Psychology

1- What are your preconceived notions about behavior modification? What positive or negative things have you heard about it? Has the topic been discussed in other courses or fields of study that you may be pursuing? 2- There will be a recorded, one-hour, virtual lecture consisting of videos or lectures with the instructor each week using Adobe Connect. Students must watch the video(s) and then write a summary of the week’s lecture in order to earn 10 weekly points. The summaries must contain enough detail to ensure the professor that the video was watched. The use of bullet points and outlines is encouraged. The summaries should be written in a Word document or similar format and will be submitted via an assignment dropbox that will be open on Monday mornings and be available until Sunday nights at 11:59 PM ET. There will be no lecture on exam weeks. 3- Although the referenced article was written in 1968, these dimension are still “current.” Please discuss how the 7 dimension apply to your knowledge, understanding and application of ABA, or contribute a question regarding one of the dimensions that you’d like more clarificaiton on. To give you a head start, they are as follows: 1. Applied 2. Behavioral 3. Analytic 4. Technological 5. Conceptual Systems 6. Effective 7. Generality

To successfully complete this assignment, you should complete the following tasks: Read Chapter 2: Culture and Social Structure Introduction: Culture and Social Structure 2.1: The Concept of Culture 2.2: Cultural Change For this discussion Type a written response between 400-600 words. You are to address all five of the following elements in the response: What is your perception of culture? Reflect upon and discuss your interactions with other cultures as a youth (high school – young adult years). Explain your growth with respect to working with individuals from different cultures. Discuss if individuals from other cultures were able to assimilate into the school or work environment. Consider the challenges they faced in your response.  References  Parrillo, V. (2019). Stranger to these shores (12th ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. You are required to use at least the textbook as source material for your response. All used sources, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style. Find resources at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s library  (Links to an external site.) .

Preparation If you haven’t already done so, choose a topic area, a social media application, and a psychological principle from the Applications of Social Media Paper Topics [DOCX] document. If you didn’t finish your research last week, use the Capella University Library and the Internet to find scholarly articles and reliable web-based articles. If you aren’t familiar with the library, Summon is a great place to start your search. You are required to include 1–2 properly cited professional resources (such as a textbook or peer-reviewed scholarly journal article from the Capella library) and 2–3 properly cited reliable Internet resources. Review the Applications of Social Media Paper Template [DOCX] you will use to write your paper. Assignment Instructions Organize your paper, using the following headings to ensure that you address each element of the assignment. Topic Area Describe the topic area you have selected in detail so the reader is clear about your intended audience. Describe the current state of social media in your selected topic area. Which platforms or social media applications are currently popular with people from your topic area? Include citations to research that supports the popularity of your platforms or applications of social media. Attention and Engagement Describe at least two principles of gaining attention or maintaining engagement with viewers or followers on social media in your selected topic area. Include citations to research supporting the psychological principles or concepts you are reporting. Benefits of Social Media Use Describe at least two potential benefits of using social media with people in your selected topic area. Describe at least one psychological principle or concept related to the positive use of social media with your topic area. Include citations to research supporting your statements. Risks of Social Media Use Describe at least two potential risks of using social media with people in your selected topic area. Describe at least one psychological principle or concept related to the negative use of social media with your topic area. Include citations to research supporting your statements. Conclusion Write a conclusion to tie your ideas up and bring your point of the paper back into focus References Close by providing a list of the references that match your citations used in the presentation. Use current APA style in formatting your references. Use the APA Example Sheet [PDF] to properly format your citations and references. Assignment Requirements Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Number of References: Your paper should include 1–2 properly cited professional resources (such as a textbook or peer-reviewed scholarly journal article from the Capella library) and 2–3 properly cited reliable Internet resources. Length: 4–5 double-spaced pages of content in addition to the title page and reference page. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points. Template: Use the Applications of Social Media Paper Template [DOCX] to complete the assignment.

The question is, Are you a behaviourist? If yes, why yes? If no, why no? So you can answer Which ever way you can, you can decide. I need 1200 words – not including references. References separate please. APA citation. A few sources at least referenced. and I need it ideally by 20th January 2021. It is year 1 psychology undergraduate degree.

How do you define abnormality? Part 1: Please describe your own definition of abnormality. In describing your definition, please: Identify where you learned the definition (e.g., personal experience, message from family, popular media…) Analyze how your definition might be limiting. In other words, what are some problems with your definition? Part 2: Create a metaphor for your definition. Metaphors are a great way for us to connect to ideas and experiences that we might not personally share. This can be especially helpful when studying abnormal psychology. Example: Abnormality is like supreme self-consciousness. It feels like your face burning red and you wish that you could escape the situation in any way possible.

Assignment 1.2: Perception and Sensation Perception and Sensation Objectives List the functions of the eyes, ears, and skin and their role in behavior Discuss sensation and perception and their role in everyday life Assignment Overview This reaction and response assignment explores one perception topic. Deliverables A one-page (12-point font) paper Step 1 Access the Hanover College Psychology Department website. Hanover College Psychology Department Step 2 Choose one of the perception topics from the Hanover College Psychology Department Website above and use the information to help you complete the assignment.  Step 3 Summarize what you learned about the eyes, ears, and skin and their role in behavior. Include a one-page summary of the topic you chose from the Hanover College Psychology Department Website Discuss sensation and perception and the role that it plays in everyday life Include how understanding perception and sensation can be applicable in a clinical setting within your future professional field.

Directions: You can use any of your additional sources as long as they are peer-reviewed.  In a paper (1,500-1,750 words), do the following: Contrast the views of Aristotle and Descartes on the relationship between body and mind/soul. Contrast the nature of introspection from the vantage points of Titchener, Comte, and Kant. This assignment requires that at least four additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. References: Bennett M. R. (2007). Development of the concept of mind. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 41(12), 943-956. Menn, S. (2002). Plato and the method of analysis. Phronesis, 47(3), 193-223. Boring, E. G. (1953). A history of introspection. Psychological Bulletin, 50(3), 169-189. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/h0090793 Griffiths, P. E. (1996). Darwinism, process structuralism, and natural kinds. Philosophy of Science, 63, S1-S9. URL:

Note:  Select only one psychiatric disorder to discuss in your paper. Your paper should include: 1. Introduction/synopsis of the disorder 2. Description of current diagnostic criteria for the disorder (DSM-5) 3. Statistical information about current prevalence rates for the disorder 4. History and background information about the disorder (e.g., how long has it been considered a mental health diagnosis/disorder, changes in diagnostic criteria, etc.) 5. Commonly used treatment methods for the disorder 6. Accurately reflects relevant psychological theory and research 7. Provides sufficient analysis of research information, diagnostic criteria, history, and treatment of the disorder.

Please answer any 3 questions below as complete as possible—ANY 3  1) Many children are uncomfortable around white lab coats.  Specifically explain why this occurs in what a doctor or dentist could do to counteract this reaction and still wear a white lab coat. 2) Outline 2 challenges to the basic assumptions of classical conditioning.  What are some practical implications of these challenges? 3) Compare and contrast positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment. 4) Discuss some differences and similarities between classical and operant conditioning.  Be specific 5)  Discuss the schedules reinforcement.  Why is the timing and frequency so important to the strength of conditioning? 6) Outlined how you would carry out a behavior modification program to help a smoker quit the habit. N.B The order is on chapter 6 of textbook: Understanding Psychology 12 e by Robert Feldman

Describe Attachment and discuss the relationship between Attachment and Psychological Development in childhood. Why is it important? What happens if Attachment does not securely develop?