What are some of the reasons that have been advanced for racial and ethnic differences in delinquency? Why is the link between race and delinquency controversial? Does controversy similarly characterize the links between age, gender, and social class, and delinquency? Why?
Create a one-page brochure, or a brief one to the two-minute infomercial, for people in midlife or late adulthood, targeting the enhancement of optimal aging. Consider the most essential facts and resources you identify as your design begins. How can you best convey those details? When your product is ready, post it to this discussion […]
Create a proposal for a new crime prevention program that targets juveniles and determine how you will evaluate its effectiveness. In the analysis of how your program will deter juvenile delinquency, you will want to use data from your three comparison programs (D.A.R.E, G.R.E.A.T, and Citizens academy) to support your new program. For example, how […]
Identify and discuss the differences between judicial independence and judicial impartiality. Which one is more important, and why?, To what extent are laypersons (i.e., not legally trained) used in the court systems of our model countries? Which system uses them most? Least?
Discuss the importance of adhering to the APA code of ethics in regard to conducting studies and publishing research. Consider the study you are proposing and review the APA code of ethics. What ethical considerations do you need to make to ensure the safety of your participants?
Evaluate the properties of psychometric assessments by answering the following questions: What are some statistical concepts you found to be relevant to psychological assessments? Why are they important to consider? How are they used to interpret psychological assessment data? What is a major benefit of standardized scores? Are standardized scores appropriate for all types of […]
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. It is used by clinicians, researchers, psychiatric drug regulation agencies, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and policymakers. The newest edition, the DSM-5, was released in May of 2013 as the first major revision […]
What is meant by social cognition (including cognitive social psychology and the social psychology of cognition? Research suggests that sometimes our own behavior, and that of others, can leave us completely mystified. Describe an example (in detail) about a recent time you felt mystified by your own or someone else’s behavior and provide some reasons […]
What is the difference between objective and subjective conformity? Generate a personal example of when you might conform to both. Just saying that you never conform is not an acceptable answer. Use your imagination and create a hypothetical situation if you can’t think of a real-life example.
Describe the difference between dual process models of persuasion. What is the elaboration likelihood model – describe both routes of persuasion. Give an and clear and distinct example of a time you were persuaded to engage in a specific persuasive behavior (buying something, agreeing with someone, acting on a political agenda -these are just a […]
