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What aspects of social psychology discussed in your textbook might help explain why someone might become attracted to a harmful cult or terrorist group?

  • After watching the video, pretend you have been given a job with the United Nations and you have been asked to work on addressing the conditions conducive to the rise of harmful cults and spread of terrorism.  Given what you now know about the relevant social psychological mechanisms at play, what might be some of the steps you would want to take?Chapter 12 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
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    Figure 12.1

    Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot to death at the hands of George Zimmerman, a volunteer neighborhood watchman, in 2012. Was his death the result of self-defense or racial bias? That question drew hundreds of people to rally on each side of this heated debate. (credit “signs”: modification of work by David Shankbone; credit “walk”: modification of work by “Fibonacci Blue”/Flickr)

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    Social psychology deals with all kinds of interactions between people, spanning a wide range of how we connect: from moments of confrontation to moments of working together and helping others, as shown here. (credit: Sgt. Derec Pierson, U.S. Army)

    Figure 12.3

    In the quizmaster study, people tended to disregard the influence of the situation and wrongly concluded that a questioner’s knowledge was greater than their own. (credit: Steve Jurvetson)

    Figure 12.4

    People from collectivistic cultures, such as some Asian cultures, are more likely to emphasize relationships with others than to focus primarily on the individual. Activities such as (a) preparing a meal, (b) hanging out, and (c) playing a game engage people in a group. (credit a: modification of work by Arian Zwegers; credit b: modification of work by “conbon33″/Flickr; credit c: modification of work by Anja Disseldorp)

    Figure 12.5

    Actor-observer bias is evident when subjects explain their own reasons for liking a girlfriend versus their impressions of others’ reasons for liking a girlfriend.

    Figure 12.6

    We tend to believe that our team wins because it’s better, but loses for reasons it cannot control (Roesch & Amirkham, 1997). (credit: “TheAHL”/Flickr)

    Figure 12.7

    People who hold just-world beliefs tend to blame the people in poverty for their circumstances, ignoring situational and cultural causes of poverty. (credit: Adrian Miles)

    Figure 12.8

    Being a student is just one of the many social roles you have. (credit: “University of Michigan MSIS”/Flickr)

    Figure 12.9

    Young people struggle to become independent at the same time they are desperately trying to fit in with their peers. (credit: Monica Arellano-Ongpin)

    Figure 12.10

    Iraqi prisoners of war were abused by their American captors in Abu Ghraib prison, during the second Iraq war. (credit: United States Department of Defense)

    Figure 12.11

    Cognitive dissonance is aroused by inconsistent beliefs and behaviors. Believing cigarettes are bad for your health, but smoking cigarettes anyway, can cause cognitive dissonance. To reduce cognitive dissonance, individuals can change their behavior, as in quitting smoking, or change their belief, such as discounting the evidence that smoking is harmful. (credit “cigarettes”: modification of work by CDC/Debora Cartagena; “patch”: modification of “RegBarc”/Wikimedia Commons; “smoking”: modification of work by Tim Parkinson)

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    A person who has chosen a difficult path must deal with cognitive dissonance in addition to many other discomforts. (credit: Tyler J. Bolken)

    Figure 12.13

    Justification of effort has a distinct effect on a person liking a group. Students in the difficult initiation condition liked the group more than students in other conditions due to the justification of effort.

    Figure 12.14

    We encounter attempts at persuasion attempts everywhere. Persuasion is not limited to formal advertising; we are confronted with it throughout our everyday world. (credit: Robert Couse-Baker)

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    Persuasion can take one of two paths, and the durability of the end result depends on the path.

    Figure 12.16

    With the foot-in-the-door technique, a small request such as
    wearing a campaign button can turn into a large request, such as
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Guidelines in developing a Group Proposal

