Describe a specific example of how some aspect of culture either influences the diagnosis OR symptom presentation of a specific eating disorder or personality disorder. (300-500 words)

When your friend hears that you are taking a psychology course, she asserts that psychology is simply common sense. Explain why common sense is not the best way to understand human behavior. Describe the methods of science and explain why they are superior to common sense in understanding human behavior.

Personality development is often viewed as a biological construct with social influences and context that either reflect or affect one’s personality. There are as well many different theories of personality development. Identify one theory of personality along with the corresponding figure associated with the theory (Freud, Rogers, Eysenck, et. al.) and discuss the basic components of that theory along with your thoughts regarding the validity of the explanations of personality development offered in that theory. Additionally, identify one personality disorder and discuss how your chosen theory relates to the development of that disorder. In your discussion, include whether or not you believe the disorder is “curable”, and how the disorder may be influenced by both biological and environmental factors. You should include at least one outside professional source to support your assertions.

1. Discuss the relationship between the Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution. Could one have occurred without the other?

Compare and contrast the perspectives of George Kelly and Abraham Maslow.

How did the Jacksonian Era change the course of politics?

How does culture shape the value and meaning of money itself?

If capitalism can vary across cultures, do you think models of capitalist behavior and thought can also differ within a society?

Why is gift exchange such an important part of all societies?

Select a child who falls within one of the stages of development outlined by Piaget. Once you have decided on the age range you will use, choose the appropriate Piagetian experiment to determine the child's level of cognitive development. Conduct the experiment: Findings: Tell us the age and gender of the child Which experiment you used Where the experiment took place The procedures you followed What the child said and did Tell us your conclusions.

Provide a summary and personal reflection of (3) episodes of the documentary “Unnatural Causes”.  Unnatural Causes - In Sickness and In Wealth The two required episodes are: episode 1 - “In sickness and in Wealth” and episode 2 - “Place Matters”. Select a third episode to watch from below youtube videos -

Describe (1) what you learned, (2) how it relates to our class discussions about socioeconomic determinants of health and vulnerable populations; (3) what are the challenges involved in changing neighborhoods and, ultimately health outcomes; (4) how racism imposes an additional health burden on people of color; and (5) what is “everyday” racism vs. “structural” racism and how does this impact health.

Also, watch the following (3) short videos and describe the commonalities between these videos and Unnatural Causes.

1. If you want to talk health, you have to talk income & wealth - youtube

2. If you want to talk health, you have to talk social connection. - youtube

3. If you want to talk health, you have to talk housing - youtube

Please provide a long paragraph of about a page.

What role, if you have it, should public health play on social networks for diverse populations, for example, the population of GENERATION Z?