Aspect of social psychology

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Find and share a good visual example of any aspect of social psychology (e.g., concept, theory, domain, famous research, etc.) demonstrated as an image (e.g., meme, cartoon, photograph, advertisement) and explain why you feel your chosen image captures this concept  The image must be able to be shared publicly as part of your discussion post so that we all can see it (insert image or PDF or via a web link in the discussion) and should not be offensive/inappropriate (i.e., adhere to UMGC’s rules for interacting in the online classroom:

Insert an image or PDF (or include a link to an image) that demonstrates a good visual example of some aspect of social psychology. Identify the social psychology concept your chosen image demonstrates along with at least one appropriate APA style citation & reference.

Opinion: Why do you feel this image demonstrates your chosen concept? Why did you choose this concept? Does this image or concept hold any special personal relevance?

 

Provide references APA

Risks associated with pubertal timing

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Explain how the “mismatch hypothesis” explains the risks associated with pubertal timing. Additionally, provide at least one example of how this hypothesis might explain the risks to females of early pubertal maturation and how the hypothesis might explain the risks to males of late pubertal maturation.

Explain how assessment is critical for learning and how reliability and validity relate to quality assessments

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Explain how assessment is critical for learning and how reliability and validity relate to quality assessments that promote learning. Also, discuss one new idea from this chapter for you about assessment and how it changes your ideas of assessment as a student yourself.

The importance of research in psychology

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Replicate the Coin Flip Experiment. Flip a coin 50 times. For each coin flip record the results. Based on the results if you flip the coin one more time do you think you can predict the result? Discuss if you noticed any patterns in the results of your experiment and how this experiment helps us to understand the importance of research in psychology.

The potential for the treatment of autism

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Your 4-year-old nephew has been diagnosed with autism. Your dad doesn’t understand what that means. Explain to your dad the symptoms that comprise autistic disorder, and assess the potential for the treatment of autism. Next, your mom blames your brother, saying he’s too permissive and doesn’t give your nephew enough affection. Include in your essay an explanation to your mom why it is no longer believed that parenting plays a role in autism.

2.  Your 13-year-old sister has been diagnosed with ADHD. Your grandmother has no idea what that means, but she is very worried—she has heard that kids who get diagnosed with this disorder get put in “dumb” classes. Describe to your grandmother the symptoms of ADHD and assess the potential for treatment. In your essay be sure to explain to your grandmother the main concern for children diagnosed with ADHD, and evaluate ways that this concern may be addressed.

The micro-skills used in counseling

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A Counseling Skills Experiment As with all new skills, time and practice make a difference. The micro-skills used in counseling are no different. Practicing skills even in social conversation offers insight into the effects of applying these skills so that you can use them intentionally in counseling. Intentionally use one of this week’s micro-skills ( attending skills, encouragers, a reflection of content, or reflection of feelings ) in a social conversation with a friend or co-worker. In 3 or 4 paragraphs describe what happened and identify the impact that using this micro-skill had upon the interaction. Be specific.

 

Weaknesses in human memory

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Provide a brief critique of the experiment and its application to the real world. You should be sure to discuss any problems with the methodology of the experiment or any problems with the interpretations of the results. Additionally, consider how the findings of the study can be applied to real-world issues. How could findings from the experiment be applied to develop policies or procedures to improve human memory in different professional settings? What strengths or weaknesses in human memory do the experiments highlight that would be important for professional disciplines?

Characteristic of the therapeutic relationship

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Prisha remembers her late grandfather who refused to take his medication and how her grandmother struggled to watch his health decline. She notices that Mr. Lang’s partner is very concerned, so Prisha provides reassurance by touching Mr. Lang’s partner’s hand. Which characteristic of the therapeutic relationship is Prisha displaying?​

A randomized trial of aerobic exercise

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Answer the following questions for the article A randomized trial of aerobic exercise for major depression: examining neural indicators of reward and cognitive control as predictors and treatment targets: Purpose of the study? Variables (independent vs dependent)? Sampling completed? Methods (quantitative or qualitative)? Instrument? Findings of the research?

Antibiotic therapy for a urinary tract infection

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A female client receiving antibiotic therapy for a urinary tract infection complains of itching, burning, and inflamed perineum. What instruction should the nurse provide? a. Use nylon undergarments at least every other day. b. Dry skin thoroughly and apply clotrimazole (Lotrimin) to the affected area TID. c. Keep perineum moist and use miconazole nitrate ( Monistat-Derm 2%) PRN. d. Stop the antibiotics immediately due to possible allergic reactions. 54. Vaginal exam of a client who is admitted in early labor reveals cervical dilatation of 2 cm with 50% effacement and a -3 fetal station. The client tells the nurse that a friend’s bag of water was ruptured by the doctor to make labor progress faster, and she is concerned because the doctor did not rupture the membranes. What response is best for the nurse to provide? a. Cervical dilatation to 4 cm is needed to rupture the membranes. b. T

he bag of water is not ruptured until the birth is imminent. c. Rupturing the bag of water does not have any effect on labor. d. The baby’s cord can prolapse if the fetal head is high in the pelvis. 55. The nurse initiates a one-to-one relationship with a 36-year-old depressed female client who was recently admitted to the psychiatric facility. Which nursing action is most effective in promoting the development of a therapeutic relationship? a. At your first meeting clearly define the unit’s rules and policies. b. Ensure that scheduled appointments begin according to the schedule. c. Re-direct all conversations to discussions about feelings of low-self esteem. d. Obtain client data from her family to use at the first meeting with the client. 56. A client at 40 weeks gestation is admitted in active labor, and laboratory findings indicate that she is HIV positive. What actions should the nurse plan to perform? (Select all that apply.) a. Place her in a negative pressure room. b. Use standard precautions. c. Establish contact isolation. d. Notify the pediatrician that the mother is HIV positive. Administer zidovudine (AZT) intravenously. Promote bonding by encouraging breastfeeding. 57. It is most important for the registered nurse (RN) who is working on a medical unit to provide direct supervision in which situation? A postpartum nurse pulled to the unit needs to start a transfusion of packed red blood cells.