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Guidelines in developing a Group Proposal.
TOPIC OF THE GROUP PROPOSAL: SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON TEENANGERS FROM 13 TO  15 YEARDS OLD.
TOTALLY OF PAGES: 7 PAGES THE WHOLE PAPER.
Introduction part: 2-3 PAGES
-Why is there a need for such a group?
– What type of group are you forming?
– For whom is the group intended? Identify the specific population. What do you know about the needs for this population?
-Most importantly your rationale for this group needs or be clear and convincing, remember you might have to convince and audience about why there is a need for your group.
-State your goals or what you expect to achieve?
NOTE: You have to include 5 peer review articles from Albizu library for your introduction, to sustain your point and convince your audience. Put facts, statistics whatever your found about the topic.
1. Use the following resources for your research paper:
HOW TO ACCES THE VIRTUAL LIBRARY:
Step 1. Go to www.albizu.edu Once you are on the university page, click on SunPortal at the top right hand side.
Step 2. On the sun portal login page do the following:
Username: schavez564
Password: sabrina1998
Step 3. Click on Virtual Library
-CAU ONLINE LIBRARY COBIMET (PEER REVIEWED/ FULL TEXT ARTICLES)
-NOTHING OLDER THAN 8 YEARS
Objectives:
-How many members in your group? Is there a specific group?
-Are you planning to conduct any pre-group interviewing or pre-screening candidates?
-Where will the group meet and how long will the session be?
-Will it be an open or close group? Would there be any group pre-selection or pre-screening?
-What topics will be explored in this group?
Final Part: 
-This part should include how you see your initial goals achieved, or what you expect your group members to accomplish after attending your group.
-If you are administering a pre-screening tool what do you expect to see as you complete the group as far as changes in the scores.
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Parenting the teen on the autism spectrum

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Parenting teens. Hm. I describe teenagers as  “2 year-olds in big bodies.” Their developmental milestones are not very different from the toddler, really. They tend to think they are the center of the universe. They want to stand on their own two feet. And you as the parent must not be seen with them. They are separating from the parental unit and gaining more independence. I remember driving my 14 year-old daughter to the mall. She said, “Drop me off here. I don’t want my friends to see you.” 🙁
What’s really tough for parents is the fact that adolescence is the most dangerous time of their lives–hormones, driving, sex, alcohol, hormones, drugs, first important romantic relationships, hormones. We want to hold them closer and wrap them in cotton, while simultaneously, they want to get away from us! Tough few years for teens and parents, at least in Western society.
You’ll have some choice in your research and posts this week. Please find the most recent research and demographic data to include in your post. Here are the topics from which you can choose:
1. Parenting the teen on the autism spectrum
2. Parenting the teen who just came out to you as being something other than heterosexual
3. Parenting the teen who is being bullied at school
4. Parenting the teen who is addicted to alcohol or other drugs
5. Parenting the teen who is always angry, doesn’t listen, and constantly fights with you
In your post, tell us how common this is, causes, resources (including at least one resource in your own community & tell us what they offer), and the strategies you would use in reaching out to your teen. Please cite and reference your sources in correct APA format
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Define and give an illustration of a therapeutic double-bind

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Your assignment must illustrate knowledge of the concepts through an original personal and/or professional integration of the text material. All assignments MUST be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be written at graduate level English. The content, conciseness, and clarity of your answers will be considered in the evaluation of your work.
You must integrate the material presented in the text in your own understanding, and cite your work according to APA format. Legal and ethical issues, and issues of culture and diversity must be addressed in context to the question presented.
Your responses should be approx. ½  page per question.
The entire assignment must be 3-4 pages total plus a title and reference page.
1.  In communications family therapy, resistance and symptoms were treated with a variety of paradoxical techniques, known as therapeutic double-binds. Define and give an illustration of a therapeutic double-bind. Why were they considered so powerful?
2.  What was the positive impact of research on family dynamics and schizophrenia? What was its negative impact?
3. Some would argue that there is a radical divergence between family systems therapies and the more traditional psychotherapeutic approaches. Others would challenge this view, arguing that there are many points of similarity and that the differences are exaggerated. Which position do you agree with and why?
4.  What is essential to accomplish in the first session in order to establish a productive therapeutic alliance with a family?
5.  Why is it important for a clinician to develop a therapeutic hypothesis, and what are some of the elements that such a formulation should include?
6.  Why is traditional couples therapy considered potentially dangerous in the treatment of cases involving marital violence?  What are some of the arguments in favor of treating violent partners together in couples therapy?
References:
Nichols, M.P. & Davis, S.D.   (2017).   Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods .   (11th).   New Jersey   Pearson.     ISBN 9780133826821
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What are the common measures of central tendency and how are they found or calculated?

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While completing this exercise think about the following:

  • What are the common measures of central tendency and how are they found or calculated?
  • What are the common measures of variation and how are they found or calculated?

