Described participant demographics

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Review Argosy’s IRB Checklist. Gather information on Stanley Milgram’s study on obedience and authority. Using the IRB checklist as a guideline, what were some major concerns you had regarding the Mil

Review Argosy’s IRB Checklist. Gather information on Stanley Milgram’s study on obedience and authority. Using the IRB checklist as a guideline, what were some major concerns you had regarding the Milgram study? How would you redesign Milgram’s study to have it pass IRB standards?
Applicant Name / IRB Protocol Number ___________________________________________
The Application                                                                    
Selected appropriate level of review (exempt = archival; expedited = minimal risk w/ general population; full = at risk population or more than minimal risk)
Included principal Investigator and Faculty Research Supervisor’s names and contact information
Provided a proposed start date for the project
Explained purpose of the study & purpose seems reasonable
Offered a brief but detailed summary of the project, including methodology
Proposed protocol’s time required, compensation provided and activities seem appropriate
Described participant demographics (Anticipated sample size & if members of special groups –institutionalized, protected, age, health status, etc.)
Indicated that deception will or will not be used in the study
Indicated that audio or videotapes will or will not be used in the study
Described the precautions that will be taken to insure the confidentiality, privacy or anonymity (cannot be both confidential and anonymous at the same time) of the participants
Described procedures where confidentiality may be broken by law (e.g., child abuse, suicidal intent).
Described where the research will take place
Provided a full example of the proposed Informed Consent and Assent (Attach copies of all relevant forms) or describes alternative methods where consent is not appropriate
Described any possible physical, psychological, social, legal, economic or other risks to participants
Described procedures implemented for correcting harm potentially caused by participating in the study
Explained the potential benefits of the study (to participant and to professional audience)
Noted any areas that may provide a conflict of interest or promote a coercive atmosphere
The Consent Form (information provided must match the claims in the application)
Consent is written at an appropriate level for the proposed participant pool (generally 8th grade level)
If non-English speakers are part of the participant pool, consent is in their native language
Participant is told clearly why he or she was selected

Recent research has shown that bilingualism shapes the human mind. What are some of the short-term and/or long-term consequences of bilingualism on information processing?

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Psychology homework help
Questions in Psycholinguistics
Language is an important tool for storing, organizing, and retrieving information that has been acquired throughout one’s life, as well as for thinking, modifying, and sharing such information with others. Thus, there are many questions researchers ask about language and its use. For this assignment, complete the steps listed below:
Select one of the following topics:
Recent research has shown that bilingualism shapes the human mind. What are some of the short-term and/or long-term consequences of bilingualism on information processing? Include at least two sets of findings (e.g., speed of processing and vocabulary size) in your paper.
Human language is more than a communication system. What are the unique properties of human language that make it different from communication systems used by other species?
Most of language use in adults relies on reading, an ability that is often acquired later in life than the ability to speak and understand speech in one’s primary language. Why is learning how to read more challenging than learning how to speak in one’s primary language?
Ambiguities in the meaning of words and phrases are far from rare occurrences. Yet, both speakers and listeners (or readers) often do not appear to notice them. What are these ambiguities, and why do they often go unnoticed?
Can you “forget” words in your first language while you are learning a second language? Summarize the available evidence to explain your answer.
What do speech errors reveal about the way people think?
More than half a century ago, two researchers, Noam Chomsky and B. F. Skinner, debated the role of nature and nurture in language acquisition. What was the viewpoint of each researcher? What was the evidence upon which their contrasting viewpoints relied?
Can other species learn human language? If so, is it really language? In your answer, you may consider cetaceans, birds, and chimpanzees.
Review the literature on the selected topic. For each topic, use at least two peer-reviewed articles that can answer the question(s) related to it.
Engage your critical thinking skills. Carefully summarize the evidence you have found and then critically examine it. For instance, ask yourself if the available evidence is sufficient to support the interpretations that researchers have proposed, and/or whether there are ambiguities and unknowns.

What are the differences between z-scores and t-scores?

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StandardizationStandardization refers to the process of obtaining and analyzing data from a representative sample to make inferences about the population for which a test is intended. Scores from the

Standardization
Standardization refers to the process of obtaining and analyzing data from a representative sample to make inferences about the population for which a test is intended. Scores from the tryout sample are used to form norms that allow a comparison of an individual test score to the norm of the original sample. In this way, test scorers can determine if a score is typically based on normative data. In analyzing and presenting survey results, there are standard procedures to use to ensure that appropriate measures are taken.
Tasks:
In a minimum of 200 words, respond to the following:

  • Explain the need for test administrators to standardize scores.
  • What are the differences between z-scores and t-scores? Select a psychological test that uses t-scores to make decisions in clinical settings. Why are t-scores used to standardize the scores of this test?
  • Describe the components of processing and analyzing survey results. What are some options for presenting survey results?

For the psychological test and survey results examples, you select, give information such as the URL so that others can view the models.

  1. Cite all sources in APA format.

Are experts better at solving problems than non-experts?

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Psychology homework help
In this discussion forum, you will assess the validity of popular assumptions and beliefs about problem solving. Please note that your answers need be supported by scientific evidence. For your initial post, complete the steps below:
Watch the video, Rory Sutherland: Sweat the Small Stuff, on how simplicity can benefit problem solving.
Select one of the following topics:
Laypersons and scientists alike often report that after having tried to solve a problem for an entire day, “sleeping on it” led to a solution. Does sleep indeed promote problem solving?
Laypersons and scientists alike often report that a solution to a problem may come to mind after having taken a break from thinking about the problem. Does incubation really work?
Select a theoretical view/model of problem solving (e.g., Gestalt psychology, information processing approach, etc.). What is the evidence that supports it? What evidence, if any, does not fit the model?
Are experts better at solving problems than non-experts? If so, what is responsible for experts’ superior performance? Is their superiority general or limited to their field of expertise?
Are there individual differences in problem-solving abilities? For instance, is working memory’s capacity linked to one’s ability to solve problems?
After you select a topic, access the Ashford University Library and Google Scholar and review the literature on problem solving. Then select a research article that answers the question(s) related to the selected topic. Lastly, share the evidence you have uncovered and your critical examination of such evidence with the class. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.