How would Erik Turkheimer, the author of the assigned reading, view this issue? What would be the most accurate scientific viewpoint about this topic?

Begin with a brief description of the nature/nurture issue.
Describe BF Skinner’s view of how human language abilities are learned from the environment.
Describe Noam Chomsky’s view of how human language abilities depend upon inborn brain biology.
How would Erik Turkheimer, the author of the assigned reading, view this issue? What would be the most accurate scientific viewpoint about this topic?
The debate focused on language. Provide an example of another area of psychology in which functions are both learned and inborn. How should we most accurately think about the contributions of nature/nurture for this particular function?

Discuss how you would make a diagnosis using DSM-5 if you were a counselor. How do you ensure that you do not misdiagnose your client?

Abnormal psychology in the workplace

Write a paper focusing on the following:
• Discuss 3 changes that were made from DSM-IV to DSM-5.

• Describe the role of DSM-5 in making a diagnosis. Why is it used?

• When conducting a clinical interview, what are some important questions you need to ask a client? Why?

• Discuss how you would make a diagnosis using DSM-5 if you were a counselor. How do you ensure that you do not misdiagnose your client?
You may also research the psychological disorders, by reviewing an electronic version of the DSM-5 in CTU’s library. For more information on accessing the DSM-5 in the library please review How to Access DSM-5 and/or watch this video.
A minimum of 2 APA-style references should be included. The text can be one of those references. One must be from a peer-reviewed journal, and one must be a reputable Web site  or the course textbook.

Demonstrate an understanding of the key perspectives introduced in the module.Show an awareness of the historical development of key concepts and theories.

Mind & Behaviour
Element 011: Component 1 Guidelines

Assignment: “Select a paper from the list below. Describe how the discipline of psychology has learned from the research/theory described in this paper and evaluate how the paper has helped to advance the field”.

The learning outcomes for this essay are:
⦁ Demonstrate an understanding of the key perspectives introduced in the module.
⦁ Show an awareness of the historical development of key concepts and theories.
⦁ Integrate and summarise information from across the range of theories and concepts in the module.

Choose one of the following papers :
Biological:
⦁ Gazzaniga, M. S. . The split brain revisited. Scientific American, 279(1), 50-55.
⦁ Kolb, B., Gibb, R., & Robinson, T. E. Brain plasticity and behavior. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 12(1), 1-5.

What interests you in the specific counseling program for which you are applying?Describe personal qualities and experiences you have had which you believe contribute to your ability to work with diverse populations.

In order that we may better understand your interest in our program, please prepare a 2-3-page essay. respond to the following questions based on the specific program you are applying to :
1. What has inspired and/or maintained your interest in counseling?
2. What interests you in the specific counseling program for which you are applying?
3. Describe personal qualities and experiences you have had which you believe contribute to your ability to work with diverse populations.
4. What are your hopes about yourself as a graduate student and as a future counselor?
5. What are some possible barriers that may prevent you from successfully completing your graduate studies?What are your plans for working through these barriers?
6. What are your career goals in the counseling field and how will your graduate education in counseling assist you in achieving these goals?

Which imagery technique would you recommend? Why?

Sports Psychology
Answer all of the following:
– If you were coaching a golfer, based on these findings, which imagery technique would
you recommend? Why? You should reference specific findings to support your reasoning.
– The participants in this study were all competitive golfers. In your opinion, do you think
the results would be the same for beginners? Why or why not?

 

How might technological advances inform or shift the current understanding of abnormality? Will the laws and ethics of today still apply in 10-20 years, or will new standards need to be set in place?

Changes in the treatment of people with abnormal behavior have coincided with social change and medical understanding. What changes do you think might happen in the next 10–20 years?

How might technological advances inform or shift the current understanding of abnormality?

Will the laws and ethics of today still apply in 10-20 years, or will new standards need to be set in place?

What type of training or education do you think mental health practitioners will need in order to be effective helpers? Do you think this will need to change? Why or why not?

Describe patients’ rights, the civil commitment laws and the clinician’s duty to warn. Do you agree or disagree with any of the procedures for them?

Ethics in Mental Health

Describe patients’ rights, the civil commitment laws and the clinician’s duty to warn. Do you agree or disagree with any of the procedures for them?

How do the five influences that must be considered of any psychological disorder effect these decisions?

What role do biological, psychological/cognitive and social/environmental factors play in these decisions?

Lastly, provide a brief case study demonstrating an ethical dilemma that a mental health professional might face, making sure to identify the specific ethical standard being discussed, as well as providing suggestions as to how the professional can manage the situation appropriately.

What is the experience of watching media among young people who make political decisions?

Hidden messages in media
What is the experience of watching media among young people who make political decisions?
Methodological Approaches: generic qualitative study and a case study

This paper identifies a data analysis strategy and process for both a generic qualitative study and a case study as it relates to the topic and research question above. In this paper, you will explain why the data analysis needs to align with the methodological approach, and why both the data collection process and the methodological approach need to align with the research question.

 

Examine the automatization of cognitive processes and whether problems with divided attention can be overcome utilizing mental imagery and practice. Will this reduce the dangers of multitasking while driving? Why or why not?Explain.

Cognitive Psychology 

Write a 3 page paper analyzing the cognitive processes of attention, performance, and mental imagery and how they are impacted by driving while engaging in competing task demands. Specifically, there is a great deal of evidence that suggests that making telephone calls can reduce the ability of a driver to perform this task well.

Include the following in your paper:
* Analyze the research on divided attention focusing on multitasking and how it applies to the following situations:
* Driving while talking on a telephone.
* Driving while talking to a passenger in the car.
* Driving while talking using a hands-free device.
* Driving while texting.
* Discuss the difficulty of switching attention from one task demand to another.
* Examine the role of mental imagery in improving task performance.
* Examine the automatization of cognitive processes and whether problems with divided attention can be overcome utilizing mental imagery and practice. Will this reduce the dangers of multitasking while driving? Why or why not?

Discuss each dimension in 1 to 2 paragraphs and provide specific details from the study you chose in support of each dimension.

For this assignment, you will provide a long answer essay response to each of the questions below. For each question, you are encouraged to use the peer-reviewed resources provided throughout the units to support your responses.

1. Choose one of the articles provided below. Use the Baer, Wolf and Risley article to provide a discussion for each of the seven dimensions.

Summarize the article in 1 to 2 paragraphs. Include a brief description of the research question(s), the method, setting, and subjects, the research design, and a summary of the results.
Discuss each dimension in 1 to 2 paragraphs and provide specific details from the study you chose in support of each dimension.

Determine what kind of data recording method(s) are most appropriate for each behavior w/rationale explaining your decisions?
Create a hypothetical set of data for each behavior identified in the case, providing your data collection using the following forms:
Follow assignment directions . Grading Rubric is attached below.
Use correct APA formatting per the APA Publication Manual, 7th Edition.
-Title Page
-Use proper headings for each question
-Citations
-Figures