Entries by Daphne Hanson

The interpretation of unconscious conflicts

Traditional psychoanalysis is based on the interpretation of unconscious conflicts. This approach relied on another completely fallible human being with his or her own unconscious conflict and problems to make accurate interpretations. Comment on how this approach can have legitimacy. Does a contemporary psychoanalytic two-person psychology model offer any improvement in this regard?  

Federal emergency and disaster assistance

While the majority of federal emergency and disaster assistance is coordinated and provided by FEMA, other federal agencies provide assistance under authorities in conjunction with the Stafford Act declaration or through separate authorities. Identify and discuss five  (5) of these agencies highlighting a brief description of the work performed by each agency with respect to […]

Mitigation efforts and planning processes

What are the implications when governments, businesses, and volunteer organizations fail to work together with mitigation efforts and planning processes? How does this impact community resiliency? What can governments do to better aid businesses and volunteer organizations in mitigation planning?

Strategies for informing families of ELLs of their rights

Describe the rights of parents/guardians regarding ELL services (i.e., program placement, assessment). What are some strategies for informing families of ELLs of their rights? To what degree do you think schools and teachers are ethically responsible for ensuring parents/guardians of ELLs fully understand their rights, including when the language and culture of the American school […]

Classical and operant conditioning

Discuss both classical and operant conditioning and why they are so important to the field of lifespan development. Incorporate the text to back up your statements by paraphrasing what you have read.  You must include the book or an article at the end of your discussion as a reference. All discussions must be a minimum of […]

Accreditation needed for community healthcare settings

Distinguish between at least two different kinds of accreditation needed for community healthcare settings. What would be the most beneficial for meeting ethical standards and confidentiality? Accreditation may come from JACHO, Regional Behavioral Health Authorities; Medicare/Medicare; HIPAA; National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC); Public Health Accreditation Board: American Psychological […]