a criminal profiler, just like the ones they see on their favorite TV shows or movie.
Conduct an internet search to discover the realities of criminal profiling. In 2 full pages, this paper makes sure to cover the following:
What is criminal profiling?
What training and background does a person need in order to be a competent profiler?
Is there any science behind the art of profiling?
What controversies surround the use of criminal profiling?
Discuss any other key issues that you have found in your research.
Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Submitted 2 full pages this paper must address the 5 points discussed above. 70
Included a minimum of 2 sources that are properly cited and referenced. 10
Grammar, spelling, and correct APA format. 20
Total: 100

his assignment meets the following Course Learning Objectives:
– Articulate basic drug terminology and drug taking behavior
– Identify the various addictive substances – legal and illegal – and their classifications
– Analyze the reasons people commonly abuse substances
– Analyze how substances affect the mind and body and society
In 2010, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement addressing the complex relationships among children, adolescents, substance abuse, and the media. This assignment requires a critical examination of the AAP publication and a critique of a media portrayal of substance use, with links made to the AAP statement and course material. Conclusions about the implications of the media portrayals and the policies recommended by the AAP also should be made. Successful completion of this paper will require work over multiple weeks. A two paragraph summary of the proposed example of substance use portrayal in the media was due by the end of Week 3. The full paper is due at the end of Week 7.
This assignment proceeds in four steps:
Preparation
Step One: Read the AAP Policy Statement located below. Make some notes for yourself about points of agreement or disagreement you have with the statement and specific findings regarding media depictions of substance use that you want to assess when you write the paper.
Step Two: Find a current example of substance use portrayal seen in the media; for example, scenes from a movie, a television show, or a commercial; print ads; or portrayals found in “new media” as discussed in the AAP article. The Internet is a good tool for finding film or television portrayals of substance use as well as examples of print ads if ready access to first-hand media is not available. A two paragraph summary of the proposed example of substance use portrayal in the media that will be used for the paper is due by the end of Week 3. This proposal is a separate assignment and is worth 100 points and 5% of the overall course grade.
Construction
Step Three: Write the paper. Begin the paper with an introduction that summarizes the main findings of the AAP article and previews what will be covered in the coming pages. Next, compare and contrast the portrayal of substance use found in the media with the information learned about that substance in the class and course readings. What messages about the substance are being portrayed? How accurate are those messages relative to the actual data on substance use? Be sure to cite the course readings as needed.
Continue by comparing and contrasting the portrayal of substance use found in the media with the criticism of media portrayals found in the AAP paper. Does the media example match their arguments or contradict them? What links and connections can be made? Be sure to cite the article as needed.
Next, draw some conclusions about the portrayal of substance use found in the media, addressing the following: What are the implications of this type of portrayal? What messages are being sent and to whom? Are those messages an accurate representation of the use of this substance? Should media portrayals be required to be accurate in their depictions of use, showing both positive and negative consequences?
Finally, review the guidelines suggested by the AAP at the end of their policy statement and address the following: Although directed specifically at pediatricians, which of those recommendations is most important? Why? Are these recommendations necessary? If followed, will they be effective in addressing the concerns raised earlier in the article? Be sure to cite sources as needed.
Step Four:
The required length of this paper is 11 pages, plus a required a cover page and a reference list. Papers must comply with APA formatting rules, including font size and margins, and must have a scholarly focus and tone. Quoting of published material and use of the first-person “I” are not permitted and will result in point loss. All source material must be paraphrased into your own words and cited appropriately.

Imagine yourself as a human services professional who has a new client, Carlos. Carlos’ parents came with him to the appointment, and you realize that you are familiar with Carlos’ parents as you are a regular patron of their family restaurant.
Carlos is a 17-year-old Hispanic male and a senior in high school. He is an exceptional student/athlete and has been offered a full scholarship to an out of state university. Carlos states that he has recently started experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression. He has been missing numerous school days and his grades have been declining. Carlos takes on many responsibilities within his family, including daily household chores as well as caring for his younger sister and grandma while his parents work at the restaurant. Carlos sometimes works at his parents’ restaurant after he is done with school, sports events/practices, and on the weekends. Carlos wants to go to college but is torn on separating himself from his family.
Carlos’ parents are unsure what to do because they are reporting he is not his usual confident/happy self. His parents state that they do not want him to go far away to college and prefer he find a college close to home so he can continue helping the family.
Review the case study and write a maximum 3-page expository paper on how you will provide ethical and multicultural practices within the working (therapeutic) relationship.
Relate ethics to the working relationship.
Explain informed consent, confidentiality, and exceptions of confidentiality to Carlos and his parents.
Identify two examples of unprofessional boundaries (unethical practices) that may exist within the working relationship with Carlos’ family.
Identify two skills you would use to ensure cultural competence when working with Carlos.
Discuss one ethical consideration that you as the professional might have with this client. Apply strategies to address this ethical consideration.

