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Based on what you have learned so far about development, select a well-known movie that addresses the nature-versus-nurture question. Some examples are: The Blind Side, Rudy, and A Beautiful Mind. You are not limited to these choices. With reference to the film, in the Discussion Area, respond to the following:How influential is the role of genetics in the child’s development?What about the role of the environment, temperament, and teratogenics, among others?Explain Watson’s and Scarr’s perspectives, according to what you have learned in your book. What would each say about the character(s) in the movie?Given what you have learned this week, do you agree with Watson, Scarr, both, or neither?

Psychology Slide Presentation (Depression,Anxiety,or Bipolar Disorder)

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IntroductionIntroduce a psychological disorder that is of interest to you.Discuss the biological, psychological, and/or social relevance of examining this disorder.Provide a brief overview of the clinical attributes of this disorder (e.g., diagnostic features, prevalence rates, biopsychosocial impacts).Provide a brief overview of the points that you will address in your presentation. Consider using the belowfollowing subject headings to structure your presentation. Get your audience excited about your topic!Part One: Biopsychosocial ConsiderationsDiscuss the biological (e.g., neuroanatomical, neuroendocrine) correlates of the disorder.Discuss the psychological (e.g., cognitive, affective) correlates of the disorder.Discuss the social (e.g., interpersonal) correlates of the disorder.Explain the implications of cultural variation on the assessment of the disorder.Explain the implications of cultural variation on the treatment of the disorder.Discuss the role of the community in promoting access to treatment for the disorder.Part Two: Diagnostic/Evaluative ConsiderationsExplain the strengths and limitations of the clinical assessments designed to evaluate the disorder.Discuss challenges related to reliability and validity in the assessment of the disorder.Explain the concept of diagnosis by exclusion, using the selected disorder as an example.Articulate how assessments contribute to diagnosis by exclusion.Explain the relationship between the publication process of the DSM, the contribution of research in mental health, and the practice of clinicians.Part Three: Therapeutic ConsiderationsExplain the strengths and limitations of various therapeutic approaches designed to treat the disorder.Discuss the relevance of non-pharmacological (e.g., complementary/alternative) approaches in the treatment of the disorder.Discuss the balance between “do no harm” and duty to treat.ConclusionSummarize the most relevant takeaways of your presentation.Discuss the attributes of the disorder (e.g., biopsychosocial, diagnostic, therapeutic) that you want your audience to remember most.In what ways does the information you’ve shared enhance what we know about the disorder?In what ways does the content that you’ve shared contribute to our biological, psychological, and/or social well-being?

M5 Assignment 1 Discussion

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MUST BE NEW AND ORIGINAL WORK. CANNOT HAVE BE GIVEN TO OTHER STUDENTS. ALL POINTS MUST BE CLEARLY COVERED…PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT WORK ALIGNS WITH RUBRIC SO THAT ALL POINTS ARE COVERED. DO NOT JUST PUT A REFERNCE IN THE REFERNCE SECTION BUT DO NOT USE IT WITHIN THE PAPER. ALL REFERNCES MUST ALSO BE FEATURED WITHIN THE PAPER AS WELL IF ONE IS BEING USED. PLEASE KEEP RESPONSES STRAIGHT TO THE POINT, BUT ANSWERED WELL. THIS DOES NOT NEED A TITLE PAGE OR HEADERVisit www.prisonexp.org.  Scroll to the bottom to find the quote by Professor Philip Zimbardo.  Click on “read the story” in the last sentence.  After reading the story, please respond to the following 6 discussion areas in your post.Required for full credit:One post with responses to all six areas specified belowThree posts to classmatesThorough, relevant, organized, and professionally writtenGraduate level sentence structure and grammarNo APA format requiredPosts to be entered 8/15/16 (rather than 8/13/16)1) What are the effects of living in an environment with no clocks, no view of the outside world, and minimal sensory stimulation?2) Consider the psychological consequences of stripping, delousing, and shaving the heads of prisoners or members of the military. What transformations take place when people go through an experience like this?3) At first push-ups were not a very aversive form of punishment, but they became more so as the study wore on. Why the change?4) How do you think you would have behaved if you were a prisoner in this situation? Would you have rejected these privileges in order to maintain prisoner solidarity?5) Compare the reactions of these visitors to the reactions of civilians in encounters with the police or other authorities. How typical was their behavior?6) In an exploratory study such as this, one problem is defining what the “data” are — the information we should collect. Also, what should have been done to minimize the effects of experimenter bias on the outcome of the study? What were the dangers of the principal investigator assuming the role of prison superintendent?

Psy 4900 number 5

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Write a 5–6-page assessment in which you reflect on the results of self-assessment and self-inventory exercises, articulate your professional goals and career plans, and write an action plan for implementing those goals and plans.This undergraduate psychology program offered you instruction throughout the broad spectrum of the science of psychology. Its content covered approaches to understanding the complexities of human behavior and thought through a framework of knowledge, skills, and values identified by the APA as fundamental in the undergraduate study of psychology.PreparationTo prepare for this assessment, complete the Work Values Card Sort and Career Inventory Checklist media, linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading.InstructionsWrite a 5–6-page assessment in which you complete the following:Create a title page: Give your paper a title that reflects the purpose of your work. It is suggested that you use the APA Paper Template, linked in the Resources under the APA Resources heading, to format your paper according to the APA manual (current edition).Write an introduction: For the introduction section of your paper, include the title at the top of the first page. (In APA format, the word Introduction is not used as a heading.) Briefly summarize the key components of your paper.Create a heading titled Assessment and Inventory Results: Summarize the results of the required self-assessment and self-inventory exercises. Use critical thinking and your knowledge of psychological theories and concepts to analyze the meaning and significance of the results. This summary can help guide your career direction.Create a heading titled Goals and Career Plans:Describe your professional philosophy, including your goals and career plans.Describe how your professional goals and career choices align with your values and life interests.Explain how your values relate to professional behaviors and practices.Create a heading titled Motivation: Analyze how psychological principles can be used to motivate you to overcome obstacles to reach your professional goals.Create a heading titled Action Plan: Develop a SMART action plan for implementing your career goals. This will serve as a road map to help you take concrete steps to fulfill your goals. For example, describe the steps you are planning to take to apply for a job or apply to graduate school. Discuss realistic ideas about how to implement psychological knowledge and skills in occupational pursuits that meet personal and professional goals. You may wish to review the document SMART Action Plan, linked in the Resources under the Suggested Resources heading, conduct an Internet search to learn what should be included in an action plan, or refer to the Capella Career Center resources, linked in the Resources under the Suggested Resources heading.Create a heading titled Conclusion: Briefly summarize the key points of your assessment and make a statement about your future career aspirations.Keep in mind throughout this assessment that while your writing must conform to APA standards, you must explain all information in a manner that can be easily understood by a nonacademic or nonscientific audience.Refer to the Individual Career Plan Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this assessment.Additional RequirementsYour assessment should meet the following requirements:Written communication: Written communication is well organized and free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA format: Comply with current APA style and formatting.Number of resources: A minimum of three academic resources.Length: 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding the cover page and references.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.