Entries by Daphne Hanson

The privilege of prescribing medication for pain management

Prescription opiates are an appropriate medical response for pain management. The prescriptions are from licensed medical professionals who are committed both ethically and professionally to prescribing responsibly. Using the internet, find an article on a physician who misused the privilege of prescribing medication for pain management. Discuss your thoughts on policy and appropriate steps to […]

Genetics, and macroevolution

Given what we have learned so far about natural selection, taxonomy, genetics, and macroevolution, what does the scientific evidence tell us about a common ancestor for all living things on Earth? What specific evidence (physical, molecular, or behavioral) supports this hypothesis? Describe the key homologies (characteristics) that connect humans and other non-human primates with other […]

Understanding of cognitive neuroscience

How can an understanding of cognitive neuroscience make sense of creativity and can it help develop and teach creativity How is neuroscience related to creativity? Can cognitive Neuroscience explain human creativity? Cognitive neuroscience studies have confirmed that educational training can improve an individual’s creative thinking. However, not all educational practices in creativity development have been demonstrated […]

Examine the principles of nonsexist research

Examine the principles of nonsexist research. For this exercise, find a research study to discuss provide citations and links, and provide a description of the study, including its purpose, hypothesis, methods, and results. What are the 7 principles of doing the research process? What are the principles of feminist research methodology? Feminist methodologies are varied […]

Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior

According to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts, behavior analysts need to consider environmental constraints when selecting interventions. Discuss at least two ethics codes pertaining to validity, accuracy, and reliability. Consider environmental constraints you might encounter as a behavior analyst. How might you handle them in the field?

Stanley has the ability to use operations, what stage of cognitive development?

Image transcription text Stanley has the ability to use operations, reversibility and logic. Stanley is in the stage of cognitive development. a. preoperational. b. concrete operational. C. formal operational. d. sensorimotor. During which stage does the ability to use deductive logic think abstractly and systematically solve problems emerge? The Formal Operational Stage The Formal Operational […]

What are the advantages of unobtrusive research approaches?

What are the advantages of unobtrusive research approaches? What is the advantage of unobtrusive measure? Sometimes, unobtrusive measures can save a great deal of time and money, because a point can be made using existing data instead of new data. The information may also be more credible than survey findings. What are the three types of […]

Figuring out your personal JND percentage?

How is JND measured? Wrap a measuring tape around your dominant hand just below knuckles, excluding your thumb, and make a fist. This measurement is your ‘hand width’ glove size. Dear Tutor, I don’t understand this psychology assignment, could you explain to me how to solve it. Give me an example from your own observation […]

Persistent, Repetitive Behavior Discussion

Persistent, Repetitive Behavior Discussion Ory, N. (2007) Working with people with challenging behaviors. New Lenox: High Tide. Challenging Behaviors P 169 – 190   For this discussion, I would like you to report out at least three main points of this chapter and what are your take aways?  Again you must then respond to at […]