Psychology

Topic:  ADHD in child development and parenting styles  You must choose a peer-reviewed article published in 2019 or 2020  copy and past the link of the articles  Choose 3-4 peer-reviewed articles you are considering for your article review. These should relate to your question of interest! You should list the full reference for the articles in APA style. For this forum post, you do not need to have read the articles. But, you should read the abstract, as this will help you determine if the article is relevant and interesting to you. Please reference the resources in “Writing Assignments” about how to write a reference in APA style and how to search for research articles, as you will need to search for these using appropriate article databases.  

To successfully complete this discussion, Choose two of the following disorders to discuss with your peers: Tourette’s disorder/syndrome Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Dementia Conduct disorder Separation anxiety disorder Autism spectrum disorder Amnestic disorders Discuss the following as related to the disorders you chose: Discuss the symptoms and the available demographic and historical data. Analyze the differences and similarities between your chosen disorders to other similar illness/diagnosis. Discuss the ethical implications of why it is important to understand the symptoms of disorders in general and to not diagnose without having a plethora of knowledge about the patient and a license to practice. Describe the role of the environment on managing behaviors to the disorder you have chosen. Evaluate the impact of the family in managing a loved one suffering from the disorder you choose. Post your initial response of 300 words or more For more information on Disorders read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorder

Caffeine is currently a legal stimulant. Do you feel that there should be regulation and legislative actions concerning caffeine use? 150 words Provide a description of the difference between crack cocaine and powder cocaine?  Do you think they should be treated differently regarding the law? 150 words For more information on Caffeine read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine

What is meant by the neurochemistry of a drug? Identify one neurotransmitter and describe its physiological function in the human brain. Provide an example to support your description. 150 words Describe the so-called “brain reward pathway” and explain its importance to understanding the effects of drug-seeking behavior. Provide an example to support your description. 150 words For more information on Neurochemistry read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurochemistry

Explain how culture affects both the development and expression of one’s personality For more information on Personality read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality

This research paper will be in APA style format. Be sure to have at least 8 credible sources in your paper. Your paper should be 4-5 pages with an annotated bibliography. Be sure to choose a topic from the RESEARCH topic list  (You must choose a different topic from your first research paper). Read Chapter 52  from your course textbook carefully. Part III Create your outline for your second research paper. Look over the APA sample outline provided in the Week 5 folder. You MUST do your outline like the APA sample. Topic:   Benefits of laughter/therapeutic value of laughter For more information on Benefits of Laughter read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laughter

What are the physiological effects of benzodiazepine use?  How can these lead to addiction?  150 words Opiates that are prescribed are often abused. Describe the difference between using a medication verses abusing the medication.150 words For more information on Benzodiazepine  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine

Week 7 Discussion Question: Chapter 29, Mental Health Disorders Part two: Many older adults are prescribed psychotropic medications. What are the side effects of these medications and how do they impact the normal aging older adult? For more information on Psychotropic Medication read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoactive_drug

Create a 7-12-slide PowerPoint Presentation about the way drugs affect the brain. Include the following in your presentation:  Title and reference slide A description of the effects of addiction on the components of the central nervous system and other organs A description of the process of neurotransmission Detailed speaker notes that include what would be said if giving the presentation in person At least two scholarly sources  For more information on Effects of Addiction read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction

Part 1  For this Assessment, you will be using the template provided to plan out your next week as best as you possibly can. Account for every hour in the week, including the time that you sleep, work, social/personal activities, schoolwork, etc. Ensure you include the progress you plan to take toward your Journal Assessment and the Assessment Activities you will review (readings, media, quizzes). After you have completed this, set it aside and print out a blank template. For the next week, fill in this template based on how you spend your time during the one-week period. At the end of the week, compare the planned schedule and how your week played out. In one page, describe what happened. Discuss the importance of time management and how this impacts your progress as a student.  Week 1 Nov. 8-Nov. 14 Week 2 Nov-15-21 (new job orientation/training (Monday-Friday) Time Management Plan and Reflection Work/life balance is often challenging for many adults these days. In criminal justice, it can be even harder sometimes. Those in the criminal justice field are often required to work overtime, be on-call, or can be called into the office on a moment’s notice when a crisis occurs. Adding coursework to your already demanding schedule can be overwhelming. When adding coursework into the mix of life, it is critical that you best utilize your time so that you can attend to other duties in your work and personal life. Being able to complete your degree faster will get you one step closer to your goals. Your studies at Walden University can assist you in increasing your skills to create positive social change. Part 2 As the second part of the Assessment, you will complete a short reflection. You will write a brief reflection (4–5 paragraphs) related to social change and professional goals. In this reflection, you are required to answer a series of questions related to your experience. Since starting the program: What have you enjoyed the most? What have you found to be the most challenging and how can you minimize those challenges? How can you contribute to social change? Be sure to include the following: Research topics you are interested in pursuing during your studies, including why your research topics of interest are important for criminal justice and social change. A discussion on if you think it is important to contribute to social change and why or why not. What drives you to progress in your program? How can you keep your goals in mind when making time for your studies gets difficult? Have you found time management to be challenging? If so, why, and what can you do to minimize challenges? If not, what do you think you are doing well and how do you plan on maintaining your ability to manage time well? Consider approaches you have used in your professional or personal life. For example, making time for family/friends, making time for completing errands, integrating exercise into your life, making time to complete other work tasks when you have a lot of meetings, etc. Can any of the approaches you used to be transferred into your studies? Finally, compare the planned schedule and how your week played out. As part of your refection, discuss the importance of time management and how this impacts your progress as a student. For more information on Journal Assessment read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Journal+Assessment&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1