Entries by Daphne Hanson

The education gap in the United States

Identify one of the contributors to the education gap in the United States. Explain how it came about and how it contributes to the education gap. Offer at least two potential ways to decrease the effects of this contributor to the education gap. Be sure to support your response with academic resources. But these gaps […]

Risks when taking mental health medications and other substances simultaneously

Provide an example of the types of risks involved when taking both mental health medications and other substances simultaneously. Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Dealing with co-occurring disorders? Learn how to tackle addiction when you’re also dealing with depression, anxiety, or another mental health problem.   Please provide specific and current websites where […]

Adolescence is an important time for development of moral reasoning and behavior

Adolescence is an important time for development of moral reasoning and behavior. Piaget and Kohlberg provided two important theoretical perspectives that explain the development of moral reasoning. Piaget found that a child’s idea regarding rules, moral judgments, and punishment changes as they grow older. Kohlberg developed levels of moral reasoning that occur during childhood, adolescence, […]

Early and late maturation in males and females

What are the advantages and disadvantages of early and late maturation in males and females? Puberty is considered early if it starts before eight years in girls, or before nine in boys. Puberty is considered late if there are no signs of puberty by 13 years in girls, and 14 in boys. If you’re concerned […]

Industrial and Organizational issues

Industrial and Organizational: After recent layoffs in your community, you were thrilled to hear that your company is expanding their offices and intends to hire fifty new employees. You encourage everyone you know to apply and to share the news. When you arrive at work on Monday, you have been assigned to oversee the hiring […]

What aspects of the theories resonate or make more sense to your personal style of counseling?

Does either really stand out or resonate with you? Does one seem to make more sense to your personal style of counseling? Review cognitive behavioral and narrative theories presented this week and you will consider the questions posed above. What are your thoughts concerning the theories presented this week? What aspects of the theories resonate […]

Describe how you plan to gather and keep medical information regarding your students

educators sometimes need access to student’s medical information when it relates to their performance and safety in school. Describe how you plan to gather and keep medical information regarding your students. What are some of the possible concerns in the gathering and storage of this information? How will you prevent any issues from arising concerning […]

Describe your earliest recollections of learning about discrimination, microaggressions, and prejudice

Describe your earliest recollections of learning about discrimination, microaggressions, and prejudice. For example, when was the first time you recall seeing someone discriminate or use a microaggression against another person? You may also describe a time you felt discriminated against or experienced microaggressions. How do you recall feeling at that time? What did this encounter […]