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Explain the cultural dynamic presented within the show, as well as the influence of that cultural dynamic on the show’s characters.

· If you have not done so already, choose a fictional show that is rated G or PG, such as a situational comedy or a drama. · Watch one episode, paying attention to the situational factors, main characters’ traits, and characteristics of their attitudes. Consider who is the chief influencer in the episode and who […]

Post  a brief description of the research study you selected. Then, explain the parts of this study that you believe might be important for a forensic psychology professional working in a court setting.

Applying Research in Court Settings Psychologists have interacted with the courts much longer than forensic psychology has been recognized as a field. Indeed, the usage of psychological expertise and data by the court and legal systems is quite broad. Attorneys, for example, hire psychologists and forensic psychology professionals as consultants to assist in the selection […]

Explain how a forensic psychology professional might use this research study when assessing a juvenile’s competency to stand trial.

*MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice. (n.d.). MacArthur Foundation Reasearch Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice. Retrieved October 2, 2009, from http://www.adjj.org/content/index.php In this week’s Application Assignment, you examine various aspects of this interesting area of research and how such research can be applied in a court setting.You also explore […]

4. How could the family genogram be applied to the treatment of a family with addiction issues? Please apply this to a hypothetical family.

1. What are the benefits of using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy versus using Behavioral Therapy? 2. The textbook indicates that choice intervention strategies are a central element of reality theory. How might these strategies be used in conjunction with other counseling theories? 3. What are the main differences between Bowenian, structural, and strategic family systems theories? […]