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Describe the impact that violence and social media can have on behaviors.

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Unit IVArticle Review psychology

Wade and Tavris explain that various factors combine to influence one’s thinking patterns and behaviors. Most would agree that we are inundated with outside influences on a continuous basis. The need to stay connected to various forms of media is growing by leaps and bounds. Have you ever wondered what impact media consumption could be having in your life? Can viewing violent acts lead to vicious behaviors later? One particular area worthy of closer examination relates to one’s environment and how extraneous information can intrude our waking and restful thoughts.
In fact, research conducted by Van den Bulck, Cetin, Terzi, and Bushman (2016) revealed that violent and sexual media viewing can not only influence one’s memories, but this content can have an impact on dreams as well. Read the article listed below. Van den Bulck, J., Cetin, Y., Terzi, O., & Bushman, B. J. (2016). Violence, sex, and dreams: Violent and sexual media content infiltrate our dreams at night. Dreaming, 26(4), 271-279. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=pdh&AN=2016-54555-001&site=ehost-live&scope=site
After reading the article, write a review of the article that discusses the featured study, literature from the text, and your opinion of the article as well. Your review should also relate back to the information covered in Unit IV. In your review, be sure to include the following items: Briefly introduce and summarize the article. Identify the authors’ main points.
Explain how the study’s results may differ if conducted in the United States as opposed to using Turkish participants. Keep in mind that Turkey has stricter sexual media censorship rules than the United States, and violations of such can produce regulation fines.
Explain additional factors that influence learning, conditioning, and behaviors as outlined in the textbook. Examine how one’s dreams influence external behaviors. Describe the impact that violence and social media can have on behaviors. Relate the article back to this course.
Does it support the information in your textbook? Your article review must be a minimum of two pages in length. You must reference the assigned article and your textbook. If necessary, you may use other scholarly sources to support your review as well. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Please be sure to cite any outside sources, and format your paper in accordance with proper APA formatting.

How does the opponent-process theory explain why drug addiction is so difficult to break?

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Opponent-Process Theory

Opponent-Process Theory
The opponent-process theory suggests that we often experience emotions in opposing pairs such as fear and relief or pleasure and pain. When we experience one end of the spectrum, the other end is temporarily suppressed and thus we rarely experience the two at the same time. However, there are times when we experience both emotions before the first emotion fades. When this happens, the experience can be uncomfortable or even strangely enjoyable.
A good example of this process is skydiving, which was the basis of the primary research into this theory. When a person skydives for the very first time, the jump elicits high levels of fear and relatively low levels of pleasure, even upon landing. However, as the skydiver gains more experience, the level of fear decreases while pleasure increases. Often, the skydiver feels both at the same time, resulting in high levels of excitement.
Another example is shopping and the guilt that often follows. For example, a woman finds a new dress that she loves but not having the money, she charges the new dress. She immediately feels excitement and pleasure with her new purchase. However, soon after getting home, she begins to feel guilt for charging a dress that she wanted, but did not really need.
Now, read the following article:

  • Solomon, R. L., & Corbit, J. D. (1974). An opponent-process theory of motivation: I. temporal dynamics of affect. Psychological Review, 81(2), 119–145. doi:10.1037/h0036128. (ProQuest Document ID: 614270014) http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp?sch=auo&turl=http://search.ebscohost.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pdh&AN=1974-26855-001&site=eds-live docview/614270014?accountid=34899

Based on your analysis of the article, explain in detail how the opponent-process theory works. Be sure to address the following:

  • How does the opponent-process theory explain why drug addiction is so difficult to break?
  • With this understanding, what can a person do to affect their emotions in a way that helps them break their addiction?

Write your initial response in 3–4 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Explain what stage of development the child in your scenario would be in according to Freud, Erikson, and Piaget.

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Assignment Details: 501-1 Unit 2
Nature v. Nurture
This Assignment assesses the following course outcome:
HN501-1: Examine theories of human development.
For this Assignment, you will write a case scenario that explores information related to development and the impact of nature versus nurture for a child who is anywhere between the ages of 3 through 12. You can have the child living with biological parents, a single parent, a grandparent or other family member, a foster parent, and so on. In your case, make sure that you discuss specific negative and positive influences in this child’s life. Include influences such as: church, school, peers, family members, neighbors, the media, culture, and community social services. Present a thorough current picture of the child, and also include their history. After presenting the case scenario, respond to the following statements:
1.    Explain what stage of development the child in your scenario would be in according to Freud, Erikson, and Piaget. Specify the details of development that apply to the stage of development your child is in.
2.    Illustrate how the child in your scenario is impacted according to Bonfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory. Examine the influences present in the child’s microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem.
3.    Analyze how the child in your scenario is impacted from a nature versus nurture standpoint.
Your Assignment should reflect professional writing standards using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct, accurate, and reflect knowledge of human service theories. This paper should be 4-6 pages (not including the cover page and reference page) in APA style format. Your paper should include a minimum of three sources.

Introduce a New Community Program

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Introduce a New Community Program – Availability Ends

Adolescent alcohol and other drug problems are rampant in your small community. You are a licensed psychologist employed as a Human Resources Director at the largest employer in your community. As a contribution to the community, you have been asked to establish an alcohol and drug program. You want to select a program name that is professional, but that people will remember, and a description of services and clients who will be served, which is sufficiently broad to attract clients. Once it is open, you plan to hire certified drug and alcohol counselors. In the interim, you will be the director and only employee.
Prepare an announcement with accompanying article for your local newspaper to introduce your alcohol and drug program. Reference your areas of expertise, your training, and any relevant experience. In your article, you must discuss fee schedules, payment options, and your policies regarding insurance billing. Include any other relevant information regarding the successful launch of your program while remaining in compliance with ethical standards. Be creative; include any visual aids, charts, or images you feel will enhance your article.
Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages, but including any supportive visual aids
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.