STEP 1: Respond to the following prompt in a post between 200 and 400 words:

Pick one of the mental disorders you learned about in this module. Think of a fictional character who you think might fit, at least to some extent, that type of disorder. Consider cartoon characters, Disney princesses, favorite sitcom characters, etc. Do some more research on the disorder to write up a diagnosis. Explain which disorder the character may have, describe the disorder, then provide at least three evidences or examples of how or why that character meets the description of the mental illness.

Thinking about Treatment

STEP 1: Choose ONE of the following questions and respond to it in a post of at least 200 words.

Psychoanalytic theory is no longer the dominant therapeutic approach, because it lacks empirical support. Yet many consumers continue to seek psychoanalytic or psychodynamic treatments. Do you think psychoanalysis still has a place in mental health treatment? If so, why?

What might be some advantages and disadvantages of technological advances in psychological treatment? What will psychotherapy look like 100 years from now?

Some people have argued that all therapies are about equally effective, and that they all affect change through common factors such as the involvement of a supportive therapist. Does this claim sound reasonable to you? Why or why not?

When choosing a psychological treatment for a specific patient, what factors besides the treatment’s demonstrated efficacy should be taken into account?

PEER EDUCATION

Read each of the statements below. Write down or discuss with others why these statements might be offensive. Do they reinforce a stereotype, treat people in non-parallel ways (indicating that one type of person has more power/privilege or prestige than another), or assume that certain groups must behave in certain ways? In some cases, the words equate a person or group of people to a trait. Rewrite each statement so that it treats people in parallel ways, does not reinforce stereotypes, and does not equate groups of people to a trait.

The men’s competition starts at 7:00 pm, and the ladies’ begins at 9:00 pm.

Lisa’s campaign is gaining steam. Smith (last name) is considering withdrawing from the race.

Despite being in a wheelchair, Rafael is quite successful.

Over 100 people attended with their girlfriend.

The jocks use the room on Tuesdays.

We need more manpower.

I see she forgot to turn in her paper. She is acting a little blonde today.

The socks are flesh colored.

Need to write an essay for this topic: " Describe a personal challenge you faced or a situtaiton that you found to be particularly difficult. How did you overcome this obstacle and what did you gain from the experience? ( At least 350 words)

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Which technique involves repeating the essence of an earlier experiment with different subjects and in different circumstances?

Select one:

a. replication

b. correlation measurement

c. random sampling

d. survey strata research

2-

Which gland helps to regulate body growth and control the functioning
of other glands?

Select one:

a. pineal sphincter gland

b. adrenal bicuspid gland

c. thyroid gland

d. pituitary gland

3-

Learning that occurs in the absence of a reward and remains hidden until some future time when it can be retrieved is called _____.

Select one:

a. latent learning

b. insight

c. spontaneous recovery

d. trial-and-error learning

4-

The brain's ability to reorganize and change its structure and function throughout the life span is known as _____.

Select one:

a. rejuvenation

b. neurofactition

c. semipermeable processes

d. neuroplasticity

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If the sound of an electric can opener causes a cat to salivate because it has been associated with the presentation of food, the cat's salivation to the sound of the can opener is a(n):

Select one:

a. conditioned response

b. unconditioned response

c. conditioned stimulus

d. unconditioned stimulus

6-

Mnemonic techniques are cueing devices that help us to:

Select one:

a. bifurcate

b. shuttle emotions

c. forget

d. remember

7-

The reticular activating system

Select one:

a. controls speech muscles

b. is the only pleasure center in the brain

c. helps control attention and sleep

d. all of the above

8-

Personal space refers to:

Select one:

a. our inner private thoughts and personally subjective feelings about ourselves.

b. the distance we like to maintain between ourselves and other people.

c. the priority we give to our own personal needs over group needs.

d. areas of a home, such as a bedroom, where privacy is..

9-

In humans, higher levels of testosterone have been correlated with higher levels of:

Select one:

a. traffic accidents

b. criminality

c. ambition, drive, and competition

d. all of the above

10-

Suppose you wanted to determine whether the use of marijuana causes car accidents. Considering the major limitations and merits of using each of the following research methods, which of the methods would be the most reasonable to use to study the above particular research question using marijuana?

