Category: Psychology

Opioid Addiction in the United States and Available Treatment Options

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1ST discussion = What are some ways that opioid addiction is affecting the United States?
What are some forms of treatment available to those suffering from opioid addiction?
If you had a friend or family member suffering from opioid addiction, what sort of help would you recommend they seek? 350 word count APA FORMAT WITH CITED SOURCE Response is well organized, includes a citation, addresses topic, and demonstrates critical thinking
2ND discussion =
include factual, properly cited information

Write about a dream that really made an impact on you. It can be a recurring dream, a scary dream, a happy dream, or an especially vivid dream. If you cannot recall a dream, ask someone about a dream they had and write about it.
What do the above websites say about the interpretation of your dream?
Do you feel these interpretations are accurate? Why or why not?
What do you think is the meaning behind this dream?

Ethical Analysis of Using False Testimonials on a Psychologist’s Website

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Discuss the ethics involved in the study using the ethical framework presented in your reading.
Dr. Ron Popeil, a local psychologist, is upgrading his web site. Along with a variety of upgrades, the web developer/consultant suggests that he add a testimonial page where former patients describe their positive experiences in therapy. Since the web developer/consultant wants to get that page up and running, he suggests that they use some positive ratings and responses from Angie’s list and several other ratings sites that tell positive stories and experiences with Dr. Popeil.

 

Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Understanding and Addressing Challenges

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Lesson 14 Chapter 14 Neurodevelopmental Disorders

1) Discuss the central defining features of ADHD, including the causes and treatment of ADHD.

2) Identify the main features and types of specific learning disorders and explain how they are typically treated.
3) Discuss the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder, including childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett Disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
4) Discuss autism spectrum (diagnostic criteria) disorder, including the treatment of autism spectrum disorder.
5) Define intellectual disability, including the main causes and treatments for intellectual disabilities. Discuss the prevention of neurodevelopmental disorders.

 

 

Milgram Study on Obedience to Authority: Ethical Considerations and Research Worth

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Discussing the ethics of social psychology research: The case of the Milgram study on Obedience to Authority
Prompt:
The ethics of conducting research, especially when it involves risk. Watch either of the videos linked below that depict the Milgram study on Obedience to Authority. As you watch, think about both the importance of the knowledge potentially gained by such research, as well as the potential risks to participants given the psychological stress that the study put them through. To what extent is such research “worth” the risks potentially facing participants? What ethical guidelines should govern the conduct of this research?
YouTube video on the Milgram study on obedience to authority to be used for Discussion assignment. Watch either one of these videos.
Brief 10 minute overview of the Milgram experiment
Minimum word requirement for initial posts is 250 words
● In order to earn credit, all posts must be accompanied by at least one citation with accompanying reference outside of, or in addition to, the textbook. Wikipedia, ask.com, about.com and the like are not considered valid sources for any assignment in this course. Your post must adhere to APA citation rules. Grading will take into consideration grammar, spelling, organization, length, citations, knowledgeable content, display of logical reasoning, and adherence to APA citation and referencing
● Your meaningful feedback in these responses should reflect all four categories of the RISE model presented below: Reflect, Inquire, Suggest, and Elevate

 

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Write at least 300 words addressing the following:
• Describe the disorder you selected for your discussion. • Based on your research, share one therapy used to assist with the disorder and explain what makes the therapy effective in addressing the disorder. • Identify one type of practitioner who could provide support with the disorder.
Your work should include at least one specific reference or example from this week’s Learning Resources.