Category: Psychology

Biopsychological, Intelligence, Memory
CASE STUDY
The client interviewed by my classmate was Stanley Miller, a fifty-eight-year-old white divorced man, with four children, two boys and two girls. He attended catholic and vocational schools, and later joined the Air force for two years as an Army National guard. He is a graduate with associate degree and was once employed as a social worker with Charles Belavia though he is unemployed now and supports himself through Collect VA disability. Mr. Miller has been divorced for the last nineteen years, rarely sees his family. Stanley currently lives alone, in New York (N. Syracuse NY); he feels a lonely at times, is spiritual, but not religious. At times he forgets things that he knows that are very important to remember.
His extended family consists of his two sisters and mother, as his father passed away when he was thirty-eight. He talks to his mother on a weekly basis through the phone, but rarely does talk with his sisters. In his youthful years, he got involved in community activities especially church activities as he worked for the carnival and at the same time, sang in the church choir. He always thought that there was something missing in his life. He still thinks there is something that is missing and gives continuous thoughts about this missing piece daily.
For this coursework assignment:
Refer to your textbook and online resources to reply to the following questions regarding this case study. You can cite your findings at the end of your paper.
Instructions:
General Psychology
Case Study
Biopsychological, Intelligence, Memory
Dear students:
For this assignment:
Upload your brief responses to this case study should be in your own words. Your paper should include your name and be a typed 1-2 page Word document and submitted (upload) it back to me through the MyRCC/LMS portal. Refer to your textbook.
This assignment should be uploaded on this course site (Gen Psych.) online. I will return your graded paper once reviewed.
Submit a 1-2 page doubled space paper in APA style on a word document format only and upload your completed (typed) paper in the MyRCC/LMS portal for this coursework assignment. Click on Link or coy and past this link on the search bar on your device. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGCxvYB8qWPH55G0WMfHD-H8vBKHgP2F
Your paper should address the follow questions:
Is Mr. Miller expressing depression in this case study?
Is there evidence of this person’s lack of Intelligence?
Is there evidence of some sort of trauma or mental health issue?
Is there a there a behavioral issue?
What kind of outcome would you think this case would have?

