Psychology

In 1,000-1,250 words, do the following: Analyze if biological or environmental factors drive criminal behavior. Consider research on twins. Describe social influences that may lead to individuals who engage in criminal behaviors. Evaluate the ethical responsibilities of intervening to deter crimes involving genetic or neurochemical disorders. Assess if individuals, who display predisposed criminal behavior, should be treated differently by the legal system. 3-5 scholarly sources For more information read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_disorder

Using the studies on bed/room-sharing as examples, discuss how cross-cultural developmental psychology research can be conducted, and explain the limitations associated with not doing so. Briefly describe the Strange Situation task and explain how one of the outcome measures varies across the three resulting attachment types. Highlight one strength and one weakness of using this testing paradigm. For more information check: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-cultural

To prepare for this Assignment, research the resources available in your local community to support the issues and concerns of the older population. Note any gaps in these services and consider what improvements might be made to existing services as well as what services should be added. Submit a 2- to 4-page paper that includes the following: A description of the services in your local community that supports individuals in later adulthood, An evaluation of the effectiveness of the services you identified, A description of service gaps you identified, An explanation of how to improve existing services, A description of services that should be added, and why. Support your Assignment with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

As you read in Chapter 1, research designed to assess and answer questions about the current state of affairs is descriptive research. It is called descriptive research because no variables are manipulated (as you would find in an experimental research design). Rather, the goal of descriptive research is to provide a snapshot of thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors of groups of people at a given time. One common type of descriptive research is survey research. A survey is a type of self-report measure that can be administered either through an interview or written questionnaire. Interviews are surveys in which researchers read questions to participants either in person or by telephone. The questions are either structured or unstructured. When using a structured interview technique, the researcher predetermines the questions to ask participants and records their responses. An example of a structured interview technique is a phone call during the evening at home requesting a “few minutes of your time” to ask your opinions about candidates in an upcoming political election. In an unstructured interview, the researcher asks the respondents to talk freely about a particular topic and records their answers. An example of an unstructured interview technique is a focus group setting, wherein a number of people meet at the same time to share their thoughts and opinions about a particular topic, such as their emotional reactions to viewing advertising campaigns. Questionnaires are different from interviews because participants complete these assessments on their own, and usually without supervision. The other difference is that participants complete questionnaires in a fixed-format. This means participants answer questions in the exact same order and select their answers from various response choices provided (e.g., multiple-choice or true/false) rather than freely reporting what comes to mind. An example of a questionnaire is a poll located in a magazine questioning you about your present satisfaction in your romantic relationship. Consider the last time you were asked to complete a survey either by interview or questionnaire. Did you participate? Why, or why not? Though survey methods are a good way to collect a lot of data quickly, participants are not always eager to take the time and effort required to complete them. For this Assignment, you select a particular survey method to collect data on a study idea. You analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the method and consider strategies for increasing participant response rates. To prepare. Review again the assigned pages from Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 of your course text. Think about the study idea that you developed for the Discussion this week. Think about what types of data you would collect utilizing various survey methods (e.g., interviews and questionnaires, focus groups). Consider strategies researchers use to attempt to increase the participant response rates of surveys. Also, consider surveys and questionnaires that you have received in the past and your reasons for responding or not responding. The Assignment: (1–2 pages). For context, briefly provide the topic and study idea you developed for the Discussion this week (fewer than 50 words). Propose a survey method for collecting data (e.g., a structured or nonstructured interview, a focus group, questionnaires) and your rationale for selecting this method as it relates to your specific study idea. Explain one advantage and one potential disadvantage of the survey method you proposed as it relates to your specific study idea. Explain at least one strategy that you could use to attempt to get individuals to respond to your proposed survey method.

