How might we evaluate the sensory abilities of animals, given that they cannot tell us whether they can or cannot make a particular perceptual distinction

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Aristotle discusses the faculties supposedly possessed by the souls/minds of various types of animal. In particular, he posits that all animals possess sensory abilities, though not all possess every possible sense. In addition, he suggests that some “higher” animals possess imagination. Aristotle, of course, comes at the very beginning of the scientific study of the world, and today’s evidentiary standards are much higher. How might we evaluate the sensory abilities of animals, given that they cannot tell us whether they can or cannot make a particular perceptual distinction? And how might we try to evaluate whether an animal possesses the ability to imagine that which is not present?

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What strategies could you utilize to increase someone else’s happiness level and assist them in increased success based on our content?

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Workplace stress can have long-term effects.

· Role conflict: two or more incompatible demands at work or across work and non-work roles

· Role ambiguity: vagueness or unclearness in role responsibilities and functions

· Workload incompatibility: occurs when the amount of work to be accomplished exceeds the employee’s capabilities

· Job insecurity: the feeling that the security of one’s job is unstable

In addition, happiness and positivity can lead to personal success and further indicates the following ideas to increase one’s happiness:

· Setting challenging and meaningful goals

· Disputing negative thinking and deliberately practicing positive self-talk

· Choosing to forgive others and let go of grudges and hard feelings

· Counting one’s blessings and intentionally expressing gratitude for them

· Visualizing future success

· Practicing healthy habits such as a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and regular exercise

Thus, hypothetically these suggestions and ideas can be applied to each of our lives. Whether you are working and going to school, or just going to school, they are applicable since school, too, is an organization.

Consider all of the factors related to a person’s health and the workplace, how can you apply the concepts to your own life right now?

· Identify at least three strategies that you can implement today to increase your level of success in the situation you most identify with.

· Why do you think these strategies can work for you?

· What strategies could you utilize to increase someone else’s happiness level and assist them in increased success based on our content?

· What do you think are two of the most important factors that will be applicable to you and your current goals? What about to your future goals? Why or How?

Your journal should be a minimum of four double-spaced pages, adequately discuss all questions posed, and demonstrate maturating self-awareness.

Discusses the ramifications of co-morbid disorders compared to a single diagnosis

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I only have to complete introduction and summary, the disorder chosen is depression* This should only be approximately 150 words for both intro and conclusion*

Prepare a 350- to 700-word summary of a disorder that typically co-occurs with Substance Abuse.

  • Discuss the clinical picture of substance abuse. Focus on co-morbidity in substance abuse disorders.
  • Explains the unique way the two symptom sets interact using the co-morbid pair chosen
  • Describes how researchers demonstrate co-morbidity among disorders
  • Discusses the ramifications of co-morbid disorders compared to a single diagnosis

Is the claim that people have souls any more plausible?

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QUESTION:  “Suppose someone claimed to have a device that destroyed people’s souls, but otherwise had no discernible effect on that person.  How would you evaluate such a claim? Is the claim that people have souls any more plausible?  Why or why not? ”

THINGS TO KEEP ON MIND:

 

  1. Evidence of critical thought
  2. Evidence of a complete understanding of the relevant theories and concepts
  3. Grammar, spelling and length 
  4. The answer must be 350 Words.
  5. NO WORK CITED PAGES OR NOTHING.
  6. ITS A FREE WRITING QUESTION SO PLEASE NO PLAIGIARISM
  7. MUST BE AN ANSWER OF YOUR OWN.

What is your race, religious affiliation, your socioeconomic background and extent of your sexual orientation exposure?