Here is a link to information about locked-in syndrome, which is terrifying and fascinating. (but not in our text). Based on this table and our text,
a) What is the difference between brain death and coma?
b) Why is the minimally conscious state considered a higher stage of consciousness than the vegetative state?
c) Once brain activity ceases, why do you think physicians test for brain activity again 24 hours later before pronouncing brain death?
d) Why is locked-in syndrome terrifying to patients?
2. What two things does a polysomnograph record?
3. The stages of sleep are human-created distinctions among the recordings you see on a polysomnograph record. In other words, humans decided which type/pattern of waves indicated relaxation, Stage 1, Stage 2, etc. You’re expected to be able to describe the brain waves associated with each stage. Record your descriptions below. Words to include: the waves’ voltage (how tall are they?), frequency (how much space is between the waves), how they compare to other stages, special features of that stage, etc. Also, what would you look for to identify that stage in records like those included in Fig. 8.11.
Stages 1-4 are considered non-REM (NREM):
a) Stage 1
b) Stage 2
c) Stage 3
d) Stage 4
And then there is REM:
e) REM
4. And some questions about the stages, taken together:
a) Why are Stage 3 and Stage 4 sometimes combined into one stage called slow-wave sleep (SWS)?
b) Why is REM also called paradoxical sleep?
c) How would you know that a person is in REM sleep?
d) Study Figure 8.12. During which part of the night is REM most prevalent? During which part of the night is SWS most prevalent?
Part 2a – Brain Structures in Sleep and Wakefulness
Summarize the important details about the following brain structures involved in wakefulness:
1. pontomesencephalon:
neurons here get input from _______________ and they are also spontaneously active (without input)
neurons here send output to 3 forebrain areas: ________________, _________________, ___________________
neurotransmitters __________ and _____________ are released from pontomesencephalon cell axon terminals onto neurons in these 3 forebrain areas—does that cause excitation or inhibition?
the 2 roles of the pontomesencephalon relative to arousal are:
2. locus coeruleus:
neurons here are excited by ______________ events that produce _______________ arousal
these neurons send output all over the _____________
this output causes 2 things to happen to the activity of cortical cells:
in terms of functioning, 2 things are enhanced by locus coeruleus activity:
3. hypothalamus:
some of these neurons release histamine as their neurotransmitter—what does it do in the brain?
others of these neurons release orexin (hypocretin) as their neurotransmitter—what does it do in the brain?
do we need orexin to wake up? do we need orexin to stay awake?
4. basal forebrain:
neurons here send axons to 2 brain areas:
they release the neurotransmitter __________________ which (increases or decreases?) _______________ arousal
when this NT is released, what is the effect on cognition?
Summarize information about the role of these brain areas in sleep:
5. thalamus:
what happens to the polarization of neurons in the thalamus during sleep?
how does that influence their sending of sensory information to the cortex?
6. axons that release GABA as their neurotransmitter:
how does their activity change during sleep?
what is the impact of that change on communication among neurons?
how does it affect the sleeping person’s response to stimulation?
what is local sleep, and how could it account for sleep walking?
And finally regarding REM sleep,
Which 2 brain areas show increased activity during REM?
Which 3 areas of the cortex show decreased activity during REM?
Which 2 areas of the cortex show increased activity during REM?
What are PGO waves?
How does acetylcholine affect REM?
How do serotonin and norepinephrine affect REM?
Part 2b – Sleep Disorders
Briefly describe what happens in the brain when a person experiences the following sleep disorders, as well as their symptoms:
1. sleep apnea
2. narcolepsy
3. REM behavior disorder
Part 3a – Important Functions of Sleep
In the table below, list the functions of sleep (why we do it) based on what is said in four sources: Sleep & Dream (video 10:40), The Science of Sleep (video 18:20), Why Sleep is Critical for the Body and Brain (video 14:11), and chapter 8 of our text. (There are links to the videos in the Overview page of the module.)
Some functions are mentioned in several of the 4 sources; others may be mentioned in only one. Make sure to listen carefully so that your table will be complete.
Functions of Sleep
Sleep & Dream
Science of Sleep
Why Sleep is Critical
Text Chapter 8
Supports growth
yes
yes
yes
no
Now study your table. Based on what you have gleaned from these four sources, what would you consider the most important function of sleep? Justify your choice.
Part 3b – Biological Basis of Dreaming
1. How does the activation-synthesis hypothesis explain dreaming? According to this idea, what is going on in the brain when we dream?
2. How does the clinic-anatomical hypothesis explain dreaming? According to this idea, what is going on in the brain when we dream?
3. The video Sleep & Dream describes two biological perspectives on dreaming, the “physiological function” theory and the “REM triggers neural activity” theory. How do these relate to the activation-synthesis hypothesis and the clinic-anatomical hypothesis? Are they completely different theories? Are they the same, just with different names? Explain.

Must be 4 pages of full-content
A. 5 paragraph minimum on summary of the article’s content described in concise details
B. At least 5 paragraph reaction to the article, including a sense of the article’s relevance to the field
C. our recommendations as to how the article might be improved.

Learning two or more languages can be beneficial to cognition in several ways. After reading the articles, sum up some of the major findings of research on being bilingual. For example, what advantages or disadvantages do bilinguals have? Given what you have learned about being bilingual this week, how do you think second language acquisition should be approached? How do you think your approach could increase cognitive function in different professional settings? Be sure to defend your answer with scholarly research.

In your responses to my colleague post, comment on the limitations or strengths of language in terms of different types of communication present in professional settings. For example, how would the limitations or potential improvements your peer has mentioned play out in email or text communication?
My Colleague post:
I believe that language can both promote and limit communication among people in professional settings. Language is a vital tool to communication and although verbal language is the most common, sign language is also incredibly common and vital to everyday communication. When people choose to expand their language skills, such as learning a new language, it can help them communicate with new people all over the world. This opens lines of communication that weren’t previously open and can severely promote growth in professional settings. When it comes to limitations, lack of expanding knowledge on language can cause a decrease in communication. This limits growth in professional settings which creates lack of communication.

