Wrapping It Up

  Human Service   As your internship is coming to a close, you have an opportunity to look back on the experience and think about it from a more objective perspective. To assist you in this process, this discussion provides you with several components to consider and respond to. Remember, confidentiality is of utmost importance. Under … Read more

Benchmark NOTES

MS -13 Assessment Description (1) Using the GCU library and other search options, investigate the group MS-13. In 750-1,000 words, relate the following information on MS-13: Summarize the background of MS-13. Describe how social structure or social process theory apply to MS-13 group; if both apply, explain how they apply and if neither applies explain … Read more

REPLY 3 NOTES

Reply 3-1 XA (150 words and 1 reference) According to Pemment (2013), sociopathy is defined as individuals having a sense of morality, well-developed conscience, aggression or violence, and impulsivity compared to psychopath traits, such as superficial charm, manipulation, poor behavior controls, and lack of remorse. Despite both having similar symptoms and possibly having an antisocial … Read more

Unit 5.1 Discussion: Programs In Support Of Those In Later Adulthood

On a local, state, and federal level, programs and services are available for those in later adulthood. What supports are available in your local community for individuals 65 years of age and above? Do you see any gaps in services? Given we are now living longer, do you believe the current array of resources is … Read more

PSYC520 Psychology And Christianity

Discussion Thread: Levels of Explanation, Christian Psychology, Biblical Psychology DiscussionAssignment Instructions Colonialists and Neutral Parties   The student will complete 3Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module. The student must then post 1 reply of at least … Read more

Discussion 1 Reply 1

Prompt 1 Theories are sets of analytical statements that explain occurrences. In health psychology, it’s a formal way to establish and contribute to knowledge, consensus, and discussions. It has many advantages such as acting s a framework for research and intervention, able to generate testable/changeable prediction and systematize the field overall. Overall this allows for … Read more

Discussion 2 Reply 1

2. How effective are educational appeals in changing attitudes toward health behaviors?  For this to be effective, it has to be noticed in the first place. Educational appeals provide people with the facts and arguments on why it is important to engage in some health behaviors. By implementing these educational appeals, you must be able … Read more

Discussion 4 Reply 1

Define and describe stressors and the methods of appraisal of stressors. Stressors are stressful events and can be a major life event or stressful events as a result of daily life (Taylor, 2017). Stress occurs as a result of one’s evaluation or appraisal of the stressor. There are two methods of appraisal: primary and secondary. … Read more

Discussion 7

There has been a great deal of interest in hospice and home care for the terminally ill. What are the advantages of each for patients and care providers? What are the disadvantages? Describe the psychological and physiological correlates of grief. 300 words