Category: Psychology

our groups main topic is birth- 1 year/prenatal… attached was my presentation with the references that should be used in the paper as well but this is my main article …….
Zorlular, R., Akkaya, K. U., & Elbasan, B. (2024). The relationship between home environment affordances and motor development and sensory processing skills in premature infants. Infant behavior & development, 75, 101944. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infbeh.2024.101944 Major Project White Paper
For your final assignment, you will write a white paper. A white paper is an official report about a complicated issue, but presents the issue in a way that the reader will understand. For example, you could write a white paper that is geared towards parents on baby sleeping positions (e.g., “back is best”), or a paper that is geared towards parents of teenagers to reduce the likelihood of teenage pregnancy, or how grandparents can help their children with their grandchildren. The topics are endless, but the project will include peer-reviewed empirical journal articles as references and the paper must be written for a general audience. In other words, this is not a paper that would be submitted to a journal. This paper will be submitted a week after the oral presentation so that you can focus on revising your paper after the completion of your presentation. I have provided many resources in the “writing toolbox” in Canvas to help you. This is an individual paper. You can use your group as support on finding sources etc., but each student must write their own paper.
Papers should be 9-12 pages, including the title page, at least 7 full pages of body, and references (no abstract is needed). Please review your TurnItIn score after submitting your paper. Papers with a high TurnItIn score with problematic paraphrasing may be sent to the Academic Misconduct Committee. You are welcome to submit your paper early, review your TurnItIn feedback, and resubmit your paper before the deadline. Please review the module titled, “Technology Support: Panopto, Perusall, & TurnItIn” for more information. Your paper must include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed sources. If you choose to include other references that are not peer-reviewed e.g., interviews), you should count those as extra, but you should minimize your use of anything not peer-reviewed. The heart of the paper needs to be 10 scientific, peer-reviewed sources. Psychology Today is not acceptable. I strongly encourage you to work with our super-skilled librarians in helping you track down the most appropriate references. You are likely to read many references that will not end up in your paper. Typically students have to read three times as many references (30) to find the ten that best support the argument they are making. (You’ll find it much harder to write the paper if you merely go after ten sources and try to construct an argument from that minimum number; the more you read, the easier the argument will be to develop).
Consider headings that will help you organize your argument properly. In a 7 page paper, probably you would have no more than four headings, but when in doubt, ask.
Science writing is a skill that can be mastered. It is characterized by precision, objectivity, and accuracy. Use the fewest words possible to communicate your meaning. Don’t use exclamation marks or emotive words. Be sure your descriptions of psychology concepts are accurate. Use quotes sparingly and reserve them for beautiful writing that would be hard to paraphrase.

Please use the reference that has been uploaded in the files. I attached a word document that includes all of this week’s textbook information. You will need to reference some of this information in the below order:
Can someone convince you to buy a new product within 30–60 seconds? Well, that seems to be the goal of average television commercials. You tend to spend a major part of your television viewing time in watching info-commercials that sometimes go on for more than half an hour. There are times when persuasion is unwanted or is detrimental to an individual such as purchasing sea monkeys that turn out to be just brine shrimp or buying a book that portends a cure for every ailment.
What is the purpose behind commercials that use television as a medium? Provide a rationale for your answer. Based on your course readings and understanding of persuasion, what is the theoretical basis of these commercials? Support your answer with relevant examples.
In your opinion, can individuals avoid or overcome unwanted persuasions? How? If you were asked to design a training seminar to teach individuals how to avoid unwanted persuasion, what details would you take into consideration and why?
Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. 
Reference has been uploaded:
Myers, D. (2021). Social Psychology (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu/books/9781260888522

According to the text, there are three important characteristics of thinking: executive function, critical thinking, and creative thinking. Choose one and describe how a parent or teacher could foster either executive function, critical thinking, or creative thinking in 10–13-year-old children. Provide at least two unique activities to support this type of thinking.

Descriptive Analysis is intended to help us determine why a behavior occurs rather than how often a behavior occurs. In what situation would you elect to do a descriptive analysis and why or what are the pros and cons of descriptive analysis especially in a school / classroom setting.

You will be asked to select a concept and apply it to a recent TV
show/movie/song/etc that you have seen or heard. Please provide a brief summary of the popular media that you
chose (summarize the movie, episode, verse, etc.), as well as a definition of
the concept you are using, and lastly, an application section where you
thoroughly apply the concept and explain how it fits into the selected media.
Submissions should follow APA guidelines (12pt Times New Roman font,
double-spaced) and be approximately 3 pages in length (excluding title page
and references). All submissions must be written in your own words (without
the use of AI or direct quotes) and include appropriate references of the
concepts and the media selected (websites are not appropriate).
topics such as the
bystander effect, social loafing, group polarization/group think,
self-regulation, ego-depletion, learned helplessness, fundamental attribution
error, implicit/explicit biases, and conformity are excellent choices for this assignment. 
Optional: The shows I would like to be written on would be “House of Cards” by Netflix discussing the protagonist Francis Underwood, or Breaking Bad discussing Walter White. You may select either of these. 
Additional instructions are included in the attachment below. 
Please contact me if you have any questions! 
Thank you! 