find two scholarly journal articles related to the social psychology theory you chose. You may choose to use one of the following articles as one of the two you are required to use:
Duplex Mind: Haggar, M. S. (2013). The multiple pathways by which self-control predicts behavior. Frontiers in Psychology, 4. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00849/full
Self-Serving Bias: Sanjuan, P., & Magallares, A. (2014). Coping strategies as mediating variables between self-serving attributional bias and subjective well-being. Journal of Happiness Studies, 15(2), 442-453.
Self-Regulation: Critcher, C. R., & Ferguson, M. J. (2016). “Whether I like it or not, it’s important”: Implicit importance of means predicts self-regulatory persistence and success. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 110(6), 818-839.
Review the Self and Self-Control Template [DOCX] you will use to write your paper.
Review the Self and Self-Control Exemplar Paper [PDF] and the Self and Self-Control Case Study Exemplar [PDF] to better understand the expectations for this assessment.
Instructions
Once you’ve completed the interactive media piece, use the template to write your paper and submit it in the Assessment 2 area. In your paper, include the following:
Summarize the case study.
Describe credible and scholarly sources relevant to a particular theory.
Apply a social psychological theory to a chosen case study.
Explain how social psychological research studies relate to a particular social psychological theory.
Apply an ethical reasoning concept to a chosen case study.
Apply a critical thinking concept to a chosen case study.
Address the appropriate audience and use discipline-specific language.
Use APA-style citations and book and journal references.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA Style and Formatguidelines.
Resources: Minimum of two scholarly or professional resources.
Template: Use the Self and Self-Control Template [DOCX] provided to complete the assessment.

In your reflection paper, you will address the following six (6) content components:
1. Summarize the main ideas presented in the TED talk.
2. Discuss something new that you learned.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the main ideas presented in the talk, and explain
why you agree or disagree.
4. Discuss how you might apply what you’ve learned to your own life.
5. Research additional information related to this topic, and include a discussion of what you
found most interesting. Include the link to the source you have chosen.
6. Discuss at least one idea/question for follow-up research on this topic.
Requirements:
• This reflection paper should be a minimum of three (3) full pages in length. The page
requirement does not include the title and reference pages
• Writing should be in paragraph form, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• Reference the TED Talk you viewed using the following format:
Presenter Surname, First Initial, Second Initial. (Year of publication, Month Day). Title of the
TED talk [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/restofaddress
Link for assignmnet but you may choice another one that fits your interest:
Gopnik, A. (2011, July). What do babies think? [Video file]. Retrieved from

PLEASE LOOK OVER UPLOADED DOCUMENT
ABSOLUTELY NO PLAGIARISM
PLEASE WATCH ENTIRE VIDEO

Using CogLab, perform the blind spot experiment and create a report on the experiment.
In your report, write a brief introduction that explains the various causes of blind spot.
Next, in the Methods section, describe the process that you followed to complete the experiment. Make sure to include enough information so that others can also perform the same experiment successfully.
Finally, in the Results section, describe the experimental results. Summarize your report, including answers to the following questions:
Were the results in accordance with your expectations? Provide a rationale to support your answer.
Did anything about the experiment surprise you? If yes, what?
What factors can influence the results of the blind spot experiment?

The Signature Assignment for this class requires you to assess what direction personality theory and research will take in the twenty-first century. Based upon your personal interests in psychology, select an area – abnormal, developmental, organizational, police, military, forensic, etc. – and then determine how personality theory’s application has evolved in the selected area. For example, perhaps new personality assessments and tests have been used to identify employee integrity; a study has identified the best personality mix for work team; or, perhaps research has proposed a new way to evaluate abnormal behavior.
**((*I want to discuss DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY******
Be sure your analysis addresses the following:
Identify the key theoretical perspective(s) you have reviewed in this course that have influenced the development of the selected area of psychology.
Discuss the impact of cultural influences on personality as applied to the selected field.
Note any ethical challenges that might exist in applying personality testing or conducting personality research in the selected field.
Suggest what new research opportunities exist to expand the application of personality theory in the selected field.
You must locate at least 10 articles from peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly sources that support your investigation. Remember that you will incorporate your faculty feedback from your annotated outline into your final assignment.
Your outline should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topick.

