Instructions For this assignment, you are required to write a short paper discussing the impact culture has on visual perception; specifically on visual illusions and why some of them (such as the Muller-Lyer Illusion) are not present in certain cultures. Your short paper should address the following elements:a) cultural influence on cognitive abilities or strategies (from a broad perspective),b) specific cultural influences that may be related to a group’s susceptibility to the illusion. Feel free to focus on a specific cultural group, andc) must contain the description of at least one research study that investigates and demonstrates the impact of culture on the specific cultural group you have focused on. You must use at least 3 credible sources. For the selection of your source, use PsycINFO or PsycARICLES. Your articles MUST be: Peer Reviewed ((a) limit your search to "peer-reviewed" and (b) check to see that the journal itself is peer reviewed by looking at their website-it will always be noted) The articles MUST be of standard length (do not use a brief report or an abstract) At least one (2) of the articles MUST contain a research study that was conducted (e.g. have Methods and Results sections) DO NOT use Wikipedia or blogs as sources You will upload the paper as a Word document or PDF to Blackboard for grading and feedback. Once the submissions are graded, you will be able to review the feedback provided to you in the grading rubric. Your short paper must be 2–3 pages in length (this does not include the cover page and the reference page). It should be written in 12-point Times New Roman font, with one-inch margins. All sources used must follow APA citation and reference format.Any thoughts that are not your own MUST be cited in proper APA format. Direct quotes (short and long) MUST be cited and formatted following APA guidelines. Even if you paraphrase information, it MUST be cited. Papers are being evaluated through SafeAssign. Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated. If plagiarism is discovered, it will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment and possible disciplinary action. AU’s writing center can assist you if you are unsure. You can also use the following Purdue OWL link: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ to help you with your citations and references and you can avoid plagiarism by also using one of the following plagiarism checking links: https://papersowl.com/free-plagiarism-checker , https://www.grammarly.com/plagiarism-checker , and https://smallseotools.com/plagiarism-checker/
Chapter 3 Discussion, Perception Not everything that is sensed is perceived. Could there ever be a case where something could be perceived without being sensed?300 words, include references and list references
Alternatives And Western Medicine Select an alternative approach of your choosing from the discussion above and address the following areas: Describe your alternative approach and its origin as well as the types of ailments it addresses or treats. Discuss the feasibility of this practice being integrated into Western medicine. Articulate how its use can be effectively incorporated into Western community-based and organizational health programs. I have discussed meditation and acupuncture. Please provide credible references
You will complete the rough draft of the Methods section for your final research paper. This section will consist of the following components. Introduction: Write a brief introduction to your methods section. In this section, briefly introduce your topic, variables, and research question(s). For each research question, you must include a null and alternative hypothesis. This section of your paper should be four to six sentences. Participants: Write a paragraph describing your participants. This section should include the number of participants, the required characteristics of the participants, and a clear plan on how you will recruit the participants for your study. This section should be one to two paragraphs. Materials: Write a paragraph describing the materials (surveys, classrooms, tests) you need to accomplish your study. This section needs to address each of your variables. It is recommended that you write one paragraph per variable in your study. Each paragraph will describe how the variable is operationalized and materials needed to measure it in your study. You must be specific. If you are using a survey, you must list the name of the survey and cite it. If you are creating groups, you must describe your exact method for accomplishing this. Reliability and validity information must be included for each measure (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha, interrater reliability, test-retest reliability). Reminder: You cannot create your own surveys/questionnaires in this assignment. You must use a valid and reliable measure and cite it. Procedure: Write a paragraph describing the step-by-step process one must follow to collect data for your study. If you are assigning groups, you must detail that process. If you are administering surveys, you must describe how/where participants are receiving the surveys. This section must also describe how and when participants will give their informed consent in the process. This section will vary based on study complexity, but should range between, one to three paragraphs. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Task 2: Ethical Considerations and Professional Standards Objective: To demonstrate professional competencies Description: Students will draft a paper discussing ethical considerations and professional standards relevant to their final degree project. This assignment should reflect how these principles will guide project implementation and decision-making processes. Requirements: Length: 3-5 pages, APA format 7 Components: - Summary of ethical principles in mental health and human services - Discussion of specific ethical issues related to the project - Strategies for addressing ethical challenges - Alignment with professional standards and codes of conduct - Reflection on personal ethical beliefs and professional responsibilities
Complete the Big Five Aspects ScaleLinks to an external site., a 100-item inventory designed to measure the ten aspects of the Big Five personality traits. You can learn more about the development of this scale here.Links to an external site. Review your BFI and TIPI scores alongside your Big Five Aspects Scale results, and reflect on your performance across the five personality domains. Avoid writing what you think sounds ideal or socially acceptable. This reflection is for your personal growth. What do your scores reveal about your personality? Start with an overview of your personality based on your scores. Mention 1-2 traits where you scored high and 1-2 where you scored low. Focus on your initial reactions to your scores. If a score surprises you, reflect on why that might be the case. How do your traits influence your behavior, relationships, and decision-making? Discuss how these traits manifest in your daily life, focusing on behaviors, relationships, and decisions. Use real-life examples to illustrate your points. Use clear, direct sentences. Aim for 2-3 sentences per point or question; don’t over-elaborate. Are there areas where you see room for improvement or balance? Identify one or two areas for improvement. Briefly explain why improving in these areas might benefit your personal or professional life.
