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PSY 285 Read, Lead, Succeed/Uophelpdotcom

PSY 285 Week 1 Assignment: Experimental Research<br>PSY 285 Week 1 CheckPoint: Causation and Correlation<br>PSY 285 Week 2 CheckPoint: Locus of Control<br>PSY 285 Week 3 CheckPoint: Confirmation Bias<br>PSY 285 Week 3 Assignment: Attitudes and Behaviors<br>PSY 285 Week 4 CheckPoint: Obedience<br>PSY 285 Week 5 Assignment: Persuasion, Indoctrination, and Inoculation<br>PSY 285 Week 5 CheckPoint: Presence of Others<br>PSY 285 Week 6 CheckPoint: Symptoms and Remedies of Groupthink<br>PSY 285 Week 7 CheckPoint: Prejudice<br>PSY 285 Week 7 Assignment: Aggression<br>PSY 285 Week 8 CheckPoint: Conflict<br>PSY 285 Capstone CheckPoint<br>PSY 285 Final Project: Self-Analysis<br>

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  1. PSY 285 Read, Lead, Succeed/Uophelpdotcom For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com

  2. PSY 285 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com PSY 285 Week 1 Assignment: Experimental Research PSY 285 Week 1 CheckPoint: Causation and Correlation PSY 285 Week 2 CheckPoint: Locus of Control PSY 285 Week 3 CheckPoint: Confirmation Bias PSY 285 Week 3 Assignment: Attitudes and Behaviors PSY 285 Week 4 CheckPoint: Obedience PSY 285 Week 5 Assignment: Persuasion, Indoctrination, and Inoculation PSY 285 Week 5 CheckPoint: Presence of Others PSY 285 Week 6 CheckPoint: Symptoms and Remedies of Groupthink PSY 285 Week 7 CheckPoint: Prejudice PSY 285 Week 7 Assignment: Aggression PSY 285 Week 8 CheckPoint: Conflict PSY 285 Capstone CheckPoint PSY 285 Final Project: Self-Analysis

  3. PSY 285 Week 1 Assignment Experimental Research For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Describe one of the following experiments, which study human subjects, in 450 to 750 words: A pharmaceutical company wants to test a new sleep aid. An educational company is interested in determining whether their new math curriculum will raise standardized test scores. Course Syllabus PSY/285 1 Teachers want to know if using antibacterial gels will prevent them from getting a cold or the flu. Include a description of each of the elements in the context of the experiment you chose from the above list: A hypothesis Randomization Treatment group Control group Measurement—what variable will be examined to determine the success of the experiment? Identify any ethical considerations that must be addressed

  4. PSY 285 Week 1 CheckPoint Causation and Correlation For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com View the Causation and Correlation Presentation. Compare and contrast causation and correlation in a 200- to 300-word post. Explain whether each of the following may be classified as a causation or correlation. Justify your reasoning. Identify any possible lurking variables that may be present. Wealthy people are thin. People with long hair do better on audio memory tests. Ice cream melts when heated. Students with fewer clothes perform worse on standardized tests. Money is the root of all evil. In other words, money causes evil

  5. PSY 285 Week 2 CheckPoint Locus of Control For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Complete the Locus of Control Assessment located in your course materials. Write 200 to 300 words applying critical thinking to determine whether an internal or external locus of control is more effective in various life situations. The three major elements to critical thinking are logical inquiry, problem solving, and evaluative decision making. Include the following elements: Logical inquiry: Find two reliable sources that provide a balanced view of internal versus external locus of control. Reference these sources in your response. Also, complete the Locus of Control Assessment to find out whether you have an internal or external locus of control. Problem solving: What are positive and negative outcomes of internal and external locus of control? Provide specific examples. Evaluative decision making: Given the pros and cons of the two types of locus of control, is it better to have an internal or external locus of control? Explain your answer. In what situations do you exhibit the less effective locus of control? How might you change your interpretation of events to the effective locus of control in these situations?