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Define your “cultural space”. What is your race, religious affiliation, your socioeconomic background and extent of your sexual orientation exposure? Describe your recreational preferences (Nascar, etc.), type of music (classical, rock, religious, country), type of magazines you like to read. After listing your cultural space find a way to change your cultural space by participating in the following:

A.  Attend an event by a social/cultural group different from your own.

B. Then describe the event you attended and why you attended the  event.

C. Discuss the feelings and thoughts you had about fulfilling this assignment.

D. Explain what you learned about yourself, your values, and your experiences.

E. Discuss what you learned about others and how this learning might impact your anticipated professional practice

F. Possible events include:

1. Attending a religious/spiritual service of a faith different from your own.

2. Attending a church where most members are of an ethnicity different from yours.

3. Attending a Native American pow-wow

4. Attending a meeting of a political group representing a minority group (e.g. NAACP).

5. Attending a gay/lesbian activity

6. Fayetteville Symphony/North Carolina Symphony

7. Ballet

8. Poetry reading/art exhibit

9. Conversation with an international student about the differences between the United States and the student’s country

G. Each student is to turn in a 3-4 page paper that describes the experience from a personal point of view. Give a brief description of the event, group, etc. that you observed or participated in including the location, date attended, purpose of the event or group, type of participants, etc. Include a section on what if any self-awareness you gained as a result of this experience, any preconceived ideas or stereotypes you may have had, and a section on any cultural awareness you gained. The assignment must be typed and double spaced. You are not limited to the events mentioned as examples. Label and address every component! Please provide 3 references about your event. For example, if you attended a mosque to worship you may want to research this area. If you attended the symphony, you may want to read about this area.

Explain the effects of each influence on intelligence and academic achievement

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Discussion: Environmental and Biological Effects on Intelligence and Achievement

Intelligence tests are controversial, partly because they sometimes determine important aspects of people’s lives. For example, intelligence test scores have factored into determining school placement, identifying giftedness, and diagnosing mental retardation and learning disabilities. Even when an intelligence test shows that a child has normal intelligence, there might be speculation of a learning disability due to him or her falling behind in academic achievement. A child’s biology and environment influences his or her academic achievement, as well. Children from different cultures and socioeconomic status have diverse experiences, beliefs, and attitudes that affect their academic achievement. There are also differences in skills that caregivers emphasize during a child’s development that contribute to a child’s school readiness, which influences intelligence and academic achievement.

Intelligence and academic achievement are often used to determine many aspects of a person’s life, including the diagnosis of a learning disability. Most identifiers of learning disabilities are seen within the realm of intelligence and achievement. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 is an example of a federal mandate that allows for identification of indicators of learning disabilities, such as limited response to intervention or a meaningful discrepancy between a student’s intelligence and achievement scores. When diagnosing a learning disability in determining a child’s intelligence, a combination of indicators is more accurate than a single test score.

For this Discussion, you will explore the differences between intelligence and academic achievement (as opposed to other types of achievement). You also will examine environmental and/or biological influences on intelligence and academic achievement.

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Review this week’s Learning Resources related to intelligence and academic achievement and consider environmental and biological influences.

· Select two influences: environmental and/or biological (you can select two of either category or one of each) that have been associated with intelligence and academic achievement.

Post an explanation of the difference between intelligence and academic achievement. Then, briefly describe the two environmental and/or biological influences you selected. Explain the effects of each influence on intelligence and academic achievement. Be specific and provide examples from your Learning Resources. Use proper APA format and citations.

Required Readings

Berk, L. E. (2018). Development through the lifespan (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

· Chapter 7, “Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood” (pp. 214–253)

· Chapter 9, “Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood” (pp. 292-331)

Liu, J., Li, L., Wang, Y., Yan, C., & Liu, X. (2013). Impact of low blood lead concentrations on IQ and school performance in Chinese children. Plos ONE, 8(5), e65230. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065230

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Nisbett, R. E., Aronson, J., Blair, C., Dickens, W., Flynn, J., Halpern, D. F., & Turkheimer, E. (2012). Intelligence: New findings and theoretical developments. American Psychologist, 67(2), 130–159. doi:10.1037/a0026699

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Required Media

Films Media Group. (Producer). (2007). Intellectual growth and achievement: Human development—Enhancing social and cognitive growth in children [Video file]. Part of the Series: Human Development: Enhancing Social and Cognitive Growth in Children. New York, N.Y.

