Psychology -3 Summary

  Read the von Sonderen, Sanderman, and Coyne (2013) article.  Discuss the following issues related to reverse-scored items.  What is the primary reason that some items are reverse scored in questionnaires or surveys?  What are some possible disadvantages of reverse scoring items?  If the instruments you have selected for your evaluation have reverse-scored items, why…

  One of Dr. Martinson’s private practice clients, Sara, divulges she had an affair with her former counselor who is employed in the same agency as Dr. Martinson. Sara also reports that the other counselor had been physically and sexually abusive towards her 4-year-old son. Dr. Martinson decides not to say anything to his accused…

Working on assignments due for this week 11/19 and November 20th chapters for that week. For behavior therapy and models of human behavior 

 The risk-benefit calculation for any drug assumes a correct diagnosis of the disorder. Many investigators and clinicians feel the current epidemic of child psychiatric disorders is largely due to inappropriate diagnosis. Evaluate the risk and benefits of using psychoactive drugs in children correctly diagnosed with a disorder versus those incorrectly diagnosed with a disorder. Consider…

Using research articles , identify how the brain develops during the first year of life. Explain how experiences influence brain development. Develop a child-care program for infants that would facilitate infant brain/perceptual development. The child-care program should be based on suggestions from current research findings that would enhance infants’ development. For example, you will want…

  Please select and complete either Option A or Option B. Option A Step 1:  Watch the following Ted Talk at the following link:  What Reality are You Creating for Yourself? Step 2:  During the Ted Talk, Lidsky stated, “I learned that what we see is not universal truth. It is not objective reality. What…