Discussion 1: Classifications of Life-Span Development

Discussion 1: Classifications of Life-Span Development

When did you become an adult? Was it the day you graduated from high school? Or, was it the day you moved out of your parents’ or caregivers’ home? Your description of what it means to be an adult and how and when an adolescent transitions into adulthood may differ from that of your colleagues.

 

The authors of your course text, Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman, use the term young and middle adulthood to identify the life-span time period between age 18 and 65. This classification distinguishes this time in the life of an individual from childhood and adolescence and from the later years of adulthood.

 

Is the authors’ young and middle adulthood classification a useful one? What is especially useful and not useful about the classification? What changes would you make to the authors’ classification to make it more applicable to your role as a social worker?

 

For this Discussion, you analyze the author’s life-span classification and suggest ways to improve it.

 

Post:

o   A new classification (or possibly multiple classifications) to replace the authors’ young and middle adulthood classification

 

o   A definition of your new classification(s)

 

o   Support for your new classification(s). for example, this support may include references to theory and empirical research findings and should reflect the current understanding of biological, psychological, and social development

 

o   An implication your new classification might have regarding social work practice

 

Be sure to support your posts with specific references to the resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.

 

References (use 2 or more)

 

Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (10th ed.)Boston, MA:  Cengage Learning.

Chapter 10, “Biological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood” (pp. 469-497

 

 

 

 

Discussion 2: Policy Development

 

Often, policymakers develop policies in response to a recent societal problem or event. Whereas some societal problems, such as homelessness, unemployment, and poverty, require long-term policy development and refinement, society sometimes demands immediate policy implementation in response to events or problems that proved dangerous for society at large. For example, the U.S. terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the subsequent terrorist threats heightened airport security and created item restrictions for airplane carry-on luggage. Over time, policymakers adjusted these policies as the danger appeared less imminent due to the development of other policies. What policies are you aware of that policymakers developed in response to a societal problem or event? Are those policies effective responses to the problems or events? If not, how might you change them in order to make them more effective?

 

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Using reputable news and education sources, search for an event that led to the formation of a social policy. Then, consider what changes you might make to the policy that resulted from this event. Finally, think about the role of social work (as a profession and political lobby) in the formation of the policy.

 

  •     Post a brief explanation of the event you selected that led to the formation of a social policy.

 

  • ·      Then, explain what changes you would make to the policy that resulted from this event and why.

 

  • ·      Finally, explain the role of social work (as a profession and political lobby) in the formation of the policy.

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

 

References (use 2 or more)

 

Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2015). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Chapter 11, “Politics and Social Welfare Policy” (pp. 245-261)

 

 

 

Discussion 3: Ideological Perspectives of Population-Specific Policy

Social workers often are very aware of and informed about the needs of the specific populations with which they work. As a result, it is important that social workers get involved in the policy-creation process by sharing their experiences and perspectives with others, including policymakers.

 

For this Discussion, select a population of particular interest to you. Then, select three to five policies (including two to three state-level and two to three federal-level policies) related to that population. Finally, subscribe to a variety of blog alerts concerning the population and the policies you selected. Note that you will be discussing about these policies throughout the course. You will also critically review the published opinions of bloggers outside of this course, who write about the policies you identified.

 

  • ·      Post a brief description of the population you selected.

 

  • ·      Then, provide a description of three to five policies (including two to three state-level and two to three federal-level policies) related to that population.

 

  • ·      Finally, explain the relationship between the policies and the population you selected.

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

 

 

References (use 2 or more)

 

Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2015). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

 

The Library of Congress: Thomas. (n.d.). How our laws are made. Retrieved October 10, 2013, from http://thomas.loc.gov/home/lawsmade.toc.html

Instructions: Using a case study approach, write a four to eight page research-based paper using yourself as the research subject by answering the assigned research questions:

 

Instructions: Using a case study approach, write a four to eight page research-based paper using yourself as the research subject by answering the assigned research questions:

· What have you learned about research at an introductory level?

· How do you evaluate or critique this from a biblical, Christian perspective?

You will use the APA skills that you honed during Module/Week 3, the case study skills you developed in Module/Week 5, and all the content you studied throughout all the modules/weeks of this course. Current APA format needs to be demonstrated in all aspects of this assignment.

