Discuss your perspective on the relative influence of heredity and environment

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To prepare for this portion of the dialog, the video Epigenetics located at http://www.youtube.com/v/Xjq5eEslJhw?version=3
The Nature vs. Nurture debate has been going on for centuries. The discussions experts currently have about these two influences on human development is now an “and” not an “either/or” one as science has demonstrated that each of us is the product of both our genetic makeup and the environment in which we develop. Despite this, both professionals and lay persons still hold differing perspectives on which influence has the greatest impact.

Discuss  your perspective on the relative influence of heredity and environment–that is, which do you think has the greatest influence of the two after viewing the video above and reading this week’s assigned learning material–and how your view differs or is similar after reading the assigned material vs. before.

 

Note: For the purpose of this discussion you are asked to stay away from the philosophical arguments of religion and evolution and instead focus on the bio-physiological concepts
400 word minimum
APA format for references

The broader mission of the government agency is to conduct research and to help address important issues through applied, scientific research.

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Suppose you are an I/O psychologist, working as a consultant, and you have been invited by a government agency to provide a training program for 20 middle-level managers on one of the following topics of your choice: communication skills, leadership skills, or teamwork skills. The broader mission of the government agency is to conduct research and to help address important issues through applied, scientific research.

 

These managers were assigned to the training because they were recently promoted to leadership roles, and most lack the “soft skills” needed to perform their role as a team leader, despite being highly proficient in their fields. The managers are highly educated, holding a minimum of a Master’s degree, with many holding PhDs, or the equivalent, in various science and engineering fields. The average age is 45 years old.

 

Design a one-day training program, based on this description, making assumptions when necessary to fill in the details. You should choose at least two different training methods, explaining why you chose each for this training topic and audience. Set learning objectives, and then provide a description of your training program, including how you would design, administer, and evaluate the training.

Diagnosis For Substance Use Disorder With Co-Occurring Disorder3

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In your professional capacity as a substance abuse counselor, you are not permitted to give diagnoses for mental disorders other than those related to substance abuse. However, you will likely be exposed to clients with mental health disorders in the assessment or treatment process. The competent substance abuse evaluator will be able to identify clients who present mental health disorders and make the appropriate referrals. Providing appropriate referrals for clients is common in the substance abuse field.

In M1: Assignment 3, you developed a case history for a person with an addiction. In this assignment, you will develop a case history and include one mental disorder. The inclusion of a mental disorder in your case study will aid in the examination of co-occurring disorders. You will then present your diagnosis and referrals.

This assignment has two parts. Complete both parts.

Part I

Create a case history for a person with an addiction and a mental disorder. Do not include identifying information. Include the following elements in your case history:

  • Demographics—including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of children, living arrangements, and religion if applicable
  • Presenting problem
  • Previous psychiatric treatment of patient
  • Previous chemical treatment of patient
  • Chemical history
  • Medical history—including disabilities if applicable
  • Work and education history
  • Legal or financial concerns
  • Family background
  • Concerned person involvement
  • Referral source

Part II

Analyze the case history and present your diagnosis as related to substance use disorders. Include the following in your diagnosis:

  • Summarize key case study elements you would use to formulate a diagnosis and guide your treatment plan.
  • Identify at least two assessment tools that you would use to formulate a diagnosis. Justify why you have selected these tools.
  • State your diagnosis related to substance use disorders. Justify your reasons for your diagnosis.
  • Identify other concerns and offer recommendations and referral opportunities. Justify your reasons and explanations.

Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention

Is human nature good or bad?

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Is human nature good or bad? In an essay of four to six double spaced pages, evaluate arguments on both sides of this issue by first summarizing, in your own words, at least one argument on each side and then arguing for which one of the opposing sides you find more compelling and why. Support your position with at least two additional scholarly or scientific sources (not the popular press) that discuss this issue.

 

Use the following to develop your argument;

Carl Roger (personality theory) as people are good and  Sigmound Freud believed are innately bad.