Entries by Daphne Hanson

Aspects of PREP and CARE

Danielle and Sanj are attending a premarital workshop. This is a new workshop that incorporates aspects of PREP and CARE. The following dialogue is a transcript of a practice session. Sometimes Danielle and Sanj are using the skills well, and at other times they are slipping back into old patterns of miscommunication. For each sentence, […]

Discuss factors that affect intergenerational relationships

Discuss factors that affect intergenerational relationships between older adults and their adult children. What factors support good intergenerational relationships? (Think from the life-span perspective; briefly analyze at least six different factors) 200-300 wds Short-Answer Question The term “emerging adulthood” is fairly recent in the field of developmental psychology. (1) Explain why researchers felt it necessary […]

The importance of ethics in forensic psychology

Read the ethics complaint via the three module resource documents—an evaluation, the complaint, and the ethics board’s decision. Would you be able to identify the ethical problems? And more importantly, would you understand how to avoid committing them in the first place? In a post to this discussion topic, answer these questions: What does this […]

The patriarchal perspective on relationship violence

You have been asked to participate in a radio show about relationship violence. You know that one of the other guests is an ardent supporter of the patriarchal perspective on relationship violence.  In preparation for the show, you want to make sure you understand her perspective and the critique you will make about the patriarchal […]

Active coping and cardiovascular disease risk factors

A study examined lower life satisfaction, active coping and cardiovascular disease risk factors (diastolic and systolic blood pressure, body mass index, and circumferences) in older African Americans over the phases of an 18-month church-based intervention, using a quasi-experimental design. Participants (n = 89) were 45 years of age and older from six churches (three treatments, […]

Physical altercations

Susan was raised in a home where she witnessed regular physical altercations between her parents. As a result of the instability in her home and her lack of positive role models, Susan developed high attachment anxiety and serious difficulty managing her anger. These qualities indicate that Susan has a high level of _____________ risk factors […]

A study examined lower life satisfaction

A study examined lower life satisfaction, active coping, and cardiovascular disease risk factors (diastolic and systolic blood pressure, body mass index, and circumferences) in older African Americans over the phases of an 18-month church-based intervention, using a quasi-experimental design. Participants (n = 89) were 45 years of age and older from six churches (three treatments, […]

Examine and discuss the psychotherapeutic modalities

Robert Johnson, a 55-year-old man, is married with two adult children and five grandchildren. He is the assistant president of a large bank. In the first session, he tells you that it is becoming more difficult for him to hide his homosexuality. He has kept his homosexuality a secret his entire life. He knew he […]