Culture is man-made, and each culture has a collection of created objects that can be studied and compared. People from different geographical regions have created cultures that are shaped by particular environmental challenges and resources. To survive, people have had to adapt to the ecology of the regions in which they live. Furthermore, the objects […]

Assignment 1: Discussion—Speech Acquisition You have learned about the different aspects of memory in the previous modules. Language is critical not only to communicate with others but also to memory. Many memories are encoded using language. Memory is much more rudimentary when language skills are not present. Research some of the general characteristics of language […]

Assignment 2: Preparation for Generating a Policy Proposal Although some states and cities have passed laws to ban texting and using handheld phones while driving, there is no current law to ban all cell phone use while driving. However, according to the National Safety Council (2009), 28 percent of all crashes—1.6 million per year—are caused […]

Assignment 2: Countering Age-Related Stereotypes Many people fear and dread the late adulthood stage of life because they believe what awaits them is ill health and cognitive decline. While that description fits some adults in later life, it certainly does not describe them all. Many older adults lead healthy, active lives and are closely connected […]

In this assignment you will design a study that could be used to answer one of the given research topics. Due Week 1, Day 3. Complete your participation for this assignment by Week 1, Day 7. Step 1: Select a Research Topic Choose one possible research topic from the list below. You do not need […]

1. Directions on how to write the paper is below. 2.  I started the first premise and I need to have the 2nd and 3rd added. 3. Page length two-three (2-3) 4. There isn’t really research to be done.  Follow this link to where the info I have already gathered for the subject. http://obesity.procon.org/   […]

Choose a specific regulatory behavior. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that includes the following: Explain the role of the nervous system. Describe the effect of fear, aggression, or anxiety on the specified behavior. Explain the function of the hormones involved and how they relate to the behavior. Describe the effects of regulatory impairments on […]

Discussion 1: “Bullying” Please respond to the following:   From the link: http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/WebPub/Psychology/SVA_strayer/914_748_Bullying/index_noQM4.html, describe at least three types of bullying behavior as observed by researchers. Explain gender differences in bullying. Identify three to five different ways of dealing with bullies and suggest the most effective methods for handing them.   Discussion 2: “Play” Please respond […]

Research-Based Interventions on Eating Disorders      Select:  Anorexia Nervosa   Use the Research Analysis Aid to complete this assignment.   Prepare a 1,050- to 1,500-word paper that discusses research-based interventions to treat psychopathology.   Review and differentiate the characteristics of the selected disorder and discuss the research about intervention strategies for the disorder by completing the following: […]

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. You have been invited by your local community health department to give a PowerPoint presentation on cancers. Your goal is to educate your audience about the definition of cancer, the causes, means for early detection and preventative measures. The meeting will take […]