Your paper must include a properly-formatted title page, four to eight pages of content with correct APA formatting throughout, including proper citations and levels of headings, and a reference page. The title page and references page are in addition to the assigned four to eight pages of content. Maintain consistency between your citations and reference page. Your paper must include at least four references to sufficiently support your paper. Required references include your Introduction to Research textbook and the Publication Manual, and at least two additional scholarly references, plus whatever other content-related sources you would like to include. Remember, use current APA format throughout (including your title page, running head, author note, appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure, introductory statement, in-text citations, page numbers, levels of headings throughout the document, a conclusion statement, and consistency between your in-text citations and references).

You may use your Discussion Board Forum posts and additional personal reflection. Your answer will be unlike anyone else’s, and that is what is expected. Be sure to consult your Publication Manual for proper formatting for your in-text citations and references for these other sources.

Your assignment will be checked for plagiarism.

Note: Some matching on the SafeAssign report is not unexpected. You will be citing sources that others may have used in other papers, so some matches might appear. Your instructor will be able to discern what is appropriate matching due to properly cited sources. This assignment is open-book/open-notes, open-Bible, open to discussion with friends, etc. Be sure to document your sources appropriately as in-text citations and as references when you use the textbook or other material from this course, personal interviews with friends, etc.

This assignment requires that you incorporate proper APA formatting throughout the document. Formatting errors will result in point deductions.

Please follow the attached Grading Rubric

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# 1.1 (1 pts.) In the textbook case, what information led Dr. Tobin to conclude that Shaun Boyden’s sexual attraction to children was not a passing fancy? ‘ A) the fact that he reported having the urges since adolescence B) the fact that his wife wa

