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.

Topic: Perspectives in Psychology In this discussion, you will post a minimum THREE times. First, in a primary post of between 150 and 200 words, then at least twice on other posts in the class (of at least 75 words each). 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 (including psychoanalysis, behaviorism, cognitive psychology, humanism, and the biological approach), 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, write a summary paragraph about which psychological perspective most resonates with you, and why. If you were to practice psychology someday, either as a therapist, counselor, teacher, researcher, or in some other capacity, which perspective do you think you might emphasize? Step 2: Comment, in posts of at least 75-100 words, on TWO other posts in the discussion. These responses should add to the conversation and contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological perspective. Initial post is due no later than Wednesday April 23 at 11:59pm EST. Two follow-up responses are due no later than Sunday April 27 at 11:59pm EST.

Topic: Cultural Influences on Perception STEP 1: Respond to the following prompt in a primary post of at least 150-200 words: Sensation refers to an actual event; perception refers to how we interpret the event. What are some cultural differences that might affect responses to particular stimuli? Create a post using examples from the text as well as your own experiences. STEP 2: Thoughtfully respond to a minimum of 2 classmates with posts of at least 100 words each. Initial post is due no later than Wednesday May 14 at 11:59pm EST. Follow-up posts are due no later than Sunday May 18 at 11:59pm EST.

Topic: Social Psychology STEP 1: In a post of at least 200 words, respond to ONE of the questions below: 1. Do you ever try to persuade friends or family members to do something? How do you try to persuade them? How do they try to persuade you? Give specific examples. 2. If you were a social psychologist, what would you want to research? Why? How would you go about it? 3. If you were a college professor, what would you do to increase the success of in-class learning teams? Consider what you learned about group behavior in this module. 4. Have you ever been part of a group that made a poor decision and, if so, were any of the symptoms of groupthink present in your group? How could that be prevented? STEP 2: Comment on at least TWO other posts in responses of at least 75 words. Initial post is due no later than Wednesday June 4 at 11:59pm EST. Follow-up posts are due no later than Sunday June 8 at 11:59pm EST.

Topic: Diagnosing Disorders STEP 1: Respond to the following prompt in a post between 200 and 400 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 TWO classmates’ posts in a response of 75 words or more. Initial post is due no later than Wednesday June 18 at 11:59pm EST. Follow-up posts are due no later than Sunday June 22 at 11:50pm EST.