Physiology Psychology

Early Sexual Maturation The age of entering into puberty has declined from 15-16 over the last century to age 11-12. At the same time, it has been observed that there has been little change in psychological and intellectual development. What are two implications that this earlier sexual maturation has for society?

Description of the problem solving process behind the 'river crossing problem'. http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/rm_dev/river.html

Original student question: Resources: Ch. 7 (pp. 273-86) in Psychology: An Introduction (12th ed.); Web site: http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/rm_dev/river.html • Review the section in your text on problem-solving. As you review, consider the following question: Do you use a problem-solving process? • Complete the activity ...continues

Questions about grief and spousal loss are brainstormed.

Why do you think the risk of death is so high for people who have recently lost a spouse? Why might remarriage lower the risk? In what ways do people face the prospect of their own death?

Physiology psychology is explored.

Help with finding two scholary journals is given.

This posting compares classical and operant conditioning in your own life.

This posting provides one example each of classical and operant conditioning in your own life. It also lists the stimulus, response, and reinforcers in each case. Which type would you prefer for learning and why?

This posting offers examples of law enforcement jargon.

This posting lists terminology that is commonly used in the profession. It lists at least five terms, acronyms, or KSAOs.

Physiology Psychology

Heredity “If, as many psychologists believe, people’s personality characteristics are largely determined by their heredity (and thus by the structure and chemistry of their brains), what are the implications for our concepts of ‘blame’ and ‘personal responsibility’?” (Carlson, Neil, 2008, p.491) Heredity

What is the difference between a probation officer and a parole officer?

Please post one paragraph per question. Thank you. 1. What is the difference between a probation officer and a parole officer? Compare and contrast the two. If you were going to be one or the other, which would you choose and why? 2. What is the most important mission of a probation officer? Listed in order of importanc ...continues

Human Motivation and Risk Taking

Using the 5 theories listed below, provide the pros and cons with regard to the value of risk-taking and human motivation related to each theory. Cognitive theory Murray's Needs theory Expectancy-value theories Skinner's Reinforcement Theory Hull's Drive Theory

What is stress? What are the positive and negative effects of stress on our health?

What is stress? What are the positive and negative effects of stress on our health? What are the differences in how stress affects our health in men vs. women?