Discipline: Psychology

Forensic Populations Case StudyForensic Populations Case Study

  Review Chapter 17, “Drug Courts,” in the course text Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research. Reflect on the different approaches for treating drug offenders in forensic populations. Review the Week 5 Case Studies document, provided in the introduction area of this week’s discussion, and select one of the […]

Article SummaryArticle Summary

In 250-300 words, post a brief synopsis of the chosen peer-reviewed article selected. Include the type of drug abused and the treatment modality used (recidivism, relapse, or harm-reduction) . Then explain which treatment outcome model you would use to measure the success of the treatment approach and why. Be specific. 

Crisis ResponseCrisis Response

Describe in 250 words:   The primary concern of Amy. Using the Triage Assessment Form (TAF) as a guide, identify Amy’s overall symptom severity on a scale from 1-30. Identify what would be your next step to help Amy. Resources: James, R. K., & Gilliland, B. E. (2017). Crisis intervention strategies (8th ed.). Boston, MA: […]

Conflict TheoryConflict Theory

  Instructions: This activity aims to prepare a written work applying the concepts studied in this module. Go deeper into the topic(s) discussed in the module by answering the following questions: What is conflict theory? Express your opinion about this theory. Who is credited with the invention of conflict theory? What are some common criticisms […]

UtilitarianismUtilitarianism

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapters 7, 8 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Initial Post Instructions The principle of utility involves maximizing happiness as a desirable outcome of decisions. Although it does not get directly said, there is an inverse intention to minimize the […]

week four discussionweek four discussion

 Describe the process of attraction and love. Make sure to reference the articles below, but also bring in other articles as well.  Extend these findings to other areas. Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(4), 510. […]

The Effects Divorce can have on children’s academic achievementThe Effects Divorce can have on children’s academic achievement

 Assignment Instructions for Outline:  Download the file entitled, Research Outline Template with Rubric, and complete the assignment based on your selected research topic. The template includes the grading rubric that will be utilized to evaluate your work. Review that rubric, but REMOVE the rubric from the template prior to submitting. PLEASE NOTE: The assignment is lengthy. It […]

Evaluating a Longitudinal Developmental studyEvaluating a Longitudinal Developmental study

Dr. Judy Brewster, long interested in the effects of exposure to maladaptive environments on development, designed a study to examine resilience. Jewish youth were assessed at six-month intervals for a period of four years. Psychological tests were being conducted in school through group-administered written surveys and individual interviews of approximately one to two hours in […]