Category: Psychology


  • Basically, you are to provide an overview on issues related to your own professional development. You simply use resources already presented in this course (take a good look at the Professional Identity Article under the Content Tab), you do not need to conduct additional research. Simply use what you have learned in this course and…

  • In many realms of medicine, objective diagnoses can be made: A clavicula is broken. An infection is present. TSH levels meet the diagnostic criteria for hypothyroidism. Psychiatry, on the other hand, deals with psychological phenomena and behaviors. Can these, too, be “defined objectively and by scientific criteria (Gergen, 1985), or are they social constructions?” (Boland,…

  • Classical conditioning is a form of associative learning, learning produced by the pairing of stimuli and responses in time and place. It contributes to likes and dislikes, emotional reactions, and reflex-like responses to things. Below, explain the situation being described in terms of classical conditioning. For each description, identify or suggest the US, UR, CS,…

  • Week 1 Objectives After successful completion of this week’s module, the student will be able to: · Identify the differences in the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, other appropriate codes of ethics, and state Licensed Professional Counselor Rules and Regulations. · Identify and describe one’s values in comparing and contrasting to what is expected…

  • Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with psychopharmacology? Psychotherapy…

  • Students are charged with developing a 3 Minute Video Presentation on ONE Theory of Leadership and its Application. I encourage you to select a topic that’s interesting to you, draws on your prior work and might some day inform for your Applied Project/Thesis. This assignment has these expectations: · You are on camera (This is…

  • List 5 (five) major changes that have taken place in policing and criminal investigations over the past 100 years. 100 word minimum response supported by scholarly references and evidence from the internet Due 2/27/2025

  • 1. Discuss some of the protocols in place to help ensure that you would demonstrate ethical behavior when conducting an observation. 2. Describe your life experiences with observing and note taking. Specifically, discuss areas that were challenging and successful. 3. In the near future how do you think you may address the challenges more effectively?…

  • 1. Behaviorism isn’t the main focus in psychology anymore, but what valuable lessons can we take from it? Do you think some of its ideas are still relevant or correct today? 2. Chomsky wanted to figure out why languages work the way they do. How does the theory of transformational grammar help us understand this…

  • In a well written 2-page paper select at least one aspect of diversity from this week’s module and relate how it influences American education today. Provide clear examples of how/where we can see the impact. This may include current events, legislation, curriculum, etc. Grading Criteria 1. Length requirement is met (10 points) 2. Description of…