Category: Blog Post

According to evolutionary theorists, altruism is an “emotionally rewarding” behavior and is considered a universal phenomenon (American Psychological Association, 2015). The same theorists are saying that kin selection and expectations of later reciprocity are not a strong basis for altruistic behavior because most people who help beggars know that they may not see these people […]

Explain why it is problematic to come up with a universal definition of family. Refer to the problems that universal definitions of family have found and use cross-cultural examples in your answer. There is complexity in providing a universal definition of family             There is complexity in providing a universal definition of family (Sharma, 2013; […]

“Does psychology make a significant difference in our lives?” by Zimbardo Philip G. Zimbardo examines the important role that psychology plays in people’s lives. It highlights various instances in which psychology has been applied in different settings as well as its fundamental contributions in people’s lives. According to Zimbardo (2004), there was an intellectual tension […]

A current media story that cites a research study which advises me on how to maintain excellent mental health while the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing is the article that was published last April 16, 2020 by Vox Website entitled “Coronavirus is causing a mental health crisis. Here’s how to fight it” and was written by […]

School to Prison Pipeline Schoolchildren who fall victims of the student jailing trend, are those who have a record of neglect, education incapacities, or even exploitation. This has facilitated the jailing of many children. In the article titled “Lesson ‘Racial for Justice and Movement Building,” by Padres and Jóvenes (Nance, 2016, p.20), the two authors […]

Critical Response (Topic 1)             We live in an Information Age where different societies are globally connected through the help of modern communication technologies. It is undeniable that the emergence of the Internet, the World Wide Web, computers, and mobile phones are significantly instrumental in making sure that people all over the world are easily […]

1. What are your six priority assessments? My first priority assessment is to check Dylan’s blood pressure. Although it has been stable throughout her pregnancy, it should be checked at every appointment as a continual check for preeclampsia (Henderson, Thompson, & Burda, 2017). Secondly, I would further screen for preeclampsia by checking for edema in […]