PROMPT: guideline for the length of your post is three paragraphs with at least five sentences in each paragraph. Throughout this course, you have seen that reality may not be as clear as one would think. An event occurs. Is there one accurate story of what really happened or do the media or storytellers see […]
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Reflect on how research methodology can influence conclusions about media violence and pornography.
In this quick two paragraph brainstorm, you will reflect on how research methodology can influence conclusions about media violence and pornography. Chapters 11 and 13 focus on research methods, which you may or may not have studied before. Choose one study and set of data such as Figure 11.1, Trends in Media Violence. Then do […]
Compare small animals with large animals. Do you notice any difference in sleep patterns?
The handout below was developed by the authors of your textbook. The handout includes information on sleep duration for humans and a variety of animals. Review the handout and then answer the following questions: Compare small animals with large animals. Do you notice any difference in sleep patterns? Compare human beings at different ages. How […]
Discuss The areas of the brain affected by Anorexia Nervosa and why,The behavioral changes noted,
Please watch the documentary link provided below (NOVA Dying to be Thin) and then write a one-page discussion about: 1). The areas of the brain affected by Anorexia Nervosa and why, 2). The behavioral changes noted, 3). Treatment modalities discussed, 4). One treatment clinic/center/program near you.
Apply the fundamental theories of psychology in the aforementioned analysis, and identify and describe each of the theories discussed in this module as the evolution of modern psychology and sub-fields in psychology. The ability to do the above will be measured in the completion of this discussion and an exam.
You will analyze your thinking about human behaviour, apply the fundamental theories of psychology in the aforementioned analysis, and identify and describe each of the theories discussed in this module as the evolution of modern psychology and sub-fields in psychology. The ability to do the above will be measured in the completion of this discussion […]
Discuss You are Destin’s coach! Based on what you have learned, is it possible to speed up his process of learning to ride a bike backwards? If so, how? If not, why not?
1. Choose one of the following concepts that you saw illustrated in the video, define the concept, and describe how it was demonstrated in the video: Choose only 1 concept for this question. Knowledge of results and knowledge of performance Distributed vs. massed practice Observational learning of motor skills Positive and negative transfer Adams’s two-stage […]
Outline and describe the differences between the three theories of happiness (need/goal satisfaction theories, process/activity theories, genetic/predisposition theories) discussed in Chapter 6.
Outline and describe the differences between the three theories of happiness (need/goal satisfaction theories, process/activity theories, genetic/predisposition theories) discussed in Chapter 6. Each question should be answered in a minimum of 2 paragraphs (12” font), SINGLE SPACED. This should reflect about ½ of a standard 8 ½ X 11” page. Questions will be graded on […]
Discuss the Five Stages of Change and how you moved your co-work through each stage.
o Write a 2 page debrief about what you experienced and witnessed in your coaching session. Discuss what you observed and how each level of the Five Stages of Change was addressed. Answer the following: As the coach discuss what was the change issue the co-worker was seeking? Discuss the session. What emotions […]
What is your evaluation of your personality assessment and did you find it helpful? Do you believe this test to be valid and reliable? Explain.
Select and complete one test, and then answer the following questions. Explain which test you took. What did your results say? (You may paste the results page here if you like.) Did the page mention what theorist the test used to develop the test (such as Jung, etc.)? While taking the test, did the questions […]
What are the authors trying to find out (include their research hypothesis or research question(s))?How do the authors arrive at their findings(describe research methods)? What do the authors conclude about their study?
Critical Thinking Writing AssignmentThere are many myths and much misunderstanding about psychology. The purpose of this assignment is to think critically about a commonly held psychological belief that may in fact be false.50 such myths were identified by Lilienfeld, Lynn, Ruscio, & Beyerstein and are listed below.(1. First, select one myththat you want to investigate […]
