What are the three categories of psychoactive substances?

This question is for a narcotics class

Apply each of the three theoretical perspectives (Functionalist, Conflict, and Symbolic Interaction) to the following question:

Why do people accumulate debt for winter holiday gifts, when they cannot afford it? Make sure you respond to each of the three perspectives.

"Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." Acts 17:11.

I think this is a lesson that can be taken into the world today. I believe that it is important to be eager about things because it shows that you care. If you want to be promoted in the work place, it is absolutely essential to be eager and enthusiastic to show your superiors that you really want it. I think that is is also important to be attentive daily just like the Bereans. What do you think?

Clinical psychology refers to the application of psychological principles and theories in the assessment and treatment of individuals diagnosed with mental health problems. Social skills training is one of the primary treatment models used for individuals diagnosed with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Part of this treatment methodology focuses on providing individuals with opportunities to experience various social encounters or events through pre-event rehearsals and role-plays conducted by trainers.

Describe the principles or theories in social psychology that are utilized in clinical psychology.

Explain how social skills training be used to treat individuals diagnosed with depression or anxiety?

Explain how social skills training can be used to train individuals having problems related to social anxiety.

For centuries, people have believed myths and misconceptions about psychological disorders and the people who suffer from them. Modern psychological research has allowed us to correct some of these misconceptions. As a result, many people have changed their ideas about mental and emotional disorders. Think of a common misconception you have observed in society or in your personal experience. How could information from research be used to change people's views of psychological disorders? How can this information help us to better understand people who experience mental and emotional disorders?

In a multi-paragraph essay, describe the misconception you observed and discuss how information from research could be used to change this misconception about psychological disorders and the people who suffer from them.

LGBT rights differ depending on the country and even the state in which you live in. Choose two countries OR choose two states. List and then describe two areas in which LGBT rights differ in those two countries or those two states. Make sure to explain why these differences are important.

ANSWER MUST BE 300 WORDS AND REFERENCE MUST BE PROVIDED

Suppose that you are the Safety Manager for a company, and you have to find out if a new method of safety training is better than the method you are currently using. Explain how you would do this by conducting a between-groups experiment with the workers, who are organized into 10 teams.

You must answer in complete sentences for full marks.

1. State a Hypothesis. (0.5 marks)
2. What would you measure to find out if the new training method is better? (1 mark) Identify a limitation of what you measure or how you measure it. (1 mark)
3. State the Independent Variable and the Dependent Variable. (0.5 marks)
4. Who would be in the Experimental Group and who would be in the Control Group? (0.5 marks) How should these groups be assigned to avoid any bias? (1 mark)
5. What would you do with the data you collect to test your hypothesis? (0.5 marks)

Spend 10-20 minutes looking on the web for a newspaper article that relates in some way to white-collar or corporate crime. For example, you can select an article that discusses a specific crime problem involving patterns in white-collar or corporate crimes (e.g., think pieces that explore the dynamics of financial crimes like money laundering, insider trading or stock frauds). Alternatively, you can also look at articles that focus on one person who has engaged in white-collar crime (e.g., Michael Cohen).

After you have found your article,

What's the issue/problem discussed in the article.

What do you see as the source of that issue/problem?

What can be done to solve that issue?

explain what is meant by deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality { 8 marks } using simply psychology book page 146 to 150

What would you suggest as an effective policy to reduce firearms violence in the school setting, either among students or those attacking students? Throughly explain why your policy would work.

Imagine that you are a mental health counselor. Based on the American Psychological Association’s Code of Conduct, what ethical guidelines do you think need to be considered when diagnosing and treating a client? What ethical guidelines need to be considered when determining whether a client would be considered competent to stand trial or committed to an institution?

New research shows that brain systems governing things like impulse control, planning ahead, and balancing risk and reward are still maturing during late adolescence. Should we, as a result, rethink laws that regulate the age at which individuals are allowed to do certain things? Some have argued, for instance, that the new research raises questions about whether we should let individuals drive when they are 16 or serve in the military when they are 18. What’s your opinion?  

Please answer in 300 words or less! and no copy pasted answers from a website. Thanks!

How did Quaker ideals shape the colony of Pennsylvania?

Thin (Discussion) The link to the Thin documentary is located on the Modules page. Provide complete responses to the following questions in your initial post. What are the key differences and similarities between Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa? Why might it be difficult for people to empathize with those diagnosed with eating disorders? Choose an individual from the documentary and explain how their symptoms match the symptoms of Anorexia or Bulimia. Be specific. Has your opinion of eating disorders changed after watching Thin? Be specific in explaining why or why not. Use specific examples from the documentary that taught you something new and/or supported what you already know. Based on what you have learned about the lives of the women in treatment in this documentary, what details of their lives seem to make their recoveries more difficult (or more promising)? Again, be specific. What do you think about the effectiveness of in-patient treatment programs for eating disorders based on what you saw in the documentary? What works, and what doesn't seem to work? What improvements should be made?

https://youtu.be/gsqWHMeSIZQ

Imagine a student named Pippy is walking across campus and drops an armful of books and papers, creating a mess that takes a lot of effort to clean up. Although numerous other students pass by and see the situation, they do not stop to help. What does this best illustrate?

a.Social exchange

b.Social capital

c.The bystander effect

d.The social-responsibility norm

e.Kin selection