Psychology

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. Define reliability and validity. Why are these important when evaluating (or conducting) research? What are the primary stages in survey research, and what occurs in each stage? Why is it important to follow these steps?

Below is a list of emotions, behaviors, and processes. Pick five of these, and think about them from the perspective of a functionalist. How are these useful? How do they help us adapt to daily life? Respond in 1/2 to 1 page; this can be bullet-point format if preferred. a. pain f. laughter b. shyness g. socializing c. love h. dreaming d. anger i. memory e. fear j. hunger

Question: In The Analects, Confucius suggests that studying tradition is essential. Moreover, Confucius declares that people fulfill their potential for the “good” by ordering their lives and society according to a hierarchy of duties. He teaches that just as individuals have a duty to respect and maintain the family hierarchy, they must honor and uphold the government hierarchy. Imagine that Creon is put on trial for causing Antigone’s suicide. Confucius is the judge who must decide the king’s fate. You are the prosecution. Present Confucius with two reasons that Creon is guilty. Write one paragraph about each reason. Now, imagine that you are Creon’s defense lawyer. Present Confucius with two reasons that Creon is not guilty. Write one paragraph about each reason. Finally, in one paragraph tell Confucius’ verdict, giving one reason justifying his decision.

Think about your personal experiences related to the topic of suicide. Think about times, if any, that you have thought about suicide. Think about anyone you know who talked about suicide, attempted suicide, or actually committed suicide. Consider all these situations carefully in terms of what was helpful or not helpful. Think about how these personal experiences might affect you in the future when you meet a client who talks about suicide. Post any lessons you have learned from these personal reflections that could help in saving the life of a future client.

You are going to watch the film that you chose from the list (located in the Collaborations tab) to analyze. Before you begin watching your movie, make sure that your movie is approved by the instructor via e-mail. The films were chosen for one reason; each film contains various psychological disorders. Provide some basic information about your film (e.g., title, year, director, cast, etc.). Briefly describe the film’s plot or basic storyline before delving into the body of the paper. Through watching the film and performing research you are going to answer the following questions: What psychological disorders were featured within the film?; What ways did the disorder effect the character and the persons around them?; How did the film treat the person(s) with the psychological disorder?; What are the symptoms of each disorder?; What are the ways in which the disorder can be treated?; What are your thoughts about these disorders after seeing the film and performing the research? You are going to need to watch the film (and for research purposes, it would probably be best to watch it more than once). Pay attention to details like dialogue, characteristics of the disorders, etc. Make notes because you will need to use examples from the film to justify the psychological disorders that you discovered within the movie. Remember, the film is your primary source, and the research is what you use to fulfill other requirements. Do not rely on memory to write the research paper. Watch the film! Requirements: The paper must be 5 pages in length (not including title page, abstract and reference page), double spaced and in 12pt Times New Roman font. Anything less than five (5) full pages in length will result in a 5-point loss to your grade. You must use three (3) secondary sources and one primary source (the film) in your analysis. Paper needs to be in APA format (include in-text citation), complete with headers, subheadings, title page, abstract and reference page. It also needs to be less than 30% matching other sources. DUE DATE: Friday, August 28, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST

Sleep deprivation is something that all students experience due to the amount of study/work that is expected to be completed. As you have read in the chapter, sleep deprivation is not good for our physiological or mental health. Would you be willing to sacrifice a good grade for getting a good eight hours of sleep? Why or why not? What will you benefit from most, the sleep or the good grade? References: White, S.K.C.J. N. (2017). Psychology.  plus an outside source

