Psychology

On page 87 in the eBook, respond to Review Question 1 item i. Your response must be submitted in an APA format, minimum 1 page, not more than three pages long. Discuss your understanding of informed consent and the importance in research. In your response think about groups of people for whom informed consent may […]

Review the historical periods in chapter 3. Discuss the impact 2 of the historical periods and/or a different historical figure. Identify the impact both negative and positive each of your two choices had upon the field of human services. The assignment must consist of two full pages with a separate cover page. Use two additional […]

In this video Recovery expert Marvin D. Seppala, MD, joins host William C. Moyers to discuss the disease of addiction in easily understandable terms: the role of dopamine in the brain’s reward center; effects of alcohol and other drugs on the brain, liver, heart and mental health; genetic and other risk factors for addiction. After […]

M3Q1 Blindsight: What would you conclude about visual perception from the phenomenon of blindsight? When the patient known as “TN” navigates around obstacles in spite of being blind, is he experiencing perception? Sensation? Neither? How does blindsight relate to the normal processes of sensation and perception? M3Q2 Illusions: Is there any connection between the phenomenon […]

Purpose You will write an APA research paper about a neurological or psychological topic of your choice from a psychobiological point of view (i.e. biological aspects of the disorder, NOT historical or clinical). Paper Requirements Topic: The plasticity of the brain of a toddler born from a mother who abused crack cocaine during pregnancy 1. […]

Module 5: Discussion Forum – Placebo Effect Identify and learn about the placebo effect and drugs that can alter your conscience. Discuss your findings with your peers. Instructions a) Search for academic information regarding one of these topics: 1. The placebo effect and its study in Psychology 2. Legal and illegal drugs that can alter […]

Jackie is a 31-year-old pregnant patient (2nd child, two different fathers) single mother of a 6-year-old who is coming for prenatal care since she suspects she is pregnant. She is no longer with the father of Robby, her firstborn. She indicates “pretty serious partying” with the likely father of the baby. By pretty serious partying […]

Explore an intriguing altered state of consciousness from this unit, examining its causes, symptoms, and potential treatments. For this discussion, pick a substance that results in an altered state of consciousness that you find interesting. In one paragraph, write about what causes it, what it looks and feels like, and how it could be treated. […]

What are some of the main challenges you expect to face in reaching diverse client populations? Ask a question for peers.

PSYC 676 Literature Review Paper: Part 3 – Outline Assignment Instructions Overview You will continue working on your comprehensive Literature Review Paper by composing an outline of your paper. An outline can be defined as a detailed, organizational plan to help you draft a piece of writing. It provides a meaningful infrastructure for your ideas […]