Theories on the nature and purpose of education

John Dewey has had a profound impact on Western education. His theories on the nature and purpose of education have shaped not only the American educational system but other Western Schools of education.

  • Explain what Dewey considered to be the purpose(s) of education
  • Analyze at least three principles of Dewey’s philosophy and their influence on education
  • Assess how these principles align with the principles of an IB education

Spotting an advertisement touting hypnosis as a way to quit smoking cigarettes

Spotting an advertisement touting hypnosis as a way to quit smoking cigarettes, your friend denounces hypnosis as quackery. Defend the practice of hypnosis by citing three successful applications of the technique.

Describe the ways deinstitutionalization has impacted patient rights

Consider historical factors: describe the ways deinstitutionalization has impacted patient rights, levels of care, and access to treatment of the disorders over time. The disorders are bipolar disorder, Asperger syndrome, and schizophrenia.

Psychodynamic perspective on personality development

Define personality. Describe the assumptions of the psychodynamic perspective on personality development. Make sure you discuss the id, ego, and superego and the levels of consciousness. Discuss the contributions of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers to personality development. Lastly, describe the Big Five factors and discuss and explain how someone may be high and/or low on each of the five factors

Procedures to improve human memory

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?

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.

The micro-skills used in counseling

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.

The symptoms that comprise autistic disorder

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 importance of research in psychology

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.

Explain how assessment is critical for learning

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.