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Neuroscience meme

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Option B: Neuroscience meme

Meme is an idea, an item of cultural knowledge, an interesting/amusing thing that spreads in a culture and is often expressed as an image or a video. This  assignment asks you to express some neuroscience/biopsychological concept(s) you’ve learned in this class by turning them into a meme.

There are many meme generators available, and you can use any one that you are comfortable with. One option is here:

imgflip.com/memegenerator

The goal of this assignment is for you to be able to communicate a neuroscientific idea in a quick, accessible way. It can be funny and/or insightful if possible, but as long as the concept is effectively communicated, it’s fine.

You can use a pre-existing image template in the meme generator but the meme itself must be original. See what I mean from the examples below: it would be okay to use these same images, but the idea, the combination of the image and the text, must be original and created by you, not copied from someone.

Upload and embed your meme as an image file (e.g. .jpg, .png) below in your post. Also, include a brief (1-4 sentences) explanation of your meme – describe what the idea is that you are trying to communicate.

A meme that is original (created by you), is understandable and communicates correct information receives the full credit.

Here are some examples

Volunteer Rewards and Recognition Programs

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Volunteer Rewards and Recognition Programs

Select one published article from a peer-reviewed journal that addresses a current issue in volunteer rewards and recognition programs.

Write a summary of the article, including an overview of the content, the publication year, the length (number of pages), the purpose or hypothesis, the method, design or procedures, and a discussion of the findings or conclusions.

Then, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the article, considering the value of its findings to a volunteer manager and to volunteers, and include any other relevant thoughts or observations that you might have.

Critically analyze the article in light of the readings you have done in your text and additional sources.

Your paper should be 1,050-1,400 words (3-4 pages) in length, not including the title and reference pages, and formatted in accordance with APA guidelines. Provide specific examples to illustrate your conclusions using a minimum of three credible sources, also cited in accordance with APA guidelines.

Point Value: 12 Points

Explain the health psychology job/employment opportunity.

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Your assignment may be completed in the form of a poster, brochure, newsletter, pamphlet, or PowerPoint. Check with your instructor for the preferred modality. Whichever format you choose, it must be easily accessed by your instructor.

After reviewing the resources in the course materials, research the field of Health Psychology. There are multiple facets within this field that lead to a variety of jobs/employment venues. Using credible Internet-based resources (.org, .edu, .gov) and scholarly journal articles, identify jobs/employment opportunities within the field of health psychology. Choose one job/employment opportunity as the focus of your discussion.

Include the following in your assignment:

  1. Explain the health psychology job/employment opportunity.
  2. What type of degree or education is required for someone to hold such a job/position? Is higher education, licensure or certification required (i.e., bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree)? Why or why not?
  3. What are the responsibilities of the job/position? Are there minimum requirements? If work experience is required, is there an alternative or work around (i.e., supervised work hours, internship, volunteering)?
  4. Describe how the biopsychosocial model aligns with this job/position. What components of the model might be involved?
  5. Investigate local employment possibilities in your area. What is the earning potential (salary) for this job/position? Is this a job/position you might consider in the future? Why or why not?
  6. Reflect on what you learned in your employment research. What did you find interesting? Was anything surprising to you?
  7. What direction or trends were you able to identify as a result of your research?

Use two to three current scholarly resources to support your discussion (one of which may be the textbook).

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Discussion: Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities of Evidence-Based Design

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Discussion: Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities of Evidence-Based Design

Consider the following quotation: “Often times, potential users of research knowledge are unconnected to those who do the research, and consequently a huge gap ensues between research knowledge and practice behaviors” (Barwick, M., Boudell, K., Stasiulis, E., Ferguson, H., Blase, K., & Fixsen, D., 2005). Social workers must work to close the gap perceived by the authors of this quote.

In your previous research course, you addressed the concept of evidence-based practice. However, it is important not to fall into a habit of using the term “evidence-based practice” without a clear understanding of its meaning. In particular, it is important to understand what standards of evidence must exist to classify an intervention or a program as evidence based. In this assignment, you are to clarify your understanding of the nature of evidence-based practice and analyze the challenges and opportunities for implementing evidence-based practice in your current social work practice.

