Read the attached article titled Alzheimer’s Disease and Activity Levels. Based on this article and our textbook readings, why do you think it is important to examine the relationship between Alzheimer’s Disease and activity levels? How are the two related?  Take a look at the activities listed at the end of the article and reflect on your own activity levels. What is your diversity score? What about […]

Although some states and cities have passed laws to ban texting and using handheld phones while driving, there is no current law to ban all cell phone use while driving. However, according to the National Safety Council (2009), 28 percent of all crashes—1.6 million per year—are caused by cell phone use and texting by drivers. The mission of a new national nonprofit organization called FocusDriven, […]

The thread you start must include two key parts: 1) what you consider to be the two most important aspects covered in the chapter. I am really looking for you to elaborate on these ideas while citing support. Be prepared to defend what you write because I may question why you chose the topics you did as most important; and 2) something new related to the material you […]

The thread you start must include two key parts: 1) what you consider to be the two most important aspects covered in the chapter. I am really looking for you to elaborate on these ideas while citing support. Be prepared to defend what you write because I may question why you chose the topics you did as most important; and 2) something new related to the material you […]

Leadership and Management Early childhood administrators need to be well-versed in standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Having comprehensive knowledge of these standards will help to ensure a quality early childhood program. Review the article, “Overview of the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards” with particular attention to Standard 10: Leadership and Management. Rationale: Excellent programming requires effective governance […]

The thread you start must include two key parts: 1) what you consider to be the two most importantaspects covered in the chapter. I am really looking for you to elaborate on these ideas while citingsupport. Be prepared to defend what you write because I may question why you chose the topics youdid as most important; and 2) something new related to the material you […]

The influence of peers during childhood can have a long-lasting effect on a person throughout his or her life. In this assignment, keep in mind at least three different ways in which teachers and/or parents can intervene to help improve a child’s social skills and relationship with peers. It is the adult’s responsibility to enhance a relationship with peers, rather than be the relationship.  Use the […]

Review the following by providing a definition and an example of each: Operant conditioning The Law of Effect Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Punishment Fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement Variable ratio schedule of reinforcement Operant shaping Operant extinction Finally, briefly discuss how operant conditioning contributes to successful adaptation by animals and humans to the demands of their environments (a few well thought out sentences should do […]

For your Final Project, you will create a website that showcases the skills you have gained throughout your psychology program.  Your website will consist of the following elements: a homepage, a literature review, expert opinions, résumés, a case study, and a list of pertinent websites.  Each of these sections will be its own tab on the website.  When complete, you may choose to use this […]

There is much information that can be gained by looking at the big picture.  When you are evaluating your client (that is a client comes in and you are trying to determine if the client has a permanent disability and get an idea of what kind of services they may need), you will have to read medical or psychological report.  This will tell you quite a bit […]