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PSY 331 Psychology of Learning WK3-D1

 Cognition and Our Environment      Prior to engaging in this discussion, read Chapter 4: Cognition,  Learning, and the Environment in your required e-book, review the  article “Socially Situated Cognition in Perspective” and the Instructor  Guidance, and view the video What Are Schemas? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Cognition incorporates numerous variables that […]

Language Acquisition

Prior to beginning this discussion, please read the following required articles: “Language Acquisition Socialization: Sociocognitive and Complexity Theory Perspectives” “The Learning Brain: Lessons for Education: A Précis” “The Cultural-Historical Foundations of the Zone of Proximal Development” “Self-Determination, Self-Regulation, and the Brain: Autonomy Improves Performance by Enhancing Neuroaffective Responsiveness to Self-Regulation Failure” “Acquisition, Learning, or Development […]

How to do this Career Opportunities Research and Report?

Assignment Instructions   After researching the psychology specialties listed below using the Occupational Outlook Handbook at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/  and the American Psychological Association website at http://www.APA.org write a pair (2) of succinct and thorough paragraphs summarizing the job responsibilities, work locations, salaries, education, national licensing requirements and career outlook for each career represented as percentage of […]

Week 7 State of Rehabilitation in Correctional Settings Critique Paper

This week, you will write a brief critique of the state of rehabilitation in correctional settings and its impact on recidivism, particularly for inmates with mental health needs. In your critique, reflect on and include information that you learned in this course about the correctional environment and community corrections. Be sure your critique addresses the […]

Dynamics of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  HhhhhhhhhhhhStress Disorder Hello, this a 1-2 page  assignment Although historically associated with exposure to combat, research during the past few decades shows that PTSD may also occur following exposure to other traumas, ranging from dog bites to hurricanes. If this is the case, you might wonder why there aren’t more people suffering from PTSD. […]

Assignment 1: Cognitive Distortion

  Cognitive theories emphasize the impact of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. Albert Ellis’s rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT) involves the identification of irrational thoughts, the subsequent emotions, and the resulting behaviors using the A-B-C model. Treatment extends this to the A-B-C-D-E model, as those thoughts are disputed and alternative, more rational effects are the results: […]

Variations in Drug Response

 300 words          Due 4/19/2018 Using the knowledge you gained from the readings, evaluate how a typical drug, when orally administered, may be handled differently by these two patients: Ms. Jones is a 30-year-old female personal trainer that is 5’ 4” tall weighing 110lbs. She regularly drinks socially and sometimes more than a bit when she […]

Does it matter

 This week, you learned about various theories surrounding the determination of one’s sexual orientation. In addition, you learned about some of the limitations and criticisms of the research. Explain briefly (in 1-2 paragraphs) your understanding of the research on origins of sexual orientation.Why is it important to understand what determines one’s sexual orientation? Consider ethical, […]

Applied Psychology – From Theory to Practice

 Applied Psychology – From Theory to Practice The final assignment for this course is a Final Paper.  The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by applying concepts to a specific case study. Focus of the Final Paper The Final Paper should demonstrate understanding of concepts […]

Doctoral Prospectus Proposal Presentation

Prospectus or Proposal Defense Presentation (based on expanded 10 Strategic Points) TOPIC: Factors Influencing Individuals’ Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas   I need assistance in fixing the attached PowerPoint presentation. Complaints to be fixed in the following slides: Slide-1)  Literature Review: Background to the Problem/Define the Need/Gap            a) Factors           b) Causes of […]