Create an informational brochure or PowerPoint about ONE of the following four topics. You do NOT have to create a brochure or PowerPoint for each topic, just select the one you find most interesting.  The intended audience is community members of Alamance County. Think about items you would include if you were presenting this information at the public library or providing pamphlets to a local pediatrician office. Include information that YOU yourself would be interested in knowing. The purpose is to inform your fellow comCreate an informational brochure or PowerPoint about ONE of the following four topics. You do NOT have to create a brochure or PowerPoint for each topic, just select the one you find most interesting.  The intended audience is community members of Alamance County. Think about items you would include if you were presenting this information at the public library or providing pamphlets to a local pediatrician office. Include information that YOU yourself would be interested in knowing. The purpose is to inform your fellow community members in an engaging, fun way. The brochure or PowerPoint is intended to be consumed briefly – do not create a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation or a brochure that takes 30 minutes to read. Aim for a brochure or PowerPoint that takes about 5 – 10 minutes to present or read (at most).  Microsoft Word has templates for brochures. If you select “new” and search for “brochure” or “pamphlet,” available templates will be listed. PowerPoint or Presi is acceptable for PowerPoints.  You can use pictures from Google images, but please use your OWN wording. Also, please address each question/prompt/item listed in the topic you select. If the prompt asks for definitions and examples, you need to include both a definition and concrete, real world example.  Your brochure or PowerPoint should include: 1). Information regarding each question/item/prompt listed within the topic you chose  2). Definitions and concrete, real world examples  3). Citations in APA format  4). A minimum of 5 informational panes/slides with content in addition to a title pane/slide (you include more slides if desired) 5). At least 1 picturemunity members in an engaging, fun way. The brochure or PowerPoint is intended to be consumed briefly – do not create a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation or a brochure that takes 30 minutes to read. Aim for a brochure or PowerPoint that takes about 5 – 10 minutes to present or read (at most).  Microsoft Word has templates for brochures. If you select “new” and search for “brochure” or “pamphlet,” available templates will be listed. PowerPoint or Presi is acceptable for PowerPoints.  You can use pictures from Google images, but please use your OWN wording. Also, please address each question/prompt/item listed in the topic you select. If the prompt asks for definitions and examples, you need to include both a definition and concrete, real world example.  Your brochure or PowerPoint should include: 1). Information regarding each question/item/prompt listed within the topic you chose  2). Definitions and concrete, real world examples  3). Citations in APA format  4). A minimum of 5 informational panes/slides with content in addition to a title pane/slide (you include more slides if desired) 5). At least 1 picture.       topic Ways for Parents to facilitate infant Language Development A.    Infant Directed Speech ( please include the definition, characteristics of IDS, and why IDS helps) B.     The importance of turn taking, gestures, reading, joint attention, and pointing C.     Scaffolding (definition of this concept and at least 2 specific examples of scaffolding techniques for language development specifically beyond the techniques listed above) D.    How can you facilitate language development in infants using items around the home without having to spend any more money?

Instructions Article Analysis Of major concern to educators and psychologists alike is the relationship of childhood poverty and deprivation on suppressed cognitive development, executive functioning, and attention. Further, recent research suggests that childhood poverty also can play an important role in negative health outcomes and attitudes towards aging that extend into adulthood. Discuss the research of this topic and suggest effective interventions for using childhood as a springboard for promoting healthy aging. Wise, P. (2016).  Child poverty and the promise of human capacity: Childhood as a foundation for healthy aging.  Academic Pediatrics (16), S37-S45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2016.01.014 Use the lessons and vocabulary found in the readings. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic and should be original and free from plagiarism. Follow APA guidelines for the writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.

After exploring Evolutionary Theory Read: https://news.utexas.edu/2015/08/06/genders-differ-dramatically-in-evolved-mate-preferences  (Links to an external site.) Click to reply below and answer this question: Based on the readings and videos about the evolutionary theory: what specific hypothesis would you make about gender differences in either 1) What people look for in a potential romantic partner or 2) What makes people jealous? Support your idea about the specific hypothesis with evidence from the readings or videos – why does this hypothesis make sense in light of what you have learned about evolutionary theory?  learning outcomes:  Psychology Major Outcomes: Describe key concepts and theories within the field of Psychology Use psychological theory and research to explain/understand human behavior Core Curriculum Outcome: Evaluate and understand how individual differences and societal contexts impact human behavior and personality Analyze how meaning and knowledge are influenced by diverse cultures and how they evolve over time  Course Outcome: Apply personality theories to explain human behavior on individual, small group, and societal levels Apply testing and research methods that psychologists use to measure and identify personality characteristics in yourself and others Practice writing a substantiated argument using a clear thesis statement supported with evidence  Module Learning Outcome Describe how evolutionary theory applies to personality Apply theoretical concepts to examples of human behavior to analyze personality Reflect on your own personality traits and the potential insight you can gain about the role of personality traits in your personal relationships, everyday life, and career plans Conduct an archival research study applying theory to gain insight about human behavior: relationships

M5.6 The Halfway Point Theory Discussion 9 9 unread replies. 35 35 replies. We are just over the halfway point of the course.  think about the theories and ideas we have discussed personality psychology  What is the usefulness (and ethics) of personality tests and other measures of personality like the Kiersey and the Big 5? Should they be used for decisions? What common ground exists among the trait theorists, the psychoanalytic approach and the neo-analytic theorists? Is personality measurable or are the theories we have covered so far in this course solely an expression of personal experiences? Which theory best matches your personal assumptions of personality?