Category: Psychology

Discuss two theories that have been used to explain the etiology of the disorder. What are the implications of these theories for the treatment of the disorder?

In your paper, you must address the following (please also review the rubric for more specific expectations):

Identify two conditions that share similar signs and symptoms to this disorder.

Discuss the process of differential diagnosis and how would you distinguish between these disorders and the disorder that you have selected during an assessment.

Identify the prevalence rates for the clinical disorder you have selected, including prevalence rates for at least two of the following groups: gender, race, ethnicity, social-economic status, differently-abled or sexual orientation.

Discuss some of the ways in which this disorder could impact an individual’s social functioning (home, school, work, family, and relationships).

Discuss two theories that have been used to explain the etiology of the disorder. What are the implications of these theories for the treatment of the disorder?

Identify at least two psychosocial and psychopharmacological interventions used to treat this disorder. Discuss why these interventions are shown to be effective. Discuss the side –effects of the psychopharmacological interventions.

Identify two community-based resources located in the state you reside that an individual with this disorder might find useful. Discuss why these resources could be important for persons who have this disorder and how to access them.

What role did nature and nurture play in Genie’s development? Which do you think had a great role in Genie’s development?How does nature and nurture play a role in this experiment? Which you think has a greater influence on Little Albert? Why?

Describe the accident that changed Gage’s life.

Do you think Gage was lucky or unlucky? Why?

What part of the brain do scientists assume was injured? What evidence is there to support this?

How does plasticity play a role in Gage’s accident?

How did Gage die?

What happened to Gage’s body after death? Did you find this ethical or unethical? Why?

What do you find most interesting about this study?

2. Genie, the feral child

Describe in what fashion Genie has been raised (include how she was deprived and for how long).

What was unusual about her brain activity when it was measured?

What type of language developed in Genie?

Apply your theories of language development. Which theory do you think best describes how Genie developed (or did not develop) language. Which seems the least accurate?

What role did nature and nurture play in Genie’s development? Which do you think had a great role in Genie’s development?

Describe this experiment and identify the neutral stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, conditioned stimulus, and the conditioned response.

What is stimulus generalization and how did it apply to Little Albert?

How does nature and nurture play a role in this experiment? Which you think has a greater influence on Little Albert? Why?

What ethical concerns does this study present?

Taking what you know about the Little Albert experiment, describe how a person could develop a phobia, using the behaviorist model.

“Jim Twins” – Jim Springer and Jim Lewis

Research the theory of the blank slate. Write a brief description of what this theory entails.

Discuss the story of the Jim Twins.

What do twin studies try to measure? What are the advantages?

What are the limitations of twin studies?

How does the nature versus nurture argument apply to these twins?

Which do you believe has a greater influence on behavior? Why?
Which do you believe has a greater influence on personality? Why?

How are residents’ personal characteristics related to fear of crime in their neighbourhoods?

Conduct the search and then write your report. In your report, you must provide the following information:

your search strategies

your search results, beginning with the most relevant source of reference
a narrower research question or a research hypothesis. Provide your rationale.

Is pet ownership beneficial to people’s health? If yes, why?

How are residents’ personal characteristics related to fear of crime in their neighbourhoods?

Discuss how selective attention and multi-tasking are advantageous and disadvantageous in the ways humans’ sense and perceive information in their lives.

For this assignment, you will need to write a well thought out 1,500-word essay that demonstrates clear and thorough comprehension and evaluation of the material covered in this module.  be sure to address each of the following in your essay:

Sensation and perception are closely linked. What is the central distinction between the two?

How do perceptual experiences affect our interpretations of the world around us?

Discuss how selective attention and multi-tasking are advantageous and disadvantageous in the ways humans’ sense and perceive information in their lives.

Explain how your own perceptual sets might create prejudice or discrimination?

Which of the four socioemotional development theories is least effective in describing the lives of aging older adults? Explain.

THOROUGHLY compare and contrast four theories of socioemotional development for late adulthood.

Erikson’s theory
Activity theory
Socioemotional selectivity theory

Selective optimization with compensation theory

Which of the four socioemotional development theories best describes the lives of aging older adults? Explain.

Which of the four socioemotional development theories is least effective in describing the lives of aging older adults? Explain.

Analyze of the role of the brain in a disorder or a brain process.Describe behavioral processes that are involved in the disorder or brain process.

Analyze of the role of the brain in a disorder or a brain process.

Examine the neuroanatomy of the topic, the neurotransmitter systems involved, and any other biological system, such as hormones, that may be involved.

Identify any life-span implications, how the topic is studied, and relevant history of the topic.

Describe behavioral processes that are involved in the disorder or brain process.

Disorders and behaviors that have heavy social influences are not suitable topics.

Are there other positives or any other things that are particularly helpful about the programme?Discuss

Interpretive phenomenological analysis: health

So could you just begin by telling me a little bit about the experiences that led you to recognise difficulties with sexual self-control?

Are there other positives or any other things that are particularly helpful about the programme?Discuss

Determine what (if any) additional testing you would order and how this would be helpful in clarifying the diagnosis. Finally, explain recommendations for the patient/family for ongoing functioning (social, occupational and academic, if applicable).

Week 5 Discussion

Identify the patient’s symptoms and the available demographic and historical data.

Discuss your differential diagnosis and provide a thorough basis for any diagnoses you have included.

Determine what (if any) additional testing you would order and how this would be helpful in clarifying the diagnosis.
Finally, explain recommendations for the patient/family for ongoing functioning (social, occupational and academic, if applicable).