1) “Gang Violence in Chicago/Psychology” is the topic/discipline I chose. a) The initial step in understanding the discipline of psychology would be to obtain a formalized definition of this particular branch of scientific study. Defining the study of psychology would provide a formalized focus for research in the field. Research methods/paths I would use include the Internet, reviewing professional and academic journals, and interviewing a psychologist to gain first-hand insight into the field. A personal interview could prove invaluable in establishing the psychologist's perspective on the pathology of violence and group mentality. b) The focus of a psychologist's study would be to identify physical, social, mental and emotional problems within the environment that affect the human psyche through a predisposition to violence analysis. This study would involve evaluating the personal life experiences of gang members, to identify the presence of common factors and stressors. Further investigation would be conducted to establish an understanding of how these factors initiate violence within the psyche. The question would be: “What effects do the biological, social, emotional, and environmental factors of living in Chicago's urban environment have on humans?” psyche, influencing it towards gang violence?”c) The contribution of psychology to the evaluation would be a better understanding of the etiology of violence in relation to life in the urban context of Chicago. The discipline of psychology could isolate and define factors that serve as precursors to violent behavior within the urban context. In studying “gang” or herd mentality as it relates to gang violence, research efforts might involve… middle of paper… family members have rugs; they do not clearly outline changes in floor grading and there is a lack of bathroom/toilet facilities that allow for easy access. Often the family must make changes to the organization of living space and health behaviors. Family health behaviors directly impact the patient's ongoing well-being. Exposure to secondhand smoke and smoking in the presence of medical oxygen represent the most frequent environmental concerns at discharge. Impacting the culture of an entire family during a short hospital stay is difficult. Relying on community resources is essential to the ongoing well-being of our patients. Equally important is the accessibility of these resources. Patients often have limited access to resources due to mobility or transportation issues, unless family members take an active role in the process.