Adult Friendship Maintenance Purpose:Students are able to apply the challenges presented by Erikson to relationship maintenance including, social, religious and spiritual relationships. Overview: Although some people may remain friends for life, in actuality, there is a shifting process in friendship formations that we go through during adult life. The goal of this activity is to […]
Category Archives: Psychology
What legislation and other protections have been put in place to insure that all individuals have equal chances of success?
TAP DB4 On page 532 your text states: “On average, African Americans score about 15 points lower than white Americans on standardized IQ tests. This difference equates to approximately one standard deviation.” Arthur Jensen published material that became very controversial. You will want to look over his material since this was the beginning of an […]
Would you prefer to use the MMPI, CPI, or 16 PF in a private practice counseling office?
TAP DB3 Would you prefer to use the MMPI, CPI, or 16 PF in a private practice counseling office? Why or why not? In what context and with which population would you use each? Research each of these and share your perspectives. Book if available Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2018). Psychological testing: […]
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using IQ tests?
TAP DB2 What are the purposes of IQ tests? What impact does knowing your IQ have on a person? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using IQ tests? Research and share your perspective on these issues. BOOK if available Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2018). Psychological testing: Principles, applications, & issues (9th […]
What guidelines would you provide to parents whose children fall in this age range on media exposure?
CP DB4 Many theorists believe that the acquisition of emotional intelligence and moral thinking and/or behaviors are heavily influenced by media portrayals of “appropriate” behaviors. Prior to your participation in this week’s discussion, watch an episode of a TV show or movie that is aimed at children in late childhood. You can access full episodes […]
What are some things parents can do to combat the effect of poverty on infant development?
CP DB2 Research shows that the effects of poverty can impact the growth of the brain in infants. With over half of America’s infants classified as living in or near poverty, we have a responsibility to be aware of and make a change for these issues. Read the Caring Connections section on page 133 and […]
Does the media influence the development of identity?
Application – An identity formation Does the media influence the development of identity? o How so from different chronosystems/generations? From Harro’s, Horney’s, Ainsworth’s, or Erikson’s model how/who/what can shape identity? Consider, Erikson’s intimacy versus isolation stage, how does the media impede or encourage necessary integration with environment, experiences, and connections to form identity? Does the […]
How does the treatment for conduction deafness differ from that for neural deafness? Explain.
Two kinds of disruptions of auditory processing In this exercise, you will perform an Internet research about two kinds of disruptions of auditory processing. Answer the following questions in a short paper to compare and contrast conduction deafness and neural deafness, as well as to explore some possible implications of deafness on reading skills in […]
Identify and explain the issues with autonomy and consent in this case.
Case: For several years, you have been working with a patient who has advanced Parkinson’s disease. The patient has been suffering from lack of motor control since becoming your patient. A year ago, you and the patient decided to try experimental deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatments (see main article under “Personal Identity” for a bit […]
What was being internalized-Is there any connection with Harro?
To complete this assignment… You will have needed to listen to: African-Americans and Eating Disorders https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89184727 and have read Bobbie Harro’s: Cycle of Liberation – Harro.pdf (2008), you may also use the following for guidance: harro-cycle-of-liberation.pdf (attached on files) 1. Identifying connections between Harro’s model and the NPR segment. Use of quotes/direct language from Harro’s […]
