Psychology Research

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  Proposal Worksheet

PSY/335 Version 1

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Proposal Worksheet

Each team member will pick an article for this worksheet. Replicate these set of questions for each team member for this worksheet.

Team member name:

Citation of article: Rawson, R. A., Huber, A., McCann, M., Shoptaw, S., Farabee, D., Reiber, C., & Ling, W. (2002). A comparison of contingency management and cognitive-behavioral approaches during methadone maintenance treatment for cocaine dependence. Arch Gen Psychiatry,59(9), 817-824

1. What is the author’s goal? Cocaine addiction is very complex to treat. The first line of treatment is normally methadone maintenance, which is not fully effective, as patients remain severely affected by cocaine use. For patients under methadone management, CBT and CM show promising results in reducing the use of cocaine and sustaining positive effects when patients are discharged. In this light, the goal of the authors is comparing the efficacy of CBT- cognitive-behavioral therapy and CM –contingency management when combined and when each is used independently in treating the dependence of cocaine in patients already under methadone maintenance. This also goes for examining if reductions achieved in using cocaine are sustained during follow-ups conducted after treatment is issued.

2. What questions remain unanswered? The study results show that in the first 16 weeks, patients under CM had significant improvement while those in CBT group showed no significant improvement compared to those placed under methadone maintenance only. However, after 26 weeks and during 52nd week follow-up, patient under CBT showed equivalent performance, as those under CM.

The unanswered question is what makes CBT group catch up with CM group response at 52 weeks while the group had already showed delay in achieving the response?

3. If I had to design an experiment to test this hypothesis, what would I do? In designing an experiment to test the two questions, I would present the hypotheses and make predictions on the expected outcome. It could be that CBT effectiveness starts taking place after 26 weeks or CM effectiveness slows down after 26 weeks to allow CBT catch up with it. I would then conduct an experimental procedure entailing a systematic way of experimenting science. This would entail selecting cocaine patients, as subjects randomly, dividing them into two and assigning each half to CBT and CM group. Observing patients in CBT and CM groups after 26 weeks keenly to see the changes that account for the increased CBT response. I would create schedules of observation, put controls and use a sample that yields statistical significance.

4. What are the independent, dependent, and control variables? In Rawson, Huber, McCann, Shoptaw, Farabee, Reiber and Ling (2002) the dependent variable include the metabolites of cocaine found in patients urine used to determine efficacy of CBT, CM and sustained cocaine reductions. The independent variables include CBT and CM, which the researchers introduce to patients under methadone management to see how they would response. The control variable is continuing methadone maintenance treatment in all patients.

After reviewing each team member’s submission, answer the following questions as a team:

1. What is your research question? What is the best approach to treating cocaine addiction?

2. What is your hypothesis? People taken off methadone treatment who continue their other treatments will have greater success at beating their addiction than people who continue with methadone.

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Compare and contrast the concepts of reliability and validity.

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Introduction to Psychological Testing Paper

Summarize the major assumptions and fundamental questions associated with psychological testing

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you summarize the major assumptions and fundamental questions associated with psychological testing. Address the following in your paper:

 

  • Define the term “test.”
  • Identify and describe the five major categories of psychological tests as described in the Week 1 course materials.
  • Identify and describe both the four major uses and users of psychological tests as described in the Week 1 course materials.
  • Compare and contrast the concepts of reliability and validity.
  • Discuss how both reliability and validity specifically impact the field of psychological testing.
  • The definition of “test” includes an overview of the five perspectives of psychological testing as described in the Week 1 course materials.
  • The five major categories of psychological tests (as described in the Week 1 course materials) are each identified and described.
  • The four major uses and users of psychological tests (as described in the Week 1 course materials) are each identified and described.
  • The definitions of reliability and validity include specifically how these concepts are used in psychological testing.
  • A correct distinction between reliability and validity is provided.
  • Each of the different types of reliability and validity are identified and described.

Post Discussion: Characteristics Of Older People

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Using the information from your reading in chapter 3 of the text (Ferrini & Ferrini, 2012) and other related material, do the following:

 

  • Select a characteristic of older people that you believe is an age-related change.
  • Design a hypothetical study that might prove or disprove your supposition.
  • Write a half-page paper that presents the details of your study.

    Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.

     

 

Envision the constituents that elected you

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LASA 2 Write Your Own Bill

Scenario:

 

You are a newly elected Member of Congress. It is up to you as to whether you are a Senator or a Representative from your State.  You made several important promises during your campaign and now that you have taken your seat, you need to show the constituents you represent that you are going to fulfill at least one of these promises with a bill you write and introduce into your chamber.

 

Directions:

 

  1. Choose a topic for your bill:
    1. Envision the constituents that elected you
    2. Imagine that you have interacted with your constituents
    3. What’s making news?
    4. Look to other states
    5. Look to your own experience
    6. Look at current logs and regulations
    7. Use the internet
  2. Research your bill topic:
    1. Look at existing law
    2. Explore various solutions to the issue
    3. Support your position with facts and figures
    4. Determine your support and opposition
  3. When writing your bill:
    1. Ensure clarity, organization and accuracy
    2. Ensure you are creating law
    3. Anticipate questions and concerns
    4. Proofread and check grammar
  4. Bill structure (see attached)
  5. Bill writing checklist (see attached)

 

Some links that may help you understand how to write a bill:

 

  • Congressional Bills Web site http://www.gpoaccess.gov/bills/index.html
  • USA.gov is the front door to every government website.  http://www.usa.gov.
  • Congressional Bills Search Tips Web Site  http://www.gpo.gov/help/index.html#simple_search.htm
  • Thomas (Library of Congress) http://thomas.loc.gov/home/lawsmade.toc.html

 

Review the Bill Writing Checklist. Using the Bill Structure document fill in all sections to write your bill.

 

To complete this assignment, you must submit the completed Bill Structure Document that clearly illustrates all components of a professionally written bill and address all required elements of the assignment listed in the grading criteria below.

 

The assignment must be submitted as a Word document. Include APA formatted title and reference page. Be sure to cite any references used in APA format with intext citations

 

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