Sample Essay Questions

You are presenting to a group of high school students on the dangers of substance abuse. Create a 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with graphics and speaker notes on substance-related disorders that includes the following: Describes treatment options based on theoretical models and current research Explains the behavioral criteria Discusses potential causes and incidence rates Include […]

Consider the following quote by the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, who believed that thought without language was impossible: “The limits of my language are the limits of my life.” For more information on Wittgenstein and his analysis on the primacy of language, watch the video “Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 – 1951) The Limits of Language”, located at […]

Using the information from course readings, write a “mini-proposal” that outlines a research project focused on a specific problem or question and utilizes a specific qualitative method. Emphasis should be placed on clear definition of the phenomena to be investigated, referenced procedures and methods for the investigation, and detailed description of the form and substance […]

Each student will write a ten-page paper on a topic in the field of child counseling. Choose a theme applicable to both the class texts: Cloud and Townsend’s (2001) Boundaries with Kids and Clinton and Sibcy’s (2006) Loving your child too much: Staying close to your kids without overprotecting, overindulging, or overcontrolling. Choose five (5) […]

Wriite 1,200 word essay on the effects of race, gender, and socioeconomic status on health. This essay can be based on the assigned readings or videos, and might include field research through an investigation of health and wellness programs in your community or an interview with a professional involved.   Select a specific population, such […]

Read the section “Course Case Study” and analyze the behavior of the counselor, as a professional, that you consider unethical or unprofessional. Write a brief summary of the questionable behavior. Substantiate the summary with reasons for your analysis. Next, identify how the counselor may have been in violation of the ACA Code of Ethics. Give […]

Throughout the past several decades, the understanding of how we learn has been defined and redefined. Evaluate and comment on social learning theory and Bloom’s taxonomy.  Analyze how each incorporate cognitivism and constructivism into their frameworks. Demonstrate an understanding of how at least two of these theories may have contributed to the focus on the […]

By Saturday, August 15, 2015, respond to the discussion question. Submit your responses to the appropriateDiscussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates’ submissions and continue the discussion until Wednesday, August 19, 2015. After moving from a big city to a rural setting, Janice is suffering from anxiety and depression because […]

Select one of the following classic studies in social psychology. While many of these studies are referenced inSocial Beings, you may need to do additional research using the University Library or other resources. Solomon Asch’s (1940, 1956) classic work on normative influence and conformity; sometimes referred to as the Asch effect Stanley Milgram’s (1965, 1974) […]

Research news stories for the Multiculturalism in the News assignment due in Week Six; each team member must select one news story. The stories must have occurred within the past 6 months and must illustrate the effects of multicultural conflict. Provide a short summary, up to 150 words, for each news story. Describe how the […]