Entries by Daphne Hanson

Substance abuse-related issues

Response to this You provided great information on the types of research methods. method validation, indigenous cultural studies, and cross-cultural comparisons. What is a specific example of how you would research a cultural issue using one of the three research methods you discussed? Psychologists have the opportunity to work with very diverse populations, not only […]

Communication disorder

Larnaka is four years old and has been diagnosed with a communication disorder called dyspraxia which affects her speech (no movement issues). Larnaka understands what she is wanting to communicate and confidently interacts verbally with others, however her speech is unclear and difficult to understand by both children and other adults. Larnaka has been observed […]

Workplace counselling services

I have some sympathy for this position as counsellors in the workplace can find themselves facing very complex dilemmas. Even in established workplace counselling services, some counsellors have difficulty accepting the authority of a manager, or even understanding the role of a manager; they seem unable to see their own roles as anything more than […]

Effects of aerobic exercise on cardiovascular risk?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of… Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of aerobic exercise on cardiovascular risk? Aerobic exercisereduces the risk for cardiovascular disease by strengthening the heart muscle and improving the respiratory system. It can also improve blood lipids profile by reducing triglycerides and […]

Describe a substance use disorder testing instrument. Answer the following questions in your descriptions:

Describe a substance use disorder testing instrument. Answer the… Describe a substance use disorder testing instrument. Answer the following questions in your descriptions: Is the test used for screening or full assessment? What is the selected test use for? How is test administered? How are the test results interpreted? Include references. How would you describe […]

Discussion question: Racial diversity- are physical differences between people

 Discussion question: Racial diversity- are physical differences…  Discussion question: Racial diversity- are physical differences between people. Ethnic diversity- is about culture, difference between people   “Race” is usually associated with biology and linked with physical characteristics such as skin color or hair texture. We speak of ethnicity when referring to a group of people with a shared […]