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Why do you think school achievement of low-income students often fall below that of the middle- and upper-income students? 2 paragraph pleaseRESPOND TO STUDENT POSTSIn your response, propose ways to bridge the gap or engage your classmates in a discussion on the finer points of their proposals.Emily postStudents from low-income families are in danger of being marginalized by instructors and peers, which affects their academic performance. Children from households with less resources, for example, may dress and speak differently or be less experienced with literature and after school clubs (Woolfolk, p. 226). The instructor may expect them to not be as skilled as their peers. These expectations then are institutionalized, with insufficient and restricted learning resources for these kids. Lowered standards and less quality education can lead students to have a negative view of self. This can make low-income children feel hopeless and makes them more likely to drop out (Woolfolk, p.226).One of the ways to prevent the situation above, is for teacher’s to be mindful of how they treat their students. Awareness is the first step into fixing a broken system, so educating teachers on how underestimation can harm low-income students can help improve that aspect of it. Of course there are many other factors of why low-income students struggle more than their other peers and this could be fewer access to resources that require money or other supplies they do not have. Free and inclusive programs put on by the schools can improve this such as a library, so that children have free access to books.Mikala postThere are several different factors that go into the idea that low-income students often fall below middle and upper-income students. Unfortunately, we are now seeing a rise in the number of students that fall under this category in schools. These students are performing way below their peers because they are lacking many supports at home that middle and upper-income students may be receiving. School can oftentimes be the only positive place for children, but when they are struggling academically this may turn into a negative. It is important that educators are aware of what occurs outside of school in order to best understand their students and approach effectively teaching them. To begin, outside of the school day, these low-income students are often going home to parents who did not receive a great education or graduated high school. Because of this, they may struggle to support their children in completing their homework outside of school. Low-income students may also go home to a single-parent who has a lot on their plate and can not dedicate the time needed to support their children’s learning. They also may be homeless or not have the resources to spend time outside of school to complete their work. These students lives outside of the school day are greatly affecting their academic performances.During the school day, these children may be anxious and worried about their life outside of school. They may have fears of returning home at the end of the day for various reasons; some listed above. This may keep their mind elsewhere during the day and not focused on their academics. In addition, students may not be getting the proper meals they should be having at home. If a student comes to school without having breakfast, this will result in them becoming easily distracted and not focused. They also may lack the appropriate amount of sleep needed to focus throughout a long day of sitting, listening, and interacting with their others. Unfortunately, students today are facing things that are unfair and out of their controlling, which is impacting them academically.RESPOND TO THESE STUDENT POSTS AND BE CONSTRUCTIVE AND PROFESSIONALStephanie postPositive writing styles in the workplace are one of the most important and effective writing styles in the working environment. Speaking or writing in a positive way puts a better image of the company. While speaking start with a smile, writing with a welcoming text. Always focus on what can be done not what you can’t do. Don’t say “I cant get to this discussion till next week” rather “I will be able to do this discussion next week”. Always suggest a solution to the issues at hand. Also never place the blame on others. Example… waiting till last minute to do my assignment and blaming the IT because I couldn’t get into the assignment saying “its not my fault”. Take responsibility and find a solution to fix the issue at hand ” Here’s what ill do to fix it” Ill work ahead next time in case of this type of issue.Mariam postAccording to our text book chapter five: the process of creating a business message is by planning, writing, and reviewing. The first thing we need to do is to identify the goal and main purpose of the message we are trying to deliver. We must follow a positive writing style to deliver the correct message at the work place, such as using proper grammar, punctuation, abstaining from using slang words, or type in all caps. One important step in the writing process is to review our work, by using different writing tools such as the fair test, proofreading before sending the message, and getting a second opinion from a coworker or friend. Getting to know our audience by gathering up information and trying to include something of a value to them to capture their attention better. We should always try to keep a positive tone and remain consistent with the message, without any exaggerations or any modifications to the facts. Focusing on delivering a clear message and avoiding confusing statements like saying ‘no problem’ instead of ‘you’re welcome’.

