Instructions After having studied the material of module 4: Sensation and Perception/Motivation and Emotion, answer the following questions in an elaborate way in the form of a paragraph. What are your top three (3) sources of motivation in life? Analyze what type of motivation each of them is. If you had to choose to live […]
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What may be preventing Kaila’s growth?
EC resources.pdf Download EC resources.pdf Second, review the websites below. Finally, respond to Parts 1 and 2 of the Scenario Reflection. Birth to 3 Early Intervention System Links to an external site. Infant and Young Child Feeding Links to an external site. The Importance of Infant and Young Child Feeding Links to an external site. […]
How do concepts allow us to relate to the world around us in a manageable way?
One type of mental representation is the concept. How do concepts allow us to relate to the world around us in a manageable way? Cite an example of a concept and how that concept becomes more specific.
What recommendations would you give to help them learn more effectively?
STEP 1: For this WTL, begin by reading the attached excerpts from Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire’s book Teach Yourself How to Learn STEP 2: Re-read your own WTL1 . If you did not complete WTL1, you can consider what your goals might be instead. STEP 3: On a separate document, number 1-4. Without including the […]
How might understanding the cognitive processes that lead to prejudice help us avoid making prejudiced judgments that are harmful or hurtful?
Is prejudice part of human nature? Overview To what extent are all people prejudiced? Social Psychologists argue that prejudice is best explained by situational factors, such as social norms, and competition for resources. In contrast, Cognitive Psychologists emphasize the role of cognitive processes that all people use all the time. As Paul Bloom suggests in […]
Is there a line that can be crossed and, if so, where do you draw that line?
Human Sexuality – Discussion 8 Bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism (BDSM) practices range from mild to wild. Although most people engage in relatively mild activities, should people be permitted to carry out their desires no matter what? Is there a line that can be crossed and, if so, where do you draw that line? […]
What ethical issues should she be concerned about?
Discussion 2 You are a therapist in a group private practice and a colleague has developed an innovative psychotherapy for depression. She knows she needs to test the therapy to see if it is effective and she tells you that she is considering researching the efficacy of her treatment with her own patients. What ethical […]
What do you see as the greatest strengths and weaknesses of the DSM 5?
Discussion 3 The DSM is the most widely used diagnostic system for psychological disorders in the United States, and its quality has improved across editions. However, it has several weaknesses. What do you see as the greatest strengths and weaknesses of the DSM 5? What do you think would improve the DSM further?
Does your opinion vary based on situation, disorder, or client?
Discussion 6 Which do you think is more important: a therapist’s behaviors (what he/she says and does on a technical level) or a therapist’s style and approach (the way in which he/she provides psychological services)? Why? Does your opinion vary based on situation, disorder, or client?
Is it something that you would recommend to a friend or family member-Why or why not?
Discussion 7 Pick a type of either behavioral or cognitive therapy and explain it. Include the interventions, the role of the therapist, and what the research says about the effectiveness of this method. What is your opinion on the therapy you chose? Is it something that you would recommend to a friend or family member? […]
