Entries by Daphne Hanson

Measurements of lifetime reproductive success

Measurements of lifetime reproductive success (LRS) of individual wild animals reveal the disparate contributions they make to the next generation. Jensen et al. (2004) estimated the LRS of male and female house sparrows in an island population in Norway. They measured the LRS of an individual as the total number of “recruits” produced in its […]

Discuss in detail the importance of evidence-based practice and theory

Discuss in detail the importance of evidence-based practice and theory in assessment and treatment planning.  Include in your response the importance of ethically treating clients when you do not have significant training in a topic/disorder that you are providing counseling. Exploratory can specifically influence therapists from the perspective of client assessment and treatment planning. in […]

Evaluate the concept of informed consent

Evaluate the concept of informed consent as it relates to a controversial research study discussed in the text (e.g., Milgram’s study on Obedience; Tuskegee syphilis study; MK-Ultra).  Assess whether or not, or under what circumstances, deception is ever justified in psychological research. Is this ever a straightforward decision?