To prepare for this Discussion, read the Learning Resources that provide information about different aspects of the evidence-based practice concept. As you read, consider how evidence-based practice or evidence- based programs might be used in a social work agency where you work or where you had a practicum experience.

By Day 3

Post a description of the distinguishing characteristics of evidenced-based practice. Then provide an evaluation of factors that might support or impede your efforts in adopting evidence-based practice or evidence-based programs.

Of the study methods discussed in class (single case, observational, survey, quasi-experimental, or single factor), which method would be ideal for the researcher to use? Why?

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In the Unit 9 Assignment, you will be given five scenarios to review and analyze. Using the Unit 9 Assignment Template, respond to the following for each:

  1. Of the study methods discussed in class (single case, observational, survey, quasi-experimental, or single factor), which method would be ideal for the researcher to use? Why?
  2. Based on the study method you identified, briefly describe how the researcher could structure their study.
  3. What are strengths and limitations to the use of this study method?
  4. Each scenario has a possible bias/error associated with it. Based on the bias/error listed for this scenario, how could this affect the study results, and how could a researcher work around this?

Assignment: Accessing Information About Evidence-Based Practices

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Assignment: Accessing Information About Evidence-Based Practices

The first steps toward narrowing the gap between research and practice are recognizing that one exists and educating oneself and others. Social workers must realize the benefits and eliminate the misconceptions surrounding evidence-based practice. In the Bradley episode featured in the resources, the social worker combines her assessment of Tiffani Bradley’s individual situation with her knowledge of research to evaluate her supervisor’s recommended intervention. Now that the social worker has recognized a gap, she/he/they need to access potentially relevant information for a specific case and critically analyze for its applicability to that case. This week’s Assignment allows you to practice these critical next steps in the Bradley family case.

To prepare for this Assignment, review Episode 4 of the Bradley family case study. Develop a list with 2–3 researchable questions that you could use to find evidence about the efficacy of 12-step programs or other treatments for substance abuse in adolescents. Then, using the resources provided, search for two evidence-based interventions that would be appropriate for Tiffani Bradley. Be sure to consider quality of research, readiness for dissemination, replications, and costs.

By Day 7

Submit a 2- to 3-page paper that includes the following:

  • Summaries of the two interventions and their respective research regarding effectiveness
  • Recommendations for Tiffani’s social worker that address the following:
    • Factors to consider when choosing between the two interventions
    • The social work skills that the staff would require to implement the intervention
    • The training required to implement each intervention
  • An evaluation of evidenced-based practice based on your reaction to the experience, in which you address the following questions:
    • Would you, as a beginning researcher, have enough knowledge to benefit from researching evidence-based practices? Why or why not?
    • How might the research that you conducted increase your confidence in the intervention with Tiffani?
    • Is the information provided enough to make a decision regarding interventions? Why or why not?
  • Appropriate APA citations in your writing

Dr. Geller has a new client that has a very rare disorder that not much is known about. She wants to conduct a study to learn more about the disorder.

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PS300: Research Methods I

 

 

Unit 9 Assignment

Please review each scenario and then answer the corresponding questions for each.

Scenario 1

Dr. Geller has a new client that has a very rare disorder that not much is known about. She wants to conduct a study to learn more about the disorder.

· Of the study methods discussed in class, which method would be ideal for her to use? Why?

 

· Describe briefly how she could structure her study.

 

· What are strengths and limitations of this study method?

 

· What is observer bias?

 

· How could this affect the study results?

 

· How could a researcher work around this?

 

Scenario 2

Dr. Hu wants to conduct a study to see if music therapy causes a reduction in compulsive behavior in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

· Of the study methods discussed in class, which method would be ideal for her to use? Why?

 

· Describe briefly how she could structure her study.

 

· What are strengths and limitations of this study method?