Not too long ago, Marty Sampson, one of the songwriters and singers in Hillsong, questioned his faith in a lengthy Instagram post. In fact, some took the post as a renouncement of his faith. Take a few minutes to read the following excerpt of that post:
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Time for some real talk. I’m genuinely losing my faith, and it doesn’t bother me. Like, what bothers me now is nothing. I am so happy now, so at peace with the world. It’s crazy.
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This is a soapbox moment, so here I go…How many preachers fall? Many. No one talks about it. How many miracles happen? Not many. No one talks about it. Why is the Bible full of contradictions? No one talks about it. How can God be love yet send four billion people to a place, all ’coz they don’t believe? No one talks about it. Christians can be the most judgmental people on the planet—they can also be some of the most beautiful and loving people. But it’s not for me.
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I am not in any more. I want genuine truth. Not the “I just believe it” kind of truth. Science keeps piercing the truth of every religion. Lots of things help people change their lives, not just one version of God. Got so much more to say, but for me, I keeping it real. Unfollow if you want, I’ve never been about living my life for others.
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All I know is what’s true to me right now, and Christianity just seems to me like another religion at this point. I could go on, but I won’t. Love and forgive absolutely. Be kind absolutely. Be generous and do good to others absolutely. Some things are good no matter what you believe. Let the rain fall, the sun will come up tomorrow. (Relevant, 2019, para. 5?8)
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This post was made just days after Joshua Harris, who wrote I Kissed Dating Goodbye, announced through Instagram that he was no longer a Christian in the following post:
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My heart is full of gratitude. I wish you could see all the messages people sent me after the announcement of my divorce. They are expressions of love though they are saddened or even strongly disapprove of the decision.
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I am learning that no group has the market cornered on grace. This module I’ve received grace from Christians, atheists, evangelicals, exvangelicals, straight people, LGBTQ people, and everyone in-between. Of course there have also been strong words of rebuke from religious people. While not always pleasant, I know they are seeking to love me. (There have also been spiteful, hateful comments that angered and hurt me.)
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The information that was left out of our announcement is that I have undergone a massive shift in regard to my faith in Jesus. The popular phrase for this is “deconstruction,” the biblical phrase is “falling away.” By all the measurements that I have for defining a Christian, I am not a Christian. Many people tell me that there is a different way to practice faith and I want to remain open to this, but I’m not there now.
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Martin Luther said that the entire life of believers should be repentance. There’s beauty in that sentiment regardless of your view of God. I have lived in repentance for the past several years—repenting of my self-righteousness, my fear-based approach to life, the teaching of my books, my views of women in the church, and my approach to parenting to name a few. But I specifically want to add to this list now: to the LGBTQ+ community, I want to say that I am sorry for the views that I taught in my books and as a pastor regarding sexuality. I regret standing against marriage equality, for not affirming you and your place in the church, and for any ways that my writing and speaking contributed to a culture of exclusion and bigotry. I hope you can forgive me.
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To my Christians friends, I am grateful for your prayers. Don’t take it personally if I don’t immediately return calls. I can’t join in your mourning. I don’t view this moment negatively. I feel very much alive, and awake, and surprisingly hopeful. I believe with my sister Julian that, “All shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.” (Relevant, 2019, para. 4)
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After completing this module’s readings, with a special focus on cognitive dissonance, take some time to think about what has happened with these two men who for many years were passionate Christians who built their careers on their faith and love for God. From the context of what you have learned about attitudes, behaviors, and cognitive dissonance this module, write a two- to three-page paper covering the following points:
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What role did cognitive dissonance play in the drastic change in beliefs that we see in these two posts?
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What other issues in relation to the connection between attitudes and behaviors do you think were at play here?
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For young adult Christians who are standing on their own faith separate from their parents and other adults they were surrounded by as children or teenagers, how might these statements impact their faith? Will cognitive dissonance play a role in this? If yes, how so?
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Consider the following facts: The Millennial generation (born between 1980 and 2000) are currently the largest generation, at approximately 83 million. They are also the most unchurched generation with a church exodus that is five to six times higher than previous generations. What role do behaviors, attitudes, and cognitive dissonance play in this phenomenon?
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How can we use this understanding to authentically draw this generation back toward a desire to fellowship and draw close to God again?
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This paper should be two to three pages, double-spaced, and written in proper APA format. In addition to the minimum page count (i.e., two pages and one line minimum), you should also include a cover page and a reference page in APA format. Use a minimum of one additional source outside of your textbook to support your points.