Bandura (1998) argues that “the quality of health of a nation is a social matter not just a personal one,” (p.644), and he suggests that “if we are to contribute significantly to the betterment of human health we must broaden our perspective on health promotion and disease prevention beyond the individualistic level,” (p.647). Do you agree with his argument, and do you think his charge to health educators is feasible? Why or why not?

Please choose and respond to 3 of the following:

Use constructs from Social Cognitive Theory to explain why some can overcome great odds to change lives and behaviors, while others, apparently similar, are “stuck” and cannot change? What makes the difference?

1. How do cults and gangs use moral disengagement to change members’ behaviors, often in a negative manner?

2. Health educators can be mentors or advisors for behavior changes such as tobacco cessation or weight control, but think how this affects long-term change and maintenance. What are some strategies for improving maintenance of desirable behavior change?

3. Do professional helpers need to be part of the same social network as those they help, to be effective? Why or why not?

4. How have new technologies such as the Internet increased social networks? What are the benefits and hazards? Compare this to time when the telephone was a new technology and how it increased social networks. How do you think technology will expand again: what will next increase social networks?

Media and technology play a huge role in contemporary society. From the way we communicate, how we receive information, even subtle day to day activities are greatly influenced by media and technology. The advance of technological innovations uplifts societies, but can also be detrimental. For example, the automation of the American workforce. Just like many other things in our society, it has both positive and negative effects.

* First, identify a source of media – newspaper, magazines, television, social media, etc.

* then detail the positive and negative aspects of the source of media you have chosen.

* Secondly, give special consideration to how this form of media has influenced society and how it has affected the way people think, interact, or communicate with one another.

* Lastly, use the Functionalist, Conflict, or Interactionist perspective to analyze how the form of media you have chosen impacts society.

How can monitoring support evaluations in criminal justice policies?

What behaviors do Martin Luther king, Malcolm X and Nelson Mandela employ that make them competent and why?

Which of these could you adopt, and how would that help you to reach your communication goals more effectively?

is it necessary for police officers to have psychological testing? Why or why not?

What are lesion vs. activation studies and what is the relationship of these two to the two principles of achieving localization?

Two tools for getting non-invasive pictures of lesions (CT and MRI) and the very basics of how they work Lesion studies – what are the advantages and disadvantages?

TMS – what does it do and what is it used for?

You are tasked with improving the relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Describe in detail steps you would take to make these improvements. Consider the perspectives of the community and law enforcement.

Discuss Racial and Ethnic socialization as well as advantages and disadvantages it may have. (2-4 paragraphs) 20 points

This is for psychology of cultral diversity.

According to the latest version of the DSMV, what are the signs and symptoms of alcohol use disorder?

Describe the five roles of forensic psychologists?

Structuralism: what was this philosophy and what inspired it?

Reasons for the fall of behaviorism: findings from ethology, Chomsky’s new ideas about language. How did these go against the basic ideas of behaviorism?

Introspection vs. Behaviorism vs. the Cognitive Revolution: what was the

basic philosophy behind each of these three, and Names of famous psychologists associated with each one and what they

were famous for?

Describe some psychological factors and variables that impact mistaken identification in the legal system. Of the factors listed, which do you consider to be the most influential on mistaken identity? Why?

What factors contributed to the development of the Harlem Renaissance?

Why do many people believe that the world is a more violent, chaotic, and dangerous place than it is? Use and define at least two concepts from the readings in your answer.