discuss whether this practice of visualizing successful completion of physical activities is “pop psychology” and mysticism or whether the practice has research-supported underpinnings.

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DISCUSS WHETHER THIS PRACTICE OF VISUALIZING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IS “POP PSYCHOLOGY” AND MYSTICISM OR WHETHER THE PRACTICE HAS RESEARCH-SUPPORTED UNDERPINNINGS.

discuss whether this practice of visualizing successful completion of physical activities is “pop psychology” and mysticism or whether the practice has research-supported underpinnings

All papers in doctoral writing

All papers APA format
All papers have at least 8 references
Doctoral writing
APA FORMAT
Directions followed for each assignment
No grammar or spelling errors
Complete APA paper
needs to be atleast an 8 out of 10 assignment or will not leave payment on table

NEEDS TO have abstract

due 4/3/2015 at 10pm centeral standard

make the titles of the paper have the color it is highlighted in

Details:

The strong dualism position of Descartes suggests that the mind is fully separate from the brain, and that, therefore, there may be no detectable manifestation of representations in the brain. What some note as manifestations are called traces, and their existence has been argued over time. Brain scans suggest that nothing we remember can be physically pinpointed in the brain and that there is no geometrical location for the meaning of the word “baby,” nor is there a pinpoint location for the image of a baseball. Yet, fMRI scans note changes in the brain when an individual is memorizing new words. However, the changes are gross, smeared images with no pinpointing, relative to the scale of neurons or small groups of them. In this assignment, you will make a statement on whether the mind and brain are fully separate or whether they are one entity.
Write an essay (2,000-2,500 words) in which you make a statement and provide support for whether the mind and brain are fully separate or whether they are one entity.
Compare differing conceptualizations of the mind and how the mind is studied.
Address the influence of internal and environmental conditions on what is recalled from certain kinds of memory/representations (e.g., things remembered rote, such as one’s phone number vs. interpreted things like a mother’s affect last time she was seen).
Determine the necessity for a one-to-one correspondence between a specific representation in the mind and a physico-chemical condition in some specific neurons/synapses in the associated brain.
Analyze fundamental differences between representations from: (a) Visual stimuli vs. those from speech stimuli; (b) Experienced stimuli (instantiated; things that happened externally, the last pizza you ate) vs. imagined stimuli (uninstantiated; anticipating-imagining something for dinner that you’ve never had before).

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The relative significance of nature and nurture on the development of human language has been a historical debate spanning decades of cognitive and developmental psychology. For many years, people have debated and discussed the importance of nature and nurture and which has greater significance in human development. In this assignment, you will focus on the roles of nature and nurture in the process of language development.
Directions:
Write an essay (1,750-2,000 words) in which you discuss how the evolution of computer-generated speech affects the nature-nurture debate in the process of language development. In your essay address the following:
The roles nature and nurture have in the process of language development.
Does the successful development of computer-generated speech, which allows computers to communicate with one another, orally, effectively eliminate the nature-nurture debate regarding human language development?
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Much attention was given to mental imagery in athletics (particularly tennis) in the 1960s and 1970s under the heading of visualization as a way to improve personal performance. The idea was to practice specific physical actions and to visualize them being successfully completed without actually doing them.

Directions:
Write a position paper (1,000-1,250 words) in which you discuss whether this practice of visualizing successful completion of physical activities is “pop psychology” and mysticism or whether the practice has research-supported underpinnings.
Using current research, make recommendations for improving the technique, or argue that it now is obsolete.

Psychology of Women Extra Credit

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PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN EXTRA CREDIT

Psychology of Women Extra Credit

For the individual student, successful completion of this paper and submission online according to the posted instructions before midnight on WEDNESDAY, August 12may earn as much as 10 extra credit points. Late submissions will not be graded.

