Psychology

In a basic word document, please answer the following questions. Please provide examples and cite any sources used in APA format.How does providing an agenda for a group constitute leadership? Are there any drawbacks to providing structure for a group?Is it possible to have too much cohesiveness in a group? What are the outcomes?How comfortable are you confronting inadequate performance by group members? What skill(s) do you need to develop to do this more effectively?What rewards for good performance do you most appreciate receiving (email, verbal thanks, extra attention from the group leader, etc.? Which rewards or signs of appreciation are you most comfortable giving to others?

Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question. Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information. Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.Discussion Question 1 (50 points)You have been asked to develop a course for a group of employees that range from age 23 to 68. Explain the five (5) elements of adult learning theory for instruction. (50 points) (A 1 ½ page response is required.)

Assignment: Supportive Psychotherapy Versus Interpersonal PsychotherapyAlthough supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy share some similarities, these therapeutic approaches have many differences. When assessing clients and selecting therapies, it is important to recognize these differences and how they may impact your clients. For this Assignment, as you compare supportive and interpersonal psychotherapy, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your clients.Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Compare supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy Recommend therapeutic approaches for clients presenting for psychotherapyTo prepare: Review the media in this week’s Learning Resources. Reflect on supportive and interpersonal psychotherapeutic approaches.The AssignmentIn a 1- to 2-page paper, address the following: Briefly describe how supportive and interpersonal psychotherapies are similar. Explain at least three differences between these therapies. Include how these differences might impact your practice as a mental health counselor. Explain which therapeutic approach you might use with clients and why. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.Note: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates ). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

This assignment will be short answers that reflects the material covered in this module. Please complete in APA format without an abstract. You may list the questions and then answer them in chronological order. The assignment should be about 2-3 pages. Thus, the answers should be short and descriptive.1. There is a debate within the field of psychology in reference to the cause of human behavior. It is called the nature/nurture controversy. Last module we examined the differing fields of psychology, and this week examined behavior from an evolutionary and biological standpoint. What is behavioral psychology and their standpoint on the cause of human behavior. Similarly, this week we looked at evolutionary and biological psychology. What is the field of thought from this area of study. In addition, how are twin and adoption studies used as a means of trying to understand behavior and yet provide environmental control? What do you think the cause of human behavior is? Is it a combination of environment, experience and genetics, or predominantly one of these?2. Gestalt psychologists noted certain consistencies in the way we integrate bits and pieces of sensory stimulation into meaningful wholes. They grouped these rules into the laws of perceptual organization. Please discuss and explain the following: Figure-ground perception, proximity/similarity, continuity/closure and top-down versus bottom up processing.3. What causes objects to appear to follow us as we look out a window while riding in a car? Or, what causes nearby objects such as trees to go by rapidly? Similarly, what other monocular cues create depth illusion?4. The principles of perceptual organization make it possible for our eyes to play tricks on us. These are called optical illusions. What are the Hering-Helmholtz and the Muller-Lyer illusions and how do they occur?5.What types of non-invasive measures can be taken when there is an interest in doing research that involves areas of the brain? For example, I am a researcher interested in studying sleep research or to see if certain subjects with schizophrenia have different brain structures. What brain measuring or imaging techniques might I use?6. What is the meaning of absolute threshold and just noticeable differences? How can this be differentiated in terms of sound, weight, light and taste?Writing Requirements APA format,3–4 pages in length (excluding cover page, abstract, and reference list)

reflect on some of the “marker moments” in your life – those moments, experiences, and decisions that served as distinct turning points for the direction of your life (e.g. returning to school).In a 1- 2 page paper, describe at least 3 of the “marker moments” that define your life’s journey. How did those moments affect you in the short-term?How have they affected you in the long-term?How do these events affect your leadership style today and/or how will they affect it in the future? Be specific.

Write a paragraph: what is the meaning of life? it seems that ever since humans developed the ability for abstract thought, questions on the afterlife, heaven/hell, paradise, reincarnation, and nothingness have been an obsession. Religion has been used to escape reality in search of a better path. Religion has been used to justify authority, by saying “God commands it.” Religion has been given for wars. But, despite all of the uses and abuses of religion, it seems that searching for that ONE, TRANSCENDENT principle is evident in every culture. What is your opinion on this one transcendent principle (the Creator, God, the Force, etc). Can you separate the uses of religious transcendence with that of using religion to justify authority? Use some historical or modern examples. Use your own experience, This is a graded discussion. As this is a sensitive topic, please use respectful language.

For this assignment, develop a mentor evaluation (1-2 pages) for your mentee to complete. You can develop a survey, a questionnaire, or short-answer response document. The purpose is to collect feedback on the effectiveness of your Individual Development Plan together with your coaching or mentoring techniques. The form also needs to include questions asking for constructive feedback like what could be improved or changed. You are required to ask your mentee to complete the evaluation and provide feedback on the experience. Tip: The evaluation form should include some open-ended questions as well as closed-ended questions. And there should be at least one question about what could be better or improved.You are required to ask your mentee to complete the evaluation and provide feedback on the experiences.

The Research Paper shall focus on developing a leadership plan for addressing the leadership issues with the COVID-19 stop movement act. The body of the Research Paper shall be 4 pages,excluding other material such as the cover page and references. The paper shall bepresented in APA (6th or 7th edition)In the following descending order of preference, information sources must be either peer-reviewed articles or government reports. When developing a leadership plan for addressing the issue, ensure the plan covers how the chain of command, leadership style, and or the process is executed. You are cautioned to not make the plan all about the special gadget, or policy that was utilized. You should consider using one of the leadership approaches discussed in Ethical Leadership and Competing Stakeholders Explain how the plan was managed and or controlled because of the leadership of the agency or department involved Do not take-up most of the paper describing the issue; summarize the case study as briefly as possible. A majority of the paper should be about the leadership process Be sure to cite and reference in APA style.

I would like you to consider the three broad views that shape modern psychology: biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives.Describe each theory.Choose the theory that you feel is the best to explain human behavior and explain why you chose that theory.*Remember to use APA formatting, in-text, full reference citations. Feel free to express personal feelings/views/opinions, but also remember to use an academic voice when writing your post and responses.

In this assignment, write an essay (500-750 words) analyzing the ideas of Mills and Berger. Cite two to four sources from the GCU library and address the following in your essay:Explain the modern conflict theory perspectives of Mills and Berger in regards to your selected social problem (Alcoholism).Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the ideas of Mills and Berger as they apply to your selected social problem (Alcoholism).Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.