Listen to and observe 10 minutes of an interchange between two adults speaking to one another at school, church, or work. Then, answer the following questions: • What verbal and nonverbal behaviors did you observe? • Based on your observations, what feelings were expressed? • What incongruities did you observe between verbal and nonverbal communication during the exchange?

Please make a post answering the following question. Your response should offer at least one example to support your answer and be at least 1 - 2 paragraphs in length. Spelling and grammar are important.

When revising your own drafts of your research paper for this class, what did you learn? Did you use any revision or editing methods that you have not used previously?

Discuss the five common types of writing styles? What kind of writer are you?

Read the essay Writing in the Age of Distraction by Cory Doctorow, included in this weeks materials. Consider Doctorow’s perspective on how the internet affects writers. Do you view the internet as more of a blessing or a curse for your writing process? Does it serve as a helpful resource, a distraction, or both?

How does EBP contribute to improved patient outcomes? Can you think of an example of a patient care task that has changed to improve patient outcomes? (For example, fall precaution interventions such as bed alarms to reduce patient falls).

Using internet resources, discuss common mistakes people make when using APA format, and how can they be avoided?

Reflect on how your cultural background has influenced your personal development. In what ways do you think cultural differences can impact interactions with others? Share any experiences or insights you have about how culture shapes communication, behaviors, or perspectives. Original post must be at least two paragraphs. Respond to two classmates.

What are the ethical considerations involved in conducting research with children, particularly regarding informed consent, confidentiality, potential risks, and autonomy? How can researchers balance the need for valuable data with the protection of young participants? Share your thoughts on the challenges and responsibilities researchers face when working with vulnerable populations like children. Original post must be at least two paragraphs. Respond to two classmates.

Create a post of between 150 and 200 words addressing all parts of the prompt, then respond to one classmate’s post in at least 75 words. Step 1: In this module, you learned about the five main psychological domains and also covered some of the main perspectives in psychology. Think about some of the various perspectives you learned about and offer a possible explanation for the following human behaviors:

1. Why do children in an elementary school walk in a line when going to class?
2. Why are people physically aggressive towards each other (and why might males might be observed doing so more than females)?

Next, choose one of the five psychological domains (biological, cognitive, developmental, social and personality, or mental and physical health). How does this domain specifically influence the way a nurse should assess and care for a patient with a mental health disorder? What are the risks of ignoring this domain in your nursing practice? Step 2: Comment on at least one classmate’s post. These responses should add to the conversation and contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological perspective (not just “I agree”).   Both the initial post and responses to classmates are due no later than 11:59pm EST on Fridays.

Step 1:  After reading about the different types of conditioning and learning, address the following questions in an initial post of 200-300 words:

• How can nurses use operant conditioning principles to encourage healthy behaviors in patients (e.g., medication adherence, diet changes)?
• How can understanding different learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) help nurses deliver more effective patient education?

Step 2:  Respond to at least one classmate’s post in a minimum of 75 words. Remember, the response should contribute to and further the discussion (not just “I agree”).     Both the initial post and responses to classmates are due no later than 11:59pm EST on Fridays.  

STEP 1: Respond to the following prompt in a post between 200 and 300 words:

• Pick one of the mental disorders you learned about in this module. Think of a fictional character who you think might fit, at least to some extent, that type of disorder. Consider cartoon characters, Disney princesses, favorite sitcom characters, etc. Do some more research on the disorder to write up a diagnosis. Explain which disorder the character may have, describe the disorder, then provide at least three evidences or examples of how or why that character meets the description of the mental illness.

STEP 2: Comment on at least one classmate’s post in a response of 75 words or more.   Both the initial post and responses to classmates are due no later than 11:59pm EST on Fridays.