Scenario: A midwestern state police department recently responded to a barricaded active shooter incident where the shooter had confined himself and his family to their home. The negotiator was able to persuade the shooter to release his four young children but was unable to persuade the shooter to release his wife or surrender. The scenario […]

Sexual behavior is a highly controversial topic. Different cultural groups have varying beliefs regarding the appropriateness and morality of various sexual behaviors when these behaviors should occur and with whom, the age at which sexual behavior should occur, and so forth. Sexual behavior is a common topic in religion, politics, and education. It is so […]

Case study Ana, age 24, female   Presenting Problem Client states, “I recently lost my job and feel hopeless. I can’t sleep and don’t feel like eating.” Client also reports she has lost 10 pounds during the last two months. Client states that she is a solo parent and is worried about becoming homeless. Client […]

“A researcher designs an experiment to study the growth of pine trees at an early stage of their development.   Towards this objective, a nursery worker records 39 measurements of the heights of 1-year-old pine seedlings. This set of height measurements are recorded in centimeters. Answer the following questions using the Histogram Applet.Is 1.7cm a […]

Legal drugs, such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, are often viewed as safer than prescription and illegal drugs. In particular, caffeine is viewed as safe by many people as it is not regulated, unlike nicotine and alcohol. Many “energy drinks” on the market, such as Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar, contain high levels of caffeine, […]

Professionals must work with families to understand cultural and linguistic characteristics specific to each child. This is critical in determining whether a child’s experiences are typical of someone coming from a different background as opposed to a true disability. These issues can be complex as exceptionalities are seen across cultures as well. Review the following […]

PS420-3: Discuss the role of social relationships in childhood. PS420-4: Describe the implications of cultural diversity in social relationships. PS420-5: Create strategies to promote the social relationships of young children with disabilities and their nondisabled peers. Present your analysis of the case study below in a 2–3-page paper (approximately 1,000 words) that answers the following questions: What factors […]

Review the articles by Fergus (2013), Kosson, et al. (2013) and Mathieu, Hare, Jones, Babiak, & Neumann (2013). Analyze the information presented in these articles on factor analysis and describe how it is used to validate the constructs of the instruments. Application One: An Ethical and Professional Quandry  Case Exhibit 1.2 describes the ethical issues […]

You are a consulting psychologist for a local clinic and have been asked to follow up on a consultation you completed four years ago. There are current developments in this case that require further consideration. Please review the PSY699 Week Five discussion case file (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or detailed information on the […]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, be sure to read the required articles for this week. You are a consulting psychologist for a local clinic and have been asked to review an ethically complex case. Please review the PSY699 Week four discussion case file (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for detailed information on […]