The tension between psychology and Christianity

The tension between psychology and Christianity has been reframed to be a calling rather than a problem. And, you’ve read about all believers’ calls to witness and mission. Contemplate what that means for you personally and what it looks like in the generational gap between Military Network Generation (NetGen) and the older generation. And share thoughts on the following questions in this discussion.

How does viewing your research as a calling to share the Gospel change how you view the tension between the science of psychology and Christianity?

How does the Gospel message of the restoration of humankind matter to your research area?

The relevance of viewing human phenomena through the lens of the Grand Narrative

As you read Creation Regained by Wolters (2005), you likely saw the relevance of viewing human phenomena through the lens of the Grand Narrative. Discuss your view of the relationship between psychological science and a biblical worldview. Using the examples you’ve seen in Johnson’s (2010) text, discuss the viewpoint of this relationship and how it will
affect how you research the generational gap.  Include the following:

An explicit name and definition of your viewpoint.

Discuss the critical elements of your viewpoint with a discussion of how your view is similar to and different from the five views studied this term.

Discuss how the Grand Narrative, referencing information from Wolters’ text, plays a role in your viewpoint.

Human responses to chemosignals

Which of the following is a scientifically accurate statement about human responses to chemosignals? Human responses to chemosignals are very similar to other animals with regard to pheromones and sexual behavior. () Chemosignals may have some influence on sexual arousal and mood, but humans are a far more complex specie than other animals, though any response due to chemosignals is related to sexual arousal Chemosignals may have some influence on sexual arousal and mood, but humans are a far more complex specie than other animals. Some data suggests they do have a distinct effect on arousal, though they also may serve to decrease sexual arousal O Chemosignals always tend to increase sexual arousal in humans

Behaviors symptoms of personality disorders

Are all bad behaviors symptoms of personality disorders? How can we distinguish between behavior that is maladaptive or obnoxious and one that is a sign of mental illness? Please answer in a paragraph

How communication disorder may affect other areas of development

Larnaka is four years old and has been diagnosed with a communication disorder called dyspraxia which affects her speech (no movement issues). Larnaka understands what she is wanting to communicate and confidently interacts verbally with others, however, her speech is unclear and difficult to understand by both children and other adults. Larnaka has been observed more recently playing by herself and her interactions with others are becoming less. The other children are often heard saying “I don’t know what she wants”. You are very concerned about both her emotional and social development.

1. Give three examples of how communication disorder may affect other areas of development.
2. Identify two theorists that advocate the importance of developing a sense of belonging.
3. Use these two theories to develop two strategies you would implement to strengthen Larnika’s sense of belonging.
4. Identify one piece of information which would be useful to exchange with Larnika’s family to assist her sense of belonging at the center and support her learning needs.
5. Give two examples of strategies you could use to develop this relationship with the family.

The concept of cultural relativism

On page three of James Rachel’s the Challenge of Cultural Relativism, he lists six claims made by cultural relativists to support the concept of cultural relativism. Choose the claim you think is the strongest and explain why you think it is the strongest claim AND chose the one you think is the weakest claim. So, to be extra clear, you will be unpacking two different claims in this discussion board. You cannot choose #1 for either because it is simply a fact.

 

Transitioning from cybersecurity to physical security

Transitioning from cybersecurity to physical security, this module examines how our nation’s critical infrastructure is affected by the vulnerable cyber technology that controls its daily functions.

In his 2012 Defcon 20 cybersecurity conference presentation, Dan Tentler, founder of the San Diego-based information security consulting firm AtenLabs, shared screenshots of dozens of connected devices he could find on the Internet using a laptop and browser. He was able to access several critical infrastructure systems, showing that they were vulnerable to cyber-attack. His presentation vividly demonstrated that the Internet was not designed with security in mind.

Network-ready industrial control systems that monitor and control the physical processes of machines have become the instruments that contribute to a threat we call physical security. The machines we rely on to supply energy, drinking water, and safe food are at risk. The potential security weakness of SCADA systems was exposed by a cyber-attack against the Natanz Iran uranium enrichment facility. A computer worm, called Stuxnet, caused the facility’s control systems to make the centrifuges spin out of control. Stuxnet, a cyber-weapon that changed modern warfare, does not discriminate between nations; it simply attacks and destroys computer-managed machines.

References:

Tentler, D. (2012) “Defcon 20 – Dan Tentler – Drinking from the Caffeine Firehose We Know as Shodan.” YouTube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWck_xcH64:

Case Assignment
Using three different industries, provide three examples of physical security dangers faced by SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) network systems.
After reviewing Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21), discuss a national policy to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure. What is resilient infrastructure? Provide two examples of how this concept protects people and property.

 

Describe the importance of SLA monitoring

Describe the importance of SLA monitoring to an organization using cloud computing models. Explain the technical details of SLA monitoring and how it works utilize the case study example under diagram Figure 8.7 in the text to fully detail your answer. And finally, describe the importance of SLA monitoring to an organization using cloud computing models. Explain the technical details of Load Balancing and how it works utilize the case study example under diagram Figure 8.5 in the text to fully detail your answer.

 

Develop a conflict resolution policy

Develop a conflict resolution policy that the director can use with Chris and Karen as well as the entire staff. Include a conflict resolution decision-making “tree” that can be distributed and posted in the staff work areas. Use the textbook and one additional resource to develop this policy and the conflict resolution decision-making “tree

Ethical dilemma involving sexuality

In one paragraph, describe a counseling session with an ethical dilemma involving sexuality. In three paragraphs, write a description detailing how a counselor could handle this moral dilemma. Include the need for multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills in order to address the situation correctly. Be sure to cite the ACA Code of Ethics [PDF] in your response.