Entries by Daphne Hanson

Identify the paradigm conflicts between law and behavioral science

Identify the paradigm conflicts between law and behavioral science. Why are they important for understanding the challenges of practicing forensic psychology? What are some of the challenges faced by forensic psychologists? What is the importance of forensic psychology? Essentially, forensic psychologists play a vital role in applying psychology to the law. In doing so, forensic psychologists […]

The Field of Nutritional and Food Safety

Organic Farming is More Efficient and its Benefits Go Beyond the Food, Into the Field of Nutritional and Food Safety. Can Organic Crops Compete With Industrial Agriculture? Can Organic Food Feed the World? New Study Sheds Light on Debate Over Organic vs. Conventional Agriculture What role does organic farming play in the future of agriculture? […]

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Outline an integrated or eclectic approach utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Include how your new treatment system builds on the strengths of existing approaches, and an underlying theory of human behavior and development.

Fictional case conceptualization

Why is it important for counselors to utilize the biopsychosocial perspective to understand clients in terms of their sexual health? describe a fictional case conceptualization that includes a scenario of a client seeking help for a sex-related topic such as low libido, anxiety surrounding sexual encounters, questions about sexual orientation, and so forth. Next, provide […]

Understanding of quasi-experimental designs

Enhance your understanding of quasi-experimental designs.  Evaluate an example of the appropriate use of this methodology, mainly as it might pertain to a counseling environment.  The example can be one you find in the literature or one you make up. Let’s say that a professor offers the class an extra five points on their final […]

Post-Cold War international strategy

Does the US have a post-Cold War international strategy? Describe and explain three central US security interests in the post-Cold War era. What policies have been developed to replace Cold War policies? Is the US acting more as a unilateralist power or a multilateralist power? Why is it leaning in one direction or the other? […]

Methodological techniques for studying the social world

In Chapter 3 of your textbook, various methodological techniques for studying the social world are discussed. A key aspect of sociological research is utilizing the power of observation. Applying what you have learned about sociological research: First, discuss the role of observational research as a key methodology for studying society. Second, utilizing nonparticipant observation, participant […]

Factors that affect human development

Watch the media vignette with Sam or Lisette, Student Case Studies (linked in the resources). Choose one and discuss the presenting disorder by noting characteristics, and critically examining the connections between factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior including the etiology. Consider any cultural impacts. Choose a theory (from Chapter 2) to guide your […]

The biopsychosocial perspective

Why is it important for counselors to utilize the biopsychosocial perspective to understand clients in terms of their sexual health? describe a fictional case conceptualization that includes a scenario of a client seeking help for a sex-related topic such as low libido, anxiety surrounding sexual encounters, questions about sexual orientation, and so forth. Next, provide […]