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Create a distribution of data that consists of 10 scores. Then, create either a frequency table or histogram to present the data. What are the mean,median,and mode of the distribution?Is the distribution symmetrical,positively skewed,or negatively skewed?Why? Which measures of central tendency do you think are best for describing the data? Please explain.
Substance abuse disorder (more focus on alcohol use disorder)
With reference to relevant theory and research, critically discuss whether understanding and treatment of substance use disorders should focus on biological or social aspects of the disorder.
Alzheimer’s disease
To what extent can it be said that the causes of Alzheimer’s disease are the same as those for ‘dementia’ more generally?
The Final Research Proposal & Research Proposal Conclusion
Unit 8 AS1: Hypothesis Testing
Problem statements become research hypotheses when constructs are operationalized. A hypothesis is a theory or proposition set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some observed phenomenon that can be used to guide investigation. A working hypothesis can be considered as being highly probable in lieu of the established facts. A scientific hypothesis can become a theory if it is proven by repeatable experiments. Hypothesis testing is common in statistics as a method of making decisions using data. Testing a hypothesis is trying to determine if your observation of some phenomenon is likely to have really occurred based on statistics.
The hypothesis is a clear statement of what was intended to be investigated. Students are to submit a two-paragraph paper that clearly states the hypothesis of the research proposal. The hypothesis should predict the anticipated outcome of the proposed study and must be testable. Identify whether it is a null hypothesis or alternative hypothesis and state the expected relationship between the variables or if they are consistent with the existing body of knowledge. The hypothesis should be expressed as simply and concisely as possible.
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Unit 8 AS2: Research Proposal Conclusion
The conclusion is the final part of your research proposal. It contains summary of the whole work and predictions for the future.The aim of the conclusion is to summarize all prior parts of the research study proposal. The research proposal conclusion should contain all the appropriate points of the research study. The importance of the conclusion is it helps answer the research question. If the answer is clear, it means that you have done excellent work. A good conclusion helps you achieve the following goals:
• Demonstrate the significance of your research by pointing out the problems in the introduction and finally offering a solution for them in the conclusion.
• Express your research findings in your own way.
• Encourage readers to continue studying the topic in question.
• Highlight any gaps in the scientific representation of the topic and offer your solutions for filling in those gaps.
Students are to write a one-page paper that summarizes your research study proposal. Do not begin a new idea in this section. Utilize your prior assignments that included: statement of the problem, research question, theoretical framework, methodology, identified variables, and hypothesis to complete your conclusion. Restate main points and provide a basic synthesis for them. This means that you should find a logical connection between your study problem, hypothesis, and your conclusions. You should be able to draw logical connections to the previous sections in your research proposal. Be sure to include a paragraph on your recommendations. Recommendations are used to call for action or solutions to the problems you have investigated in your research proposal. Your recommendations should highlight specific solutions and measures to be implemented based on the findings of your research. Name the problems that can block your research and propose solutions.
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History and Systems of Psychology
For this project, would like you to write a four page paper. First, identify three topics from History and Systems of Psychology that stood out to you in your progress through the course. Then,explain why they stood out to you (e.g. was it something you had never been exposed to previously, was the topic something you had been exposed to but didn’t really have an in depth knowledge of? Was the topic something that you could relate to in your own life or experiences? Did the topic clarify or explain psychological topics that you have learned about in other classes, etc.? Use three pages to explain and then post your references on the fourth page. Papers will be graded on:
clarity of thought
accuracy of factual information
absence of errors in sentence construction and grammar
absence of typos and errors in punctuation
TOPICS:
Pseudoscience
Darwin and his Influence
Founding of Psychology
Early Scientific Psychology in the U. S.
Sigmund Freud
Gestalt Psychology
B. F. Skinner
History of Clinical Psychology
Women in Psychology
WWI & Intelligence Testing
Cognitive Perspectives
Jean Piaget
Future of Psychology
Have a collection of articles from class this semester if you would like to use any as a possible reference/source. Feel free to message me as will also be around my computer for most the night
F I N A N C I A L A N D S T R A T E G I C A N A L Y S I S O F A S O C I A L S E C T O R O R G A N I Z A T I O N
For the final team project, each team is to select one social sector organization as the focus of its work.
The organization can be a nonprofit / NGO, a social enterprise (for–profit or not–for–profit) or a
governmental entity. Teams should have access to the organization’s financial information (typically
from IRS Form 990) as well as its audited financial statements. (Organizations’ websites and GuideStar
Candid can be a source of this information. GuideStar premium memberships seem to be automatic
when logging in from an NYU physical location). You should also be sure that you will be able to obtain
impact data for the organization you choose. This is increasingly available online through organizations’
websites.
