Entries by Daphne Hanson

Risks associated with pubertal timing

Explain how the “mismatch hypothesis” explains the risks associated with pubertal timing. Additionally, provide at least one example of how this hypothesis might explain the risks to females of early pubertal maturation and how the hypothesis might explain the risks to males of late pubertal maturation.

 Social psychology

Find and share a good visual example of any aspect of social psychology (e.g., concept, theory, domain, famous research, etc.) demonstrated as an image (e.g., meme, cartoon, photograph, advertisement) and explain why you feel your chosen image captures this concept  The image must be able to be shared publicly as part of your discussion post […]

Functional behavior assessment

Find an evidence-based intervention for this scenario would DRO be appropriate? or extinction? Consider this scenario: A family has contacted you about the care of their grandfather, Juan, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The nursing home staff report that Juan engages in frequent elopement from the nursing home facility when unattended, and verbal aggression that has […]

 Social cognitive predictors

Fill out this provided Literature Review Research Matrix [DOCX] with research concepts that can be found and connected to either these five articles related to the topic of first-generation college students and resilience at a four-year university, or to the list of articles your instructor provides. The first article has been completed for you as an example. Garriott, […]

Aspects of the beginning and transition stages

Discuss a few aspects of the beginning and transition stages when leading a group for counseling that—based on educational readings, videos, and your own experience—are most critical for the group leader to attend to and address in order for the group to reach the working stage in the process.

The importance of the brain

Consider the importance of the brain to our overall well-being and discuss what kinds of measures people can take in order to keep their brains healthy. Would it be a good idea to teach “brain maintenance” in school or college? If so, what would be some of the topics covered?

Indications of serious mental disorder

A 10-year-old boy who seems very intelligent to his parents and teacher is getting very low grades. He is frequently inattentive to the teacher and seems “spaced out.” There is no history of trauma to the head and no indications of serious mental disorder. It is not clear whether his problems occur solely in the […]

Neuropsychology fear and loathing

Read the article neuropsychology fear and loathing provide a brief summary of the article (1 page) and explain how you can apply the concepts discussed to improve your life (3 pages) 1 page explaining the article and 3 pages on how you can compare and apply the concepts discussed to improve your life. I don’t […]

Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of development

Briefly explain Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of development. Who had a better theory of human development: Erikson or Piaget? Please offer detail to explain your choice. What tips would you give to someone who has just suffered a major loss, now that you know the stages of grief?