The paper is expected to:

  1. Be between 300-600 words in length (12pt, double spaced), be cut & pasted into the textbox provided, no attachments.
  2. Focus on an identity that is an important part of the student’s personal self-image, experience and life (race, ethnicity, social class, religion, ability status, sexual orientation, gender, etc.) This is to be about you, female or male, the identity must apply to YOU.
  3. Reference, summarize and interpret a source outside of our text and not one of the assigned resources for the class (a research article, a website that is not a wiki or blog, a book or full length video) that relates to women and also to the student’s own specified identity (complete citation required so I can access your referenced source).
  4. Incorporate how that identity has shaped at least 3 of the following: your beliefs, thoughts, values, experiences, self-concept (if applicable), or interactions regarding women. Please connect the outside resource, your own experience/perspective and specific course content/terminology.
  5. An example would be if I wrote about being a Black woman, and cited a video where African American women are being described as “bitches & hos” and how that impacts me, my relationships with my daughters, etc. I might connect to issues of self-esteem, body-image, being viewed as “less than…,” being defined by my appearance, being distanced from mainstream definitions of beauty…and so forth…
  6. If you are male, look into how the identity you have selected has impacted your interactions with or beliefs towards women…or how this same identity might have played out differently if you were female. Think deeply about the implications here.
  7. Demonstrate personal insight and the student’s ability to thoughtfully synthesize course related research concepts, implications of the outside resource, along with the student’s own experiences and values.
  8. Demonstrate good grammar, organization, sentence structure, and appropriate use of course terminology and vocabulary.
  9. Late papers will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Disease Model Versus Positive Psychology Worksheet

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DISEASE MODEL VERSUS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Disease Model Versus Positive Psychology Worksheet

Read the scenario and answer the questions in no less than 200 words each. Support your responses with detail from this week’s assigned video and reading. Include APA-formatted citations and references.

William is a 44-year old project manager for a large commercial construction firm. He started out as a gifted carpenter who greatly enjoyed designing and building custom furniture. However, after several promotions, he focuses on bringing in new business. He spends many work hours at his computer or on the telephone. He is divorced and rarely sees his two daughters. In recent years, he has gained weight and is displeased with his appearance, but has no interest in or energy for exercise. He does not sleep well because he worries about business problems at night. He was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure. Although he is financially secure, he rarely takes vacations or socializes outside of the office. He has begun to feel that his life is pointless.

1. Discuss William’s situation from the perspective of traditional psychology. What information would be most important? What conclusions and recommendations might be made by a psychologist working from the disease model? 2. Discuss William’s situation from the perspective of positive psychology. What information would be most important? What conclusions and recommendations might be made by a psychologist working from the positive psychology model?

What are the features of quasi-experimental variables and designs?

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WHAT IS THE PRIMARY ROLE AND FUNCTION OF ACTION RESEARCH AS APPLIED TO COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY?

PCN-540 Topic 5: Short Answer Questions

Directions: Provide short answers of 100-150 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 200 words for your response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include at least two to three peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook and course readings.

1. What are the features of quasi-experimental variables and designs? Under what conditions would this type of approach be appropriate? Provide at least one example in your response.

2. What is the primary role and function of action research as applied to counseling psychology?

References……Conduct a well research on the topic.

PCN-540 Topic 5: Short Answer Questions

Directions: Provide short answers of 100-150 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 200 words for your response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include at least two to three peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook and course readings.

1. What are the features of quasi-experimental variables and designs? Under what conditions would this type of approach be appropriate? Provide at least one example in your response.

2. What is the primary role and function of action research as applied to counseling psychology?

References……Conduct a well research on the topic.

Explain who were the major contributors of humanistic psychology providing two examples to support your rationale

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EXPLAIN WHO WERE THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS OF HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

ASSIGNMENT 08 PS320 History and Systems of Psychology Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.

While the first half of the 20th century was dominated by psychoanalysis and behaviorism, a new school of thought known as humanistic psychology emerged during the second half of the century.

Following the guidelines below, write a paper using the information from lessons 5-7.

1. Explain who were the major contributors of humanistic psychology providing two examples to support your rationale.

2. Briefly summarize the basic beliefs of humanistic psychologists, providing two  examples.

3. Discuss criticisms of humanistic psychology, providing two examples.

4. Include a minimum of three credible citations.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

Briefly summarize the basic beliefs of humanistic psychologists, providing two (2) examples.

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HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY

ASSIGNMENT 08 PS320 History and Systems of Psychology Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.

While the first half of the 20th century was dominated by psychoanalysis and behaviorism, a new school of thought known as humanistic psychology emerged during the second half of the century.

Following the guidelines below, write a paper using the information from lessons 5-7.

