Entries by Daphne Hanson

The role that truth/falsity plays in good critical thinking

Which of the following is true of the role that truth/falsity plays in good critical thinking? The use of false or misleading information in our thinking process will likely lead to negative outcomes. The use of truthful information in our thinking process will always lead to positive outcomes. Misleading information is not harmful so long […]

Aspect of 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 […]

The principles of critical thinking

Wk. 5 Summative Assessment: Critical Thinking: Reflection Critical thinking reflection Reliability, feeling, logic, and effective communication are essential aspects of critical thinking. Critical thinking frequently starts with an emotion of some type. That leads to the development of trust, reason, and communication. The reliability of a proposition depends on it having factual facts. Depending on […]

Cognitive development in young children

Consider these examples of research findings: 1. High satisfaction with one’s direct supervisor leads to lower levels of employee turnover. In other words, employees who are highly satisfied with their direct supervisor are less likely to leave an organization than employees who are dissatisfied with their direct supervisor (DeConinck, 2009). 2. High levels of parental […]

The Stanford prison experiment

We all function in several social roles. In a minimum of two paragraphs, with no less than five sentences in each paragraph, describe how social roles, social norms, and scripts were evident in the Stanford prison experiment. Use The official Stanford Prison Experiment as a resource. Now, consider three social roles you adopted for yourself […]

The importance of devotion

My wife made a comment the other day that made me think she is considering leaving me. I know things haven’t been great at home, but I didn’t think they were that bad. I guess the stress of the kids and the loss of her job have really gotten to her. I am not always […]

Battered Woman’s Syndrome testimony

Part 1- Battered Woman’s Syndrome testimony has only been used in criminal courts. Part 2- Feminist therapy should only be performed by female therapists. Part 3- Psychological interventions and treatment are ineffective in reducing recidivism for sexual offenders.

Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

Read Whitfield’s 1999 article, “Validating School Social Work: An Evaluation of a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Reduce School Violence,” and answer the following questions in an APA formatted document: What was the purpose of this study? What was the sample? What dependent variables were studied? How were the dependent variables operationalized? Why was a single-subject design used? What […]