Unit 7 Discussion #1: Mental Illness

Over the last decade or so, there has been a rapid increase in the number of young people diagnosed with Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While it is likely a legitimate diagnosis for many, for others the diagnosis is being used to gain an...

powerpoint

 This week, you will create a cultural portrait in PowerPoint. This Cultural Portrait will define who you are and how these “parts of self” might play a role in the work that you do. Your presentation will address the following themes: Who you are… Your...

Group Organizations

Begin by researching the key components of social identity theory (social categorization, social identification, and social comparison), and define the following in your own words:What are in-groups and out-groups?How can organizations use knowledge of social identity...

Unit 8.1 DB: Patriots versus Rebels

Review the political, economic, and ideological reasons for the outbreak of the American Revolution and the Civil War. After your analysis of this information, answer the following questions: What makes the Confederates different from the American colonists? What...

Ethics discussion

     Ethical Standards and GuidelinesConsider the information presented in the readings this week as it can be related to your current or future employment as a practicing psychologist working with a given population. Select two or three...

bonus question

 Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer CountriesFirearms recently became the number one cause of death for children in the United States, surpassing motor vehicle deaths and those caused by other injuries. This brief examines how gun violence...