Read Gerald Stern’s The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Brought Suit Against the Coal Company- And Won. Write a short paper that addresses the following questions: • What does the book tell you about the potential for plaintiffs’ torts attorneys to work for social justice? […]
A lot of psychologists believe that starting the school day later would have a positive impact you can get. on students’ mental and physical health.Discuss.
1. Define the concept of a variable, distinguish quantitative from categorical variables, and give examples of variables that might be of interest to psychologists. 2. Explain the difference between a population and a sample. 3. Distinguish between experimental and non-experimental research. 4. Distinguish between lab studies, field studies, and field experiments.
Learning Theories Choose three (3) psychologists from this list to study: atson B.F. Skinner Ivan Pavlov Clark Hull Edward Tolman Albert Bandura Donald Hebb Explain the key theory put forth by each of the three (3) learning theorists you chose. Compare and contrast the theories with one another. Include a discussion of how the later […]
The Effects of Culture on Personality Development Psychologists who study culture and personality claim that the culture in which we are raised has a big impact on how our personality develops and is expressed. Choose a concrete example from the life of someone you know well that illustrates this phenomenon. The cultural influences can be […]
Watch the video, “What is Stigma?” (Youtube) Then choose at least two other short videos found on YouTube or any other source regarding stigma to watch. Consult the Mental Measurements Yearbook and locate 3 diagnostic tests psychologists might use with clients. Research the primary goals of using the tests with clients The information desired The […]
Research Methods 1. Psychologists want to investigate if there is a correlation between how interested a person is in cars and their driving skills. a. Suggest an appropriate null hypothesis for this study. b. How could ‘driving skills’ be measured in this study? c. Evaluate the measurement of driving skills you suggested for this study. […]
⦁ Keeping in mind the three bulleted criteria for evaluating arguments listed at the beginning of this activity, do you think both psychologists present sound arguments? Explain your answer. ⦁ Is there an advantage to being presented with more than one point of view on an issue? Explain your answer. ⦁ Discuss your views about […]
Psychologists agree that it is important to choose an occupation that is compatible with our own personality, particularly our dominant traits and values. In thinking about your own personality characteristics, what kinds of jobs do you think you would be most satisfied with? Explain. Description Reference Textbook Psychology Applied to Modern Life: Adjustment in the […]
‘Psychologists who have studied a range of different phenomena have offered valuable insights into why people sometimes have difficulty understanding the world and each other.’Discuss the above statement.
