In a 100-150 word paragraph, discuss why using research studies from peer reviewed journals is important to the development of knowledge in social work. For example, discuss the advantages of having articles reviewed by other scholars and researchers. Then using a case illustration, describe how articles from peer-reviewed journals can help to inform your social work practice decisions with clients, communities, agencies, and/or social work policies.

What are some considerations one needs to make regarding the outcomes for very low birth-weight infants?

1. Is it acceptable for police officers to use potentially unethical, but legal, tactics when conducting an investigation? (100 Words)

2. Many claim that the police have become more "militarized" in the post-September 11th Era? Do you agree? Why or why not? (100 Words)

After reading about Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning and observational learning use the information to explain what you learned and how you can apply each of these principles to the following situation.  

Distracted driving is a serious problem on our roadways. After reading the chapter on Learning explain how you could use the information to change drivers' behavior. Give specific examples of how you might use (a) positive reinforcement, (b) negative reinforcement, (c) positive punishment, and (d) negative punishment to bring about desirable changes in the behavior of distracted drivers.

In order to receive full credit, your post must be detailed and show that you understand the psychological principles. Posts should show that you read and understood the material.

Is there a difference between the sex and gender of a child? If so, what determines the sex and what determines the gender? If there is no difference, elaborate on what would be (could be) influential?

Explain how genetics and environment influence the similarities and differences within twins. Be sure to give specific examples.

Let's think about drug addiction and how American society treats individuals that have addiction problems. When someone is labeled a drug addict, they're identified by their problem and not as an individual. I thought this video provides an interesting alternative to our current policies.  

Drug related arrests are also disproportionate if we examine factors such as race and income level. The speaker discusses the "war on drugs" and how it has not been very effective in combating drug addiction and drug use.  

1. Do you think the war on drugs has been effective?

2. The speaker discusses two experiments on mice, one on solitude and one in "rat park". How are the results different in each experiment? How can we apply these two circumstances to human life?

3. What do you think are better solutions to reducing the rates of drug addiction.  

4. What programs can help individuals recovering from drug addiction reconnect with society?

identify several changes in family since 1990.what factors are responsible for these changes?

What does it mean to achieve effective delivery through the voice and body? How can you put this into practice when conducting a speech? Secondly, why is extemporaneous speaking mentioned in our class

What are the main differences between primary and second sources? When would you use them? Secondly, what goes into a verbal citation? Why would this be important in a speech

think about your own personality how you view yourself and how others migth view you,do you think your personality is the product of conditioning and learning or is it the product of cognitions?how would you explain your personality to a stranger?