Biological causal factors of anorexia nervosa include genetic predisposition, serotonin regulation, and physiologic weight set points. Given the prevalence of this disorder, it seems unlikely that biological causes alone could account for it. Research eating disorders from peer reviewed resources. Based on your research, respond to the following: Comment on the relative strengths of biological […]

Assignment 2: LASA 1 Promoting Cognitive Development As you have learned in your readings, Piaget, Erikson, Skinner, and Vygotsky took different approaches to child development. One’s theoretical perspective influences approaches to child development. The Jacksons are a young couple living in Centervale. They have approached Keith, the child development consultant, for advice on how to […]

What is the DSM? Is there a scientific basis to the DSM? What is the medical model? To what extent should we employ the medical model in psychological disorders and use the DSM as an authoritative reference in psychiatric diagnosis?

Prepare a 1,400 – 1,650 word paper in which you analyze the effect of population density and noise on individuals.  As a part of your analysis be sure to address the following items: *  Describe the concepts of territoriality, privacy, and personal space. *  Examine how the concepts of territoriality, privacy, and personal space have […]

Prepare a 1,150- to 1,400-word paper in which you explore how human behavior can negatively and positively affect the environment. As a part of your paper be sure to address the following:   Explain how environmental cues shape behavior and provide at least one example. Evaluate how behavior can be modified to support sustainability and […]

Select an environmental problem that you can observe in your local community (i.e., air pollution, noise, traffic, waste disposal, water control, construction, crowding). Prepare a 1,400- to 2,000-word paper in which evaluate strategies for promoting positive environmental behavior using your selected environmental problem. As a part of your paper, be sure to also address the […]

1)Discuss the evidence one personality disorder from either cluster a or cluster b the reference to the diathesis-stress model. 2)Any topic relevant the related to psychopathology

Unit I Research Paper Research Strategy It is important to decide early how you intend to approach the research of your topic. To practice thinking through the initial steps of the process, select a subject of research interest from your place of work. Identify your basic research question, and describe how you would approach the […]

Assignment 3: Person-Situation Interaction There are six ways in which a person and the situation interact to shape a person’s goals, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These are:   1. Different persons respond differently to the same situation. 2. Situations choose the person. 3. Persons choose the situation. 4. Different situations can prime different parts of […]

journal 1   Journal I (Journal for Modules 1 & 2) Due on July 14, 2013. Module 1  Read Tim O’Brien: The Things They Carried. 1. Click on Module 1 2. Click on the arrow on the GO TO dropdown box. 3. Click on Objectives 4. Click on Reading/Journaling – 1. Address the issue of […]