Entries by Mary Wright

genetic make-up of individuals impact certain diseases

genetic make-up of individuals impact certain diseases One of the biggest growing areas in psychology is the area of biopsychology – or the understanding of how the brain and genetic make-up of individuals impact certain diseases or mental illnesses. For this discussion, think of a common psychological ailment. Some examples might be autism, schizophrenia, alcoholism, depression, anxiety, obesity, etc. […]

Fate or Free Will

Fate or Free Will? Type: Individual Project Unit:  Fate or Free Will? Deliverable Length:  2-3 pages of content, not including title page or reference page   In a researched essay:   Consider a work situation or a social situation in which you believe that your right and ability to make a decision from free will was compromised by […]

factors that may contribute to the achievement group

factors that may contribute to the achievement group. Respond to the following questions: 1. What student groups are experiencing the achievement gap? Discuss factors that may contribute to the achievement group. 2. Identify at least two common types of child behavior problems during middle childhood and how should parents address these issues?

Explain how the following factors contribute to Bens experience

Explain how the following factors contribute to Bens experience in frq format Ben trains for months to compete in the upcoming marathon.  Explain how the following factors contribute to Ben’s experience training and competing in the marathon: Drive theory of motivation Incentive theory of motivation Biological regulation of weight Achievement motivation James-Lange theory of emotion Endorphins

Discuss the physical effects of alcohol

Discuss the physical effects of alcohol 1.     Discuss the physical effects of alcohol and describe in detail how various blood alcohol concentrations effect driving ability and life functions.     2.     Describe in detail the 6 assessment dimensions of the ASAM patient placement criteria. Discuss their impact on proper placement and treatment planning.     3.     Describe Alcoholics […]

Support systems

Differential diagnosis Read the “Topic 7: Discussion Question Special Topic List” and select a topic of interest from the list. In addition, review the TAP 21 and find a TAP 21 competency, which directly relates to your chosen topic. Discuss your chosen topic in this manner: topic, related TAP21 competency, why you chose the topic, and explain the topic/issue […]

Describe two research methods used in sociology

Describe two research methods used in sociology.   Describe two research methods used in sociology. 1.  Discuss the justifications for one of these sociological research methods.   B.  Describe two research methods used in cultural anthropology. (At least one of the research methods chosen must differ from those that you have identified for the discipline of sociology.) 1.  Discuss the justifications […]

relationship to stress

Describe emotion regulation and , its relationship to stress. 1.     Describe emotion regulation and, more specifically, its relationship to stress. 1.     Explain the DSM is and how it defines a psychological disorder. 1.Explain the concept of attachment and its different styles, and describe research related to it, including the early studies by Harlow and Harlow and […]

Describe emotion regulation

Describe emotion regulation 1.     Describe emotion regulation and, more specifically, its relationship to stress. 1.     Explain the DSM is and how it defines a psychological disorder. 1.Explain the concept of attachment and its different styles, and describe research related to it, including the early studies by Harlow and Harlow and more recent work with the Strange […]

Orientation to the Counseling Profession

Orientation to the Counseling Profession Describe at least two ineffective characteristics and/or behaviors and explain why they were ineffective. Assignment Review Chapter 5 in the course text, Orientation to the Counseling Profession: Advocacy, Ethics, and Essential Professional Foundations, focusing on effective counseling characteristics. Think about how each of these would affect your behaviors as a clinical […]