What values of the social work profession support the provision of services to immigrant populations, including those that are undocumented? Note: You only need to make your initial post and one response during the week. The Wednesday deadline and 3-day minimum do not apply. This discussion does NOT require in-text citations.
reat post and discussion. I like how you address that this is a multilevel approach like we discussed the first week. I like how you mention variables like hormones and releasing hormones, that can be a trigger for aggression. That makes me consider stress. What do you think about the impacts of stress and cortisol … Read more
The need to belong is a powerful driver in human development and social psychology. Reflect on how the need to belong has influenced your life. What does it mean to “belong”? What makes you belong? How are we connected? Reflect on something that you are a member of. Who and what determines membership of … Read more
Compare and contrast the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and specific phobia (SP), including a clear distinction between worry and fear. While there are a variety of views offered to explain the development of GAD (sociocultural, psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and biological), which do you feel is the most compelling explanation and why? … Read more
Sexual differentiation is a complex developmental process beginning with genetic factors established at conception and continuing up to the final form of the body. Discuss situations in which the end result of sexual differentiation is inconsistent with the initial genetic pattern (i.e., transgender, intersex, and sexual identity issues). Address the following: How is gender development … Read more
As this course comes to an end, consider the central themes that you have explored. How and why do you believe these are central to social cognition and to the field of psychology in general?
Describe the role of the frontal lobes in decision-making. Additionally, describe the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortices in impulsive aggression. Which three technological advances in behavioral neuroscience do you think were the most significant and why? Has your opinion changed since week 1? Complete the following readings from your textbook: Freberg, L. … Read more
Progress: What has been happening in the course since the previous entry? Problems: What obstacles/challenges have you faced with regard to the course and with regard to developing your research question and approach for your Final Project? Plans: Look toward the next week. What challenges are you considering to resolve? Consider how your idea for … Read more
Contribute a 3-paragraph Discussion post in which you respond to the following: Summarize the characteristics of the approach of the research article you chose during your literature search. Summarize the research article, including the citation and sufficient information for your classmates and Instructor to locate the article. Present a short critique of that article based … Read more
Complete the “Putting It All Together: Summarizing Theories of Career Development” chart located in the Week 3 Learning Resources. Complete the reflections questions at the bottom of the chart. Compare and contrast traditional and recent theories of career development and discuss new insights you gained regarding the applicability of these theories to marginalized populations since … Read more