Psychology

Letter of interest for an internship

Letter of interest for an internship

Your task this week is to prepare a letter of interest for an internship or a research project in an area of forensic psychology. Begin by reflecting upon the various tasks and activities which a forensic psychologist may undertake. You may want to include why this field interests you and what experiences or knowledge you may have by the time you might be writing this letter in the future.

Assume you are applying for an internship in an area of forensic psychology that is of interest to you or that you are applying to work in a field of research.

  • Identify a community organization, business, public agency, research institution, or other type of organization of interest to you in pursuing a possible internship or research opportunity in forensic psychology.
  • Next, prepare a statement of interest in which you address the following points:
    • Why are you interested in forensic psychology?
    • How do you see yourself contributing to the field of forensic psychology?
    • How do you envision an internship or research opportunity with your selected organization/setting/agency/institution assisting you in building your expertise in forensic psychology?
  • The format for this assignment should be double-spaced. The tone should be professional.
  • Length: 1-2 pages
  • Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

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PSY1012 Should alcohol be illegal or marijuana be legal?

PSY1012 Should alcohol be illegal or marijuana be legal?

Should alcohol be illegal or marijuana be legal?

“One common way to alter human conscsiousness is to administer a psychoactive drug, a substance capable of altering attention, emotion, judgment, memory, time sense, self-control, or perception. In fact, In fact, most Americans regularly use consciousness-altering drugs (don’t forget that caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine are mildly psychoactive) Many psychoactive drugs can be placed on a scale ranging from stimulation to depression” (Coon & Mitterer, 2016, p. 180). During the early part of the twentieth century, alcohol was illegal to make, sell, and consume in the United States. This was clearly a policy decision. It seems that making alcohol consumption illegal did little to stop its consumption.

Coon, D. & Mitterer, J.O. (2016). Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior, 14th ed. Belmont, California: Cengage.

answer the following questions. Be sure to include factual, properly cited information in your post.

What has been the outcome for the states that have passed a law making marijuana legal for recreational purposes (AK, CO, OR, WA, and the District of Columbia)? What do you think the consequences would be for our society as a whole if marijuana become legal nationwide? Why are alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine legal drugs and marijuana an illegal drug in the majority of our country? If people use these legal forms of drugs and say they do not use drugs, are they hypocritical?

Minimum of 225 words

Those are the orientations. It needs a minimun of 225. Must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Reveals mastery of the material, critical assessment, and thorough exploration of the subject matter. Demonstrates mastery of grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and usage and with no errors.

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Answer four questions on psycology; methods you use for studying, three basic systems of memory, form of reinforcement & definition of learning

Answer four questions on psycology; methods you use for studying, three basic systems of memory, form of reinforcement & definition of learning

Question 1:

Describe the methods you use for studying for tests. Which methods seem to work effectively for you? How might interleaving, as described in the video, improve your memory?

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Question 2:

Please describe the three basic systems of memory and the roles they play. Be sure to provide specific examples of how we use each of these systems in our daily lives.

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Question 3:

Explain how psychologists can assess the effectiveness of various forms of reinforcement, and describe which form of reinforcement would persist the longest, and why.

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Question 4:

Explain your definition of learning, and describe one learning experience you have had using association, consequence, or observation.

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

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Psychological Disorder: Depression

Psychological Disorder: Depression

Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist):

  • Topic is a psychological disorder
  • Use a 10 or 12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font
  • Double-space paper
  • Minimum of 750 words. No more than 1,000 words
  • Minimum of three (3) cited sources
  • Use APA format and parenthetical citations right after cited material (See below)
  • Make sure your name is on your paper
  • Paper should contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion

Suggested Outline

  • Title Page
  • Abstract page
  • Introduction – 1st paragraph

A. Define disorder

B. Give background or history of disorder

C. List the main points you are going to discuss in the body of the paper. Make sure to have at least 3. You need one paragraph in the body for each point you mention in this part of the introduction.

D. State thesis: purpose of paper. This is the last sentence of your introduction. (Ex: Since depression affects approximately 100 million people worldwide, it is very important to understand the early warning signs and symptoms associated with depression.)

  • Body – 2nd, 3rd, and 4th paragraphs

A. The 2nd paragraph of your paper (or 1st paragraph of the body should discuss the first point you listed in the introduction.

B. The next paragraph of your paper should discuss the 2nd point you listed.

C. Continue in this pattern until you have addressed the points you listed.

  • Conclusion – Last paragraph

A. Restate your thesis or the purpose of your paper

B. Write about why this is important

C. Mention future research professionals are conducting regarding this disorder

D. Remember to make the conclusion similar in length to the other paragraphs.

Many students write a one or two sentence conclusion. Do not do that.

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