This discussion explores the ethical dimensions of using technological advancements to modify states of consciousness. From brain stimulation devices designed to enhance meditation experiences to tools aimed at boosting cognitive performance, the intersection of technology and the mind presents both fascinating possibilities and complex ethical dilemmas. Instructions Consider the ethical implications of using technology to alter states of consciousness, such as brain stimulation devices for enhancing meditation or cognitive performance, as you answer the following prompts: What are the potential benefits and risks of such practices? How might they impact our understanding of consciousness and personal identity?
Lesson 07 - Discussion Watch the following video and respond to the prompts: List and describe the obsessions and compulsions experienced by the person in the video. Explain the different interventions she used for OCD. Explain what you think is the biggest challenge in treating OCD. Original Discussion Post - Due Saturday before the assigned Canvas Discussion due date Fully respond to the questions being asked. Demonstrate content knowledge from our course textbook. Refrain from oversharing. Fully spell out all words (it is, does not, etc.). You must have a minimum of 200 words. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will affect your grade, so be sure to proof your work before submitting it. You must have an in-text citation from our course textbook to support what you are saying. You will need a reference for your in-text citation. Any information taken from a source (other than your classmate or professor) must include an in-text citation and reference to avoid plagiarism. Not including a properly formatted in-text citation and reference will affect your grade. Discussion Replies - Due by the assigned Canvas Discussion due date Demonstrate content knowledge from our course textbook. Refrain from oversharing. You must reply to two different students. You cannot reuse your reply or in-text citation to respond to another student. Fully spell out all words (it is, does not, etc.). You must have a minimum of 100 words. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will affect your grade, so be sure to proof your work before submitting it. You must have an in-text citation in each reply from our course textbook to support what you are saying. You will need a reference in each reply for your in-text citation. Any information taken from a source (other than your classmate or professor) must include an in-text citation and reference to avoid plagiarism. Not including a properly formatted in-text citation and reference will affect your grade.
PowerPoint Presentation: Operant Conditioning Assignment Overview Now that you have thoroughly investigated and gathered research through the previous two assignments PowerPoint Presentation: Title Page and Reference Page Assignment and PowerPoint Presentation: Annotated Bibliography Assignment, you are ready to create a PowerPoint presentation addressing Operant (Instrumental) Conditioning. This culminating assignment will provide a research foundation for your work in the field as a professional.The creation of a PowerPoint presentation will allow you to practice creating presentation materials.Understanding foundational theories of learning is imperative to providing the best opportunities for learning in various settings. Completion of this assignment will improve your research and communication skills while increasing your knowledge of these theories. Instructions Create a professional PowerPoint presentation to explain the foundations and applications of Operant Conditioning in various settings and in the Biblical narrative.This will look like a research paper formatted into a PowerPoint Presentation.See example in PowerPoint Presentation Sample. In your PowerPoint you must include: (each point should have at least one slide, though most will need more than one slide): Title page Introduction to your presentation Explain the origins of Operant Conditioning (OC) Explain the key elements of Operant Conditioning (OC) Explain 2 original research studies that used OC including: What was the research project designed to study? How did they go about studying their topic? What did they find out? Explain how the findings from each study might be applied to a classroom setting. Explain 2 stories in the Bible that are examples of OC. Discuss the future trends you found in your research articles (what needs to be studied in the future?) Share the most important thing you learned from taking this class on learning and how you will apply it in your life. (You can use first person in this section only.) Conclusion References Create a PowerPoint Presentation using the following specifications and the required outline listed above. The PowerPoint presentation should be a minimum of 15 slides (not including title page or references). FULLY explain each section, as you would in a traditional research paper. Do NOT use bullet points. The current APA style is required on each slide. Minimum of 10 scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles addressing original research using (Operant) Conditioning, published within the most recent 5 years, as well as the textbook, and the Bible, must be included in both in-text citations and the reference page. Websites are not acceptable sources. Do not include direct quotes. Instead, paraphrase information from scholarly sources (using in-text citations) in order to demonstrate your mastery of each concept. Do not use the first person. Write in a formal college-level essay style. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Lesson 07 - Case Study Assignment Refer to the Case Study in Chapter 7 of the text and answer the following: List the signs and symptoms that point to a mental health diagnosis in the case. Describe the other case details you would need to know for treatment planning and explain your reasoning. List and describe the treatment interventions you would use for this case and explain your reasoning.
