Entries by Linus

Serial Killers

Serial killers attract a lot of attention because of their motives and brutal methods of committing heinous crimes. At the heart of studies of serial killers is the nature versus nurture argument. This argument can be expanded by asking whether serial killers commit crimes because of genetic dispositions or whether a person can be taught […]

Decision Making Tree – Ethics

   The final project will be a paper that should be the foundation of your ethical journey.  It will include identifying and expanding on various pillars of ethical practice which we have identified and elaborated on with each module. Topics  Awareness Trust and Integrity Caring Citizen Fairness Respect and Equity  Explore the five topics listed […]

Evaluate Websites for Myths/Misinformation

Instructions This week, you reviewed why myths and misinformation often take hold, and you explored some ways to spot misleading claims in the broad field of nutrition. Journalists have limited space to take complicated and nuanced research findings and make them understandable for the public. In this assignment, you will have the choice between two […]

Describe some common misconceptions about psychopaths. Why might it be important to clear up these misconceptions in the general public? Use scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Describe two kinds of brain dysfunctions possibly linked to psychopaths. Can these dysfunctions be treated? If so, what methods may be most effective? Use scholarly resources to support your explanations.     Describe some common misconceptions about psychopaths. Why might it be important to clear up these misconceptions in the general public? Use scholarly resources […]

PROF MAURICE M4 Assignment 2: Diagnostic Case Reports

Click  here  to go to the Faces of Abnormal Psychology website. There, you will see twelve different disorders listed. For this module, view the following disorders: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Paranoid Schizophrenia After clicking a disorder, click the Diagnostic Overview tab in the left column. This will cover the major diagnostic features of the […]