What is the “fight-or-flight” response? What chemical is involved in the flight or fight response? What aspects of the nervous system and brain are involved in the processing of emotional memories?

What evolutionary advantage might have been conveyed to our species by the close connection between emotional arousal and memory?

In Hamlet, what's up with Ophelia? Why does everyone seem to have a say about what happens to her body and her relationships but her? Did she actually kill herself, or is she just so passive that she won't even save herself?

1. Assignment 1: Case Study #1
   
   Overview
   Throughout this course, you’re learning how to use problem-solving and self and social awareness skills to practice the key concepts of psychology. You’re discovering how self and social awareness and problem-solving work together to help you understand the perspectives of others, examine situations objectively, and use evidence to develop and make decisions. With this case study assignment, you’ll have the chance to put your skills to work!
   Read the case study below and use your problem solving and self and social awareness skills to help a co-worker work through a difficult situation.
   
   Case Study and Questions
   Gloria is a recent college graduate and a single mom to 16-year-old Gary. Gloria and Gary used to be close. But recently, Gloria has noticed that Gary is only focused on what his friends think about him. Gary recently snuck out of his bedroom window and went to a party when he was supposed to be studying for a big exam. Gloria caught him coming home and smelled alcohol on his breath and marijuana on his clothes. Gloria is shocked and appalled by her son’s recent behavior and grounded him for two weeks.
   Gloria comes to you because she needs some advice on how to handle her son’s poor choices. Using what you have learned about the adolescent brain and social development in Chapter 3 of the web text, answer the questions below to help Gloria understand why her son is making such poor choices, and pose some recommendations to help her solve her problem:
   1. What happens to teen brains that make it difficult for someone like Gary to weigh risk and reward?
   2. Why may Gary value his peers more than his mom?
   3. What specific strategies or advice would you recommend that Gloria can do to help her son to make a better decision
   4. Place yourself in Gloria’s shoes; how do you think Gloria is feeling? How can understanding her feelings help you offer constructive advice?
   
   
   Instructions
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How would one compare and contrast the similarities and differences between women’s and men’s sexual addiction?

Discuss the rise and fall of revolutionary terrorism in Europe; does it align with Latin America?

According to the Bible, the only moral sex is natural sex. In you post, explain why the Bible takes this view and then explain whether the Marquis de Sade would agree.

In regards to the mentally ill and domestic violence, what are 3 ways that we can better reach this group with awareness and resources?

Inviolability of individual freedoms in modern liberal states (Constant, Mill, )

B. Constant - The Liberty of Ancients Compared with that of Moderns

J. S Mill - On Liberty

please compare and contrast different arguments/theories, identify the limits/problems of each,

Describe the traditions and ideas of the wisdom traditions that contributed to mindfulness tradition

Jesse James, a 20-year old, was arrested for killing a police officer. As a newly elected prosecutor, you are responsible for prosecuting Mr. James. You announce your decision not to seek the death penalty in this case, but under your state’s law, the offense charged is considered special circumstances, which would qualify as a death penalty case. Your decision does not sit well with the law enforcement community.

List the various hearings that will typically occur and how the case is affected by each event

Theories by Cooley, Mead, Piaget, and Kohlberg

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Compare and contrast two theories out of the following five theorists—Cooley, Mead, Freud, Piaget, or Kohlberg—in regard to the self and social development.

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Do you feel that psychotherapy is applicable to Non-Western cultures? Consider how Eastern psychotherapists might handle the issue of diagnosing psychological problems differently than their Western counterparts. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each approach to diagnosis? Provide at least one scholarly references: one for or one against the application of psychotherapy to diverse clients and defend your argument.

B. Engler, Personality Theories: An introduction. Ninth edition (Chapter 4,6), Belmont, California. Jon - David Haugue

Is the argument that “race” is a social “myth” just a form of imperialistic, flattening logic that ignores important biological and cultural distinctions? Why? Why not? What follows from your answer in terms of social organization, levels of respect between different groups, and for the implementation of human rights?

In a 500 word essay - explain the following:

• How does a traumatic experience impact the nervous system and the brain?

• How does brain functioning look different for someone with PTSD versus without PTSD?

• How does trauma impact physical health?

• How does trauma impact memory? Why can't we remember all the details of a traumatic event?