Compare and contrast two of the following five research methods in psychology described in your text or on the internet

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PSYCHOLOGY

Assignment Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: 2-3 pages
Points Possible: 120 Due Date: 1/10/2010 11:59:59 PM CT
Compare and contrast two of the following five research methods in psychology described in your text or on the internet. These research methods include: Case study, Naturalistic observation, Correlation research, Survey research, and Experimental method. Include in your discussion the research techniques, reliability and validity, generalizability, strengths and weaknesses of your choices.Use chapter 1 of your text, the AIU Library, and the Internet for research.
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We are likely to behave more positively towards the members in the social groups we belong even though we may not have many common interests”. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: TOPIC ON SOCIAL CATEGORISATION

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“We are likely to behave more positively towards the members in the social groups we belong even though we may not have many common interests”. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
(Word limit: 650 words but can go up to maximum 715 words)
Suggested Approach by the Professor:
The study of social categorisation helps us understand social categories and the relationships among the group members. With reference to the above-mentioned statement, identify the phenomenon that could influence our behaviour towards members of the same social groups and explain the reasons behind this phenomenon, and whether there are exceptions to this occurrence. To support your claims, you may need to make references to research evidence.
Google Journals and eBooks – ‘Social Groups In Action And Interaction’ by Charles Stangor, ‘Group Processes’ by Brown, R. , ‘Group Dynamics’ by Forsyth, D.R. , ‘Joining together: Group theory and group skills by Johnson, D. W. & Johnson, F. P.
Chapter 5: Social Categorisation pages 121-131 by Charles Stangor (main textbook)
Please provide proper in-text citation and reference list. Use APA format. Font: Times New Roman size 12
Note: Plagiarism and Collusion is strictly an offence!
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pages 121-131 by Charles Stangor (main textbook)
Please provide proper in-text citation and reference list. Use APA format. Font: Times New Roman size 12
Note: Plagiarism and Collusion is strictly an offence!
Kindly scan for plagiarism index for me to note.
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Suggested Approach by the Professor:
The study of social categorisation helps us understand social categories and the relationships among the group members. With reference to the above-mentioned statement, identify the phenomenon that could influence our behaviour towards members of the same social groups and explain the reasons behind this phenomenon, and whether there are exceptions to this occurrence. To support your claims, you may…

Define neurotransmitters and describe their role in neurotransmission.

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PSYCHOLOGY

3-4 paragraphsDetails: As you have learned in your readings this week, neurotransmitters play a vital role in both our minds and bodies. In your discussion board response, please respond to the following items:
1. Define neurotransmitters and describe their role in neurotransmission. Discuss how they are released, how they affect receiving neurons, and how they are removed from receptor sites.
2. Pick one neurotransmitter and discuss the effect it has on our bodies. Also discuss the transmitter’s connection with disease or disorders.
3. Once you have discussed a specific disease associated with neurotransmitter imbalance, describe the treatment options available as well as identify an individual associated with the disease. For example, Michael J. Fox’s battle with Parkinson’s disease.
4. Discuss the importance of biology for understanding behavior.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
Points Possible: 75
Date Due: Sunday, Jan 17, 2010
Objective: Apply critical thinking skills to the content of the course.
Define the main biological influences of psychology.

Conceptual models of conversion disorder

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Watch the video and share your opinions and reasons on what disorder this is.
Also find another media example (e.g. movie, video clip, news article) that covers either a somatoform disorder or dissociative disorder. Please remember to give your rationalof the disorder you assign to your example.

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Conceptual models of conversion disorder. Psychodynamic and learning theory offer conceptual models of conversion disorder that emphasize the role of conversion symptoms leading to escape or relief from anxiety. Cognitive Theory Cognitive theorists have speculated that some cases of hypochondriasis may represent a type of self-handicapping strategy, a way of blaming poor performance on failing health (Smith, Snyder, & Perkins, 1983). Cognitive theorists speculate that hypochondriasis and panic disorder, which often occur together, may share a common cause: a distorted way of thinking that leads the person to misinterpret minor changes in bodily sensations as signs of pending catastrophe (Salkovskis & Clark, 1993) * Somatoform Disorders Treatments include Antidepressant medications Cognitive-behavioral treatment focused on exposure and response prevention Dissociative Disorders Dissociative disorder – A disorder characterized by disruption, or dissociation, of identity, memory, or consciousness. The major dissociative disorders include dissociative identity disorder, dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, and depersonalization disorder. In each case, there is a disruption or dissociation ( “ splitting off ” ) of the functions of identity, memory, or consciousness that normally make us whole. * Dissociative Disorders The dissociative disorders are a group of conditions involving disruptions in a person ’ s normally integrated functions of consciousness memory identity perception Overview of Dissociative Disorders * Dissociative Disorders In derealization one ’ s sense of the reality of the outside world is temporarily lost In depersonalization one ’ s sense of one ’ s self and one ’ s reality is temporarily lost Depersonalization Disorder Depersonalization – Feelings of unreality or detachment from one ’ s self or one ’ s body. Derealization -…