Discipline: Psychology

You have been asked to present information on a developmental disorder in a faculty meeting at an elementary school. The principal has asked that you create a PowerPoint to be presented in the meeting as well as a handout that highlights some main points from your presentation that can be passed out to the teachers. […]

A controversy existed regarding the diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD. Review changes from the diagnostic criteria in the DSM-IV-TR to the DSM-5. Do you think that the changes lead to less discrepancy regarding proper diagnosis? Explain.

Describe neurochemical and brain changes central to dementia. Discuss dietary factors that may be related to dementia. With these things in mind, recommend strategies for preventing dementia.

  Sexual Assault  Identify the crime you selected and provide a definition of the crime  Include prevalence rates of the crime, including identifying who is most likely to be a victim and whether it is thought to be an underreported crime  Discuss the various acute (i.e., right after the crime happens) and […]

 Respond to two colleagues by proposing an intervention that would address the indicators identified. Explain the potential impact of social work interventions such as this on adolescents’ lives. How might Stephanie’s adolescent life have improved with this intervention?  1JO-  The first question I would have asked Stephanie when she was experiencing suicidal ideation as a […]

 Respond to two colleagues by describing ways in which their research could influence social change.  1 sed-  During the process of obtaining information, my research proposal on homelessness, “Are veterans or non-veterans more likely to become homeless?”  At times, it seemed difficult trying to find materials that support the research but most of all trying to […]

  This is a 4-5 page document (including the cover page and reference page) This assignment must be typed and double-spaced (12/Times New Roman) This assignment must have a cover page. This assignment must have a reference page. Citations must be included in this assignment. Refer to the template below as a guide and use the […]

1000-1250, select a psychotic disorder and discuss biological methods used to treat the disorder. Include the following: Describe the problems associated with each biological method described. Suggest psychological methods that could be used to help a person with a psychotic disorder. Consider if the method would be dependent upon the setting – inpatient vs. outpatient. […]

  SOCIAL LOAFING Brian, a class colleague, is someone who counts on the group’s high achievers to do the majority of the work. This behavior is known as social loafing. Social loafers thrive because they know the high achievers cannot do less than their best; that is precisely what makes them high achievers. Adding to […]

  THE INFLUENCE OF PEERS “If Johnny jumps off a cliff are you going to jump, too”? This is a cliché used often by parents wanting to convince their children that doing what “everyone else does” is not always a good idea. For example, binge drinking is an increasing problem on college campuses, often with […]