Psychology

Group therapy is often used in counseling centers, especially community mental health centers. It is a way to see a lot of different kids or adults at one time who are working through similar issues. What are the pros and cons of group therapy? Can the therapist really make progress with individuals in a group setting?

Draft of the first chapter of your research proposal with the topic previously selected and polished. (The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Distance Learning for 9th Grade Students at American High School Academy in Miami Dade County in South Florida)Chapter One: Introductory Chapter (Introduction) – minimum two – three pagesIntroduction about the topic, history of the topic, laws, regulations, and information that support your topicResearch problem / DefinitionJustification and relevance of the studyObjectivesResearch QuestionsVariables and definition of the variablesDefinition of important conceptsProjected limitations of your studyResearch design description

What mistaken notion about the nervous system persisted from ancient times up through the work of some Renaissance thinkers?a.?The ventricles play a major role in the transmission of messages in the brain.b.?The heart is the organ of intellectc.?Damage to the brain is easily repaired.d.?The muscular tremors that characterize epilepsy do not originate in the brain.

psychologyThis is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.Before beginning this assignment, each group should submit a filled-in copy of the CLC Agreement Form.Each CLC team will design a correlational study, groups will need two variables with at least five sets of data. between these two variables: time spent playing video games and aggression.Then in 600-750 words, do the following:Create a hypothesis for the group’s study. Consider the hypothesis and how the group will define operationally and measure the variables.Describe how the group will obtain a random sample of participants.Assume the study produces a correlation of .56 between the variables. Analyze three possible causal reasons for the relationship.Submit an SPSS output for the correlational study.Use two to four scholarly resources to support your explanations.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA 7th Style Guide.

This is an 750-1000 word paper in which you will:(1) present one behavior change and describe how it would improve your short- and long-term health.(2) write about the reasons why you might want to engage in that behavior change and how you can overcome those barriers.(3) design a plan for adopting the behavior change that you can make and follow that plan for at least 10 days.Make sure your plan describes only ONE behavior change, and that the change is specific and measurable.For this paper, use the following guidelines:Formatting: All assignments should be double spaced, with 1” margins all around, Times New Roman 12 point font, and no extra spaces between paragraphs.

People react to and cope with stress in their lives in a variety of ways. Consider your midterm and final exams as an example. How stressful an experience are these for you? What are the physiological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive reactions you usually encounter before and during your exams? In other words, what changes do you notice in your body, emotions, behavior, and thoughts? Psychologists recommend several strategies to cope with stress, including emotional, behavioral, cognitive, emotion-focused, and problem-focused methods. Which strategies do you currently use during exam time? Which methods would you consider incorporating in the future?In at least a Four-Page essay, first describe your physiological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive reactions to the stressor of taking exams (5 pts). Discuss two strategies (emotional, behavioral, or cognitive, emotion focused, or problem focused) or methods that you currently use to cope more effectively, explain your coping skills in terms of the strategies listed above (10 pts). Describe at least two other coping strategies you would be willing to try to alleviate the stress you experience. Again, explain these other methods in terms of the strategies listed above (10 pts). Be sure to include details from class materials, readings, and research to support your discussion. Cite your resources.

Research a developmental toy either online or by visiting a store. The toy must assist in the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of children, aged 1 through 3. Create a five- to eight-slide PowerPoint Presentation that includes the following:A picture and description of the toyHow the toy assists the child in physical developmentHow the toy assists the child in cognitive developmentHow the toy assists the child in psychosocial developmentUsing the table on page 185 of the text as a guide, describe how Piaget’s theory applies to your toy.Your presentation must also include a title slide and reference slide.Include at least two scholarly references, in addition to the textbook, in your presentation.While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelinesThis assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Write a 500-750-word paper discussing the importance of child and adolescent psychology on development. Address the following in your paper:Discuss how the study of child and adolescent development has changed over time.Describe the five theoretical perspectives, including the major theorists associated with eachInclude at least two scholarly resources, in addition to the textbook, in your paper.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.

In order to apply their understanding of a systems approach to working with traumatized clients in community settings, students will select a trauma-related topic (e.g., domestic violence, sexual assault, natural disaster). Then they are asked to write a 4-5 page (double-spaced) case conceptualization utilizing a systems approach to describe the various systems impacting this community mental health client, their experience of trauma, their presenting problem, and diagnosis. Identify social, institutional, and legislative barriers this client may face. Write about how a counselor could advocate for them to be able to access needed treatment, receive equitable treatment, and experience success. Describe how if you were this client’s counselor you would help them to understand and gain access to community resources. Identify how to utilize either crisis intervention, trauma-informed approaches, and/or community-based strategies, such as Psychological First Aid, to meet this client’s needs. Address relevant legislation and government policy as related to this client’s situation and advocacy needs. Address how counselors working with this client would work in collaboration both within their agency and with other community resources. Address how the client’s needs could be met over time within the continuum of care of the mental health delivery system (for example first, hospitalization, then partial hospitalization). Include how a counselor would consult on behalf of this client. Then design personalized comprehensive treatment plan for your identified client. Then, write a S.O.A.P. note (or other type of progress note) for a counseling session with this client. Please note that this assignment does not assess the student’s ability to copy/paste from the text, but requires critical thinking to synthesize multiple sources of data for a case conceptualization. Use the detailed instructions and grading rubric contained in the syllabus appendices to complete this assignment.

Domestic Violence[WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 2, 3, 4]Prior to beginning work on this learning activity, read Chapter 13 in the required text. Select a type of violence that you explored in the text and recommended resources (intimate partner violence, rape, sexual assault, hate crimes involving the LGBTQ+ population, and gang activity). Create a three- to five-slide PowerPoint with notes (see How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation (Links to an external site.) for assistance) explaining the type of violence and the most effective treatment for the offender, with at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed or other credible sources. The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table