 

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 28 minutes.

 

Do you believe it is a sin to act on that temptation by practicing homosexual behavior? 

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From your textbook and any other readings on sexual development, briefly discuss both biological and social contributions to the development of sexual identity and development.  Be sure your discussion includes both biological and social aspects of development across the lifespan.  Include  both same-sex and opposite sex identities in your discussion.

Then, provide at least one scripture that supports or forbids same-sex behavior.  It is important to distinguish between attraction and behavior in this part of the discussion.  Do you believe it is a sin to be attracted (tempted) to a person of the same-sex?  Do you believe it is a sin to act on that temptation by practicing homosexual behavior?  Do you believe the attraction is a product of “ nature” (biological) or “nurture” (social) or both?

Note, do not simply discuss what you “think” or “feel”.  Rather give valid bases for your answers.  These can include both scripture and scientific bases.  Just be sure to think critically regarding your sources and the application to your position.

NOTE: This is one question, but has two parts that should be connected with each other in your discussion.

How do these interpersonal orientations impact the way this character interacts with others and develops relationships?

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Assignment 1: Discussion—Television Character

Television provides us with many interesting examples of interpersonal and neurotic behaviors. In this assignment, you will delve into the life and actions of some of your favorite television characters and analyze them using Horney’s coping strategies.

Interestingly, Horney’s three coping strategies for one’s neurotic needs correlate very well with three of Adler’s different personality types:

  • Horney’s moving-toward strategy—Adler’s getting or leaning type
  • Horney’s moving against—Adler’s ruling or dominant type
  • Horney’s moving away from—Adler’s avoiding type

Using Horney’s theory of coping with neurotic needs with three different interpersonal orientations, select a TV program of your choice containing a character that Horney would identify as exhibiting neurotic behaviors. As you watch a full episode of this show, focus on this character and tally each instance of moving-toward, moving-against, and moving-away behavior.

Research Horney’s theory using your textbook, the Internet, and the Argosy University online library resources. Based on your research, respond to the following:

  • Discuss this character’s neurotic needs and trends.
  • What do you think has happened in his/her life that has led to these behaviors?
  • In addition to general life events, how has gender and culture influenced the character’s neurotic needs and behaviors?
  • How do these interpersonal orientations impact the way this character interacts with others and develops relationships?

Write your initial response in 4–5 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

describe what you see as the proper or optimal way to think about the relationship between theory and practice.

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Prenatal Development

With the evolution of Google, accessible information, the study of genetics, prenatal tests, social media, and many other sources of information for new parents, the process of preparing for a healthy baby can be overwhelming.

For this first journal assignment, reflect on the substance and theoretical foundation of what you have learned this week about prenatal development. Then write a reflective essay that addresses the following:

  • Comment on how this week’s learning and materials compliment, oppose, and/or affect change in your positions and attitudes on the relevant subject matter.
  • From this reflection, formulate and articulate three pieces of advice to help expecting parents ensure healthy development of their baby.
  • Analyze how your recommendations are grounded in relevant theory.
  • Explain how a decision to ground your recommendations in a different theoretical framework might have affected your decisions and actions.
  • Based on your response to the previous question, describe what you see as the proper or optimal way to think about the relationship between theory and practice.
  • Explain how the recommendations you selected help to ensure healthy development.
  • Explain how ethical concerns might arise related to things such as prenatal tests and predictions.

Be sure to consider what you read about in Chapters 1 and 2 of the course textbook relating to developmental theory and the evaluation of research evidence for claims.

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 Describe how neuroenhancers have the potential to improve learning among the three levels of learning ability

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Watch the “Chess Experiment,” “Future Brain,” and “Early Stages of Experimentation” videos available on the student website.

Prepare a 3 slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes for public school teachers on the present and future state of neuroenhancers and transcranial stimulation for all groups of children: challenged, average capability, and gifted.

Address the following in your presentation:

  • ·  Describe how neuroenhancers have the potential to improve learning among the three levels of learning ability. Distinguish between natural and artificial substances.