Explore the psychological dimensions of trust and cooperation in interpersonal relationships, organizations, and societal institutions. How do factors such as trustworthiness, social norms, and reciprocity influence individuals’ willingness to cooperate, collaborate, and engage in prosocial behaviors, and what interventions can build trust and foster cooperative relationships in contexts of trust dilemmas, conflict resolution, and social […]

Research has estimated that the risk of emotional and behavioral disturbances among children with intellectual disabilities is approximately three to five times greater than among typically developing children (Enfold, Ellis, & Emerson, 2011). How might intellectual disabilities affect a child’s sense of self-worth and perception of competency as they enter adolescence and young adulthood? What […]

The DSM-V enumerates these two criteria as symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder: 1.  Transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms 2. Chronic feelings of emptiness Taking into account the elements in the painting and the mental condition of Vincent Van Gogh at the time, how does “The Night Cafe” illustrate Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? […]

In Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy, discuss what is meant by the client’s “script” and how this is related to the goals of therapy. Next, describe an example of how Levenson challenged the client’s script in the Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy video we watched in class. What are the key concepts of psychodynamic therapy? The main goals […]

We work at a clinic that focuses on teaching verbal behavior to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 3-5. Each time we hire a new staff member, we have to train the new staff on the basics of verbal behavior. Compose a document that we can share with new staff as a “cheat sheet” on […]