Potential students often look for guidance regarding the programs that they are considering. You are a program assistant at a local university. You have been asked by your department chair (psychology) to create a booklet about the field of forensic psychology for potential students. This booklet will be given out at information sessions and will be sent to students requesting more information. The department chair […]

If you were offered a leadership position at two different companies, what would help you choose which one to pick? If you were passionate about the work of both organizations and you heard they were equal in both benefits and environment, your decision would likely be difficult. When they offer you compensation, one offers $50,000 USD and the other offers $70,000 USD. The companies looked […]

  Every individual approaches life and situations differently. We all use communication as a means to express ourselves. However, communication is as much about listening as it is about talking. Communication is a mutual exchange.Everyone has had a disagreement with someone in which the other person may respond with “You aren’t listening to me!” or “You don’t understand me!” The fact is, you are not validating […]

For a written transcript, please click herePreview the documentView in a new window.   Poster presentations at conferences are effective methods of communicating research findings. The discussion of the research being presented is a key element in poster conferences. During professional conferences, poster presenters speak with other psychology professionals providing insights into the information offered within the poster as well as explaining key elements of the […]

Program Evaluation  In this assignment, you will shift your focus to program evaluation and the Ruby Lake community. As a result of the needs assessment conducted earlier, the city has begun a jobs training program for this neighborhood in conjunction with one of the local companies. In the interactive segments “Action Research Planning” and “Action Research Evaluation” from the Riverbend City Missions media, you will […]

Dependability and Credibility in Qualitative: Research Using the qualitative article that you previously selected, post the following information: Describe the type of data collected in the study and how it was collected    . Discuss how the researchers established the dependability, or reliability, of the data. Discuss how the researchers established the credibility, or validity, of the data. Use the information from the qualitative validity article […]

 Business managers use written communication every day. Opportunities for written communication in the business world include everything from reports, memos, and documentation to emails, instant messaging, and social media. Effective written communication can help build and grow business relationships, accelerate results, solicit input and feedback, and rally personnel toward shared goals. Your ability to write messages that are clear and concise, while positioned strategically and […]

Drug TestingThe purpose of this assignment is to expose you to the ethical implications related to conducting research in sport and exercise environments. You will examine the potential pitfalls of a dual-role relationship where research is being conducted by someone who also works in another professional capacity with athletes.For this assignment, read this article from the Argosy University online library resources:Shamoo, A. E., & Moreno, […]

The risk-benefit calculation for any drug assumes a correct diagnosis of the disorder. Many investigators and clinicians feel the current epidemic of child psychiatric disorders is largely due to inappropriate diagnosis. Evaluate the risk and benefits of using psychoactive drugs in children correctly diagnosed with a disorder versus those incorrectly diagnosed with a disorder. Consider the risks and benefits of not treating (drug treatment) a […]

Great Executive Coaches are much like artists in that they utilize insight and vision. While the artist may produce an award winning piece of art, the Executive Coach may transform a failing business, build community among employees, and/or significantly increase revenue of an organization—all by working with individuals and teams to help them operate more effectively. It may be difficult for both the artist and […]