A) This post is designed to have us find out how secondary sources differ from primary sources when reporting research information. So, for this post, search the internet for a topic that you would have some interest in researching (e.g., dementia, online course success, vaccines and autism). Specifically, find an article from a secondary source (e.g., CNN, Huffington Post, Bob's Psychology Page) and report the following information:

1. Describe what is being reported. Give a brief description of the source. Include the linkto the article.

2. Based on how our chapter explains research and research methodology, describe 2 ways in which your article's reporting of this topic differs from primary research. In other words, is s/he not reporting information that is typically included in primary research? If so, what? (Hint: This is always the case - secondary sources do not report the amount of detail that primary sources do).

3. On a personal note, what do you think of the author's reporting? How would you rate its clarity and comprehensiveness?

B) One of the important goals of this chapter (as well as this course) is to understand the characteristics of a reputable source. This post helps with this goal. For this post, I would like you to find a psychology-related journal article that conducted an experiment. After you find an article, you should read the Abstract (the small paragraph at the start of the article) and the Method (should be a couple pages into the article) sections (if your article does not contain these sections, find another one that does!) and then answer the following questions:

.1. What was the dependent variable(s)?

2. What was the independent variable(s)?

3. How did the researchers define the variable(s) they are measuring?

4. How was the variable(s) measured?

5. What were the limitations of the methodology (or the study)?

6. What would you do differently? What did you think of the author's attempt to measure the variable in question?

7. Remember to upload the article to your post.

There are three parts to the question. (500 words)

A. Is there a human right to mental health?

B. Do mental illnesses look the same around the world?

C. What are three obstacles faced by people with mental illness in accessing their right to the highest attainable standard of health?

Even though there are cases of Down syndrome that are more severe than others, why do we treat all people born with Down syndrome as if they are the same as each other? Why is this question Important to you as a member of society? Detail the major developments in social science thinking that drive questions regarding the individual. Explain how finding the answer to the question might impact other around you. Detail the major developments in social science thinking that drive questions regarding studying others. Explain why studying human behavior and identity is a valuable human endeavor. Detail the major developments in social science thinking that support the study of advancement of the social sciences as necessary and valuable.

In your future role in the field of psychology, you might consider how a client's cultural, gender, and developmental background influences his or her diagnosis. Awareness of a client's background may assist in your understanding of how the client’s symptoms, signs, and behaviors are experienced and expressed. As the DSM states, disorders are defined relative to culture, social, and familial norms and values. In addition, the causes and expression of many disorders are influenced by sex and gender differences.

Understanding this perspective may lead psychologists to develop an accurate diagnosis for a client with a similar background or inaccurately diagnosis a client with a dissimilar background. Although an understanding of the client’s background may assist with the development of an accurate diagnosis, psychologists must be careful that personal biases about that background do not shape diagnosis.

For this Discussion, review the case study of "Marvin" Learning Resources. Objectively, consider the client's cultural identity and how this might contribute to diagnosis. If you were working with Marvin, how might your personal biases play a role in his diagnosis? Consider ways you might mitigate, or reduce, the appearance of personal biases in diagnosis.

Consider the following case: Marvin, a 45 year-old African American male, has come to your office because of feelings of anger about his recent firing as a mid-level corporate executive. He held this position for fifteen years, but was ostensibly let go as part of a larger organizational restructuring. Marvin shared with you, however, that he is skeptical of this explanation because he has had several incidents where co-workers were overheard making various racially-charged epithets toward various employees. He noted that the “biggest racist of them all” became his direct supervisor two years ago, and shortly after he received the first of two disciplinary reports. As he mentioned, he had never experienced problems with work prior to these reports; as a result, these reports were “bogus complaints” and upset him. Marvin is quite animated and communicates his anger about what has happened very clearly to you. He notes that this is not the kind of thing that would bring him to a therapist’s office – “I’m not crazy!” Rather, he came in to placate his wife. She complains that Marvin is not only angry and unkind toward her and the children, but that he sits around all day and has no interest in much of anything except videogames. Marvin’s wife, who attended the first part of this session, noted that they have not had sex in three months, he has stopped going to the gym (something he did daily), and he seems “very pessimistic” about this poor mark on his record. She noted that while Marvin has always had some of these tendencies, they gotten significantly worse since he was let go from his job.

With these thoughts in mind:

1. Post an explanation of how the client's culture, gender, developmental, or lifespan background may contribute toward personal biases and diagnosis.

2. Then explain how your personal biases might influence the client's diagnosis.

3. Finally, explain three ways you, as a future professional in the field, might mitigate or reduce the appearance of biases in diagnosis.

a.Share an experience you’ve had with math anxiety or test anxiety. b.How does Matthew 6:25-34 speak to you in terms of managing your worry or anxiety?

Describe the difference between a "population" and a "sample." What is a "representative sample" 1 What is the best way to achieve representativeness in a sample?

Critique Alfe Kohn’s critique of performance based rewards. Why is his critique incomplete and not likely to result in the elimination of pay performance reward programs?

What is the "self", and how is it formed, according to Mead.

For this assignment, you will identify the main concepts and terms learned in this week’s online lectures and textbook readings(Attraction, Friendship, and Love Understanding Relationships Helping Others) and create a fictional case study (may not be related to actual individuals). You will use the following guidelines while writing your case study: Background: You need to describe the demographics of individuals involved in the case study such as their age, gender, occupation, education, relationships, and family history. The case story: You need to describe a scenario demonstrating individuals or a couple contemplating or going through a marriage divorce or seeking an annulment. Analysis of the case: You need to utilize the information learned from the online lectures and text readings to analyze the case study. Be specific in your analysis using supporting evidence from outside sources when needed. Recommendations: You need to end the case study with your recommendations or suggestions you would have implemented in such a situation to assist in changing the behavior of the individuals involved in the case study.

What did the Buddha teach about the soul, the gods, and animal sacrifice? Explain his teachings on these points incorporating his understanding of Nirvana.

"Caribbean culture is easily defined and we can all identify with it"

Does it really exist? Are we less insular, are we more integrated as a region?

Share your thoughts in 2-3 paragraphs.