 
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Psychology  Discussion Post Help

Discussion: Confounding VariablesInternal validity in a research study is the extent to which changes in the dependent variable can confidently be attributed to the influence of the independent variable rather than to possible confounding variables. In other words, was it really the independent variable that had an effect on the dependent variable or did something else cause the effect?For example, presume that an instructor wants to try a new reading efficiency strategy to improve reading comprehension of college students in an online course. The instructor divides the class into two equal groups. One group (the experimental group) reads a passage using the new reading strategy taught by the instructor. The other group (the control group) reads the same passage but is not exposed to the new strategy. Next, both groups of students complete a reading comprehension test. The assumption is that if the group exposed to the new reading strategy scored higher than the other group, the new reading strategy is effective.What else could explain the difference in scores? Is it possible that the students enrolled in the group that learned the new strategy already had high reading comprehension skills? What if this group already knew more about the information in the reading passage? Could the instructor have inadvertently biased the study because he taught the new reading strategy, and he selected the reading passages that both groups read?Possible situations, or reasons, that could interfere with obtaining accurate results are called confounds, and could be a threat to the internal validity of a study. It is important to keep in mind though, that the presence of a possible confounding variable in a study does not necessarily mean it is responsible for obtained results. Rather, the independent variable (e.g., the reading intervention) may have actually had an effect on the dependent variable (the test results).In this Discussion, you will examine possible confounding variable(s) in research studies from your course textbook and apply methodology for addressing and/or eliminating the possible confound(s).To prepare:Read Chapter 12 in your course text.Read the “Thinking Critically About Research” scenarios (a—i) in Chapter 12, pages 256–258.Choose the scenario that most interests you. Note: Before selecting a scenario, view the Discussion 4 Forum to see if any colleagues have already posted. If so, select a letter that has not yet been chosen. All nine (a–i) letters should addressed before a student repeats a letter.For your chosen scenario, determine the possible confounding variable(s) (there may be more than one), and consider how they might be eliminated using research designs presented in the readings (e.g., 2×2 factorial design).Note: You can assume that random assignment took care of any potential differences in the groups; therefore, group differences are not a potential confound.With these thoughts in mind:By Day 3Indicate the letter of the scenario you selected in the “Subject” field of your post. You should be addressing a scenario different from those posted, unless your colleagues have already addressed all nine scenarios. Identify and explain the possible confounding variable(s) (e.g., demand characteristics, placebo effect) in your chosen scenario.Drawing from the Learning Resources this week, explain a specific research design (e.g., 2×2 factorial design, repeated measures design) the researcher(s) could use to control for confounding variables.Note: Be sure to support the responses within your Discussion post, and in your colleague reply, with evidence from the assigned Learning Resources.

 
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Psychology  Argosy University Comprehensive Examination

