Category: Psychology

Question Assignment 1: Conclusions and Predictions In the last two modules, you were involved in reviewing your classmates' work and providing constructive feedback on their papers and their Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. In this assignment, you will draw conclusions from the entire body of work represented by the research papers and make predictions in the forensic psychology field.  For this assignment, consider the seminar papers and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations that you have reviewed and your own research paper.  On the basis of these research papers and presentations, present what you have learned. Your presentation should be in terms of specific conclusions that you might draw about the dimensions of forensic psychology and the ramifications for forensic psychology services. Describe how the conclusions and knowledge obtained from these papers and presentations will affect the state of practice in one area in the field of forensic psychology over the next ten years. To do this, take what you have learned from these research papers and infer generic themes...

Question Assignment 2: Seminar Questions For this assignment, develop three open-ended discussion questions related to your research topic in a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document. Include with each question a short paragraph or two with your answer or response to the question. These questions should generate critical thinking about your topic. Your questions might be developed around some of these topics: Issues and further research to be addressed Ramifications and applications for forensic services practitioners Conflicting results and data Prejudice and bias in the field about the topic Arguments for and against results and conclusions All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources. Developed three open-ended, clearly phrased questions designed to generate critical thinking about your topic. Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Sample paper Seminar Questions Question 1 Should officers hold lengthy interrogations with suspects in order to ensure they obtain all the information they need? There is raging debate...

Research Topic This is the first element of the research paper. The topic is the subject matter being discussed. The topic for the paper is “Examining the duo impact of interrogation tactics and suspect characteristics on false confessions”. Abstract The role of DNA exonerations in highlighting incidences of false confessions. Overview of police interrogations. Overview of suspect characteristics. The issue of false memories Introduction A general presentation of the problem under scrutiny. Explanation of the purpose of the research paper. Presenting evidence on DNA exonerations (Kassin, Drizin, Grisso, Gudjonsson, Leo, & Redlich, 2010). Thesis statement. Literature Review This part comprises of scholarly articles detailing the topic. It comprises of an examination of what other scholars are saying about the topic. Informs the reader about knowledge and ideas surrounding the topic. DNA Exonerations Overview of DNA exonerations The first DNA exoneration Popular case laws on DNA exonerations Percentages. (Kassin et al., 2010; “Associated Press”, 2017). Issues in False Confessions The problem of proving innocence in the court...

Question Usually, students underestimate the importance of a rough draft. It is obviously secondary to the final paper; however, the final product is based entirely on the rough draft. The greater the effort made in developing the rough draft, the better will be the final version of the seminar paper. The rough draft will take more time than just a haphazard writing of ideas takes, and if the draft is done well, it will save much time and worry at the time of the final writing. Gather all the materials you have collected so far related to your seminar paper. Strategy: Read all notes and write one or two paragraphs in your own words explaining the main point of your seminar paper. Explain the essential message you have researched and are trying to communicate. Keep this material before you as you write the rough draft. Revise it as you proceed, if necessary. This may become your introduction or your conclusion. Your seminar paper...

Question Assignment 2: Data and Gap Analysis and Outline Part 1: Initiating Data Analysis As you reach the completion of your research and develop the annotated bibliography, you may begin to see themes and patterns emerging from your selection of sources. Organization is of supreme importance in piecing together and writing a major research paper. A system providing easy access to logically categorized reference material in an outline sequence provides you with a very efficient tool for composing a research paper. For this assignment, you will begin to: Organize resources and bibliographical items. Analyze the content of pertinent research and studies included in your bibliographies. Formulate the commonalities and interrelationships in your resources or data as they pertain to the focus of your research paper topics. Follow the guidelines in your textbook for reviewing and analyzing your sources from the established literature in the research paper topic. Take note of the research question of each study, the methods used to study the question, how data samples were collected, the...

Questions Assignment 1: Research Paper and Ethics This assignment provides you with an opportunity to ascertain any explicit or implicit ethical issues and considerations in your literature reviews and research papers. For this assignment, review data-gathering methods, validation, sampling, and research studies—all of the resources used in the development of your papers—in terms of any ethical considerations or issues raised. Relative to this, discuss the following with your classmates in a minimum of 500–600 words: What are the key ethical issues you have discovered or may have inferred during your review of the literature? How and where will you incorporate discussion of ethical issues as you write your research paper? How do your research and that of the authors and scholars you reviewed relate to the ethical principles of beneficence, nonmal feasance, autonomy, and justice? You may use your textbook, previous course material available, or the Argosy University online library resources for a basic review of ethics in the behavioral sciences. You might also refer to the Webliography...

Question Assignment 3: Choosing the Research Paper Topic and Developing an Annotated Bibliography Part 1: Choosing a Research Topic From your examination of the literature dealing with the three topics of interest to you through M1 Assignment 1, narrow down your focus to the one topic that interests you the most. Be sure to choose a topic that is a driving force in contemporary forensic psychology and associated services. Once you choose a topic, you should condense it and state it in the form of a research question or a thesis statement. Explain the topic in terms of its importance in the field. Your topic must be narrow so that you can adequately cover the topic in a 15- to 25-page paper. (For example, posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD] would be far too broad a topic. A more focused topic within this might be researching the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating returning veterans with PTSD.) Provide a 1- to 2-page overview of your topic,...

Question Assignment 2: Comprehensive Examination Overview This assignment will familiarize you with the forensic psychology comprehensive examination that you will be scheduled to take soon. Check with your academic advisor for the dates your exam will be offered. The examination is based upon the program objectives, which form the backbone of the forensic psychology curriculum. In a minimum of 300–400 words, respond to the following: If you are scheduled to take the exam during this term, you will review the course Comprehensive Examination Course (another course that you should be attached to in eCollege). Please be sure to read all the announcements and review all the attachments. Pay particular attention to the Comprehensive Examination Guide and Comprehensive Examination Grading Rubric sections. Watch the comprehensive examination review workshop (the link is provided below). Compose a list of three open-ended questions that you want to ask about the comprehensive examination. Add a reference citation for one scholarly source that you believe will be helpful in answering the comprehensive examination...

Question Assignment 2: RA 2: Contemporary Issues and Methods: Anonymous In today's world, technology must be considered when examining the psychology of espionage. Additionally, societal response is a key in understanding the impact of these acts. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to analyze the relationship between cyber activity compromising national security information and the social media response. The government organization for which you work has taken notice of the actions of a group named "Anonymous" against the Church of Scientology, among others. In order to better prepare, your organization wants you to analyze, from a forensic psychological perspective, a potentially significant compromise of national security information via a cyber attack. You have been instructed to use the attack on Scientology, the HBGary attack, or other significant cyber attacks credited to Anonymous as your basis of comparison. Tasks: Using the Argosy University online library resources and other reputable, valid sources, research the group Anonymous and its cyber-hacking activities, paying particular attention to the...

Question The forensic psychological professional can add great value when considering perspectives of national intelligence. However, there is a debate over how involved forensic psychologists should be in the US Intelligence Community (USIC). Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and independent resources, research the roles and responsibilities of the forensic psychology professional in the USIC. Tasks: In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following: Explain both sides of the debate on how involved forensic psychologists should be in the USIC. Provide your perspective on the issue and the side with which you concur. There is no right or wrong side. Give reasons in support of your responses. Be sure to cite your sources Sample paper Forensic Psychologists and the USIC Forensic psychology is the practice that combines the science of human/animal behaviors with the law. This form of work is imminent in rehabilitation centers, prisons, law firms, government agencies, schools or even private practice. A forensic psychologist is a professional knowledgeable in learning human...