What are key developmental times in your life and the influencing factors that led to who you are today?

Benchmark Paper: Developmental Analysis Assignment Instructions Overview The purpose of this paper is for you to demonstrate your ability to apply a working knowledge of the theories, terminology, and concepts of human growth and development. You will discuss your own development over your lifetime and how it relates to the developmental concepts discussed throughout this […]

What factors (listed above) would you think might be most important or essential to scan for the acute care hospital system within the current climate for healthcare delivery?

Question In a piece of sentinel research Hambrick (1982) tested empirically the relationships between the environmental scanning activities of upper-level executives and their organizations’ strategic decision-making based on the premise that the scanning activity would support their strategic plans. The findings reflected that there were differences in the strategy–scanning link between the three industries studied […]

Explain which of the three theories best account for this criminal’s persistent offending.

Developmental Theories of Crime In 500-750 words, analyze life course offenders using developmental theories of crime by doing the following: Find an example of a person who is or was a life course offender (someone with a very long criminal history, serial killers, etc.). Determine if the criminal’s persistent offending can be explained using life […]

Discuss how the article will inform your future chosen practice as a counselor

Journal Article critique Choose a scholarly journal article on a particular aspect of development for a specific age group or population related to  your program concentration (mental health clinical counseling) Your critique paper should include the following parts: 1) Summarize the article. 2) Provide your reflection on the article and its findings (critique). 3) Discuss […]

Write a one page reflection on your participation and other group members in your group discussion on what came up for you while discussing Gestalt theory.

How did you engage with the reading from Chapter 6? Write a one page reflection on your participation and other group members in your group discussion on what came up for you while discussing Gestalt theory. If you were absent from class, reflect on how you, yourself, engaged with the reading from this chapter.  

How do people with an Amish background experience social anxiety when out of their community compared to those with no religious affiliations?

Source Analysis Assignment The Source Analysis Assignment is an opportunity for you to think in an in-depth way about what kinds of sources are appropriate for scholarly work, and for you to look carefully at the arguments those sources make. You cannot make clear and well-informed arguments of your own unless you really understand the […]

Briefly explain the origins of CRT, what CRT is, what proponents of the theory aim to achieve, and why this area of study is considered so controversial.

Critical Race Theory In recent years, critical race theory (CRT) is being taught in more schools across the West. However, CRT remains a highly contentious topic.Briefly explain the origins of CRT, what CRT is, what proponents of the theory aim to achieve, and why this area of study is considered so controversial. Conclude with your […]

How has the field of mental health changed as a result of the current concepts of homosexuality and PTSD?

Review the four excerpts about homosexuality and PTSD. Then address the following: How have changes in the DSM impacted clinical diagnosis for homosexuality and PTSD? How has the field of mental health changed as a result of the current concepts of homosexuality and PTSD? What is the impact on clinical practice because of these changes? […]

Reflect on your own understanding of mental illness, some of the common misconceptions about mental illness that you have identified in a media portrayal and how such misconceptions lead to stigma and discrimination for people who have poor .

Reflect on your own understanding of mental illness, some of the common misconceptions about mental illness that you have identified in a media portrayal and how such misconceptions lead to stigma and discrimination for people who have poor .

Do you take it at face value, or might it be read differently depending on the particular academic perspective you take, or are some pieces of research more relevant than others?

Our mental processes significantly affect the way we experience the world: perception, attention and memory One of the key themes explored in the weeks on cognitive psychology is how mental processes (note that mental processes and cognitive processes are the same) allow us to interpret the world around us. As you have seen, this interpretation […]