Consider the World Health Organization’s definition of health, particularly the phrase “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.” How would you define complete physical well-being? What would it look like in someone born with a health condition or who acquired one later in life? How would you define complete mental well-being? How would … Read more
Explain how personal habits, stress, and health interact; discuss the difference in the medical model’s view of health and the view of the biopsychosocial model; and describe the work of professionals in the fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine.
Question A To what extent is our response to stress affected by genetics? How can individuals better cope with stress? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. Question B There are people who argue we cannot fully experience happiness without fully experiencing unhappiness. Do psychologists agree or … Read more
What is your definition of family and family health? AND choose three of the following to answer in your initial post: Reflect on an illness experience in your own family or a family you know. Describe the struggles the family experienced with the illness. Consider the biological, social, psychological, or spiritual factors that influenced the … Read more
Question A Alfred Hitchcock reputedly said, “When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, “It’s in the script.” If he says, “But what’s my motivation,” I say, “Your salary.” Discuss motivation based on extrinsic rewards in comparison to that motivated by intrinsic rewards. Are different types of motivations … Read more
Master’s-level nurses need to be able to think critically about the evidence, outcomes data, and other relevant information they encounter throughout their daily practice. Often the evidence or information that a nurse encounters, researches, or studies is not presented in the exact context of that nurse’s practice. A key skill of the master’s-level nurse … Read more
Question A As individuals attempt to recall memories from the past, they filter those memories through their present lives. Does this process then taint their memories? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. Question B What is creativity? How would you define creativity in your everyday life? … Read more
Think of a behavior you engage in you would like to change. Describe the behavior then explain how you would use positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and punishment to reshape that behavior. For the last part, describe how operant conditioning differs from classical conditioning.
Describe the mother-child attachment before and after birth Identify the characteristics of fathers who have securely attached infants · Explain how parents can promote secure attachments in their young children · Explain how these early attachments can have a lasting emotional and behavioral impact.
Question A What is the role of culture in cognitive development? Compare and contrast how Piaget and Vygotsky address the role of culture. Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support your perspective. Question B Must development precede learning as Piaget believed? Must learning precede development as Vygotsky believed? That is to say, … Read more