Genetics and Happiness

  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

S&C Week 1 Discussion 1 (One Student Response)

Respond by Day 5 to at least one of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways: Ask a probing question. Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting. Offer and support an opinion. Validate an idea with your own experience. Make a suggestion. Expand on your colleague’s posting.

VT&CF Week 1 Discussion

To prepare: Review the introductory textbook chapter in the Learning Resources. As you reflect on the chapter, consider the purpose or passion that drives your interest in social work, as well as the focus area in which you see yourself practicing. Review the Kaltura section of the Classroom Support Center, accessed via the Help button (the i icon) on … Read more

S&C Week 1 Discussion 1

Life stressors as common as work pressure or as obscure as being zapped with electricity while running in a maze, all activate the stress response. With such varying sources from which stressors emerge, stress is a holistic phenomenon with emotional, biological, cognitive, and coping aspects. Research into the stress response touches a variety of scientific … Read more

bipolar

Compare and contrast major depressive disorder and bipolar II disorder with particular emphasis on how comprehensive assessment could help us to arrive at the correct diagnosis. Compare and contrast bipolar II from cyclothymic disorder with particular emphasis on how comprehensive assessment could help us to arrive at the correct diagnosis.

Motivation and Cognitive Factors

  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

Memories and Creativity (DISCUSSION)

  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

Mental health

Assistance with summary  1. one individual residing in a assisted living facility. refusing to see a behavioral health counselor. Has history of trauma. how can you use motivational interviewing or role play to get her to open up about trauma and seeing a counselor  2. one individual who resides in a assisted living facility who … Read more

Changing Behaviors

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. 

Attachment

   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.