What factors might explain why many people feel uncomfortable about wives earning as much or more income than their husbands? How do you feel about this issue?

Explain what the stroop test is, how its performed and what are the strengths of its research.

Give an example of a global policy and an example of a national U.S policy based on one of the following: tobacco use and secondhand smoke, physical inactivity, nutrition, and alcohol use

List the basic characteristics and agreed-on assumptions that apply to the behavioral approach. What are the key characteristics of behavior therapy that distinguish it from other therapy approaches?

How can non aboriginal people assist to make spaces for indegenous persepectives in for instance research as suggested by Kovach

Article From: Applying a decolonizing lens within indigenous research framworks, By margaret Kovach (1000 words)

According to the DSM-5, for a person to be diagnosed with a major depressive disorder, what must occur?

How might cultures differ in respect to a toleration of contradiction?

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.