Argosy University Comprehensive ExaminationMA Forensic PsychologySummer C 2017(Thursday, July 27-Wednesday, August 2)Case Vignette for Comprehensive ExaminationPlease read the vignette carefully. Based on information provided in the vignette, please compose a well-written and organized response to each of the questions that follow.Presentation of the ProblemRyan is a 61 year old Caucasian male who was arrested for violating a no-contact orderwith his ex-husband and two adopted sons. Police were called when he attempted to “break in” to the family home to obtain some personal belongings. While at the home, his ex-husband returned and a physical altercation ensued in which Ryan allegedly attacked his ex-husband with a kitchen knife. No injuries were noted by police; His ex-husband, however, expressed intent to press assault charges. The circumstances surrounding the no-contact order are related to a series of incidences involving allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior with his children. Six months before, a long history of marriage conflict “came to a head” and he informed Ryan that he wished to file for divorce. Ryan’s ex-husband left the home with their two sons and filed a no-contact order against Ryan. The basis of the no-contact order included allegations that Ryan had a “secret life of sex addiction,” including frequent activity on “sex apps” and that he viewed pornography in front of their two sons. The ex-husband also alleged Ryan’s inappropriate relationship with their oldest son, 16 year old, citing that he discovered sexually-provocative language in text messages. A Child Protective Services Investigation and report was completed. Ryan adamantly denies these allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior with and in front of the children; He did however, verify he had been active on “sex apps” throughout the relationships in order to “hook up” with other men.Psychosocial HistoryRyan was born and raised in rural Mississippi. He comes from an intact family and is the youngest of four children. He referenced a narrative within the family that characterized him as the “unplanned pregnancy.” Ryan described a “good childhood” and he denied a history of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. He graduated from college and has had a successful career as an insurance broker.When Ryan was age 9, his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.She passed away four years later. This event caused tremendous emotional pain. After his mother’s death, his father began using alcohol heavily and eventually received voluntary inpatient treatment. Ryan reported a strained relationship with his father and a sense of rejection after he told his father he was homosexual. He experienced significant inner emotional conflict as an adolescent related to his sexuality. He began to seek sexual contact with others and by age 17 was having sex with men for money. He does not believe he has a sexual addiction and denied any compulsive sexual behavior. He did note that he feels somewhat conflicted about his sexual behavior but tended to minimize its impact on his life.Ryan was in a relationship with his ex-husband for 19 years. He described the relationship as chronically strained, stating that “I’m not sure I ever loved him.” He also described his ex-husband as manipulative and unstable which instilled fear in the children. They have two adopted sons(ages 16 and 11). Both were characterized as having“special needs” and both sustained abuse when in the foster care system. Both children have received extensive inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment.Ryan endorsed significant alcohol use throughout his life. After the loss of a previous partner, he began to drink more frequently and noticed a similar pattern to that of  his father when he turned to alcohol after the death of his mother. After treatment, he stayed sober for 13 years. Currently, he considers himself a social drinker and consumes three to four drinks each evening. He does not believe that he has a drinking problem.Ryan’s psychiatric history is also positive for depression. He believes his depression started after the loss of his mother and “I never could shake it.” He has been hospitalized three times for risk of harm to self. He reportedly made threats about ending his life and this was reported to the police by his ex-husband. He has been in therapy “on and off” and expressed a strong disdain for medication.Behavioral ObservationsRyan was dressed casually and his grooming and hygiene were fair. He was mostly uncooperative but warmed up slowly over time. He appeared agitated and despondent. Eye contact was poor. He expressed a strong mistrust in the “system” and beliefs about being unfairly accused. He denies any wrong doing, stating simply, “I was in my own house!”Ryan was fully oriented. His thought process was mostly linear with no apparent thought problems or abnormalities. His mood and affect were dysphoric. He demonstrated mild emotional lability and became tearful when discussing his family and stressors in his life. Emotional expression appeared to be within normal limits and congruent with the topic. His speech was normal for rate, tone, and intonation. Intellectual functioning was judged to be in the high average to superior range.Based on the vignette provided above, please compose a well-written and organized response to each of the following questions.  When writing your responses, please:Use APA (6th Edition, Second Printing) Style, with 1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12 font, with a reference list at the end.Write clearly and concisely.Cite appropriate, and especially current, literature (empirical and/or theoretical).Avoid all sexist idioms and allusions.Remember to demonstrate your multicultural competence where appropriate.Psychological Theory and PracticeWhat assessments (general and specific) would you conduct to enhance your understanding of the client’s problems and how would your choice of assessment(s) inform your diagnostic impression and treatment planning? Assessments may include structured or unstructured interviews, valid and reliable assessment measures, and/or formalized assessment procedures that may be conducted by yourself or by someone else referred by you.Provide your diagnostic impressions (based on the DSM-5) for this individual. In narrative form, please describe how the individual meets the diagnostic criteria for the disorder(s) chosen in addition to the differential diagnostic thought process that you used to reach your hypotheses. Be sure to include any additional (missing) information that is needed to either rule out or confirm your differential diagnoses impressions.Legal Theory and ApplicationExplain the background, current presentation, and behavior of the client utilizing theories of offender and/or victim psychology and personality/psychological theories to support your position. Do not simply restate the client’s presentation from the vignette. Instead, provide a theoretical-based discussion of the client’s behaviors as presented in the vignette.Describe the psycholegal standards and/or definitions for each of the following: competence to stand trial, risk of dangerousness, and insanity.Identify and describe one or more landmark case(s) for each standard (at least three cases total). Describe the elements or issues that a mental health professional usually focuses on when assessing a person’s adjudicative competence, risk and insanity, and any additional items that might be especially important to focus on in the provided vignette.Research and EvaluationDescribe tests or assessment procedures you would employ to address the psycholegal issues of (competence to stand trial, risk of dangerousness, and insanity). You may refer to these from the Psychological Theory and Assessment Section “A” if you already covered them there.  Discuss what the anticipated conclusions would be based upon information provided in the vignette.Develop one empirically supported therapeutic treatment plan for the client in the vignette. Please make sure you summarize the empirical evidence with appropriate citations to support your treatment choice(s) in working with your client. Be sure to discuss the effectiveness and limitations in working with this particular client, including this client’s background, using the above treatment plans.Interpersonal EffectivenessWhat diversity factors, cultural considerations, or other demographic variables pertaining to this client would you take into account in rendering a diagnostic impression, choosing assessment measures, forming case conceptualizations, and designing the treatment plan?  Be sure to discuss cultural/diversity factors that could apply even if they are not explicitly mentioned in the vignette.Your writing, use of citations, ability to form a logical argument, and proper APA Style, including the use of paraphrasing, will be evaluated as a measure of your interpersonal effectiveness. No response is required for “B”.Leadership, Consultation, and EthicsDescribe how you would work within a professional treatment team to consult, triage, and treat this case. Include a description of the various members of the professional team with whom you would be likely to interact. Additionally, explain the roles and responsibilities of each member of the treatment team.What are the ethical and legal dilemmas this vignette introduced? What would be your immediate steps and why? Please be specific and make sure that you describe your process of ethical decision making and the solutions/consequences to which this process might lead. Your discussion should be informed by the American Psychological Association’s Ethics Code as well as the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists

