Archive for month: December, 2018

1. Make sure you review the mental disorders.

2. Go to the following websites and watch the videos (one is 6 minutes the other is 25 minutes):

https://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=1594

3. Go to the following websites and read about myths of schizophrenia and mental illness. http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/schizophrenia-caregiver-guide/schizophrenia-myths-debunked-pictures/#01  and https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts

4.  Prior to learning about schizophrenia through your readings and the video, what was your perception of people with schizophrenia?

5. What did you learn about schizophrenia and other mental illnesses that you did not know about before. Was there anything surprising/interesting that you learned? Did you believe any of the myths?

Assignment 1: Social Psychology

Due by the due date assigned. Complete your participation for this assignment through the end of the module.

Consider these examples from a typical, large suburban high school.

1. Kelly is a sophomore who attends a meeting of the all-male robotics club. She says she has an interest in joining the club and working on building a robot for an upcoming competition. The male members of the club snicker at her and one boy puts his foot out and “accidently” trips Kelly in the aisle. The male teacher in the room tells the boys to settle down, but he also tells Kelly that he isn’t sure she would have the necessary skills for the club, since the other members have all had several years experience building robots. “After all,” he said, “you were probably playing with dolls for all the years these boys were building things and experimenting with electronics.”
2. John is an artistic, intelligent boy who is not interested in sports or other “typical” male pursuits. He enjoys writing fiction and poetry for the school newspaper. When he gets on the school bus no one will share a seat with him. He ends up standing and a group of students in the back of the bus harass and heckle him, calling him homophobic slurs.
3. In the teachers’ lounge, a group of Caucasian teachers huddle around the water cooler gossiping about why one of their fellow teachers, an Asian-American woman, was promoted to assistant principle over other teachers with more years of experience. “I know she has a master’s degree, but I still think this is clearly an affirmative action thing—they just want to get more minorities in administration. They don’t care about who is really qualified, and that’s all there is to it.”

Select one of the examples above that you feel illustrates prejudiced attitudes. Answer the following:

1. What elements of this scenario make it an example of prejudice?
2. Is there also discrimination present?
3. Is there stereotyping in this example?
4. Explain why the predjudice is occurring using the following terms: Social categorization, in-group, out-group, and ingroup-bias.
5. Based on your readings, what type of intervention could help to reduce prejudice in a situation like this?

Please be sure you address each question, using terms and concepts from your text. A good initial discussion response should be at least 150–250 words in length.

The threat of public stigma, as well as self-stigma, can prevent individuals from receiving the mental health treatment they need. In this Assignment, you analyze the influence of stigma on experiences with and treatment of mental illness.

To prepare: Watch the TED Talk by Sangu Delle and then review the readings for this week. Focus on Delle’s examples illustrating Corrigan’s model about the stages of stigma and the hierarchy of disclosure. Consider Delle’s experience against that model.

Submit a 3-page paper that addresses the following:

• Briefly explain Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery.
• Explain whether Delle’s experience follows that model. Use specific examples to argue your perspective. If you agree, identify which stage of recovery Delle is in.
• Analyze Delle’s reports about his own experiences with both types of stigma. Provide specific examples, and in your analysis consider the following questions:
• • Does one type of stigma predominate in his talk?
  • Which of Delle’s personal values or beliefs were challenged by his internalizations about his own illness and help-seeking?
  • What strengths does he exhibit?
  • What was the primary benefit of his diagnosis?
  • Do you think his experience would be different if his culture was different? Explain why or why not?

Assistance with a research paper with a minimum word count required of 2500 words.

Paper that discusses the development of scientific thought starting with the writings of the ancient Greek philosophers.
Move forward while critically analyzing: Modern Science, Empiricism, Sensationalism, Positivism, Rationalism, Romanticism, Existentialism, Physiology, Experimental Psychology, Voluntarism, Structuralism, Evolution, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Neobehaviorism, Gestalt Psychology, Psychoanalysis, & Humanism (19 categories).
Then discuss how the traditional schools and systems of psychology have influenced contemporary psychology and in turn affect the application of treatment.
Also needs to address the ethics and values that have developed with the philosophical thought of human behavior.
Also will look at the role that contemporary psychology plays in different cultures.

Written in APA style and will need at least 14 references from professional journals. Other references can be obtained from the internet or other means.