Description Title: “The neural diathesis-stress model of schizophrenia revisited: An update on recent findings considering illness stage and neurobiological and methodological complexities.” Evaluate?the vulnerability factors of developing schizophrenia according to the updated neural diathesis-stress model. Discuss the implication this updated model has for the treatment of schizophrenia. In your opinion, should individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia have their civil liberties restricted (e.g., ability to vote, sit on a jury, register a firearm)? Why or why not?
Description Different parts of the world have experienced catastrophic droughts over the past 10 years. Imagine you are studying the amount of rainfall received over a set period of time in order to help an area find solutions during times of water shortage. You might collect data on rainfall patterns on a monthly basis for a year. Then, chart your data to provide a graphical image of monthly rainfall rates. The resulting histogram indicates a range of rainfall.
Description Respond to the following questions in a word document and upload in the space provided: How do you know this individual? How long have you known this individual? What is your relationship to this individual? Give specific examples of how this individual demonstrates each of the Big Six competencies. How has this individual encouraged/inspired you to develop the Bix Six competencies yourself? six competencies Relationship Building Problem Solving & Decision Making Influence Drive and Energy Organizing & Planning Communicativeness
Description The above video is a short example of an intake interview using a structured measure called the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-V (SCID-5). While watching this video notice the similarities and differences between the interview using the SCID-5, and the previous semi-structured interview. Both interviewers use empathetic and reflective statements to help establish rapport and gather more information. However, the interviewer using the SCID-5 follows much more closely the specific symptoms of depression from the DSM-V, even using specific phrases such as “most of the day, on most days” and asking specifically about the last two weeks. She even tells the client that she will come back to some broader issues that do not fit the specific order of the interview. Which type of interview would you prefer as the interviewer? What about as the patient? Why? Video: https://youtu.be/zir1mgEvTL8
Description Robert Cialdini is a leading researcher in the field of persuasion. He authored the book Influence in which he outlines 6 key principles of persuasion and anecdotes to demonstrate each. The 6 key principles that Cialdini identified are reciprocity, scarcity, authority, consistency, liking, and consensus. Read Cialdini’s official website (or watch the video version) to get more details on each of these principles. video: https://youtu.be/cFdCzN7RYbw Respond to the following prompts: Provide one example of a commercial or marketing technique that uses one of these persuasion principles. Identify which principle is used.
Description Select one of the 4 macromolecules (protein, carbohydrates, lipids, or nucleic acids) and discuss how this biochemical molecule supports the chemistry of the living organism.
Description Review Questions Task 3 Chapter 10 Identify two reasons why it might be important to conduct experiments in natural settings. Explain how laboratory experiments and those conducted in natural settings differ in terms of control, external validity, goals, and consequences. Describe the three distinguishing features of true experiments and identify what can be said about the independent variable based on these characteristics. What hurdles do researchers have to overcome when trying to conduct experiments in natural environments? Identify two procedures that allow researchers to randomly assign participants to conditions while giving all participants access to the experimental treatment. Chapter 12 What does it mean to say that the results of a statistical test are "statistically significant"? What is the difference between Type I and Type II errors? What three factors determine the power of a statistical test? Why is a repeated measures design likely to be more sensitive than a randomized group design?
Description Complete a data analysis report using a t-test for assigned variables. Expand All Introduction In this assessment, you'll begin to explore mean group differences in your courseroom data. Is it possible that being in a particular group results in higher or lower mean achievement levels? You're going to explore possible differences in final exam scores for students who attended a review session versus students who did not attend a review session. Instructions For this assessment: Use the Data Analysis and Application template (DAA Template [DOCX] Download DAA Template [DOCX]). For help with the statistical software, refer to the JASP Step-by-Step: t Tests [PDF] Download JASP Step-by-Step: t Tests [PDF]document. View JASP Speedrun: t Test [Video] for a brief tutorial video on this assessment. For information on the data set, refer to the 7864 Data Set Instructions [PDF] Download 7864 Data Set Instructions [PDF]document. The grades.jasp Download grades.jaspfile is a sample data set. The data represent a teacher's recording of student demographics and performance on quizzes and a final exam across three sections of the course. You will analyze the following variables in the grades.jasp Download grades.jaspdata set: Variables and Definitions VariableDefinitionReviewAttended review sessions? 1 = no; 2 = yes.FinalFinal exam: number of correct answers. Step 1: Write Section 1 of the DAA: Data Analysis Plan Name the variables used in this analysis and whether they are categorical or continuous. State a research question, null hypothesis, and alternate hypothesis for the independent samples t-test. Step 2: Write Section 2 of the DAA: Testing Assumptions Test for one of the assumptions of t tests – equality (homogeneity) of variances. Create statistical output showing the Levene's Test for Equality Variances. Paste the table in the DAA template. Interpret the Levene's test. Step 3: Write Section 3 of the DAA: Results & Interpretation If the homogeneity assumption is not violated (Section 2), run the “Student” version of the independent samples t-test in the statistical software. If the homogeneity assumption is violated, run the “Welch” version of the independent samples t-test in the statistical software. Also run the “Descriptives” option to obtain the means and standard deviations for each group. Paste the statistical software output of the t test into the DAA template. Below the output: Report the means and standard deviations for each group. State the results of the t test. Interpret the statistical results against the null hypothesis and state whether it is rejected or not rejected. Step 4: Write Section 4 of the DAA: Statistical Conclusions Provide a brief summary of your analysis and the conclusions drawn about this t test. Analyze the limitations of the statistical test and/or possible alternative explanations for your results. Step 5: Write Section 5 of the DAA: Application Analyze how you might use the independent samples t test in your field of study. Name an independent variable and dependent variable that would work for such an analysis and why studying it may be important to the field or practice. Submit your DAA Template as an attached Word document in the assessment area. Software The following statistical analysis software is required to complete your assessments in this course: Jeffreys's Amazing Statistics Program (JASP). Refer to the Tools and Software: JASP page on Campus for general information. Make sure that your statistical software is downloaded, installed, and running properly on your computer.
Description Review Questions Task 2 Chapter 5 Briefly identify the purpose of the survey research. What two characteristics do surveys have in common, regardless of the purpose for which the survey was conducted? You are going to conduct research using surveys. Would you choose to use a mail-in survey, face-to-face interviews, phone interviews, or an online survey? Why? What are the main advantages and disadvantages of online surveys? You want to assess the direction and extent of the change in your participants' opinions over time. Which survey research design would you choose and why? Explain the difference between a mediating variable and a moderating variable. Chapter 6 Describe two reasons why psychologists conduct experiments. You notice that there is a selective loss of participants during your experiment. What preventative measures could you take to minimize or prevent this problem? How can the use of a placebo and double-blind minimize the effects of experimenter demand? Explain what a statistically significant result says about the effect of the independent variable in an experiment. Briefly describe four ways in which we establish the external validity of research results.