 
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Psychology  Discussion 2: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A good friend of yours has just met someone she thinks you would really like; she claims you and this new person have much in common and wants to arrange a lunch meeting. Because you trust your friend’s judgment, you agree to lunch. How might your lunch meeting unfold?For this Discussion, you will analyze the effect of self-fulfilling prophecies on education, careers, and relationships.To PrepareThink of a time when you expected a new acquaintance to act a particular way.Review the Learning Resources for this week and consider how self-fulfilling prophecies could affect your own education, career, and relationships.Post a description of how your expectations might influence your behavior toward a new acquaintance. Explain whether a self-fulfilling prophecy made it more likely the new acquaintance would be just the kind of person you had expected him or her to be. Explain the implications of the self-fulfilling prophecy for your own education, career(s), and relationships.Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the social psychology theory and research. In addition to the Learning Resources, search the Walden Library and/or Internet for peer-reviewed articles to support your post and responses. Use proper APA format and citations, including those in the Learning Resources.Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M., & Sommers, S. R. (Eds.). (2019). Social psychology (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.Chapter 3, “Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTYvd7e1JbE

 
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Psychology  social work with groups and community 3

research on:socio-educational / psychoeducational grouptherapeutic groupsupport groupTask-oriented group, under this group is the group aimed at solving problems and making decisions.social action grouprecreational groupto. Prepare a summary of each of the groups and bring it to class to contribute to the discussion of the material.b. This activity will be evaluated with the Paragraph Construction Rubric.

 
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Psychology  article critique paper psy

this must be in APA format1. critiquing a research article I have the articles for you i can send them to you– 1 page for the title page, 1.5 pages to 3 pages for the summary, 1.5 pages to 3 pages for the critique, one or two paragraphs for the brief summary, and 1 page for the references page.

