Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental features of science?

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1 Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental features of science?
a empirical questions
b public knowledge
c mathematical equations
d systematic empiricism

2 A set of beliefs can be said to be pseudoscientific if it lacks one or more of the three features of science and _____.
a its adherents claim or imply that it is scientific
b it has been discredited by scientific research
c it seems “crazy”
d it refers to phenomena that cannot be directly observed

3 Research questions in psychology can come from which of the following?
a previous research
b informal observations
c practical problems to be solved
d all of the above

4 Which of the following is a categorical variable?
a eye color
b IQ
c number of lifetime sexual partners
d shoe size

5 A research methods student conducts a study on the relationship between people’s level of extroversion and the number of close friends they have. She computes Pearson’s r, which comes out to be – 1.70. Which of the following is most clearly true?
a The relationship between the two variables is weak.
b More extroverted people have fewer friends.
c She ought to use a bar graph to display her results.
d She made an error in computing Pearson’s r.

6 When you want to show that Variable X has a direct effect on Variable Y, what is the best kind of study to conduct?
a a non-experimental study
b an experiment
c an observational study
d a survey

7 The relationship between people’s heights and weights is positive.
a True
b False

8 In a negative relationship, higher scores on one variable are associated with lower scores on another variable.
a True
b False

9 Pearson’s r cannot be negative.
a True
b False

10 What three groups must be taken into account in the consideration of the ethics of a research project?
a society
b clinical practitioners
c the scientific community
d research participants

How would you describe abnormal psychology?

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You are working as a key leader in a fairly new, small biotech company that has just landed a major government contract. The contract will necessitate significant growth in the number of employees. This contract requires that a broad range of services are provided to employees, many of which the organization currently lacks in its benefit package. Your task it to design an employee assistance program benefit that can address the emotional, relational, and mental health needs of a diverse employee population (from maintenance workers to PhD/MD-level scientists).

To begin to develop this program, you must first understand and define abnormal behavior versus normal behavior.

How would you describe abnormal psychology?
How would you define normal and abnormal?
How do these terms relate to success in the workplace?
Include a brief description of how the different psychological perspectives (i.e., psychoanalytical, medical/biological, behavioral, cognitive, sociocultural, and humanistic perspectives) define normal and abnormal behavior.
Take one side of the debate (affirmative/yes it does or negative/no it does not) about whether normal is a word that applies to humans. You will need to supply both personal and research evidence to support your position.

Include in your paper the following:

First, an introduction (1 paragraph) that will summarize what you will cover in the paper.
Next, use the questions at the beginning of the assignment as headers for the next 3 sections (1–2 paragraphs each).
Then, the following 2–3 paragraphs will include your thesis statement (affirmative or negative) and the evidence that supports your position.
Finally, write a conclusion that summarizes what you have said (2–3 paragraphs).

Psychology Game Outline

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Psychology Game Outline

 

Ok here is the assignment to be done next week but we have to do an outline on it this week. I am going to post the assignment so u know what we are doing. As u do the outline make sure it it what u r going to do the assignment on next week.

 

Develop a 20-minute (usually 15-20 slides. Please don’t exceed 25 slides.  You can put the answer and question on the same slide) Jeopardy game presentation that integrates the breadth and depth of core psychology knowledge.

 

Search the Internet for a Microsoft® PowerPoint® jeopardy game template.

 

Include the following topics in your game:

 

·       Holistic approach to prior learning-THIS IS MY PART

·       Integrating psychology into your personal life

·       Psychology across all disciplines

·       Integrating psychology into career and educational decisions

 

 

The notes section of your slides serve as your “paper” therefore should explain the question/answer of the slide, with citations.  This is the major part you will be graded on.  Apply citations in the notes sections like you would a paper, to justify your answers.  Add a reference slide(s) at the end.  

 

 

We have to do a jeopardy game presentation so next week I will need 5 questions and the answers like a jepordy game. But this week I need the outline for those 5 Q/A’s. My topic is the one above “Holistic approach to prior learning”. Plus I need to do the intro and conclusion for this too. For the outline and so I can use it in the assignment too. Plus references.

Psychology Game Outline

I. Introduction

II. Holistic approach to prior learning

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III. Integrating psychology into your personal life

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D.

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IV. Psychology across all disciplines

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B.

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V. Integrating psychology into career and educational decisions

A.

B.

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VI. Conclusion

References

What are common themes found among each of the professional organizations represented in the websites?

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Review at least three websites of professional organizations for mental health and related fields provided in this week’s list of Recommended Websites. Compare and contrast the key features of three mental health-related disciplines.

Address the following questions in your initial post:

  • What are common themes found among each of the professional organizations represented in the websites?
  • What are the distinctive themes for each organization?
  • How might a professional from each of the disciplines represented in the websites you selected answer the following question “How would a professional in your organization contribute to the treatment of depression?”

 

  1.  American Art Therapy Association. (http://www.arttherapy.org)   This is the website for the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). AATA is an organization of professionals dedicated to the belief that making art is healing and life enhancing. Its mission is to serve its members and the general public by providing standards of professional competence, and developing and promoting knowledge in, and of, the field of art therapy.
  2.  American Counseling Association. (http://www.counseling.org)
    • This is the website for the American Counseling Association (ACA). ACA is a professional and educational organization dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.  The mission of the ACA is to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity.
  3.  National Association of Social Workers. (http://www.naswdc.org)
    • This is the website for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.