The assignment requires you fill out this worksheet: Fact-Checking Media.docx Download Fact-Checking Media.docx 
For this assignment, you will be selecting a popular media source (think verywellmind.org, Youtube, TEDtalks) and evaluating the source material. You will be required to find two peer-reviewed articles from our library. Feeling lost? Here’s a quick walkthrough video from Dr. Hawk, program coordinator, on how to access the BCCC library to access psychology databases.
https://youtu.be/evdm_ajgSi8Links to an external site.
I encourage you to watch the following video if you need additional clarification:
https://bccc-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/ckfG2QteGe4cKdIEkGJ-jD7SelFrHq2YQy12TmpQCw1PULj8D0SjvVMDHMZkfULS.o0J1XQoBNkscruv7?startTime=1662058048000 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
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Remember Part 1 of the Scientific Literacy Track? We talked about CRAAP testing. As you move forward in your education, you will likely be expected to use more primary sources (often research studies) in your work.  However, it would not be efficient to always search through the bodies of research to obtain information on a topic.  Therefore, we need to explore how we can better choose sources that provide accurate, useful information. 
You can also check out this website for a quick refresher:
https://researchguides.ben.edu/source-evaluation
** For psychology, the guideline is to have sources that have been published (or updated) within last 5-7 years. 
Rubric
Fact Checking Rubric (1)
Fact Checking Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePopular Media Source identified
Student shared both the title of the media source and link to the resource in the box provided.
2 pts
Full Marks
Both topic title (AKA: Divided Attention) and link to resource are shared.
1.2 pts
Developing
Some information shared, but not all.
0 pts
Missing
This box is empty.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Popular Media Source
Please summarize the content in about a paragraph, pretend you’re explaining this to someone that hasn’t seen it before.
5 pts
Accomplished
Accomplished: You painted a clear picture with enough details and examples that someone who hadn’t looked at your source would understand. Nice work!
3 pts
Proficient/Good
You had a good start here but needed just a few more details to make it apparent what your popular media source was about. Remember: explain this to someone who has never seen the material before (or taken a psychology class)!
2 pts
Developing
Good start! More detail was needed to make it clear that you understood the material. A marker of understanding is being able to explain the topic to someone else with no knowledge in the material. I like to picture my grandma in my brain when I’m checking my own work. Would she understand this?
0 pts
Missing
No summary provided.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCRAAP Test
Student clearly identified markers in their popular media source of:
Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
Purpose
10 pts
Accomplished
You clearly marked CRAAP (or lack of CRAAP) levels for your popular media source. Well done!
7 pts
Proficient/Good
Nice work! You had almost all the CRAAP levels marked and linked back to your source (e.g. C: article published in 2020). Be sure to clearly assess CRAAP for your article on all levels.
4 pts
Developing
You had a good start here but didn’t link it back to your own articles. Remember, the CRAAP test is meant to be applied to sources to check them.
0 pts
Missing
This section was missing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTwo peer-reviewed journal articles found
Student found two peer-reviewed journal articles that were relevant to the topic at hand in proper APA reference format.
2 pts
Accomplished
Nice work! 2 peer-reviewed articles found and shared in APA format.
0 pts
No Marks
You did not share two peer-reviewed sources in the correct format. Please see narrative notes for more details
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompare and Contrast
Student shared all three sources (1 popular media, 2 peer-reviewed articles) and talked about similarities and differences between sources.
10 pts
Accomplished
Nice work! You shared similarities for all three articles and any differences. This is a solid compare and contrast section!
7 pts
Proficient/Good
Good strong start here! You didn’t consider all three sources for both compare and contrast.
4 pts
Developing
You had only the compare or the contrast information and not in enough detail to show that you understood the materials.
0 pts
Missing
This section was missing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication
Student clearly identified why this topic selected matters AND how to apply information learned from this assignment to the real world.
10 pts
Accomplished
You clearly shared both -why- the information you learned matter and -how- you can use the information going forward. Good scientific writing should always make it clear why things are important and how we can use it.
7 pts
Proficient/Good
You had a good start here but needed just a few more details to answer both -why- and -how-. Good scientific writing should always make it clear why things are important and how we can use it.
4 pts
Developing
You had a good attempt here but it wasn’t quite clear how or why we should care about the information presented. Good scientific writing should always make it clear why things are important and how we can use it.
0 pts
Missing
This section was missing
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
Writing Mechanics: Used proper grammar, capitalization, and spelling.
5 pts
Accomplished
No more than one or two minor errors in either grammar, punctuation/capitalization, or spelling.
3.5 pts
Proficient/Good
2-4 minor errors noted. Be sure to read your paper out loud or use some of the resources available to help support your writing skills.
2.5 pts
Developing
Developing: Many minor errors present. I recommend using the writing center for paper reviews moving forward.
1 pts
Beginning
More than five errors were noted that may have made your paper difficult to understand. Please use the writing center moving forward for assistance in paper writing.
0 pts
No Marks
Significant errors present. A re-write of the paper is needed. See comments for more detail.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
Used the template provided, had a properly formatted reference page and used in-text citations appropriately. You cited an appropriate amount as expected as a beginning undergraduate psychology student.
6 pts
Accomplished
You had a reference section with all three properly formatted references and demonstrated the ability to use in text citations correctly.
4.8 pts
Proficient/Good
APA style and format are present, but with some minor errors. Please see summative comments for what they may be.
3.6 pts
Developing
More than two minor errors to the two references/ in-text citations were noted.
1.2 pts
Beginning
Beginning: You attempted APA formatting but significant errors were present. See narrative summary for more detail.
0 pts
No Marks
Plagiarism is present which results in a 0 on the entire assignment. Please see comments for more detail.
6 pts

