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Personal Dispositions : According to Allport's psychology of... | Psychology

According to Allport's psychology of the individual, each person is unique and has a personality that grows and changes. He also believed everyone possesses personal dispositions, which he placed at different levels (cardinal, central, and secondary) based on their importance to a person. You can review these levels of dispositions on pp. 386–387 in Ch. 12 of Theories of Personality.  In this discussion, you explore how a historical figure embodies the 3 levels of personal dispositions. Select one of the individuals listed below as the focus for your response: Mahatma Gandhi Vincent Van Gogh...

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Lab

For example: “To confirm the premise that children selected for playgroup have more challenges and lower levels of protective factors and skills, independent samples t tests (two-tailed, α=.05) were used to compare the ratings of ‘at risk’ children with those ‘not at risk’.  As expected, a significant difference at baseline between these two groups were found for teacher ratings of initiative, self-control, attachment, play interaction, behavioral concerns, and play disconnection….Contrary to expectations, baseline play disruption did not differ between at risk and not at risk children.”

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Models of Addiction: Instructions attached | Psychology

Instructions attached BenchmarkTheoreticalModelsandApproachesPaperAssignmentInstructions1.docx COUC 691 Benchmark Theoretical Models and Approaches Assignment Instructions OVERVIEW One of the challenges we face as counselors is an understanding of the cause of the disorders we will treat in our clients. Given the complexity and unique characteristics of each client, we know that it is impossible to have a single theory or approach that explains all human behavior. Likewise, as you read through the various etiological models or explanations of addiction, the tendency is to ask “Which one i...

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Poor People as Criminals

Poor people are more likely to committ crimes because they are unable to achieve monetary or social success any other way than crime. State why you agree or disagree with this statement? Use an example of someone that you know to support your answer to state your position.

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Please write TWO short paragraphs (minimum 4 sentences each) explaining two things you didn't know before reading the four chapters we've covered in Unit Two (weeks four and five). Consider writing about what you learned regarding an interesting concept or theory, whether you were surprised at some research finding, whether something was totally unexpected etc.

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Psychology Discussion due TODAY

Jean Piaget is probably the most influential theorist in the cognitive development realm. His work has informed American educational practices since the early 1900s. Another key cognitive theorist in the realm is Lev Vygotsky. Interestingly, Vygotsky and Piaget were contemporaries (both were born in 1896), but for many years, Piaget’s theory dominated. The fact that Vygotsky died at age 37, while Piaget lived to be 84, might be part of that explanation. But Vygotsky’s ideas gained traction in the 1980s when educators began to question long held Piagetian ideas. Nevertheless, both theories are...

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4-5 Page double spaced

Throughout the course, the students will be reading David Mathis’ Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines. This book outlines different spiritual disciplines (called habits) that foster spiritual growth. As they read the book, the students will attempt to participate in 6 of these spiritual disciplines, with at least one from each of the main categories described in the book (Word, Prayer, and Fellowship).

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Homework

Baby Boomers in Older Adulthood The largest segment of the U.S. population, the "baby boomers," are moving into older adulthood.  The advertising and marketing industries study this age cohort, and it has been increasing in visibility in primetime television, print ads, and in digital advertising, pop-ups, and internet solicitation. Find at least 4 images or video clips of advertising or other popular media that illustrate this point. Use a caption for each piece of media to explain the advertisements mirror the specific physical and cognitive changes in development referred to in our readings...

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GRO 410- 4.2

Discuss in 250-300 words the importance of preparing the necessary documents related to current issues specific to death and dying.  Consider the following documents and their significance not only to your death but to family: Life Insurance, Death Certificate, Advance Directives, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, Will (testate versus intestate), Trusts, and Pour-over will.