You will submit a total of 10 answers for this assignment.  Assume that the following is a list of scores obtained on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). For this assignment, you are to find or calculate each of the items requested and answer each of the questions that follow.
Using the data set given below, find or calculate each of the following:
Test TakerScoreA135B65C105D95E80F125G100H90I105

  1. The mean (average)
  2. The median
  3. The mode
  4. The Minimum range
  5. The Maximum range

You may use the accompanying graph to answer the following questions:
Normal Curve
6. Is the mean IQ score for this group within the normal range of intelligence?
7. Does the median of this group match that of the Normal Distribution?
8. Which score (use letter) indicates the possibility of intellectual disability?
9. Which score (use letter) is between 1 and 2 standard deviations above the mean of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale?
10. A test that gives consistent results time after is said to be?

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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MY task is : Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Please do a word document. Below are the professors instructions. And I also have added the way each paper should include.
The paper assignment should include the following structure and it must comply with APA written standards: Title page (1), Abstract (1), Content pages (5), Conclusion (1), and References (1). Therefore, there must be a minimum of nine (9) pages per project.
All work must comply with APA written standards:  1- Title page (1)   ,  2-  Abstract (1), The abstract must have at least i paragraph with no less than 6 lines.  3-Content pages (5),     4- Conclusion (1),  Should be your own analysis of your findings.   5-References (1).     Therefore, there must be a minimum of 9 pages per project.
Please, make the necessary arrangements to get the help and support you may need in writing and editing your Research Paper assignment before you submit it
Use APA citation style in the body of your paper so I know where the information came from (like your text does). This is the (Author, date) you see in your text. It gives credit to original author’s research and are alphabetized by the author’s last name.
Professors Words.
Title Page : Title, Your Name, School Name, Professor’s Name and Date of submission. No errors.
Abstract page : Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose. The abstract content is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
Content pages : Content pages have thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea of the topic.
Organization of structural development of the research paper topic : Student demonstrates logical sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs, relevant info and details about the topic. Used DSM-5 criteria and database information to support your paper.
Mechanics: No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling.
Usage : No errors sentence structure and word usage.
Citation : All cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format with no errors.
Conclusion Page: The conclusion is engaging and restates the main points from the research a topic as well as the use of statistics and/or percentages.
Reference page: Done in the correct format with no errors. Includes three (3) or more professional journals from FNU database and any other reliable source of information to support your paper topic.  Wikipedia is Not a reliable source of information. Please, Do NOT use it!!!
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Describe clinical features from a client that led you to believe this client had this disorder

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Week 3: Personality Disorders
I cannot believe these people. Don’t they know who I am? I deserve better treatment than this. That hostess should have seated me immediately, but I had to wait for 10 minutes and then she put me at this table right by the kitchen. I see an empty table right in the middle where I should be. I am just going to get up and move there. I don’t care what the hostess says, rules don’t apply to me.
Ashley, age 25
Personality disorders represent perhaps the most challenging disorders that the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner will have to address in their professional careers. Personality disorders can co-occur in every mental health disorder and, in some cases, can mask as disorder . Although difficult to treat, the PMHNP must be able to identify personality disorders and endeavor to work with the client to not only recognize the disorder, but to treat a disorder that clients often do not believe they have.
This week, you will explore the many personality disorders and use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing individuals with specific personality disorders. You will use the Decision Tree format to diagnose and treat a client with a personality disorder. You also will complete the Fitzgerald University Exit Comprehensive Exam to determine your readiness for the certification exam.
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Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2014). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Chapter 4, “Theories of Personality and Psychopathology” (pp. 151–191)
Chapter 22, “Personality Disorders” (pp. 742–762)
Chapter 13, “Psychosomatic Medicine” (pp. 451–464)
Gabbard, G. O. (2014). Gabbard’s treatment of psychiatric disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publications.
Chapter 71, “Histrionic Personality Disorder”
Note: You will access this book from Walden Library databases.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
“Personality Disorders”
Note: You will access this book from Walden Library databases.
Perry, J. C., Presniak, M. D., & Olson, T. R. (2013). Defense mechanisms in schizotypal, borderline, antisocial, and narcissistic personality disorders. Psychiatry: Interpersonal & Biological Processes, 76(1), 32–52. doi:10.1521/psyc.2013.76.1.32
Note: You will access this article from Walden Library databases.
Rees, C. S., & Pritchard, R. (2015). Brief cognitive therapy for avoidant personality disorder. Psychotherapy, 52(1), 45–55. doi:10.1037/a0035158
Kernberg, O. (n.d.). Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for personality disorders: An Interview with Otto Kernberg, MD. [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net
Note: This video is approximately 94 minutes of length. You will access this article from Walden Library databases.
Discussion: Treatment of Personality Disorders
Personality disorders occur in 10–20% of the population. They are difficult to treat as individuals with personality disorders are less likely to seek help than individuals with other mental health disorders. Treatment can be challenging as they do not see their symptoms as painful to themselves or others.
In this Discussion, you will explore personality disorders in greater detail and discuss treatment options using evidence-based research.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Analyze diagnostic criteria for personality disorders
Analyze evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatments for personality disorders
Analyze clinical features of clients with personality disorders
Align clinical features with DSM-5 criteria
Compare differential diagnostic features of personality disorders
Post:
Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned personality disorder. (Histrionic Personality Disorder)
Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for your assigned personality disorder.

