1) What is the difference between a cross-sectional study and a longitudinal study? 2) Explain the ‘ecological fallacy’ in your own words. 3) Consider a problem in social work in which you have a special interest (such a child abuse, mental illness, gerontology, and so on). Formulate three different research questions about that problem, each […]

      Choose one of the case studies provided in the electronic readings for Week One.       http://www.apollolibrary.com/Library/err/NewElectronicReserveReadings.aspx       Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze cross-cultural psychology. As a part of your analysis, do the following:   ·        Provide an overview of the case study.   […]

For this discussion, we will explore psychological disorders by hearing from those who have experienced one of these disorders in a personal way.  Choose ONE of these stories and watch the accompanying Ted Talk.  In your post, discuss what you learned from the talk about psychological disorders?   Elanor Longden (schizophrenia); https://youtu.be/syjEN3peCJw Nikki Weber Allen (anxiety & depression); https://youtu.be/shG0ezBeeJc Ji Hae Park (depression); https://youtu.be/ZMGZQZRIsJE […]

  Prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that illustrates how people create growth and find meaning out of trauma and suffering. Create a mock case study of a client who is a survivor of a traumatic event and who has overcome the experience, and is now demonstrating resilience and overall wellbeing. Include and […]

Most of us at one time or another have experienced a change in schedule that has contributed to both sleep deprivation and an upsetting of our circadian rhythms. In this discussion we will explore the effects of such changes. After watching the  video   Rhythm and Snooze – Circadian Genes  located at  http://www.youtube.com/v/17L5S7Kk7Cc?version=3, respond to […]