Discussion 1 For this discussion, synthesize the findings from the readings this week and discuss the psychobiological impact on populations you have identified for your Unit 2 assignment. Discuss how environmental, biological, and psychobiological factors may contribute to challenges in the development of resilience for this selected group. Provide three recommendations on how these factors […]
Choose a work of art from one of the artists covered in the readings this week. Find a work of theirs that addresses the body and research their creative process. Post an image of their artwork (list title, media, dimensions, date). Write about their personal and artistic influences and draw connections between those influences and […]
Behaviorism: A Stimulus-Response Worldview Behaviorism is a psychological worldview that emerged in the early 20th century. It is based on the principle that all behavior is caused by external stimuli, and that internal mental states or consciousness are not necessary to explain behavior. This paper will explore the key concepts of behaviorism, its major contributors, […]
Introduction: Understanding Social Proof Social proof is a psychological phenomenon that describes how people often mirror the actions and opinions of others. In other words, people’s decisions are often influenced by the preferences and modeling of individuals or groups around them. Muzafer Sherif (1906-1988), a psychologist, was the first to describe social proof in scientific […]
A 74-year-old African American woman, Ms. Richardson, was brought to the hospital emergency room by the police. She is unkempt, dirty, and foul-smelling. She does not look at the interviewer and is apparently confused and unresponsive to most of his questions. She knows her name and address, but not the day of the month. She […]
Dopamine, Games, and Motivation Dopamine plays a significant role in regulating our motivations to pursue rewards or avoid consequences. Our previous understanding linked dopamine to pleasure, but we now recognize that the presence of dopamine in the brain is not necessarily linked to our liking or not liking certain things. Instead, it plays a role […]
Reflect on what you have learned about quantitative research methods during this course, and identify areas where you could employ course concepts in your current or future professional positions(medical assistant). Address the following: What are your thoughts on political factors that influence and determine the best financial management practices? What is the one thing that […]
Experiential Learning (Kolb) David A. Kolb’s experiential learning theory is a cyclical model of learning that combines experience, perception, cognition, and behavior. It builds upon the work of John Dewey and Kurt Levin and posits that knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. This paper will examine Kolb’s theory, including its four stages of […]
Throughout the term, you learned about different types of social science evidence, their use in criminal trials, and the implications thereof. For your final project, you are required to research a public trial from recent years. (e.g. Rodney King, O.J. Simpson, Trayvon Martin, Kaycee Anthony, George Floyd) Review videos and/or articles regarding expert witness testimony […]
Cognitive Theory Of Multimedia Learning (Mayer) – Learning Theories & Models Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning: An Overview The cognitive theory of multimedia learning, developed by Richard Mayer, is based on the idea that humans can process and learn information more effectively through the use of both auditory and visual channels rather than through the […]
