an explanation of how temperament is seen from the biological and behaviorist perspectives. Provide examples from your experience. Then, choose a stance: Is biology or environment more influential in explaining an individual’s temperament?

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine language as it relates to cognition. Address the following: Define language and lexicon. Evaluate the key features of language. Describe the four levels of language structure and processing. Analyze the role of language processing in cognitive psychology.

You probably are familiar with medical first aid, the immediate but limited care provided to survivors suffering a medical emergency. Medical first aid usually is employed at the scene of disasters, crises, and traumas to help survivors who have been physically injured. For example, an army medic will try to stop the bleeding of a […]

The Apple Computer Company is one of the most innovative technology companies to emerge in the last three decades. Apple, Inc. is responsible for bringing to market such products as the Macintosh computer and laptop, the iPod and iTunes, and most recently, the iPhone. The success of the company can be traced primarily to a […]

Case Study #2 Late yesterday afternoon, Astrid, a 16-year-old high school junior was struck by a drunk driver on her way home from school. This morning, several students upset by the accident have appeared in the guidance office. You have been asked to help four students who are very distressed, two juniors from Astrid’s math […]

Although historically associated with exposure to combat, research during the past few decades shows that PTSD may also occur following exposure to other traumas, ranging from dog bites to hurricanes. If this is the case, you might wonder why there aren’t more people suffering from PTSD. The reality is that not everyone who experiences a […]

When a natural disaster occurs, the impact can be far reaching. Unlike other types of crises or traumas, natural disasters often affect survivors and the environments in which they live. In such cases, crisis workers may be asked to help survivors find loved ones, apply for federal aid, or acquire temporary housing. In this Discussion, […]

Acts of terrorism are intended to have an impact far beyond the death and destruction of the immediate attack. Mass fear and interruptions to normal daily functioning occur in the aftermath of terrorist attacks, like concentric surges that erupt when dropping a boulder in a mill pond. When terrorism and violence are systemically directed toward […]

In recent years, the military has made great progress in the assessment and treatment of PTSD and other combat-related psychological disorders. Although once ignored by the military, the mental health needs of today’s soldiers and combat veterans are addressed through a variety of psychological services during and after deployment. For instance, upon returning from deployment, […]

Resilience factors, such as a strong social support system, can contribute to a soldier’s ability to cope with traumatic events during deployment and can ultimately facilitate his or her readjustment upon returning home. Similarly, risk factors, such as prior exposure to trauma, can be detrimental to a soldier’s ability to cope during deployment and can […]