Behavioral genetics Tool Box) e.g. breeding experiments (selective-, in-, crossbreeding; hybridization of behavior; artificial selection, cross-fostering, twin analyses, and single gene mutations. Ex. Hygienic vs. non-hygienic bees, cricket song patterns, collecting nesting material in love birds, flight patterns of migratory birds. What do these experiments tell us about the origins of behavior? What are possible limitations?

Events and activities happen so fast that there is no time to think or evaluate correct courses of action. Time to meditate and evaluate and think circumspectly has been absorbed in social media communications, emails, and events.

Quality family time with loved ones and children are non existent in many homes. Rarely do families sit down for a family dinner and discuss the events of the day. Informational technology has deteriorated family structure and is a contributor to anti-social behavior in high school teens. This can lead to violent behaviors such as mass shootings within our primary and secondary schools.

Is there substantive data to support this theory? What historical precedent is there to guide how much families should rely on informational technology. What are your conclusions?

After the reign of Mansa Musa, the history of Mali-Songhai continued, but eventually the region was conquered and suffered decline. How did the riches of the region and of the great city of Timbuktu serve to summon its own destruction? What sources are used to trace the rise and fall of Mali-Songhai?

Briefly describe a time that your efforts have fallen short, a goal was not accomplished, or an aspiration was not achieved.

What steps did you take to recover from this defeat? What resources did you use? How and why are you different today?

From Classics of Philosophy(3e) by Louis Pojman and Lewis Vaughn textbook with in-text citation answer the question;

1) In section V of his Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, David Hume proposes a solution to the problem of doubt -- identify and describe this solution as it relates to radical doubt.

The history of Cuba in the last 50 years is noted for its revolution, which brought socialist principles and destroyed the capitalist infrastructure, including the wealth base of its richer inhabitants. From the readings on Cuban history and contemporary society—1) what can be interpreted as the positive social impacts of the revolution on Cuban society (e.g. via race, class, gender); 2) how have the Cuban films we have seen promote the positive impacts of the socialist revolution; and 3) would you say these portrayals are honest reflections of Cuban society or propaganda of the State? Use evidence to back up your assertions.

What are some components of American society and culture that make poverty less visible.

The terms avoidance and knowingly exclude as violations statements that psychologists would reasonably be expected to believe are true but that they may later learn are false.  Is this statement true or false?

Psychologists retain professional responsibility for false, deceptive, or fraudulent public statements by others whom they have engaged to promote their work or products. Failure to prevent or correct such misstatements is a violation of Standard 5.02. Is this statement True or False?

Under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule (2013), clients/patients must sign an authorization to permit their protected health information to be used for marketing purposes or sold to third parties. This means that psychologist or members of their treatment team cannot send communications to a list of clients/patients about new services that they or their organization may be offering unless the client/patient has signed a prior agreement form to receive marketing materials.  Is this statement True or False?

Standard 5.06 In-Person Solicitation precludes a psychologist from approaching a family member or significant other to invite them to participate in collateral treatment to benefit a client/patient with whom a psychologist has a professional relationship. Is this statement true or false?

Standard 5.01, Avoidance of False or Deceptive Statement is closely aligned with which principle?

At the end of the video Induction and Scientific reasoning, the author says: “It is a fundamental feature of scientific theorizing that it is revisable in light of new evidence and experience.” Explain this remark by reference to the distinction between deduction and induction. (Be sure your answer shows you understand the distinction.)

Part 1: It has been estimated that 1 million people die from suicide each year, with more than 36,000 suicides per year in the United States alone. Even more alarming is that these numbers are trending up not down. Read the 4 views on the underlying causes of suicide and identify the one you think is the most influential.

Part 2: In your opinion, what is the best way to reduce the number of suicides among college aged individuals?

FIRST POST

Identify and briefly describe TWO common assumptions of one or more of the following groups: 1) your culture or subculture (these might have to do with desirable professional goals, roles of men and women, values, obligations of citizenship) 2) an organization (a company that you have worked for, the government, the military or some other organization) 3) a political party (Republican, Democrat, Libertarian) 4) a group with a strong position on a controversial issue, like abortion, the death penalty, gun control, national defense 4) a religion (Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism or some other religion---if you choose to describe a common assumption from a religion please do some research and try to describe the assumption accurately to the best of your abilities; some of these assumptions can call for interpretation, folks will not be graded down if they make mistakes or questionable interpretations. These issues may be treated in evaluation of soundness.)

Construct TWO, VALID DEDUCTIVE ARGUMENTS derived from or related to these assumptions. THESE ARGUMENTS MUST BE VALID, BUT DO NOT WORRY IF THEY FAIL TO BE SOUND.

SECOND POST

Evaluate the validity and soundness of THREE ARGUMENTS. These arguments may be your own OR the arguments of another student. IF you evaluate the soundness of the arguments of another student, please be courteous and constructive. Also, evaluate arguments that have not been evaluated yet.

After reading chapter 4, identify the major changes that took place in the DSM-5. Do you think these changes were positive changes? Consider what changes you think might take place when the DSM 6 is published. Make sure to cite your sources.

What changes could be made to improve the quality of higher education in the United States?