Provide an example of two different behavior change strategies (e.g., – response cost, positive reinforcement, non-contingent reinforcement, negative punishment, etc.) where an unwanted behavior change might occur as a result of your treatment intervention. Using behavior analytic terms, discuss the specific tactic that was used, the target behavior, and the unwanted behavior change. How could you have planned for this differently? Are there any ethical, […]

Counselor education programs have a responsibility to train counselors on the concept of vicarious trauma, including symptom identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention. Many traditional programs lack emphasis on vicarious trauma education, therefore, many counselors who work regularly with traumatized clients or students report they were ill-equipped to handle the emotional consequences of this type of work. Devoting time and effort to the recognition and prevention […]

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 sure you do it […]

 “Inundation” Journals for body image disorder class. If you have not already recognized the gravity and pervasiveness of messages contributing to body image around us, this project is meant to increase your awareness. Students will keep a journal of the messages they observe related to body image. Messages may be subtle or blatant. Journals may be creative (i.e., hand-written, word-processed, drawn, photographed). Each entry should […]

Completely agree with the quote “Nothing has to stay the same. If a dogma is not working, no matter how strong and immovable it seems, you can cast it aside and start anew” (Hari, 2015, p. 235). Our laws are a bit outdated and with to scientific method behind them, the drugs that are chosen to be illegal and the ones that aren’t, it is […]

During this module you have examined eight personality theoretical perspective and some of their corresponding theories. Additionally, you have examined cultural considerations to consider when analyzing a subject. In this Discussion, you practice analyzing a subject from the perspective of personality theory and consider cultural considerations as part of the analysis. (Note: Your fictional character analysis is for the purposes of this Discussion only. Clinical analysis […]

Descriptive (non-clinical) personality assessments are often used to better understand your personality traits and individual strengths and then apply that information to better understand yourself and/or guide your development. This week you will complete three of the following online personality tests similar in kind to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (NEO-PI-R), as well as Grit Scale, Mindset Assessment, or Type A Personality […]

A good education should include the nurturing of your ability to think critically and to be an active learner.  This assignment is designed to put you on the path towards further developing these skills.  As you read each side of the issue and grapple with the points made by the authors, you will be moved to consider the merits of each position.  In the process […]

What is the difference between sensation and perception? Define absolute threshold, difference threshold, and signal detection theory AND give examples of each. What is mean by the term sensory adaption? How does sensory adaption help us deal with our environment? Which sense allows us to gather the most information? What is light and how is it described? What are the functions of the pupil, lens, […]

In this unit you will revisit two renowned theorists in the field of Psychology: Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. Each of these innovative thinkers has put forth ideas about how children learn language in relation to their views on learning and intelligences. Piaget is a cognitive stage theorist whose work is strongly grounded in the biological frame of reference for language development. Piaget’s work acknowledges […]