Learning and Violence from Media Write a one page opinion/research paper on the topic listed below.  The assignment is due in on the submission button/page in this assignment page by Thursday at 11:59pm.  Be prepared to discuss this topic in class and defend your thoughts and opinions.  This assignment is worth 10 points.  You will have ONLY one (1) attempt to submit this assignment so make […]

The Psychology of Criminal Conduct (PCC) is a social learning approach to criminal behavior that posits that criminal behavior is a combination of personality, social learning, and situational factors. This approach assumes that although the causes of crime cannot be scientifically pinpointed, they may be inferred by examining the correlates of criminal behavior. PCC regards the major correlates of criminal behavior as 1) antisocial attitudes, […]

Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resources on your own before you bid. Main references come from Murray, C., Pope, A., & Willis, B. (2017) and/or American Psychological Association (2014). You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation regarding treatment. APA format also requires headings. Use the instructions each week to guide your heading […]

Desensitization is a well-documented consequence of years-long exposure to media violence. From early exposure, children—especially boys—learn that aggression pays off (Bushman, Gollwitzer, & Cruz, 2015). Aggression—especially if it means you “win” the game, “defeat” the adversary, or “force” a resolution to a conflict—earns the aggressor attention, praise, respect, reverence, adoration, money, and power. These are the rewards that often accompany aggression portrayed by the film […]

The Psychology of Criminal Conduct (PCC) is a social learning approach to criminal behavior that posits that criminal behavior is a combination of personality, social learning, and situational factors. This approach assumes that although the causes of crime cannot be scientifically pinpointed, they may be inferred by examining the correlates of criminal behavior. PCC regards the major correlates of criminal behavior as 1) antisocial attitudes, […]

The second is part is the final draft of your research paper. It must include a title page, abstract, body, and reference list that is formatted according to the most current APA edition. It will be a minimum of 2000 words, not including the title and references page. The abstract is to be written in the past tense stating what you found in your research. […]

Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resources on your own before you bid. Main references come from Murray, C., Pope, A., & Willis, B. (2017) and/or American Psychological Association (2014). You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation regarding treatment. APA format also requires headings. Use the instructions each week to guide your heading […]

Gender stereotypes are over-generalizations about the inherent traits and behaviors attributed to and expected of men and women based on social and cultural norms. Despite the social progress in many countries, gender stereotypes persist. Women may still be labeled as caring, timid, and emotional, while men may be described as smart, strong, and stoic. The persistence and negative effects of gender stereotypes has prompted a […]

 Scientists are trying to isolate a “longevity gene” that might extend human life spans to 150 years and raise the average life expectancy to 120 instead of 74. This research may lead to the discovery of genes responsible for cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, osteoporosis, heart disease, and stroke. Could gene transplants cure these diseases and extend human life? What would be the possible consequences of such […]

The concepts of chance encounters and fortuitous events are fascinating ones. Regardless of how carefully people plan their life, a chance encounter or fortuitous event may substantially alter their life’s course. Discuss some ways in which chance changed your life. For example, Married students may be able to describe unplanned and unexpected events that led to their meeting a future spouse or to an unpredictable […]