1. Explain who were the major contributors of humanistic psychology providing two (2) examples to support your rationale.

2. Briefly summarize the basic beliefs of humanistic psychologists, providing two (2) examples.

3. Discuss criticisms of humanistic psychology, providing two (2) examples.

4. Include a minimum of three (3) credible citations.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

THIS IS THE END OF ASSIGNMENT 8

compare and contrast the methods or strategies these organizations use to address the social problem and your evaluation of these methods.

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Question 6
Final
For the final in this course, you will create a photographic essay to illustrate a social problem, summarize and discuss that social problem using sociological concepts and one sociological perspective, and research two different social movements devoted to solving or alleviating this social problem. Final Directions:
Review the Photo Essays that are presented throughout your text.
Choose a social problem of interest and important to you. Create your own Photo Essay that illustrates the social problem.
In at least 400 words summarize and discuss the social problem using sociological concepts discussed in the text.
In at least 400 words analyze the social problem using one of the sociological perspectives (structural-functionalism, conflict, or symbolic interactionist) presented in the text. How would this sociological perspective examine and explain the social problem?
Research two different organizations or social movement devoted to solving or alleviating this social problem. In at least 400 words compare and contrast the methods or strategies these organizations use to address the social problem and your evaluation of these methods.
Turn in a document that includes the photo essay, summary of the social problems, analysis using the sociological perspective, and evaluation of organizations that address this social problem. Document should be approximately 1000 words plus the Photo Essay.

differences between media images about crime and realities based on national statistics

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Question 5
Crime in the Media
Spend 1-2 days noting images of crime in the media on television and/or in movies. Watch the nightly news, television programs, movies, and read newspaper articles (online or in print). Keep a journal of what types of crimes are reported, discussed or shown, who are the perpetrators of the crime (gender, race, ethnicity, age, social class), who are the victims of the crime (gender, race, ethnicity, age, social class), and how is the crime handled by law enforcement. Note the overall message about crime in society that you receive from these images.
Go to the website for the Bureau of Justice Statistics at www.bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov. Click on the subheading, “Crime Type,” at the left side of the page. Read through the summaries for each crime type, noting major themes and trends.
Write a 500 word essay describing your findings from the media analysis and comparing these media images with the information you found on the website for the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Be sure to discuss, differences between media images about crime and realities based on national statistics. What information from the website surprised you? What is your overall reaction about this information? Why do you think the media portrays crime as increasing, when national numbers show that violent crime has been decreasing since 1994?

Research two different organizations or social movement devoted to solving or alleviating this social problem

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Question 4
This week you will be creating the outline for your final.
For the final in this course, you will create a photographic essay to illustrate a social problem, summarize and discuss that social problem using sociological concepts and one sociological perspective, and research two different social movements devoted to solving or alleviating this social problem.
Your outline should include the following information:
Review the Photo Essays that are presented throughout your text. What photo essays are did you like and/or are considering modeling for your own Photo Essay?
Choose a social problem of interest and important to you.
Ideas you are thinking about for the creation of your own Photo Essay that illustrates the social problem.
You can use Microsoft Word and Google Images to copy and paste images into a word document.
Write a brief description of the social problem. What 4-6 social concepts are you going to highlight?
What perspective are you going to use (structural-functionalism, conflict, or symbolic interactionist)? How would this sociological perspective examine and explain the social problem?
Research two different organizations or social movement devoted to solving or alleviating this social problem. What two organizations are you going to use?

What      are common controversies in science and health education in the United      States?

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Question 2
After reading chapter 9 and watching the video “Are the Voices in the Genes—Schizophrenia”, Write a 1 page paper looking at the genetic factors involved in schizophrenia.
Specifically, discuss the findings of family studies, twin studies and adoption studies and what they suggest about the genetic component of schizophrenia.
Introduction to Sociology II
Question 3
Science and the American Public
In 500 words, answer the following four questions using the information from Chapters 8 and 14 along with your own research on science education in your community and in the United States.

What      did you find when you researched science education in your community?;
What      are common controversies in science and health education in the United      States?;
Is the      teaching of scientific theories, such as evolution, restricted and if so,      why do you think this is so?;
What      is the social impact of restricting scientific education and limiting the      information students receive about evolution, time dating of the earth,      fossil records, human sexual functioning, and so forth?