  6. PSY 285 Week 3 CheckPoint Confirmation Bias For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Discuss how confirmation bias can influence perceptions and how some beliefs can actually generate their own confirmation in 200 to 300 words. Provide relevant examples to support your explanation

  7. PSY 285 Week 4 CheckPoint Obedience For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Resource: Milgram’s Obedience video View Milgram’s Obedience video at http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073531871/student_view0/module14/video.html Write a 200- to 300-word post that addresses the following: What was your initial reaction to the study? How does the presence of the administrator or authority figure affect the obedience? Provide examples of how authority affects obedience in everyday life. Why will many people do something against their personal ethics simply because an authority has asked

  8. PSY 285 Week 5 Assignment Persuasion, Indoctrination, and Inoculation For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Select one of the following topics: Voting for your favorite political candidate Joining a religious group Refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that persuades your classmates to take action in support of your position. Create a plan for indoctrination and inoculation. Use logical inquiry and problem solving to arrive at a recommendation. Adhere to the following guidelines: Course Syllabus PSY/285 1 Use central arguments and peripheral cues. Use logic and emotion to support your position.

  9. PSY 285 Week 5 CheckPoint Presence of Others For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Post a 200- to 300-word response identifying behavior changes that result from the presence of others. Why does the presence of others produce changes in our level of performance or awareness? Provide personal examples of behavior changes related to the presence of others. Support your findings with two peer-reviewed sources

  10. PSY 285 Week 6 CheckPoint Symptoms and Remedies of Groupthink For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Resource: Appendix B Read the case study in Appendix B. Respond to the following in 200 to 300 words: Identify at least four symptoms of groupthink present in the case study. What specific actions in the case study exemplify these symptoms? What steps can the members of the group take to ensure that this situation does not occur in the future? If Mark and Betty had been determined to have their views acknowledged, how might they have used minority influence to have the rest of the team reconsider their position?

  11. PSY 285 Week 7 Assignment Aggression For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Over the past few months, a local school district has seen an increase in violence among the high school students. You have been asked by the high school principal to speak to parents and faculty about aggression. Create a 10- to 12-slide PowerPoint® presentation illustrating the following: o Theories of aggression Blood chemistry Neural influences Genetics o Psychological influences on aggression Frustration Displacement o How is aggression learned? o In what ways does the media influence aggression? o How might aggression be reduced? Include detailed speaker notes for each slide. Cite at least four sources. Research the University Library for at least two of your sources. Post your presentation as a Microsoft® PowerPoint® attachment.

  12. PSY 285 Week 7 CheckPoint Prejudice For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Answer the following in 200 to 300 words and provide an example that illustrates your answer for each question. How does society confirm prejudicial attitudes? How does one’s social identity contribute to prejudice? How do emotions encourage prejudicial attitudes? What cognitive processes influence prejudice?

  13. PSY 285 Week 9 Capstone CheckPoint For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Respond to the following in 200 to 300 words: What have you learned about yourself during this course? In responding to this question, consider specific concepts covered in the course, such as self-serving bias, persuasion, or group dynamics. Course Syllabus PSY/285 1 How might the information in this course help you personally and professionally? Provide specific examples. Post your response.

  14. PSY 285 Week 9 Final Project Self-Analysis For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com Resources: Appendix A Create a 1,750- to 2,100-word self-analysis of your attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in a social context. Describe in detail the way you think and act with respect to the topics of this course. Include appropriate examples to illustrate your understanding of the concepts presented in the course. Address the following in your self-analysis answers: Self-concept Define yourself by completing the following sentence: ―I am .‖ Include three of your most defining characteristics and a brief explanation of each. Are you independent or interdependent? What evidence supports your answer? What role does self-serving bias play in your self-concept?

  15. PSY 285 Read, Lead, Succeed/Uophelpdotcom For more course tutorials visit www.uophelp.com

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