Psychology

This is an order just for a discussion question.  That I need by midnight tonight or as soon as possible.  Due Thursday  Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:   Behaviorism started out through the belief that psychologists should only study observable and measureable behavior. Through behaviorism, we gain valuable information about individuals and understand which behavior(s) to modify.   Discuss your answers to these questions with your classmates: What is the relationship between behaviorism and learning? What is an example of an observable and measurable behavior related to the use of technology? Choose an example you would like to study. What research methods would you use to study this behavior? Why?

read the reading than answer the question : Autism is the most serious of a family of disorders known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with ASD acquire language later than usual, their speech often echoes what others say to them, they sometimes become intensely interested in objects (e.g., making the same actions with a toy repeatedly), they often seem uninterested in other people, and, when they do interact, those exchanges are often awkward. Symptoms usually emerge by 18–24 months of age. Roughly 1 out of every 200–300 U.S. children is diagnosed with ASD; about 80% of them are boys (Landa et al., 2013; Mash & Wolfe, 2010). ASD is heritable, and many studies point to atypical brain functioning, perhaps due to abnormal levels of neurotransmitters (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 2009). Children with ASD grasp false belief slowly, which leads some researchers to conclude that the absence of a theory of mind—sometimes called “mindblindness” (Baron-Cohen, 2005)—is the defining characteristic of ASD (Tager-Flusberg, 2007). Other scientists aren’t convinced. One idea emphasizes a focused processing style that is common in ASD. For example, children with ASD find hidden objects faster than typically developing children do (Chen et al., 2012). But this emphasis on perceptual details usually comes at the expense of maintaining a coherent overall picture. Consequently, in social interactions, children with ASD may focus on one facet of another person’s behavior (e.g., gestures) but ignore other verbal and nonverbal cues (e.g., speech, facial expressions, and body language) that collectively promote fluid interactions. Research to evaluate these claims is still ongoing; it’s likely that the answers will indicate that multiple factors contribute to ASD. ASD can’t be cured. However, therapy can be used to improve language and social skills in children with autism. In addition, medication can be used to reduce some of the symptoms, such as repetitive behavior (Leekam, Prior, & Uljarevic, 2011). When ASD is diagnosed early and autistic children grow up in supportive, responsive environments and receive appropriate treatments, they can lead satisfying and productive lives. question 1: Briefly discuss points that would support and refute the idea that an absence or underdevelopment of theory of mind underlies the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. Question 2: List five distinctly different symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. question 3: Shawn and Deandre have a daughter who, at 3 years of age, has been diagnosed with a moderate form of autism spectrum disorder. From the information presented in your textbook, what would be the best treatment approaches for this little girl? What symptoms or skills would be most effectively addressed with these interventions?

double-spaced, letter size 12; Topic: Then & Now (Major Turning Points / Changes) Then: Look back over your life and describe your thoughts, feelings, experiences, insights about 1 or 2 major “turning points” and/or major changes that have taken place. (these could be good experiences, or they could be bad experiences; not only describe what happened, But make sure you focus on your thoughts and feelings of what you were going through, and how you were being effected. Now: Looking back at your turning point(s) / major changes, describe what have you learned about yourself and/or what have you learned about life, having gone through these experiences ? If you could go back and change what happened, would you ? Why or why not ?

How is intelligence defined? Explain the theory of multiple intelligences. Give 3 examples of people you feel demonstrate one of the areas of multiple intelligences. Explain the theory of emotional intelligence. Give 3 examples of people demonstrating one of the components of emotional intelligence. Describe the three memory processes and the three stages of memory.  Describe the difference between elaborative and maintenance rehearsal. Give a real-world example of using maintenance rehearsal and a real-world example of using elaborative rehearsal.   What is a flashbulb memory? Give one example of flashbulb memory in your life.  What role does sleep play in short term memory and why is this important for students? Think about how much sleep you get and how it plays a role in your own learning.

Submit 3–5 pages, not including title page or reference page: Your task is to choose a current (e.g., in the last 12 months) television program or a film and conduct a content analysis that identifies the stereotypical portrayals used by the producers to condemn or endorse specific lifestyle choices. Choose one of the major characters in the movie or TV program you’ve selected. Describe their physical appearance; are they made to look attractive? What role does this person play in the story? Is it stereotypical? Are they effective in that role? What is this person’s job? Is it stereotypical? Are they successful in their job? Describe two or three specific actions taken by this person. What was the outcome of each action? Was it positive or negative? Do the actions/outcomes reinforce a stereotype? Is the stereotype positive or negative? How likeable and/or intelligent is this person? How desirable is this person’s lifestyle? What are ways to mitigate the stereotyping portrayal you identified in your content analysis? Be sure your analysis is informed by social psychology theory and research.

Elaborate on the unique challenges associated with leading a virtual team. If you were the leader of a virtual team, how would you address issues and challenges? Support your answer with one or more peer-reviewed article(s) from the readings. Your post should be at least 300 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings by Day 7.

Dr. Allan Schore explains how an infant’s cognitive structure is affected by a mother’s depression consider the development of internalizing disorders in children. Which theory do you believe best explains the development of either anxiety or depression? How might the symptoms of a particular internalizing disorder (choose just one) manifest themselves differently, than in adults? Consider the development of internalizing disorders in children. Which theory do you believe best explains the development of either anxiety or depression? How might the symptoms of a particular internalizing disorder (choose just one) manifest themselves differently, then in adults? Mood Disorders– or “Internalizing Disorders”. exploring internalizing disorders–notably depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are very real disorders for young people and even infants/toddlers can develop a mood disorder. Anxiety is a broad category for disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, PTSD and generalized anxiety. Every year depression can take young lives- so it is important that internalizing disorders are not disregarded, merely because they may be occurring in children.  depression and anxiety and watch some films on depression occurring in infants and teenagers.

Post a critique of the research study in which you: Evaluate the authors’ use of literature. Evaluate the research problem. Explain what it means for a research study to be justified and grounded in the literature; then, explain what it means for a problem to be original. Problem Statement Checklist Use the following criteria to evaluate an author’s problem statement: • Is a problem identified that leads to the need for this study? • Is a rationale or justification for the problem clearly stated? • Is the problem framed in a way that is consistent with the research approach? • Does the statement convey how the study will address the problem? • Are the citations to literature current (i.e., within the past 5 years with the exception of seminal works)? Use this article to write essay: References Stedman-Smith, M., DuBois, C. L., & Grey, S. F. (2015). Hand hygiene performance and beliefs among public university employees. Journal of Health Psychology, 20(10), 1263–1274. doi: 10.1177/1359105313510338

This week we are learning about the main Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) that fall into three main categories: Viral, Bacterial, and Parasitic. Not only are these difficult topics to remember, but also there tends to be a lot of misconceptions or misinformation about them. Watch the following video and answer the two questions below in your discussion board post for this week: https://youtu.be/TAapf3DUX5o 1. What is one of the misconceptions that either you have had or that you have heard about from other people relating to the symptoms, treatment, or source of an STI? 2. What is one way that we can help others to avoid having these types of misconceptions or combat misinformation?

Grading Considerations: Answers will be graded based on the following criteria:                                a)Clarity, organization and style of presentation                                b)Knowledge of the theoretical and empirical basis of the issue and the                                                                       demonstration of this knowledge by using the texts and articles                           presented in class, making appropriate references where necessary                                  c)Analytical and critical dimensions of one’s ideas                                d)Elaborateness and degree of sophistication of one’s arguments                                  e)The use of concrete, reality based examples to support one’s conclusions                                f)APA Style