Sample Essay Questions

Advertisers and marketers use information about our motivations when they create advertising campaigns. Find video clips of commercials for a particular product and identify which motivations are being targeted in the ad. Create a 350- to 525-word (about 1- to 1 1/2-page) paper about motivation in which you do the following: Summarize the commercial. Describe […]

Based on the information you have learned since your counseling theories class, how has your view of counseling theories changed? In a 1,200-1,500-word essay, examine the following: Would you still choose the same theory? Rationalize your answer. How does the theory you would choose change based on the populations you may serve? Please provide examples […]

Bullying is a difficult concept to understand and reconcile the consequences. This assignment focuses on the critical thinking skills that are needed to analyze an emotionally charged topic. Student Success Tips Review the Student’s Guide to Research section of the textbook (Chapter 2) Take notes as you watch the video below. Watch the video titled, […]

Recall one (1) event that has happened in your past and that you share with at least one (1) family member. Describe the significant difference(s) in the memory when you compare your recall to that of your family member’s. Explain the potential reasons for the discrepancy in the memory

To what extent is prejudice a problem in your current environment? If you think it is a problem, what are some of the subtle—or even blatant—ways that prejudice is expressed? What are the most common form of prejudice in your social or work environment (e.g., racism, sexism, ageism, basic intolerance for different points of view, etc.)?   If you […]

Assignment 2: Professional Portfolio—Personal Statement/Cover Letter For this assignment, you will submit the second document to be included in your Professional Portfolio: Your personal statement or a cover letter. As you near completion of your undergraduate education, you have probably been reflecting on your personal and professional development and goals. Summarizing so much personal information […]

As we continue to discuss interpersonal relationships, I wanted to provide another opportunity for reflection. According to Beebe, Beebe & Redmond (2011): “The most satisfying relationships are those in which both partners learn to accept the other and refrain from continually disagreeing, criticizing, pointing out flaws or failures, and making negative comments to each other.” […]

It’s interesting to examine some of the gender differences in responding to conflict (based on research). However, just because you are male or female doesn’t necessarily mean you fall under that particular gender style. Feminine styles: Are concerned with caring & equity Encourage mutual involvement Attribute crises to problems in the relationship Respond to conflict […]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion please read pages 8 – 14 of the Bennett-Levy, Westbrook, Fennell, Cooper, Rouf, and Hackmann chapter of the google book Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy (2004), the Weck article (2013), and theCombs, Tiegreen, and Nelson article (2007). Choose a specific disorder from the following list. […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently completed a study on the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the long-term health of children and adults. Read about the study athttp://www.cdc.gov/ace/index.htm.  What things surprised you about this study? Cite an additional source that discusses the impact of early childhood stress on long-term physical […]