Be sure to incorporate material and tools from across the course. The presentation and memo should include the following items:
1. A very brief description of the organization, its history and intended impact.
2. A benchmarking of the organization’s financial, operating and impact performance against
comparable programs and organization. What are opportunities for improvement based on the
benchmarking,and what strengths and weaknesses does the benchmarking suggest? (This is in
essence a “landscape scan”).
3. A financial and impact performance dashboard of the subject organization and a description of
the thinking behind the dashboard. Why are the measures you have chosen the most important
for the organization?
4. An analysis of the organization’s financial condition that highlights areas of strength and
especially risks (any financial weaknesses, threats, areas of concern, misalignment, or potential
external forces that may have come to light in the landscape scan). Please be sure to use
financial statement analysis in your assessment.
5. Most importantly, based on your benchmarking and financial analysis,provide recommendations to improve (a) the organization’s financial performance and (b) the alignment between the organization’s finances and its strategy.
Portfolio
This portfolio is comprised of 3 entries
1. A written 350-word enquiry informed by self-directed independent reading: Prepare a well-considered definition of counselling which examines some of the matters that distinguish ethical counselling interactions from other ways of helping.
Reading: First steps in counselling (Sanders) chapter 2 p.13
2. A written 650-word enquiry informed by self-directed independent reading: Provide a well-considered resume of what you understand to be the important social and historical origins of counselling theory, and of its contemporary issues and debates.
Reading: First steps in counselling (Sanders) chapter 4a, p.51
3. A written 1000-word enquiry informed by self-directed independent reading: Reflect on and critically evaluate the skills, qualities and ethical stance which counsellors bring to interactions and relationships.
Reading: First steps in counselling (Sanders) chapter 8, p.183
BACP ethical framework
Assignment guidance: This submission should demonstrate your ability to:
• Acquire and discuss a broad overview of both the historical development of counselling theory and its contemporary issues and debates.
• Understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and of the need to clarify the roles, boundaries and contracting issues which support and enhance ethical counselling interactions.
• Reflect on and critically evaluate the skills, qualities and ethical stance which trainee counsellors bring to interactions and relationships.
For this assignment, you will choose an Ethics Paper on the chapter of your choice. You will then read the Ethics Paper and provide a concise response to answer the two (2) questions pertaining to the topic. Your response to each question should be between 1 – 2 pages (double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman Font, 1″ margins all around). Points will be assigned based on the quality of the responses provided.
Remember, you only have to choose one of the chapters to read and respond to
Here are the Questions for Chapter 13:
1. Discuss the issues associated with people who have not been diagnosed with clinical depression yet use antidepressants to enhance their mood.
2. Do social environments dictate our moods? Should clinicians account for social expectations and the recreational use of drugs when they prescribe mood enhancers?
Justice,Temperance,and Transcendence Reflection Paper
Heartland Forgiveness Scale
Write a 3-4 page paper reflecting on what you learned when completing a positive psychology activity, how it relates to optimal human functioning,and how you can apply that to a social issue.
Organize your paper, using the following headings to ensure that you address each element of the assessment.
Activity Summary
Describe the activity you are focusing on for this assessment.
Summarize and explain your personal reflections and insights to demonstrate what you learned from this experiential learning activity. What did you learn about yourself or others?
Relationship to Positive Psychology
Explain how this experiential activity or the character strength it represents is related to optimal human functioning. How does this activity demonstrate the principles and concepts of positive psychology?
Application to Social Issues
Summarize how what you learned from this activity and the study of character strengths for this assessment may be applied to social issues such as aging, mental health versus mental illness, and happiness and well-being.
Analyze the strengths and limitations (advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons) of applying what you learned or the character strengths studied to social issues.
Include supportive research findings related to these topics (at least one scholarly peer-reviewed article in addition to supporting information from a textbook or a professional source). Be sure to cite all scholarly sources where appropriate.
Development paper
Write a 2 page synopsis on ONE of the following topics:
1. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Include a general summary of Piaget’s point of view regarding childhood intelligence and then list his four stages of development,along with a brief explanation of each.
Summarize with a critique of his theory.
2. Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
Explain Erikson’s suggestion that we face specific psychosocial dilemmas or “crises” at each stage of development and how the resolution of these dilemma can lead to healthy development—or vice versa. Briefly describe each of his 8 stages and a brief critical summary of his theory.
3. Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Lawrence Kohlberg expanded on the earlier work of cognitive theorist Jean Piaget to explain the moral development of children, which he believed follows a series of stages.
Kohlberg defined three levels of moral development: pre-conventional, conventional,and post conventional. Each level has two distinct stages. Describe these levels and stages and critique his approach to explaining moral development.