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Examines The Influences Of Traits

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that examines the influences of traits—such as trait theory—and biology—such as temperament—on personality development. Answer the following questions in your paper: How does the gene-environment interaction influence personality? Is culture a factor in personality expression? What do twin studies show us about the inheritability of personality? What characteristics of temperament […]

Substance Abuse Worksheet

  Topic 1: Addiction Worksheet  Part One Directions: Provide short answers of 200-350 words each for the following questions/statements. Include at least three scholarly resources beyond the course textbook in your response and listed as a reference at the bottom of the worksheet. 1. What are the pharmacological and physiological effects of substance use? 2. Select […]

Psychodynamic Theory Presentation

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, including detailed speaker notes, on traditional and contemporary psychodynamic theories. Include the following for each theory: A description of the main propositions A description of the main components An analysis of the strengths and limitations An explanation of how the theories are similar to one another An explanation […]

Ethical Codes

To prepare for this Discussion: Review Chapter 3 in your course text, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. Pay particular attention to ethical standards related to psychological research. Review this week’s DVD program, “Ethics.” Think about the ethical principles that are important to follow when conducting forensic psychology research. Review the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists […]