Category: Psychology

What is the critical value?Should you do a one-tailed or two-tailed test here? Think about whether the hypothesis is directional or non-directional!

HW12

What’s the null hypothesis for this research question?
Group of answer choices

Ha: Anxiety levels are significantly lower after deep breathing

Ho: Anxiety levels before deep breathing ≤ anxiety levels after deep breathing

What’s the alternative hypothesis for this research question?
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Anxiety levels are significantly lower after deep breathing

Anxiety levels are the same before and after deep breathing

What’s the best statistical test to use to analyze this research question?
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Correlation coefficient

F statistic

Independent sample t-test

One sample z-test

One way ANOVA

Dependent samples t-test

The next step is to compute the test statistic. What is the t-statistic value (make sure you’re using the t-test formula for the dependent samples t-test). Round your answer to two decimal places.

What are the degrees of freedom?

Should you do a one-tailed or two-tailed test here? Think about whether the hypothesis is directional or non-directional!
Group of answer choices

two tailed

one tailed

What is the critical value?

Based on the t-value provided and the critical value, what is your decision about this research study?

 

How do you see it displayed in the article/media source you chose?Does the information portrayed in the article have broader implications for the field of cognitive psychology as it is presented?

Around the Web Paper

Briefly describe the article/media source you selected (e.g., its plot, characters, themes, etc.).

Describe the cognitive psychology concept.

What does it mean in relation to your article/media source?

How do you see it displayed in the article/media source you chose?

What new information have you learned about cognitive psychology and its portrayal in the public eye?

Does the information portrayed in the article have broader implications for the field of cognitive psychology as it is presented?

Why or why not, and what might the effects be with changes or remaining the same?

Close your work with a brief but concise summary of the major takeaway points from your exploration of the web with cognitive psychology.

 

How does the FBT assess children’s understanding of theory of mind?Are there any criticisms of the false belief task (FBT) as a measure of theory of mind development?

Development across the lifespan – 1350 words
Does the development of theory of mind apply across cultures?

Try to address the following questions in answering your essay:

What is theory of mind?

What is the false belief task (FBT)?

How does the FBT assess children’s understanding of theory of mind?

Do the results of the FBT apply across cultures?

Do FBT results apply to non-WEIRD as well as WEIRD countries?

What do these cross-cultural results on the FBT tell us about the universality of the development of theory of mind?

Are there any criticisms of the false belief task (FBT) as a measure of theory of mind development?

Explain the principles of natural and sexual selection. Describe how women and men might have encountered similar or different adaptive problems during evolution, and how this affects natural and sexual selection.

Explain the principles of natural and sexual selection. Describe how women and men might have encountered similar or different adaptive problems during evolution, and how this affects natural and sexual selection.

 How does a substance use disorder affect the process of diagnostic impressions and the order you make treatment recommendations?

Case Study Assignment – JEFF

Discuss theories of normal and abnormal development and/or systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.

Discuss multicultural or social justice considerations that went into your diagnostic thought process.

How do multiple diagnoses affect the decision-making process for diagnostic impressions and treatment planning?

How do you decide what disorder you might address first, or do you address both simultaneously?

How does a substance use disorder affect the process of diagnostic impressions and the order you make treatment recommendations?

What are some safeguards against false confessions? Which safeguard is most effective, and why do you think that is the case?

Ok, this one is not really “reading,: but watch the Kassin video at

Read “Confessing to Crime, but Innocent, from the New York Times. You can find it at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/us/14confess.html.

Next, Chapter Four of Minds on Trial, about the Guilford Four. (https://portal-us.willolabs.com/shelf/846/95c23245971afacd375f89bc8579ab7f1c856338/10431/CvfpMS/) Login

 Finally, read “Commonsense evidence: Commonsense Myths and
Misconceptions,” by Saul Kassin.

Discussion

Pick one question to respond to.

1. What factors led the Guilford Four to confess? Which of those factors can be
applied to false confessions in general?

2. What is “memory distrust syndrome”?

3. Differentiate between the three types of false confessions. (Note: If you reseach this on the internet, you will find these types go by various names. For the sake of consistency, would like to use “voluntary,” “coerced-compliant,” and
“coerced-internalized.”)

4. What are some safeguards against false confessions? Which safeguard is most effective, and why do you think that is the case?

5. Identify and discuss one of the “commonsense” myths ormisconceptions cited by Kassin.

Explain how neuro activity changes when there is a lack of sleep and how it can impact mental health.

Sleep/Sleep Disorders

Review the literature for sleep guidelines and provide an overview

Explain how neuro activity changes when there is a lack of sleep and how it can impact mental health.

Describe hypnotics effect on brain activity and identify common pharmacologic agents.

Provide a sleep management plan and how the APRN can monitor it