Psychology
Acoustic and chemical cues
Sunyer et al. (2013), Hughes et al. (2014) – Questions for Discussion 10/9/20
1) What categories did Sunyer et al. (2013) use to classify “acorn use” and “mice behavior”? Broadly, what were the tools Sunyer et al. used to track these uses and behaviors? (2 pts)
2) What was the role that scent played in influencing mice behavior (i.e. the 4 behavior categories)? How did Sunyer et al. (2013) determine this? (2 pts)
3) How would the role of genets change if live genets were used instead of their scent? What might happen to the population size of mice and their seed predation patterns? (2 pts)
4) In Sunyer et al. (2013), compare and contrast the observed effects of conspecific and predator scents on mice acorn predation and dispersal. (2pts)
5) In the Hughes et al. (2014) paper, what was the observed difference between acoustic and chemical cues? What environmental conditions might affect the chemical cues? (2 pts)
6) In Hughes et al. (2014), what explanation do the authors give for the black drum and catfish acoustic cues
California Psychological Inventory
“Psychological Testing Using the ___________” (the instrument you select)
NOTICE***(Due Sunday by midnight at the end of week 3)
This month you are to write a 1200-word research paper on psychological testing using one of the following instruments: California Psychological Inventory, 16 Personality Factors or the MMPI.
This paper is worth 15% of your grade.
Please use the APA format and cite at least four (4) sources. Take time to review the APA video posted in the Getting Started area of the course.
Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist):
You will select one of the above testing instruments:
CPI
16PF
MMPI
and research and discuss the following aspects of the test:
Development and Description
Uses
What does it measure
Strengths
Weaknesses
Reliability
Validity
Administration
Theoretical foundation and major techniques
Last week, you selected the CBT approach you are using for your Course Project and wrote the first part of your paper, explaining the theoretical foundation and major techniques of the approach. This week, you continue your research with the approach by exploring its application to a particular population or disorder. For instance, if you selected pure CBT last week, you might now research its application in treating someone with cerebral palsy. After you have completed your research, you will create a brief PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the research on applying this approach to this population/issue.
To prepare:
Apply the therapy you selected in Part 1 to a diverse population (e.g., Native Americans, refugees) and a specific DSM-5 disorder (e.g., agoraphobia).
Perform research in the Walden Library about the extent to which your approach has been applied to your selected population and issue. Is its use with this population/issue growing or evolving?
Elderly inmates
After watching the video about elderly inmates in this week’s module, address the following questions:
Why do we have such a rapidly growing population of elderly inmates? The video discusses several reasons.
What statistics as quoted in our video this week were surprising to you?
Discuss your thoughts about one of the inmates that was interviewed in this video. What was their sentence, what crime did they commit, how long have they been in prison? Do they seem to still be dangerous? If not, should they still be in prison?
Should elderly inmates get special treatment? Should they get released when the get old, sick, and are not dangerous anymore? Why or why not?