Select one:

a. experiment

b. naturalistic observation

c. survey

d. case study

Question 13 Saved The _____ stage of cognitive development is when children can use language and other symbols for real objects but still cannot complete many mental operations. Question 13 options: a) sensorimotor b) concrete operational c) formal operational d) preoperational

Question 14 (1 point) Question 14 Unsaved Developmental psychology focuses on how individuals _____ over time. Question 14 options: a) think b) sustain c) interact d) change

Question 15 (1 point) Question 15 Unsaved Teratogens can enter a woman's body through many forms, EXCEPT: Question 15 options: a) drugs. b) prenatal vitamins. c) environmental pollution. d) viruses.

Question 16 (1 point) Question 16 Unsaved _____ is when women stop having their menstrual periods. Question 16 options: a) Perimenopause b) Premenopause c) Menopause d) Menarche Question 17 (1 point) Question 17 Unsaved A _____ is any substance that can harm the embryo or fetus during development. Question 17 options: a) syndrome b) pollutant c) contaminate d) teratogen

Question 18 (1 point) Question 18 Unsaved A period of time during which a particular developmental task is especially likely to be influenced by outside events is known as a(n) _____ period. Question 18 options: a) delicate b) influential c) sensitive d) critical

Question 19 (1 point) Question 19 Unsaved The understanding of the thoughts, feelings, intentions, and other mental activities of oneself and others is known as: Question 19 options: a) conservation. b) egocentrism. c) theory of mind. d) object permanence.

Question 20 (1 point) Question 20 Unsaved Babies who appear to be the most stable and use their caregiver as a home base, MOST likely have a(n) _____ attachment bond with their caregiver. Question 20 options: a) insecure-resistant b) disorganized c) secure d) insecure-avoidant

Question 21 (1 point) Question 21 Unsaved Fidelity is the virtue that is achieved during which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory of development? Question 21 options: a) identity versus role confusion b) generativity versus stagnation c) industry versus inferiority d) intimacy versus isolation

Question 22 (1 point) Question 22 Unsaved When parents place minimal demands on children and allow the children to run their own lives, their approach to parenting is to use a(n) _____ parenting style. Question 22 options: a) authoritarian b) permissive c) authoritative d) neglectful

Question 23 (1 point) Question 23 Unsaved The _____ is a common way of thinking among adolescents in which they believe their lives are continuously being watched and evaluated by others. Question 23 options: a) invincibility fallacy b) personal fable c) imaginary audience d) life story

3. Learned (a.k.a. conditioned) responses to food-relevant stimuli can have powerful effects on eating. a. Define flavor-nutrient learning (a.k.a. flavor-postingestive consequence or flavor-calorie learning) and describe one example of empirical evidence that demonstrates its effect on food preference or intake (i.e. the training and testing method.) b. Define learned meal initiation and describe one example of empirical evidence that demonstrates its effect on eating behavior.

Describe how personality in adulthood changes and also how it remains stable. According to Erikson, what is the major goal of adulthood? What types of experiences in adulthood would lead to that? According to the Big Five Factor of Personality, where do you think you fall on traits such as openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism?

One of the major personality stereotypes in adulthood is the concept of the midlife crisis. What do researchers say about the midlife crisis?

Students will be required to write a six page, APA formatted term paper investigating their own development from a biological, cognitive, and psychosocial perspective. The paper must include an APA formatted title and reference page, which is not included in the six page minimum requirement. Students are expected to examine their development from birth until their current age. A minimum of six scholarly sources must be included to support the theories used to explain a student’s development.

Suggested questions to consider answering throughout the paper (you certainly do not have to answer all of these):

Biological:  Your mother’s pregnancy with you, genetic influences (what physical or personality traits do you believe you inherited from your parents?), nutrition, immunizations, brain development, physical activities, puberty/sexual maturation, illnesses, motor skills (fine and gross), sensory development, learning disabilities

Cognitive: Your development through Piaget’s stages, language development, Vygotsky’s theory, early educational experiences, memory development

Psychosocial: Emotional development, attachment to caregivers as infant, play, gender development, moral development, peer groups/peer pressure, relationships with parents as older child, drug use

Contrast the medical model of psychological disorders with the biopsychosocial approach to disordered behavior. How does this relate to Community Psychology?