Describe clinical features from a client that led you to believe this client had this disorder. Align the clinical features with the DSM-5 criteria.

Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or other academic resources.

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Head-to-Toe Assessment

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Head-to-Toe Assessment
For this assignment, perform a complete head-to-toe assessment on one of your chosen participants. Your analysis should include the following:
•Topical headings to delineate systems.
•For any system for which you do not have equipment, explain how you would do the assessment.
•Detailed review of each system with normal and abnormal findings, along with normal laboratory findings for client age.
•An analysis of age-specific risk reduction, health screen, and immunizations.       •Your expectation of normal findings and what might indicate abnormal findings in your review of systems.
•The differential diagnosis (disease) associated with possible abnormal findings.
•A plan of care (including nursing diagnosis, interventions, evaluation).
•Client and age-appropriate evidenced based practice strategies for health promotion.
•Pharmacological treatments that can be used to address health issues for this client.   Provide your answers in a 6- to 7-page Microsoft Word document.   Support your responses with examples.   On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format.
•Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.
•This handout will provide you the details of formatting your essay using APA style.
•You may create your essay in this APA-formatted template.
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Explain the particular issue or phenomenon from a psychological perspective and its impact on the practice of police psychology

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Police psychology is a wide, still-developing field. Pick a topic pertinent to the contemporary field of police psychology and, in a research paper, analyze its impact on the field from a psychological perspective.
Some possible topic ideas may include:

  • Psychological issues for K9 handlers
  • Family support and the role of a police psychologist
  • Biology and psychology of shift work for first responders
  • Responding to workplace violence calls
  • Eyewitness memory
  • Dealing with officer-involved shootings
  • Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) and first responders
  • Effectiveness of therapy for officers
  • Psychology of germ warfare—pre/during/and post incident
  • Latest research on psychological instruments to assess police officer suitability
  • Peer counselors

Tasks:
Create a 10- to 12-page paper in a Microsoft Word document by addressing the following:

  • Explain the particular issue or phenomenon from a psychological perspective and its impact on the practice of police psychology. As any issue has multiple perspectives, each of these perspectives should be researched, explained, and related.
  • Culminate the facts and various perspectives into your own well-thought-out conclusion that directly relates to your thesis presented in the abstract and introduction of the paper.

In order to ensure you address all the requirements of the paper, read the grading criteria carefully to address all the elements

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Was there a previous history with Jon Jonchuck by DCF?

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Five year old Phoebe Jonchuck was thrown to her death off a St. Petersburg Bridge by her own father, Jon Jonchuck.  Answer the following questions:
Was there a previous history with Jon Jonchuck by DCF?
Could this tragedy have been prevented?  Did Jonchucksuffer from a mental illness?  If so, what was the mental illness?
Did he receive treatment?  Is there any responsibility that the therapist has given the outcome of this case?
What type of treatment would have been effective if any with Jonchuck to have prevented this tragedy?
Did he have a criminal record?
Should someone who suffers from a mental illness and has a criminal record be barred from having custody of children?
What could have been done differently by DCF workers?
If you were asking questions of the DCF secretary Mike Carroll what would you want to know about his agencies response to this case?  Should he resign his post given the public outrage?  What measures could be taken to improve the operation of DCF in light of this tragedy?
The story can be found at the following link: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/john-jonchuck-accused-hurling-daughter-bridge-mentally-unfit-trial-n313461
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