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What would the outcome of the intervention be? Would the intervention effectively contribute to behavioural change? Would we expect, for example, individuals who are exposed to the intervention to acquire skills which will help them cope with stress? Or could the intervention contribute to organizational change, impacting for example on how work is arranged?

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Assessments

CW1: Essay Question – Designing a Wellbeing Intervention Essay question: “Critically present and discuss the design of an intervention to tackle a key well-being issue within the workplace.” Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed intervention; how does it work and who is responsible for their implementation. Background information: Improving the psychological well-being of […]

First discuss in your own words if you knew what the problem is for the aging population called a phenomenon. Then, discuss the term used to describe the “phenomenon associated with aging” using, reference articles; APA citations must be a part of your initial response and all of your responses to class mates.

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Assessments

Phenomenon Associated with Aging The phenomenon associated with aging in which the drinker loses his/her ability to handle alcohol is not spoken about much, but definitely has long term negative effects. First discuss in your own words if you knew what the problem is for the aging population called a phenomenon. Then, discuss the term […]

Explain the difference between the common misconception of the term negative reinforcement and how the science of behavior analysis defines it. Why do you think this misconception exists?

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Assessments

Misconceptions of Negative Reinforcement Negative reinforcement is commonly misunderstood because of the term negative. Most people get it mixed up with punishment or think it refers to an unwanted behavior being reinforced. In the science of behavior analysis, the term negative refers to the fact that a stimulus is being removed after a behavior. Remember, […]

Create your essay in a word document. Save it in a location you will remember and with the following format: Lastname_FirstnameUnit6Assignment. When you are ready to submit it, click on the Assignment Dropbox and submit.

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Assessments

David’s Case Study https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/artsSCi/Media/PS531/PS531_1904B/PS531_6_AssignmentMedia/story_html5.html For this week’s Assignment, you will take on the role of David’s clinician. David is a 39-year-old Caucasian male, recently divorced, father of two children. David is attending an initial treatment evaluation at the behest of his ex-wife who is considering taking David to court to restrict his access to his […]

How would you describe a psychologist? What is your understanding of the freewill and determinismdebate in psychology? What sort of services are rendered in the workplace of yourchoice?

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Assessments

You are hired as a psychologist in a professional workplace. Demonstrate your knowledge of how the freewill and determinism philosophical debate can help you plan programs to support your colleagues’ professional learning in the context You should apply the APA in-text citation and referencing styles, and your work should be between 500 to 700 words. […]

Distinguish conceptual from operational definitions, give examples of each, and create simple operational definitions.

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Assessments

Understanding Psychological Measurement 1. Define measurement and give several examples of measurement in psychology. 2. Explain what a psychological construct is and give several examples. 3. Distinguish conceptual from operational definitions, give examples of each, and create simple operational definitions. 4. Distinguish the four levels of measurement, give examples of each, and explain why this […]

Is there a difference in the effect on the child based on adoption in infancy vs. later childhood?What is the difference in open and closed adoption and what are the potential outcomes or benefits of each?

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Assessments

Adoption has become a more prevalent and supported method of beginning or continuing a family unit in our society. After reading pages 60-63 in your textbook and conducting your own research, answer the following questions regarding adoption and the emotional impact on the adopted child and family. *What is the impact of nature and nurture […]

What is the relationship between reliability and validity? Can a test have one without the other? Give examples of tests that you have been exposed to in your life with either questionable reliability or validity? Why did you think it had poor reliability? Why did you think it had poor validity?

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Assessments

What is the relationship between reliability and validity? Can a test have one without the other? Give examples of tests that you have been exposed to in your life with either questionable reliability or validity? Why did you think it had poor reliability? Why did you think it had poor validity? Book Kaplan, R. M., […]

Define the clinical practice of psychology and distinguish it from experimental psychology.

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Assessments

Experimental and Clinical Psychologists 1. Define the clinical practice of psychology and distinguish it from experimental psychology. 2. Explain how science is relevant to clinical practice. 3. Define the concept of an empirically supported treatment and give some examples.

Evaluate the psychological interventions that would be most appropriate for Viktoria and which would help her to manage her emotional states. For each intervention that you choose, provide a supporting rationale.

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Assessments

15 per cent of overall assessment score (OAS) Cut-off date: 2 February 2023 Associated study topic: Study Topic 2 ‘Sport psychology: insights and applications’, Study Topic 3 ‘Psychological skills training’ Word limit: 1500 words This assignment has three tasks related to the case study, below. Read the case study, which introduces you to Viktoria, a […]

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Explain the difference between the common misconception of the term negative reinforcement and how the science of behavior analysis defines it. Why do you think this misconception exists?

Create your essay in a word document. Save it in a location you will remember and with the following format: Lastname_FirstnameUnit6Assignment. When you are ready to submit it, click on the Assignment Dropbox and submit.

How would you describe a psychologist? What is your understanding of the freewill and determinismdebate in psychology? What sort of services are rendered in the workplace of yourchoice?

Distinguish conceptual from operational definitions, give examples of each, and create simple operational definitions.

Is there a difference in the effect on the child based on adoption in infancy vs. later childhood?What is the difference in open and closed adoption and what are the potential outcomes or benefits of each?

What is the relationship between reliability and validity? Can a test have one without the other? Give examples of tests that you have been exposed to in your life with either questionable reliability or validity? Why did you think it had poor reliability? Why did you think it had poor validity?

Define the clinical practice of psychology and distinguish it from experimental psychology.

Evaluate the psychological interventions that would be most appropriate for Viktoria and which would help her to manage her emotional states. For each intervention that you choose, provide a supporting rationale.