Aging includes the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional changes that occur during late adulthood. Varying cultures take different approaches to aging. At the same time, individuals within these cultures and societies may have varied and distinctly personal views regarding aging. When addressing aging in late adulthood, one must also address death, dying, and bereavement. Religious and spiritual beliefs, gender, personality, and coping style can all impact […]

 According to Mills (2014), “all research studies involve ethical considerations. Therefore, all researchers must be aware of and attend to the ethical considerations related to their studies” (p. 27). Therefore, identify the potential ethical concerns associated with the topic you selected in Week One in collecting the type of data you plan to collect from this particular population. How will you address those ethical concerns […]

Watch The PCL-R Checklist: A measure of evil (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Discuss the characteristics and traits of a psychopath and how the PCL-R Checklist can be used to diagnose psychopathy. Using the textbook, video, and other outside scholarly sources, discuss the validity of the PCL-R Checklist, the ethical considerations of diagnosing a psychopath, and the legal implications of such diagnoses. Do […]

 analyze the high rate of smoking in those diagnosed with schizophrenia compared to the general population.  Why are smoking cessation interventions less successful in these individuals? Review the accepted mechanisms of tobacco abuse and dependence and the etiologic theories of schizophrenia. What are the biological and/or psychological mechanisms between schizophrenia and smoking?  Include information on brain structures, pathways, neurotransmitters/receptors, and psychological factors when discussing the […]

As a teen I remember a time when I would visit a grocery store that had arcade games in the back. On a particular day, an older guy around 25-30 was playing a game called Street Fighter with me. I thought he was nice as he paid the required quarters for me to continue to play when my money ran out. One thing I observed […]

imagine you are 85 years old and either living in NYC on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, or living in New Orleans on Sunday, August 28, 2005. In either case, you are a frail elder who doesn’t own a car. What special challenges did you face on that day? NOTE, A frail elder is a senior adult in poor health typically with co-morbidity,such as, two or […]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read chapters 1 through 6 of the textbook and the required articles listed with the theorist assigned to you for the discussion.  For your initial post, you will examine the contributions of a theorist who was instrumental in developing the psychoanalytic theoretical approach based on the first letter of your last name. Please see below for your assigned […]

The sharing of ideas can be a beneficial process during collaboration (Atweh, Kemmis, & Weeks, 1998; Goleman, Boyatzis, & McKee, 2002). Those researchers and professionals in the field who support collaborative learning strongly believe that sharing ideas with others “increases interest among the participants but also promotes critical thinking” (Gokhale, 1995, para 2). Further, “collaboration lets you share responsibility and combine the knowledge, creativity, and […]

Ask three acquaintances (friends, family, co-workers) what they think of when they hear the word “psychologist”? What do they think psychologists do? What is(are) their answer source(s)? Ask them if they can name a famous psychologist. What opinions do they think the general public holds about people with mental illness? How do they see psychologists represented in the media? Make a mental note about whether […]

The written research proposal will be created based on a narrowly defined aspect of the topic selected in Week One. A research proposal is a detailed plan for a specific study to be conducted at a future time. It is the document which potential researchers typically submit to an institutional review board (IRB) for ethical review and approval, and/or to funding agencies to secure financial […]