Create a simulated case study, relevant to your area of specialization, of an adolescent who presents developmental challenges related to Erikson’s age- or stage-related milestones expected at their age.  Should have these:The adolescent and their strengths and challenges, A challenge for the adolescent in terms of identity and self-concept ,The medical, family, and social context, The developmental challenges that were evident in the behavior of the adolescent,Evidence in the case that the adolescent struggles by not meeting the expected milestones of Erikson’s theory of adolescent development,Individual and cultural factors that theory and/or research indicate could impact the adolescent’s development,Any other factors you deem appropriate based on your understanding of the theory and related research.To develop this case, you should: Explore theory and research related to development linked to adolescence,Utilize current research on adolescent brain development to describe potential outcomes linked to brain development at this age, including important considerations in the case you are developing,Develop your case study further by creating an environmental context for the adolescent. Include any specific issues that you want to explore through research, such as influences of a specific culture or ethnicity or specific socioeconomic status.
Research evidence-based interventions that have been effective in meeting the challenges of the adolescent you described in your case study, from the perspective of your own professional specialization (as far as possible).
Explain how the deficits in the social-emotional developmental domain impact development.
Explain how the environmental contexts impact development.
State the recommended interventions that align with your specialization.
Include evidence for those recommendations and outcomes from the professional literature.
Explore briefly the literature on adult identity and self-concept, considering that early influences can impact development across the lifespan.
Explain, from the perspective of your specialization, how the identity issues (for example, Erikson’s theoretical perspective) that emerged in adolescence could be manifested in adulthood.
Explain how this might help in understanding and determining an approach to working with an adult with a history of identity issues.

Short Paper and 20 min Presentation
Each student will select a disability that they have no first-hand experience with. Your job is to “live” with that disability as much as possible for 1 week. By that I mean, spend time reflecting on how your everyday experience would be different if you had that disability. For example, at the end of each day, write down what you did. How would that activity have gone differently if you were disabled? What aspects did you take for granted that someone with a disability might not be able to? Would you have needed support to achieve everything you did? What supports would you have needed, and are those things that are accessible to you? If you’re able, you may also want to follow disabled individuals on social media to gain a better understanding of what navigating daily life is like for them, and so that you’re able to see the breadth and heterogeneity within the group of “disability.”
At the end of the week, you should write a short paper (4-5 pages double spaced) that provides a brief background of the disability you focused on including its prevalence, symptoms, challenges faced by those with the disability as well as your own personal reflections on how your life would be different if you were living with the disability. You will present what you learn in an ~20 minute class presentation.

i have attached the form to be completed based on this article:
https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drug-misuse-addiction

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Assessment Description
For this paper, you will examine the ethical implications of a controversial topic related to forensic psychology.
Choose from the following topics:
Psychologists’ involvement in military interrogations
Psychologists’ involvement in assessments related to death penalty cases
Final submission should include:
APA title page and reference page
A total of 1,000–1,250 words (title and reference page not included)
Discussion of human rights as it relates to the chosen controversial topic
Discussion of ethical implications that may arise for both sides of the chosen controversial topic
Incorporation of three peer-reviewed sources and the textbook
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Rubric Criteria
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Human Rights
45.5 points
Ethical Implications
45.5 points
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
9.1 points
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
9.1 points
Evidence
7.8 points
Mechanics of Writing
7.8 points
Format/Documentation
5.2 points
Total130 points