Psychology

Student’s Name Instructor’s Name Course Date ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) Introduction ADHD is a disorder involving the nervous system that creates challenges in information processing to those affected by it which is very common during childhood and that at times continue to adulthood. The adult version differs a little from the childhood version, and not all children who had ADHD in their childhood will have this adult version. (mentalhelp.net) Symptoms of the disorder include difficulty in behavior control, hyperactivity, many difficulties in focusing and paying attention and forgetfulness. In adults, symptoms may include low-stress tolerance, continuous...

Cross-Cultural Interview 1) Where is the interviewee from and what is her cultural background? The subject is a Palestinian-American woman. She was born in Louisiana, in a Palestinian Arabic family. The subject presents an interesting view since she lives a cross-cultural life. The woman seems to live and thrive in both worlds. On one hand, the she was born in the country makes her as American as anyone else, but her cultural background marks a series of significant differences that make her an interesting subject. Like me, she is part of both cultures and tries to take part of her home culture's traits and traditions actively as a way of upholding and remembering her background. 2) What has the...