Discussion: Assessing Suicide Risk As a social worker, you will likely at some point have a client with a positive suicide risk assessment. Many individuals with suicidal ideation also have a plan, and that plan may be imminent. Even when the risk is not urgent at a given moment, current research shows that most suicides occur within 3 months of the risk being assessed within a formal appointment. Ideation can quickly become suicide. For this Discussion, you view an initial suicide risk assessment. As you evaluate the social worker’s actions, imagine yourself in their place. What would you do, and why? To prepare:· Explore an evidence-based tool about suicide risk assessment and safety planning. See the Week 3 document Suggested Further Reading for SOCW 6090 (PDF) for a list of resources to review.· Watch the “Suicide Assessment Interview” segment in the Sommers-Flanagan (2014) video to assess how it compares to your findings.· Access the Walden Library to research scholarly resources related to suicide and Native American populations. Provide a discussion Post which contains the following topics, content, and headings: a response in which you address the following:· Identify elements of Dr. Sommers-Flanagan’s suicide risk assessment.· Describe any personal emotional responses you would have to Tommi’s revelations and reflect on reasons you might experience these emotions.· Describe the elements of safety planning that you would put in place as Tommi’s social worker in the first week and in the first months.· Identify a suicide risk assessment tool you would use at future sessions to identify changes in her risk level. Explain why you would use this tool.· Explain any adjustments or enhancements that might be helpful given Tommi’s cultural background. Support your ideas with scholarly resources.Must contain at least 4 references and citations being certain to reference Dr. Sommers-Flanagan. For more information read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assessment_of_suicide_risk

The final evaluation will cover material from the course reading and will be the response to a movie where drugs and behavior are a prevalent theme. Your response should show a THOROUGH understanding of ideas explored throughout the course. Textbook and other internet sources should be used to write a 9-10 page paper as a double-spaced Microsoft Word document in 12 points, Times New Roman font that evaluates the characters, their behavior, and drug use in light of the various topics from the course.

ScenarioHank, a 12-year-old White male, was referred for “acting-out” behaviors. His parents and teachers describe him as being “out of control.” Chief complaints include aggressiveness towards others (e.g., hitting, kicking, fighting), physical destructiveness, disobedience to adult authorities, temper tantrums, annoying behaviors (e.g., yelling, whining, high activity level, threatening others), and, to a lesser extent, community rule violations, including stealing and occasionally fire setting. In addition, he rarely turns in assignments at school, and he received all F’s on his last report card. His parents have also expressed concern about the friends with whom he is now hanging out. While they have no evidence to support their contentions, they believe he is smoking and drinking. Assignment (1–2 pages)For this Assignment, consider your suggestions for treating Hank. Write a 1- to 2-page summary of the case study. Your analysis should: Determine whether Hank meets criteria for any of the disruptive behavior disorders Explain your rationale for your decision Explain whether a diagnosis of a disruptive behavior disorder would benefit Hank in the development of a treatment plan and how. For more information read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acting_out

AS Description: It is important to be able to be aware of and distinguish among the types of profiling, the methods of police interrogations, and the role of the psychologist in treating police officers with mental health concerns. The following questions will address the psychological concerns to promote a safe working environment for police officers. AS Instructions: Respond to the following 3 questions with a minimum word count of 300 for each question. Copy and paste the question and then create your response. Be thorough with each question and use factual connections with your responses. Create your response in a word document and include APA reference citations at the end of your response. 1. Choose two commonly used psychological tests or inventories used in any law enforcement position. Describe the instrument, including what the test measures and what we know about its validity. 2. Discuss two factors that may contribute to the lack of women in law enforcement. 3. Select any 2 police psychology organizations and fully explain the organization and include the hyperlink. For more information read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offender_profiling

In 750-1,000 words, discuss the following: Identify the different forms for the insanity defense. Identify the most common insanity defense applied by the States. Describe how often the insanity defense raised. Discuss how a criminal defendant assessed for insanity. Describe how a psychologist would be utilized as an expert witness to prove or disprove an insanity defense. Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Post #1: Discussion Post (3 points) A- What makes a theory “feminist”? (300 words): (1 point) B- Which feminist perspective/s resonated with you the most and why? (300 words): (1 point) C- In what ways can men and transgender people be feminists? (300 words): (1 point) (Support each answer with course material and/or other academic sources and provide a citation