 

· What is attrition as a source of study error?

 

· How could this affect the study results?

 

· How could a researcher work around this?

 

Scenario 3

A teacher wants to collect data to see if scheduled movement breaks help her class to show less off-task behavior during lectures and tests.

· Of the study methods discussed in class, which method would be ideal for her to use? Why?

 

· Describe briefly how she could structure her study.

 

· What are strengths and limitations of this study method?

 

· What is subject reactivity?

 

· How could this affect the study results?

 

· How could a researcher work around this?

 

Scenario 4

A researcher wants to see if smokers consume alcohol more frequently than non-smokers do.

· Of the study methods discussed in class, which method would be ideal for her to use? Why?

 

· Describe briefly how she could structure her study.

 

· What are strengths and limitations of this study method?

 

· What is instrumentation error?

 

· How could this affect the study results?

 

· How could a researcher work around this?

 

Scenario 5

A researcher wants to gather data on whether diet or exercise are associated with life satisfaction.

· Of the study methods discussed in class, which method would be ideal for her to use? Why?

 

· Of the study methods discussed in class, which method would be ideal for her to use? Why?

 

· Describe briefly how she could structure her study.

 

· What are strengths and limitations of this study method?

 

· What is non-response bias?

 

· How could this affect the study results?

 

· How could a researcher work around this?

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What product or service is the ad selling? 

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I have attached my Un’ ad that I created and I also have attached the example that was provided on how to do the actual Un’ ad. I need you to use the actual ad that I have attached below and make the Un’ ad better than what I did and touch each aspect of the Un’ ad requirements. The directions are in the example of how to do the Un’ad and I have also attached the actual questions of A-H. The main focus is focusing on PowerPoint D and E. The actual ad that I used is below.

These are the questions: The main focus is question D an E read the example to understand more clearly.

a) What product or service is the ad selling?

b) What deep need or desire is the ad appealing to? (In other words, does the ad appeal to your desire to have love, friends, esteem, power, happiness, wealth, beauty, joy, etc.?)

c) Who is the intended audience, and what do you suppose their reaction to the ad might be? Name and describe the specific classes, races, body types, group(s), etc.

d) Who is disregarded (or negatively referenced [real or implied]) by the ad? Name and describe the specific classes, races, body types, group(s), etc.

e) What suffering, exploitation, or destruction is hidden from view? Here, the reference is toward the ad or the company promoting the ad. Be specific. (You might have to do some research on this one.)

f) How does the ad affect your personal desires, self image, beliefs, and consumer choices?

g) What would life (really) be like without the product or service that the ad is selling? What would life be like without the larger industry that facilitates that business?

h) Step Three: Now that you’ve done the exercise, do you perceive your favorite advertisement in a different light ? Why or why not? Be specific.

Disregarded the older generation by hearing to younger crowd.

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ORIGINAL AD

D. Disregarded the older generation by hearing to younger crowd.

E. They didn’t tell you to drink the drink but they use Lebron James to tell you to drink because people will follow him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sodas can be harmful to the body if you drink too many.

 

 

 

 

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It affects the social and economic industries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary

In my first ad I gave the benefits of product and 2nd Ad I gave the trials of drinking sodas

List the research question(s)/hypothesis being considered in the article.

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View the library tutorial on using the GCU databases and the empirical journal checklist. Find a scholarly peer reviewed journal from the library. Select a research study (complete with Method, Results, and Discussion sections).

In 750-1,000 words, analyze the article.

  1. List the research question(s)/hypothesis being considered in the article.
  2. Summarize the study being conducted, including the purpose of the study.
  3. Describe the method and design used to test the research question(s)/hypothesis, including:
    • Discuss if you believe the method and design was the correct method and design for the study. If not, what would your suggestion for method and design be?
    • Describe the variables, how were they defined and operationalized?

4.  Discuss if the study is ethically sound. Why or why not. What elements are present, or lacking, to show it is ethically sound.

Include at least two to four scholarly sources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.