Category: Psychology

  • “Assessment Instrument Critique: Evaluating the Effectiveness, Reliability, and Validity of a Selected Test”

    This assignment is designed to assess skill acquisition by finding necessary information about assessment instruments and critiquing them. Students will evaluate and critique the instrument they identified in the instrument selection assignment in a 5–10-page paper (not including the title page and references). Students are expected to use APA 7 formatting for this paper (except the abstract section) and include all of the following sections and information:
    Test information
    Test name
    Test author
    Publication
    Publisher
    Date of the initial publication and the most recent revision
    The current total cost of the examination
    Individual costs of examination (booklets, answer sheets, manuals, )
    Test description and use
    Purpose
    Target population and groups for which the test is not applicable
    Age groups
    Available forms
    Item types
    Test/scale development
    Development history
    Version changes
    Administration details
    Time required
    Training required
    Standardization procedure and administration format (e.g., large group, small group, individual, quiet environment, lighting, spacing, etc.)
    Special materials needed
    Other administrative details
    Scoring procedures
    Normative data
    Initial norming group
    Subsequent norming groups
    Reliability
    Test-retest
    Alternate form
    Internal consistency
    Reviewer’s comments on reliability
    Validity
    Content, concurrent, predictive, and/or construct validity
    Reviewer’s comments on the validity
    General evaluation
    Ethical and multicultural considerations
    Special merits and strengths of the test
    Criticisms and limitations of the test
    Personal recommendation – do you think you would use this test in your future work? Why or why not?
    References
    As part of this assignment, you will be submitting two documents: (1) a PDF version of your paper, (2) a Word document version of your paper
    Rubric
    Instrument Critique Presentation Rubric
    Instrument Critique Presentation Rubric
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
    All sections of the presentation were thoroughly addressed according to the outline provided:
    1. Test information
    2. Test description and use
    3. Test/scale development
    4. Administration details
    5. Scoring procedures
    6. General evaluation
    7. References
    25 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Organization
    Writing includes sophisticated language; sentences are clear and succinct; headings are used if necessary to strengthen the organization, 0-1 grammar, and spelling errors. Followed page limit (5-10 pages).
    5 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting and Citations
    The student strictly adheres to APA 7 formatting guidelines (i.e., title page, running head, in-text citation, references, spacing, margins, font type, and size, etc.) making no more than 2 minor formatting or citation errors.
    10 pts
    Total Points: 40

  • “The Power of Group Influence: Reflections on Social Psychology” Throughout our lives, we are constantly surrounded by different groups of people, whether it be our family, friends, colleagues, or even strangers. As social beings, we are inherently influenced by

    Personal Essay 4  (social psychology)
    OPTION 1: HOW GROUPS INFLUENCE US
    Chapter 9 discusses the different ways that other people affect our behavior and mental processes as well as the way that we affect other people.  One of the sections (“How Groups Influence Us”) focuses on the ways that different groups of people affect the way we think and behave. Think about your experiences throughout your life, and discuss how you have noticed that different groups of people have influenced you.
    1 Include at least one example or normative or informational social influence, using the correct term.
    2 Describe personal examples of at least two of the five key concepts discussed in this section:  social facilitation, social loafing, the bystander effect, deindividuation, and/or group polarization. Make sure to identify the examples with the correct terms.
    3 Make sure to include a list of AI tools you may have used (e.g.,: Grammarly, Wordtune, ChatGPT, BingAI, etc.) and cite any AI-generated work.

  • Title: “Differentiating Pavlovian SSDRs and Instrumental Avoidance Responses” Introduction: Pavlovian and instrumental conditioning are two types of learning that involve the association between a stimulus and a response. Both types of conditioning can result in

    Develop an experiment that would allow you to distinguish between a Pavlovian SSDR
    and an instrumental avoidance response, and explain how you would know which type 
    of response was occurring. Be sure to indicate what the independent and dependent 
    variables are and how your results would distinguish between these possibilities.

  • Title: “Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Society”

    i’ll upload the resources and essay question soon. please answer each questions in q&a format, do not answer all questions together in essay format. please be sure to complete this assignment on time and review all materials before start doing this assignment

  • Title: Exploring the Science of Love with Dr. Helen Fisher


    PLease watch the video The Science of Love with Dr. Helen Fisher on Youtube (link is above) and answer the questions. Please number the questions. Remember to answer in your own words do not quotes from the video.
    This class is the Interpersonal Behavior Psychology Class. 

  • “Lost Connection: Reconnecting with a Chat Partner”

    Im the same guy you were taking to on the chat. I had to download the app in the process of it I lost you. I hope the order is still there ? I don’t have to pay again ?

  • Title: “The Impact of Conference Presentations on Professional Development and the Psychology Profession”

    Effective clinical innovations and the dissemination of research findings are key elements in the growth and development of the psychology profession. There are numerous avenues that enable authors to publish and present their work. Poster presentations at conferences are effective methods for communicating research findings and providing opportunities to meet with other researchers and clinicians to discuss the research being presented. Thus, these types of conference presentations play a key role in the proliferation of research.
    In this week’s discussion, you will be submitting your proposal for the Week Five Virtual Conference. You may utilize relevant assignments from previous courses in this program or suitable projects from your professional life. See the PSY699 Call for Student PosterLinks to an external site. Presentations document for specific parameters and instructions on how to create your proposal. Following the guidelines presented in the document, create your proposal and attach it to your initial post in the discussion forum. Evaluate the impact participating in conference presentations may have on potential work settings and/or doctoral programs and comment on the following questions in your initial post.
    How are conference presentations professionally relevant?
    What elements of the proposal process were most difficult for you, and why?
    What positive outcomes do you anticipate will come from this process, which may be applied to potential work settings and/or doctoral programs?

  • Title: Exploring the Philosophy of Research and its Impact on Building Knowledge in a Specialized Field

    What are the key ideas regarding “the philosophy of research’ that are
    presented in the article?
    2.     Explain the relationship between the
    philosophical assumptions of the researcher and his or her worldview.
    3.     Share your understanding of the research
    philosophy that best aligns with building knowledge in your area of
    specialization. Use examples and illustrations from your content area of
    specialization to support your views.
    4.     Which paradigm
    best supports your worldview and will be most comfortable for you to use in
    your activities as a prospective researcher? Share

  • The Impact of Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Study In the video, we are introduced to a patient named John who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. As I watched his journey, I learned a great deal about this neurological disorder and its


    Please watch the below video of a case example of Parkinson’s disease. Comment on what you learned and/or found interesting. 
    **DOUBLE SPACED NOT NEEDED*
    Minimum of 200 words and please use simple vocabulary. Thank you!

  • Title: APA Citations and Annotations for Relevant Sources on the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 1. Primack, B. A., Shensa, A., Escobar-Viera, C. G., Barrett, E. L.,

    APA citations and annotations for four (4) sources you deem relevant to answering your research question and addressing your thesis; however, you are only required to reference three (3) scholarly sources in your final research paper.
    For each source:
    List the source in proper APA format. The references should be organized in alphabetical order by author as on an APA bibliography page. Follow the source with a brief annotation that summarizes the source information (approximately 3–5 sentences). You may quote briefly from the source,
    but do not copy and paste from the abstract. Include internal citations as needed.
    In 1 or 2 sentences, explain and evaluate the source’s relevance and significance to your thesis. Does the information from this source support
    or discredit your thesis? Use an academic tone and style.