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Application Of Role Theory To A Case Study

| January 29, 2019

Use the role theory to apply to your chosen case study. In other words, your theoretical orientation—or lens—is role theory as you analyze the case study. Use the same case study that you chose in Week 2. (Remember, you will be using this same case study throughout the entire course). Use the “Dissecting a Theory […]

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Instruments Measuring Resiliency

| January 29, 2019

Imagine that some of your colleagues mention using cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and reality therapy. Your colleagues continue to say that based on their experiences, they really like these therapies and that they appear to work. Your instincts also tell you that perhaps they might be helpful for your […]

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Doctoral Project Add On

| January 29, 2019

Watch video Demystifying the Doctoral Project. Submit  paper and address your role as the candidate and your responsibilities,  what are the steps you may take to maintain communication with your  Chair? Review the recommended dates for your assignments, address how  you will keep track of scheduled assignments for the course? Get a 10 % discount on […]

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Sexual Tolerance: The Times They Are A’changing

| January 29, 2019

People in the United States vary widely in their acceptance of the sexual and gender choices and orientations.   Recent changes in the legality of same sex marriage, the changing role of women in the military, and increasing awareness of transgender issues have highlighted how much has changed in recent months. Find an article or graph […]

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Short Stories

| January 29, 2019

I am looking for your thoughts on the readings not an outline of the readings. You might pick out a few points that seemed interesting or new for you and comment on those. You do not need to follow the same format as everyone else.  I am asking for your thoughts.  Use whatever format works […]

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Critical Research Method

| January 29, 2019

Describe how you would apply critical research methods to a social issue of interest to you. Provide an example from the research literature. The social issue is child sexual abuse. Resources: Nelson & Prilleltensky (2010), Chapters 13 Evans, S. D., Duckett, P., Lawthom, R., & Kivell, N. (2017). Positioning the critical in community psychology. Get […]

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Paradigm-Critical Research Methods

| January 29, 2019

Purpose To examine the relevance and application of the critical paradigm and research methods to community psychology Discussion #2 Discuss the pros and cons of using critical research methods to facilitating the goals of liberation and well-being within community psychology. Get a 10 % discount on an order above $ 100 Use the following coupon […]

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Collapse Stages And Concepts Of Development Within Play

| January 29, 2019

Think about the last time you shopped for toys. Perhaps you were buying toys for your own children or children of friends or family. If you shopped online, one of the filters you probably used to find an appropriate toy was age range. While toy manufacturers designate specific age ranges due to the choking hazards […]

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Cultural Aspects Of Attachment

| January 29, 2019

Psychologist John Bowlby coined the term attachment as it relates to child development. Attachment refers to the process in which an infant bonds with primary caregivers. Attachment was once thought to be heavily influenced by the provision of food; that is, it was assumed that an infant would form the strongest bond with the caregiver […]

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Acute Stress Disorder and Post traumatic Stress Disorder

| January 29, 2019

Imagine the survivors of a home invasion. Feelings of terror and helplessness that shake the very foundation of personal security are the result when strangers enter the home with the intent and will to do harm. Some survivors may resolve these immediate feelings of helplessness by acquiring a handgun, pepper spray, or watchdogs, or by […]

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