Entries by Daphne Hanson

Compare and contrast the competing political visions of the Whig and Democratic Parties

In the antebellum era, the main two political parties were the Whigs and the Democrats. Compare and contrast the competing political visions of the Whig and Democratic Parties. How did their party bases differ? How were their economic programs different? What were their respective positions on slavery? Which party do you think had the most […]

Ensuring that people are being their authentic selves

Existential psychologists are concerned with ensuring that people are being their authentic selves and living their truths.  The following video describes Black psychologists who’ve conducted research with populations of African descent in line with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bc2PT-555U After viewing the video, discuss the person whose work would inspire you to answer the “why” of your existence.  Feel […]

Modern DNA technology

Statements Agree or Disagree? Were you right? Why/why not? Much of what we know about nature vs nurture comes from studying animals, not people. Twins and adopted children are especially interesting to scientists studying nature vs nurture. Our physical attributes are a result of our genetics and our behavior is the result of our environment. […]

Sexual development among adolescents

With your understanding of sexual development among adolescents from the California Healthy Youth Act, discuss the content you plan to share with parents at this informational session. Your response should include at least 3 areas that are specified in the California Healthy Youth Act that will be part of the curriculum and an explanation of why […]

Evaluation of a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

Read Whitfield’s 1999 article, “Validating School Social Work: An Evaluation of a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Reduce School Violence,” and answer the following questions in an APA formatted document: What was the purpose of this study? What was the sample? What dependent variables were studied? How were the dependent variables operationalized? Why was a single-subject design used? What […]

The importance of devotion

My wife made a comment the other day that made me think she is considering leaving me. I know things haven’t been great at home, but I didn’t think they were that bad. I guess the stress of the kids and the loss of her job have really gotten to her. I am not always […]