Independent and Correlated T-tests

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For this week’s assignment, find an article that uses either an independent samples t-test or a correlated (also known as “paired”) t-test.

1. Give me the APA reference for it.

2. What is the article about?

3. What did the article discover?

What is the average volunteering time for males

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Given the complexity of this assignment, it is going to count twice, once for Assignment 1 for Week 6, and also the same for Assignment 2.  So, if you get an 80 for Part 1, you also get an 80 for Part 2.

Use the data file in Chapter 6 summary on page 199 to answer the following questions for this independent samples t-test. You may use either Excel or calculate your answers by hand using the handouts provided in this week’s Announcement. All answers must be at least 3 places past the decimal.

1. What is the average volunteering time for males?

2. What is the average volunteering time for females?

3. What is the value of t?

4. According to Table A.2, what is the critical value of t, assuming a one-tailed test and a .05 level of significance?

5. Is our t-value significant according the value of Question 4?

Why middle childhood is considered a healthy time

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Please answer these 10 questions. 3 sentences are fine for explaining each question.

Chapter 11

1. Why middle childhood is considered a healthy time?

2. How does physical activity affect a child’s education?

3. What are the short- term and long- term effects of childhood obesity?

4. Why is asthma more common now than it once was?

5. What is the difference between selective attention and quick reaction time?

Chapter 12

1. What is the relationship between language and cognition?

2. How does a person most readily become bilingual?

3. How does family income affect language development?

4. How do charter schools, private schools, and home schools differ?

5. How do boys and girls differ in school achievement?

Are males and females equally represented in exciting plot activities

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Evaluating Gender-Stereotyping

Watch a children’s cartoon or obtain a children’s storybook.

Tell me what cartoon your watched or what storybook you selected.

In one paragraph, using examples from the cartoon or storybook, describe how males and females are represented:

  1. Are characters portrayed in gender-stereotyped roles?
  2. Are males and females equally represented in exciting plot activities?
  3. Are behaviors, attitudes, and characteristics of males and females characters strongly gender stereotyped?
  4. Overall, how would you evaluate the cartoon or storybook in terms of gender typing?
  5. What recommendations would you make to counter any influences observed?

Reflection on Your Experience during the Psychological Care of Veterans Seminar

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Psychological Care of Veterans (Seminar)

 

Reflection

 

Post your response in at least 4 paragraphs with at least 3 sentences in each paragraph.

Requirements:

Post your response in at least 4 paragraphs long with each paragraph having at least 3 complete sentences

 

Your writing must reflect proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation

 

All information that is obtained and discussed beyond the lecture and/or required or optional readings are appropriately cited and are only peer-reviewed scientific journal articles.

 

Prompt: Reflection on Your Experience during the Psychological Care of Veterans Seminar

 

Please address each of the following bullet points in your 4 paragraphs (please follow the requirements “For full credit” above when completing this prompt):

 

· If you were talking with a friend, how would you describe the psychological issues that veterans may face? Please use what was discussed in the seminar.

· What was the most difficult part of this seminar? This may include the exercises or discussions you found most challenging to engage in. In addition, please indicate why was it the most difficult part? Despite this difficulty, would you still consider the difficult information to be valuable?

· What was the most engaging/interesting part of this seminar? In addition, please comment on why was it the most engaging/interesting part?

· In your opinion, what are at least three of the most important points that were made during this seminar?

identify the types of volunteers that the organization uses

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Recruiting and Training Volunteers

In the past two weeks you have explored the importance of recruiting and training volunteers for an organization. Choose an organization with which you are familiar or one in your community.

  • First, identify the types of volunteers that the organization uses (or could use).
    • Evaluate at least three different recruitment methods that could be used for these volunteers.
    • Identify the best method the organization could use to recruit volunteers.
  • Next, identify two of the commonly used volunteer training programs.
    • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of your chosen programs.
    • Detail how these training methods could be used for the volunteers.

Your paper should be 1,050-1,400 words (3-4 pages) in length, not including the title page, formatted in accordance with APA guidelines. Provide specific examples to illustrate your conclusions using a minimum of three credible sources, also cited in accordance with APA guidelines. Use a nonprofit if  you can. At least 3 pages

Point Value: 12 Points

Provide an example of classical conditioning, of operant conditioning, and of habituation

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Assignment: 

Essay: Write a 800-1600 word essay addressing each of the following questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which question you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount.

  1. Provide an example of classical conditioning, of operant conditioning, and of habituation/recovery in young infants. Why is each type of learning useful?
  2. Using examples, explain why intermodal perception is vital for infants’ developing understanding of their physical and social worlds.
  3. Cite evidence that motor development is a joint product of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
  4. Using the text discussion on pages 153-157, construct an age-related list of infant and toddler cognitive attainments. Which ones are consistent with Piaget’s sensorimotor stage? Which develop earlier than Piaget anticipated?
  5. What impact does toddlers’ more advanced play with toys have on the development of attention?
  6. Why is the social-interactionist perspective attractive to many investigators of language development? Cite evidence that supports it.
  7. Why do many infants show stranger anxiety in the second half of the first year? What factors can increase or decrease wariness of strangers?
  8. How do genetic and environmental factors work together to influence temperament? Cite several examples from research.

concepts and theories we have explored and discussed in Evolutionary Psychology

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answer each of the following questions. Be sure to use a minimum of 5 additional academic source materials as references/citations.

***Please note that the Discussion Question for this week has a higher value than any other Discussion Post in the course in terms of your grade. As such, the expectation is that all of your 4 required posts will be substantial in nature.**

  • How do the concepts and theories we have explored and discussed in Evolutionary Psychology apply directly or indirectly to the specific subfield in Psychology that interests you most? For example, if you are enrolled in the Organizational Psychology or Industrial and Organizational Psychology programs, how does theory rooted in Evolutionary Psychology influence issues that might arise in the I/I Psychology field?
  • What did the video with Dr. Gad Saad provide to you, in terms of your understanding of the manner in which evolutionary psychology has influenced other subfields within the psychological sciences?

https://youtu.be/UgytiUCKebY

There are many different elements to consider when creating crisis intervention strategies

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There are many different elements to consider when creating crisis intervention strategies. Understanding the foundational aspects help you develop the skills to observe, understand, and act on a plan to address a client’s needs.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you include the following:

  • Explain the development of crisis intervention.
  • Compare 2 theories related to crisis intervention.
  • Explain the ethical considerations of crisis intervention. Support your explanation with legal aspects to be considered.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Case conceptualization is an important part of the assessment process

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Case conceptualization is an important part of the assessment process, especially in crisis and trauma situations. It will help you form a solid treatment plan and provide the necessary resources to assist your client.

Select 1 of the following cases from the Case Conceptualization Scenarios document:

  • Scenario 1: Loss of a Relationship (Kara)
  • Scenario 2: Loss of a Family Member (Casey)

Complete the Biopsychosocial Assessment, based on the selected case and include a case conceptualization. Your response to each heading should be a minimum of 350 words.

Create a resource packet to provide the client in the selected case. Your resource packet should include a variety of the following:

  • A list of web resources
  • A list of books
  • A list of support groups
  • A list of exercises or activities they can do on their own
  • Any other pertinent resources

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.