Topic is SCHIZOPHRENIA
In paragraph format (without the questions), provide the following information using 250 words or less. Use Past Tense when discussing the research process and findings (Use the word Was instead of Is, Had instead of Have, etc). Include Both quantitative and qualitative research (interviews, case studies)
Select only single study research:
If you do not see the words purpose, participants, data collection/analysis, findings, etc – you have not selected single study research. Do not use meta-analysis, systematic review, data-set studies, discussion, commentary type articles, PhD dissertations, or books.
Add the article reference above the summary. Per APA format, add the hyperlink to all DOI numbers. Use this format for DOI Number http://doi.org/xx.xxxx/xxxx
This is not correct http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy2.apus.edu/10.1037/pspi0000160
This is the link to the library database and should not be used. Use the DOI number that is provided on the article
There are NO citations in an annotated bibliography
Researcher last name (year) examined, evaluated, investigated, explored, studied, etc what topic for what purpose? (one sentence)
What was the gap in the research that the study addressed – meaning what was still unknown about this topic? AND why is it important to examine this gap (two sentences)
(Do not use the words the gap or why it is important…. Just state the information)
The participants included- list the number of individuals (and if noted both genders, age range in parentheses after number of individuals) (one sentence)
**Example – The participants included 100 individuals (66 male, 34 female, age range 18 – 44 years)
How was the data collected? (one -three sentences depending on methodology)
How was the data analyzed? (one -two sentences)
What were the findings? (two- three sentences)
What are the implications? (two – three sentences) Do not use the word Implication – just state how the findings are applied outside of the research setting to help others. Example: Results added new information to the field, extended previous findings, additional research needed, findings can be used to help others in what way – create interventions, psychoeducation programs, treatment protocols, inform policy makers, inform insurance providers, etc
In no more than 250 words use this Exact Format:
Researcher last name (year) examined, evaluated, investigated, explored, studied, etc what topic for what purpose? What was the gap in the research that the study addressed – meaning what was still unknown about this topic? AND why is it important to examine this gap. The participants included total # of individuals (# male, # female, age range if noted in study). Using (survey, experiment, case study, interviews, etc) methodology (include both quantitative or qualitative methodologies in your assignment) the researchers (describe/summarize how the study was conducted). How was the data collected? How was the data analyzed? What were the findings? (2-3 sentences) The results indicated (showed, provided support for, highlighted, did not support, contradicted etc., and add what the implications of the findings were (without using the words the implications) How can findings be applied outside of the research setting? (Results added new information to the field, extended previous findings, additional research needed, findings can be used to help others in what way – create interventions, treatment protocols, inform policy makers, etc).
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How to cite the APA
First citation (American Psychological Association [APA], 2020)
The next time you cite it is just (APA, 2020)
**How to move Annotated Bibliography content into the Week 6 assignment
Introduction
First provide an Introduction paragraph, introducing the reader the overall topic that connects your five studies (one standard 5-7 sentence paragraph).
Review of the Literature
Then you will paste the week 4 summaries AS IS and break the summary content into TWO standard 5-7 sentence paragraphs. The first paragraph ends after the analysis content.
The second paragraph includes findings, implications and transition and connections to the next study.
**Remember that you are not simply adding the annotated bibliography content to your Week 6 assignment. You are not just telling the reader the focus of the next study. Provide a reader with an understanding of how the studies are similar or different in methodology (qualitative or quantitative, purpose, participants, data collection and analysis, etc as applicable to the findings, etc), compare and contrast the study content, inform a reader of how the studies are connected, how findings were extended, or findings were refuted.
Do not start a sentence with the researcher’s last name, add leading words such as:
To begin,
In the first study,
To start
In a related study,
in a similar study,
To illustrate this point
To further gather data on this topic,
In support of the previous findings,
In the following study,
Unlike the previously study,
As compared to the previous study,
In the next study,
In this study,
In the final study,
In the last study,
Finally,
Lastly,
In discussing the study findings in several sentences, restate simply for a reader using terms like:
In other words
As such
simply put
simply said
what this means is
meaning that
This shows that
That is
Overall
This suggested
Summary
Finally, wrap the five summaries up with a Summary Paragraph with a sentence regarding the overall focus of the summaries followed by one finding statement with the associated citation from each study at the end of the sentence in parenthesis, Combine findings and citations when possible if findings were related (one standard 5-7 sentence paragraph)
See this link with examples of tmini introductions and summaries from student Capstone papers for an example of what mini section summaries look like. The mini summaries are at the bottom of the page. Your summary is not in this exact format (follow directions above)
See Prof Curtn’s Capstone template with student papers for an example of what the literature review looks like when completing your capstone course!
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How to cite the APA
First citation (American Psychological Association [APA], 2020)
The next time you cite it is just (APA, 2020)
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