Paper that discusses the development of scientific thought starting with the writings of the ancient Greek philosophers.

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Assistance with a research paper with a minimum word count required of 2500 words.

Paper that discusses the development of scientific thought starting with the writings of the ancient Greek philosophers.
 
Move forward while critically analyzing: Modern Science, Empiricism, Sensationalism, Positivism, Rationalism, Romanticism, Existentialism, Physiology, Experimental Psychology, Voluntarism, Structuralism, Evolution, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Neobehaviorism, Gestalt Psychology, Psychoanalysis, & Humanism (19 categories).
 
Then discuss how the traditional schools and systems of psychology have influenced contemporary psychology and in turn affect the application of treatment.
 
Also needs to address the ethics and values that have developed with the philosophical thought of human behavior.
 
Also will look at the role that contemporary psychology plays in different cultures.

Written in APA style and will need at least 14 references from professional journals. Other references can be obtained from the internet or other means.  

Identify specific memory biases that could affect how you remember your past.

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Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Section 1 (1-2 paragraphs):

Choose one of the following areas of your brain and explain what it does:

Thalamus
Reticular formation
Brain stem (pons and medulla)
Cerebellum
Limbic system
One of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex

Explain how the area you described contributes to a specific activity from your everyday life.  (Example: During horseback riding, the cerebellum integrates information from the motor systems and balance system.)

Section 2 (1-2 paragraphs):
All of us have been shaped by both nature (biology) and nurture (environment), making us the persons we are today.  In most cases, it is difficult to completely disentangle the separate effects of nature vs. nurture with much certainty.  However, we can make some educated guesses based on our knowledge of familial tendencies that we may have inherited, as well as knowledge of our environment and experiences.  In this section, we ask for you to make some educated guesses about the roles of nature and nurture in your life.

Describe the role of nature (biology) in shaping what kind of person you are today. Provide a specific example of the role of nature.
Describe the role of nurture (environment) in shaping what kind of person you are today.  Provide a specific example of the role of nurture.

Section 3 (1-2 paragraphs):

Describe the influences of culture, your environment, and biology on your gender role behavior. 
Use specific examples from your own life to explain your answers.

Section 4 (1-2 paragraphs):

Discuss the fallibility of memory in terms of bias and inaccuracy when you reflect on your past. 
Identify specific memory biases that could affect how you remember your past.  Include factors related to cognition. 
Use specific examples from your own life.

Section 5 (1 paragraph):

Describe why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experiences and anecdotes.em.)

Analyze and describe how the APA’s Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the webpage for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), the  Harvey, Luiselli, & Wong, (2009) article, and review the APA’s Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. required for this week.
In your initial post:

Applied behavior analysis is a rapidly growing area of learning psychology. Based on the information in the required web page and article, describe what you think it would be like to be an applied behavior analyst is a school setting. 
Analyze and describe how the APA’s Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. might affect the implementation of behavior modification principles.
Examine the behavioral analysis approach to personality psychology and discuss whether personality shapes behavior or behavior shapes personality. Use evidence from the resources to support your statements.
Evaluate the cultural implications of addressing and treating mental health issues in standardized school settings.
Describe the benefits this type of approach might have for students.

Read the description of the case of Lizardo versus Denny Inc. NDI in Chapter 2 of the textbook under Tort Liability. Then, read the appeal of the case found on the Case Law Website, located at

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Read the description of the case of Lizardo versus Denny Inc. NDI in Chapter 2 of the textbook under Tort Liability. Then, read the appeal of the case found on the Case Law Website, located at http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-2nd-circuit/1405426.html.
 

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

  1. Describe how the security guards and Denny’s management should have handled the situation. 
  2. Explain why the security guards’ daytime occupation influenced the decision in the case.
  3. Justify the court’s decision to neglect this as a case of discrimination. 
  4. Assess how this case can serve as a precedent for other cases and the conclusions you can you draw from this precedent.
  5. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.