Psychology

What can a researcher do in order to reduce the problem of observer bias? What research methods are subject to observer bias?2Differentiate disguised and undisguised naturalistic observation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?3.Psychologist Robert Stake identified three types of case studies based on the study’s purpose and number of cases examined. Explain what these are and provide an example of each.4.Give two concrete examples of physical trace measures and what they might assess. Give two examples of archival records and what they would assess.5.What are some of the guidelines that a researcher should use in designing a behavioral coding system and ensuring that when it is used it yields highly reliable results?

Dr. North is famous for conducting social interaction studies within her simulated barroom environment. In these studies, she has noticed one particular group of sorority girls who seem to embody the hard partying stereotype that is often assigned to this demographic. Dr. North decides to conduct an in-depth analysis of this group of young women in order to learn more about their lives. Which of the terms BEST describes this type of study?A)clinical studyB)interview studyC)case studyD)content analysis

What criteria would you use to evaluate whether a person’s behavior is normal or abnormal? Discuss both individual and systemic perspectives.Explain how your own values and personal beliefs will impact the way you view some of the client’s behaviors, thoughts, or emotions as normal or abnormal. Use examples to illustrate your ideas.Support your ideas with references to the course texts, articles from this learning unit, articles from the Optional Readings, or articles from peer-reviewed journals that you locate in the Capella University Library.Response GuidelinesRespond to the discussion post of one other learner. What reactions do you have to the ideas the learner has presented? Include examples from your own experience to support your perspective, and raise questions to continue the dialogue.Learning ComponentsThis activity will help you achieve the following learning components:Identify the primary models of psychopathology.Identify how cultural differences are relevant to diagnosis.Explore how a systemic view impacts the assessment process.Use language appropriate for a counseling professional.Cite and reference resources, giving appropriate credit for another’s work.

Adorno, T.W., Frenkel-Brunswick, E., Levinson, D.J., & Sanford, R.N. (1950). The authoritarian personality.a) Define the term fascism and explain it in the context of the Adorno study.b) Describe the qualitative methods adopted by Adorno et al in their studies?(10 marks)

Freud, S. (1909). The original report by Freud is available in Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality – The Case of Little Hans.?Reprinted 2011 by Martino Fine books or as one of the case histories: Analysis of a phobia of a five year old boy.a) Explain how Freud interpretated of at least two of the defence mechanisms that were used by Little Hans?b) Identify ONE of the events reported to Freud by Little Han’s father. Describe how Freud interpreted your chosen event.

Blackmore, S. (1988). Visions from the dying brain: Near death experiences may tell us more about consciousness and the brain than about what lies beyond the grave.a) Describe the research method that was used by Blackmore in this study?(b) Identify ONE experience that is commonly reported after a near death experience (NDE). How was your chosen experience explained by Blackmore?(10 marks)

psychologydiscussionThis is the place to post your proposal and respond to at least two other students for the “Change the World” discussion conference in our third and fourth weeks. You are required to provide a proposal for cultural change. Please read the requirements in the Syllabus carefully and note the format for the “Change the World” requirement. Remember, your proposal must be realistic. For example, a grant of $150,000 might be enough to set up one village primary school for educating girls in Africa, but it is not enough to set up a nationwide educational system. Note that this requirement is worth 15 points, 15 percent of your total course grade, so please give it the attention it deserves.

ConformityFashion is a fascinating phenomenon, largely because people seem to conform to its dictates. Be it clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup, hairstyle, home décor, lifestyle, and even body styles, people tend to go along with the latest trends. Media fashion images are inescapable; at supermarket checkouts, fashion magazine covers feature perfectly dressed, coifed, accessorized women and tanned, broad-shouldered, men with six-pack abs and bulging biceps. Most people do not look like this—but they try to—as evidenced by the billions spent yearly on clothes, cosmetics, diet plans, and gym memberships.For this Discussion, you will examine social conformity as it applies to fashion trends.To PrepareReview the Learning Resources related to conformity and think about how social psychology theory and research explains why women and men conform to the pressures of fashion, diet, body styles, and lifestyles.By Day 3Post Informed by social psychology theory and research, please explain why, health reasons aside, women and men conform to the pressure of fashion dictates.Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M., & Sommers, S. R. (Eds.). (2019). Social psychology (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.Chapter 8, “Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior”&& peer reviewed literature resource

Prepare a 1-2 page summary of the article in your own words. Be sure to address the following questions in your summary:What is the purpose of the research? (Address specifics regarding the overall purpose of the research in question.)What hypothesis is tested? (Provide a clear statement of the researchers’ prediction.)How did the researchers investigate their research question? (Provide details regarding the study methodology.)What are the pertinent results of the manipulation? (What were the findings and conclusions drawn?)What is your personal opinion of the study conducted? Should it be repeated? What could be improved?What is your overall impression of the work? What are the implications of the study for the practice of counseling psychology?Your summary should be written as a coherent essay (do not format as a list of answers to these questions). You may include additional insights in your analysis, but you must address these key issues.Step 9: Prepare your Article Review according to the following guidelines:Formatting: Structure your paper utilizing APA style (7th Edition); this includes title page, headings, in-text citations, reference page, and general paper format (1-inch margins, double-spaced, appropriately sized sans serif or serif fonts – e.g., 12 Times Roman). An abstract is not required.

Analytical Essay2-3 pages. Examine adolescent mental health disorders related to substance abuse through a minimum two-page analytical essay.