Explain how the attentional blink relates to attention. Analyze how the variation in time influences the probability of seeing the second target letter.

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Assignment 2: Attentional Blink
There are many stimuli in your environment of which you are not aware. You use attention to filter out unimportant stimuli and focus on relevant stimuli. However, there are circumstances under which you cannot perceive stimuli, regardless of how hard you “pay attention.” One situation is when visual stimuli are presented in quick succession. If the interval between the two stimuli is short enough, you do not perceive the second stimulus. This lapse in attention is known as attentional blink. In this assignment, you will experience the attentional blink for yourself and will also read about practical implications of the phenomenon.
Access the CogLab demonstrationAttentional Blink. Follow the instructions to complete the demonstration.
Read the following article:
Livesey, E. J., Harris, I. M., & Harris, J. A. (2009). Attentional changes during implicit learning: Signal validity protects a target stimulus from the attentional blink. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 35(2), 408-408-422. doi:10.1037/a0014525 (ProQuest Document ID: 614494049)
Using the experience from the CogLab demonstration and information from the article, write a paper that addresses the following:
Explain how the attentional blink relates to attention. Analyze how the variation in time influences the probability of seeing the second target letter. Explain the circumstances under which the attentional blink can be eliminated.
In the CogLab demonstration, letters were used as targets. The target used can influence the duration of one’s attentional blink and whether the attentional blink even occurs. Complete the following tasks:
Propose at least two other targets that could be used to induce the attentional blink.
Predict the effect each of your suggested targets would have on the duration of one’s attentional blink as compared to the CogLab activity you completed.
Explain the reasoning behind your predictions.
Present and discuss at least three occupations in which workers’ performance could be adversely affected by attentional blink. Identify and explain the types of problems or mistakes that might occur in such occupations due to the attentional blink.
Several years ago, some vehicle models came with a heads-up display (HUD). Instead of looking down at a panel on the dashboard, speed, distance traveled, fuel level, and time appeared to be displayed over the hood of the car. Discuss this design in terms of divided attention and attentional blink. Do you think the design was a good idea?
Write a 4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

explain how you think through and determine what is "right" and "wrong" (personally and professionally) in your own daily life.

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LASA 2: Ethical Profile Paper
Directions:
You are to write an Ethical Profile paper which recognizes the formative influence of your family, heroes, and personal style on you as an ethical professional. This paper will provide a profile of you in regards to your ethical and professional practice. You will be required to include information on who you are as an ethical professional, how this course has shaped your unique ethical decision making style, and the areas in which you feel still need further development.
Include the following four sections in your paper:
(1) Ethical Autobiography.
First, explain how you think through and determine what is “right” and “wrong” (personally and professionally) in your own daily life. Second, Identify four examples of ethical behaviors and explain how your cultural heritage has shaped your values. Third, describe the nature of the four ethical behaviors you see in yourself.
(2) Professional/Ethical Hero.
First, identify an ethical “hero,” an individual that has most impressed you and serves as your role model because of their professional/ethical presence (i.e., sensitivity, appropriate boundaries, and respect for privacy, ethical commitment and ethical courage). Elaborate on his/her ethical characteristics. Discuss how this person can (or does) serve as a role model for others in the helping profession. Second, describe how this “hero” has influenced your value system.
(3) Ethical Decision-Making Style.
This section will articulate your implicit style in terms of ethical decision making. Although there are specific models which help facilitate ethical decision making, everyone has their own unique style. Taking into consideration the ethical decision making model presented in this course, identify the style that reflects your early and ongoing experiences with moral values and issues which has been influenced and shaped by your parents, relatives, peers and valued adults in your life, such as a teacher or coach. Use what you have written from your autobiography to supplement this discussion. In summary, explain your implicit ethical decision marketing style, including how this course and your cultural heritage have served as influential factors.
(4) Professional and Ethical Development.
Ethical development is, for most, a career-long process. In the last section of your paper, please identify at least two areas discussed in this module/course where you feel you would benefit from more development. Lastly, suggest ways in which you can acquire your further development.

Analysis of Historical, Legal, and Ethical Issues

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Assignment 2: LASA 1—Analysis of Historical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
As someone knowledgeable about research on children with exceptionalities, you have been given the task of presenting a report to the court on your arguments for and against people with intellectual disabilities raising children.
Do the following:
Launch the online library (under Academic Resources).Select Find Videos.Select Filmakers Library Online.In the search box, type “is love enough” and click Go.The first result should be Is Love Enough?directed by Tom Puchniak. Review this video.
Analyze the historical, legal, and ethical issues in the video. Make sure you include the following in your analysis (in an order that flows well in your paper):
Compare the historical trends related to people with disabilities. How would outcomes be different fifty years ago for the people in the movie?Compare the differences from about ten years ago when the movie was produced to today.Explain how far we have come and what still needs to be addressed (such as terminology, acceptance, and support).Explain how laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the IDEA influence these decisions.Identify the ethical principles that might apply to the situation. Consider the professional ethics codes, including the following:American Psychological Association. (2010). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. Retrieved fromhttp://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspxAmerican Counseling Association. (2005).ACA code of ethics. Alexandria, VA: Author. Retrieved fromhttp://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/ethicsSynthesize your research and create two arguments: one for and one against parents with intellectual disabilities raising children. Consider the perspectives of the parents as well as the children. Use evidence and examples from research, utilizing your assigned readings, and at least two peer-reviewed articles on this topic to support your argument.Given what you learned in the video, your assigned readings, and research you found, recommend supports or interventions for the following:The familyWithin the community for the family and childThe schoolAlthough this video focused on those with intellectual disabilities, generalize the issues to other exceptionalities.Conclude your paper with a review of current thinking for and against people with exceptionalities raising children, based on the sources used.
Write a 7–9-page paper (not counting the title page, abstract, or reference page) in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to include a title page, abstract, and reference page also in APA format

Explain how co-occurring disorders might affect your treatment interventions.

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To prepare for this Discussion: Review Chapter 7 in your course text, Crisis Intervention Strategies, and the required articles focusing on the crisis and trauma-specific diagnoses of PTSD, chronic a

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Review Chapter 7 in your course text, Crisis Intervention Strategies, and the required articles focusing on the crisis and trauma-specific diagnoses of PTSD, chronic adjustment disorder, acute stress disorder, and dissociation.
  • Select one of the following diagnostic categories from the DSM-5: chronic adjustment disorder, acute stress disorder, dissociation.
  • Think about the similarities and differences between PTSD and the other diagnostic category you selected. Review the optional learning resources to review some of the differences.
  • Consider how you would determine the accuracy of a diagnosis of PTSD, chronic adjustment disorder, acute stress disorder, and dissociation.

With these thoughts in mind:Post by Day 3 explain the importance of diagnosis in crisis intervention and how you can determine the accurate diagnosis. Provide specific examples of at least 2 similarities and 2 differences between PTSD and other diagnostic categories that you might find with crisis clients. Explain how co-occurring disorders might affect your treatment interventions.