The processing of fearful stimuli

  What is the evidence that the various nuclei of the amygdala play a significant, and have specific roles in the processing of fearful stimuli? Use empirical behavioural, electrophysiological, imaging and/or patient evidence from Four studies to support your...

Social Conditioning

  We often condition ourselves into certain roles and behaviors because of our perceptions of self, misperceptions, heuristics, and personal biases. In some cases, we have fallen trap to social conditioning in terms of attitudes, behaviors, and roles. Reflect on...

Smarter Decisions through Psychology

  SCENARIO: Monica and Jennifer are coworkers that have been assigned to work on a project together. Jennifer is very organized and wants her and Monica to do really well on this project. To get started, Jennifer took some initiative and prepared a list of to-do...

Erikson’s theory

        Erikson’s theory suggests that developmental changes occur throughout our lives in eight distinct stages. The stages emerge in a fixed pattern and are similar for all people. Erikson argued that each stage presents a crisis or conflict that...

Batterers Women Syndrome Stand Your Ground

  Identify a current or controversial issue that forensic psychology professionals face that has been recently influenced by legislation, case law, or national policies. (Refer to the next list for possible issues.) Explain the legal and policy decisions that...