 
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Psychology  HCS321: Foundations of Complementary & Alternative Health (HEALTHCARE)

What are the characteristics of CAM therapies that differentiate them from biomedicine?  How do these characteristics support CAM philosophies of holism and vitalism? Describe how these CAM characteristics are exemplified in the application of treatment and how they are representative of the connection(s) of human patterns to that of environmental and earth patterns (micro and macro patterns).Conduct research on your own and locate one scholarly or peer-reviewed source to support your discussion.  This week’s required and recommended reading and any professional Internet sources may be used in addition to the article you find, but they do not fulfill the research requirement.TEXT: Micozzi, M. S. (2010). Fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicine. (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

 
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Psychology  Week 5 Psy/405 Final Essay

Select two of the following theoretical approaches: psychodynamic, humanistic and existential, dispositional, or learning.Obtain faculty approval of your selection.Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you compare the theories selected. Address the following:Describe the role of personality in affecting situational behavior.Examine the personality characteristics attributed to each theory in your approach.Explain the interpersonal relational aspects associated with the theories selected.Include a reference page with a minimum of three to five peer-reviewed sources.Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

 
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Psychology  Portrayal of Families and Relationships

As societal-norms evolve, a variety of popular entertainment media (books, movies, TV shows, etc.) feature stories of characters who are a part of traditional and non-traditional family or relationship structures. Examples include but are not limited to: traditional families, cohabitation, single-parent households, blended families, same-sex couples, and grandparents as the primary care-givers for their grandchildren.In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:Describe a book, movie, or TV show that you are familiar with which features characters in families or personal relationships.Select at least two families/relationships from your chosen story and explain the relationship characteristics and dynamics between individuals.Apply terminology presented within the module when analyzing the relationships. Be sure to include APA citations for any resources you used as references.

 
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Psychology  assignment

Literature ReviewPrior to beginning work on this assignment, read the Ryder, Ban, & Chentsova-Dutton (2011) “Towards a Cultural-Clinical Psychology,” American Psychological Association (2014) “Guidelines for Prevention in Psychology,” Hage, et al. (2007) “Walking the Talk: Implementing the Prevention Guidelines and Transforming the Profession of Psychology,” and Rivera-Mosquera, et al. (2007) “Prevention Activities in Professional Psychology: A Reaction to the Prevention Guidelines” articles.Clinical and counseling psychology is a dynamic field that is constantly evolving and striving toward better treatment options and modalities. In this literature review, you will explore and integrate psychological research into a literature review, addressing current trends in three major areas of clinical and counseling psychology: assessment, clinical work, and prevention.In your review, include the following headings, and address the required content.AssessmentSupport this section with information from the Ryder et al. (2011) article “Towards a Cultural-Clinical Psychology” and at least one additional peer-reviewed article from the Ashford University Library.Compare the assessments currently in use by clinical and counseling psychologists.Explain the trend towards cultural-clinical psychology and the suitability of clinical assessments with diverse clients.Clinical workSupport this section using a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford University Library. The recommended articles for this week may be useful in generating your response.Compare and contrast technical eclecticism, assimilative integration and theoretical integration.Provide a historical context and identify the major theorists for each perspective.Assess the trends in psychotherapy integration.List three pros and cons for each perspective, sharing which perspective most closely aligns with your own.Analyze the major trends in psychology and explain the connection between evidenced-based practices and psychotherapy integration.PreventionReview the “Guidelines for Prevention in Psychology” (American Psychological Association, 2014), and support this section with information from the Hage, et al. (2007) “Walking the Talk: Implementing the Prevention Guidelines and Transforming the Profession of Psychology,” and Rivera-Mosquera, et al. (2007) “Prevention Activities in Professional Psychology: A Reaction to the Prevention Guidelines” articles.Describe general prevention strategies implemented by clinical and counseling psychologists at the micro, meso, exo, and macro levels.The Literature ReviewMust be 7 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust use at least seven peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.Waypoint Assignment SubmissionThe assignments in this course will be submitted to Waypoint.  Please refer to the instructions below to submit your assignment.Click on the Assignment Submission button below. The Waypoint “Student Dashboard” will open in a new browser window.Browse for your assignment.Click Upload.Confirm that your assignment was successfully submitted by viewing the appropriate week’s assignment tab in Waypoint.For more detailed instructions, refer to the Waypoint Tutorial (Links to an external site.)

 
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