Entries by Jermaine Ndonga

Pros and Cons of Diagnosing Children

Discussion—Pros and Cons of Diagnosing Children One of the great controversies in the field of psychology relates to how we define normal and abnormal behavior. There is general agreement with the official definitions of abnormal behavior; that is, abnormal behavior is severe or maladaptive enough to need diagnosis and psychological or psychiatric treatment. These official definitions are contained in […]

Define an alternative explanation

* Assignment will be checked on turnitin!! NO PLAGIARISM! Part of conducting psychological research is reviewing and understanding published research studies. In this assignment, you will choose a topic covered in the chapter (chapter information powerpoint attached at bottom) and find a research report in a journal (e.g., Neuroscience & Cognition, Cognitive Psychology, Memory & Cognition, Journal of Memory and Language, Brain […]

Coming up with an intervention proposal

Invervention Proposal In Week Three, you created a literature review around the scenario  that you selected in Week One. For the Week Six assignment, you will  create an intervention proposal that contains a professional  recommendation for the chosen case study. The Intervention Proposal  should incorporate any feedback that the instructor provided in the Week  Four […]

Criminal Behavior in Your Community

 I have attached the work from week 2 so you can follow with the same subject/topic. Assignment 2: RA: Criminal Behavior in Your Community In Modules 1 and 2, you selected a type of criminal behavior that is of particular interest to you. Use the FBI’s UCR program to further investigate this behavior. Using the information you have […]

Crossing the Relationship Ethical Line

Due: October 6, 2017 not June 10, 2017   Case Study Crossing the Relationship Ethical Line (assignment #1) Research Psychologist A has been conducting a study with human subjects for nearly a year. As a result, A has come to know Participant A quite well. The study is taking longer than expected, and some of the participants are […]

Problem solving techniques and tips

In your “Thinking” textbook, complete Activity 12.1 (p. 289; modify the statements so that they apply to you), Activity 12.2 (p. 294), Activity 12.3 (p. 298) and Activity 12.4 (p. 303). Write a brief 250-word response as to what impressed you most about the information. Share with your classmates other problem solving techniques and tips that have […]

Psychology trolley experiments

Trolley Experiment 1 Source: Thompson, Judith J. The Trolley Problem. Yale Law Journal 94 (1985): 1395-1415. 1395. Suppose you are the driver of a trolley.  The trolley rounds a bend, and there come into view ahead five track workmen, who have been repairing the track.  The track goes through a bit of a valley at […]

Diversity in older adults

Instructions Final Paper You will need to find 4 articles located in scholarly journals. Scholarly journal articles are also referred as primary source peer reviewed articles. A scholarly journal article can be found in the South University Online Library. To find more information regarding utilizing the South University Library and accessing scholarly journal articles click […]

Stress management and relaxation techniques

For 2 weeks straight, you are to engage in some stress management / relaxation technique for 10-15 minutes per day then report on your experience as explained below. Begin by choosing an activity you wish to take on and engage in for 14 days. Here are some ideas: walking, jogging, stretching, bicycling, swimming, weight training, jumping […]

Start Or Stop Reaction Journal

Stop/Start Reaction Journal a behavior you want to STOP or a behavior you want to START Either way, choose something challenging. This should be a time of personal growth, and the assignment should also enhance your awareness of the issues and challenges involved in changing a behavior. During this class, as you journal, the aim […]