Selecting a recent terror event, one occurring with the last five (5) years, examine the practicality of the terror management theory (TMT). – In the opening provide an overview of the TMT, noting the critical aspects of the theory, to demonstrate a clear understanding of what the theory is and how it can be … Read more
Submit 3–5 pages, not including title page and reference page: Define desensitization and describes its process. Identify and describe symptoms of desensitization. Explain the methods used in the media to increase the desirability of violence. (i.e., what is rewarding the violence). Suggest ways for parents to reduce aggression exhibited by their children.
Alex is having his first session with a counselor and is recounting his life history: I’ve just turned 20. I finished high school about two years ago, and I have been lost since then. I was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when I was five, and it has been a struggle since then. … Read more
Helping adolescents develop their identity can cause stress as teenagers want independence and begin to pressure their parents for more control. What is identity development (e.g., social, gender)? Using Erikson’s fifth stage of development, explain these different types of identity. Explain the factors adolescents consider when addressing the question, “Who am I?”
Objective: Describe the ways culture influences aggressive behavior. Sandy’s college friend, Matt, is a biology major. He’s convinced that human aggression is innate. It’s woven into our DNA. Sandy, who’s majoring in sociology, is absorbed in completing a course in social psychology. If you’re Sandy, how might you rebut Matt’s position if you’re aware … Read more
Regardless of our personal preferences, we all require some amount of social contact. However, the level of social contact and type of relationship we share with others vary significantly. Social psychologists tend to focus on the qualities and characteristics that make up long-lasting relationships. One of the most challenging characteristics in a close relationship is … Read more
Final Project: Leadership Assessment Earlier in the course, you were asked to informally evaluate your leadership skills and qualities. In this Final Project, you use formal assessment tools to identify your areas of strength and areas in which you need further development. You may use the results of this self-assessment to develop a plan to … Read more
Elder abuse and neglect. The issues of elder abuse and neglect are so important that it is worthwhile to expand upon the information presented by the textbook authors. You can do so by reading an extensive publication prepared by the American Psychological Association (APA) entitled “Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions.” Among the … Read more
Many of these questions can be answered using material from the textbook, but conduct an Internet searches to deepen your understanding of the issues. What are the risk factors for domestic violence? For each of the risk factors you listed, provide one idea of how that risk factor could be decreased or prevented. What are … Read more
Students will pick a Team of their liking and develop a Sports Psychology Project including, from the many aspects learnt in class, the ones they think could be more relevant for the Team, at the same time as they justify their choices. The project needs to be outlined with the following structure: o ExecutiveSummary o … Read more