i just need serious help answering the question. I have answered most of them but the following posted questions are giving me problem. # 1.1 (1 pts.) In the textbook case, what information led Dr. Tobin to conclude that Shaun Boyden’s sexual attraction to children was not a passing fancy? ‘ A) the fact that he reported having the urges since adolescence B) the fact that his wife was unaware of his problem C) the fact that he was never caught in the past D) the fact that he had a relatively normal sexual development # 1.2 (1 pts.) Charlie has opted to have psychosurgery performed in order to change his pedophilic patterns. Which of the following procedures will Charlie have done? A) prefrontal lobotomy B) hypothalamotomy C) castration D) vasectomy # 1.3 (1 pts.) Dr. Walters is instructing Harry to imagine that he has just “flashed” his genitals at an unsuspecting woman on the street. After the woman responds in horror, Harry is to imagine that all of his closest friends jump out of a nearby alley and start laughing at him. Dr. Walters is using the technique known as A) systematic desensitization. B) cognitive restructuring. C) covert conditioning. D) behavior modification. # 1.4 (1 pts.) Who is most likely to be the target of a frotteurist’s desires? A) a person from work B) a life-long friend C) a shopper at the mall D) a close relative # 1.9 (1 pts.) Based on the information presented in the textbook case, Shaun Boyden might be considered a ______ since he had a normal history of sexual development and interests. A) child rapist B) preference molester C) situational molester D) generalized molester # 1.12 (1 pts.) Joe becomes sexually aroused when he views sexually explicit photographs. He also gets really turned on when his lover undresses in front of him. Joe’s behavior might be described as A) fetishistic. B) frotteuristic. C) voyeuristic. D) normal. # 1.21 (1 pts.) John gets nauseous when he thinks about having sexual intercourse and he actively avoids the sexual advances of others. John might be diagnosed as having A) male erectile disorder. B) sexual aversion disorder. C) dyspareunia. D) inhibited male orgasm disorder. # 1.27 (1 pts.) Five-year-old Timmy has older sisters who dress him up occasionally and call him “Timbelina” since they really wanted a little sister instead of a little brother. If this pattern continues it is possible that Tim might develop A) sexual masochism. B) sexual sadism. C) pedophilia. D) transvestic fetishism. # 1.29 (1 pts.) Carol is extremely interested in sex but does not experience the vaginal changes that ordinarily precede sexual intercourse. Carol may have A) sexual aversion disorder. B) hypoactive sexual desire disorder. C) inhibited female orgasm disorder. D) female sexual arousal disorder. # 1.32 (1 pts.) John is in a period of intense disruptive and heightened thinking, behavior, and emotionality. John is experiencing a(n) ____ episode. A) depressive B) euphoric C) dysthymic . D) manic # 1.37 (1 pts.) Although Juanita has been severely depressed, her motor activity has been frantic. The term for this type of motor activity is A) psychomotor agitation. B) somatic hysteria. C) psychomotor hyperactivity. D) somatic mania. # 1.40 (1 pts.) The statement “My girlfriend dumped me; all women must hate me” is an example of Beck’s cognitive distortion known as . A) catastrophizing. B) dichotomous thinking. C) excessive responsibility. D) overgeneralization # 1.43 (1 pts.) Jenny is suffering from clinical depression. As a result, she typically wakes up early in the morning and tends to be more gloomy in the morning than during the rest of the day. Which of the following specifiers best applies to Jenny’s case? A) in remission B) postpartum C) melancholic type D) seasonal pattern # 1.47 (1 pts.) Mary has been in a continual state of dysfunction that has kept her from feeling truly happy or well-adjusted but she has never had a full-blown depressive episode. Mary might be diagnosed as suffering from A) cyclothymic disorder. B) dysthymic disorder. C) bipolar disorder. D) major depressive disorder. # 1.51 (1 pts.) Margaret is highly committed to dying but she has chosen to ingest ten aspirin tablets. Her suicide attempt would be described as being ______ in suicidal intent and ______ in suicidal lethality. A) low; low B) high; high C) low; high D) high; low # 1.52 (1 pts.) In the textbook case, David Marshall’s belief that television commercials were specifically directed to him is referred to as a delusion of A) persecution. B) reference. C) grandeur. D) nihilism. # 1.54 (1 pts.) Jennifer recently experienced a brief psychotic episode soon after her miscarriage. The symptoms lasted a little less than a month. Jennifer had experienced A) schizophreniform disorder. B) schizoid personality disorder. C) brief psychotic disorder. D) disorganized schizophrenia. # 1.55 (1 pts.) Reggie thinks that the any marital discord between the president and his wife is because the First Lady is secretly in love with him and wishes to spend the rest of her life with him. Which type of psychosis is Reggie suffering from? A) paranoid schizophrenia B) delusional disorder, erotomanic type C) schizoaffective disorder D) disorganized schizophrenia # 1.56 (1 pts.) Because of the vagueness and generality of the criteria at the time, an individual diagnosed as having schizophrenia in the 1960s A) would probably not meet the current criteria for the disorder. B) would probably not recover as quickly as someone diagnosed now. C) would probably now be diagnosed as having an organic dementia. D) would probably have more limited symptoms than someone diagnosed now. # 1.57 (1 pts.) Frank seems to welcome the sympathy and attention that he gets from his parents when he has a psychotic episode. Which of the following might be maintaining his symptoms? A) negative reinforcement B) primary gain C) secondary gain D) vicarious reinforcement # 1.64 (1 pts.) A woman is absolutely convinced that her recent car accident was actually an attempt on her life by the CIA. What delusional disorder might she have? A) delusional disorder, grandiose type B) delusional disorder, jealous type C) delusional disorder, persecutory type D) delusional disorder, somatic type # 1.65 (1 pts.) Roger is participating in a test that requires him to stare at a computer screen on which several letters of the alphabet are being flashed at a very high speed. Every time Roger sees the letter Q he is supposed to press a button. Roger is involved in a test of A) smooth pursuit eye movements. B) sustained attention. C) sensory gating. D) event related potential. # 1.67 (1 pts.) Judy has schizophrenia and walks around the hospital ward constantly rubbing her hands together and twisting her hair for no apparent reason. This behavior is illustrative of A) catatonic excitement. B) catatonic stupor. C) catatonic rigidity. D) residual catatonia. # 1.70 (1 pts.) The case of the Genain quadruplets, who developed schizophrenia, provided evidence regarding the A) difference between the paranoid and disorganized types of schizophrenia. B) role of dopamine in development of schizophrenia. C) interaction of genetic and environmental factors in the development of schizophrenia. D) cross-fostering of schizophrenic traits among siblings. # 1.71 (1 pts.) Why might it be difficult to utilize psychological methods to treat a client with schizophrenia in the active phase of the disorder? A) During the active phase, many individuals with schizophrenia need to be restrained because of violent outbursts. B) During the active phase, the individual is very much out of touch with reality and may not respond to reason. C) During the active phase, the individual is so exhausted from the intensity of the symptoms that it is difficult to stay awake. ‘ D) During the active phase, the personality changes experienced by the people with schizophrenia are very rapid. # 1.72 (1 pts.) Dr. Carson defines sexual deviations as A) practices and behaviors that are of harm to the individual or to others. B) aberrations from what society considers normal. C) behaviors diverging from a common biological pathway for human sexual behavior. D) societal taboos. # 1.73 (1 pts.) Ann and John are experiencing sexual difficulties; specifically, John suffers from premature ejaculation, a common dysfunction. Dr. Kaplan would look for A) physical dysfunctions. B) physical stressors, psychological problems, and relationship difficulties. C) relationship problems in the marriage. D) low hormone levels in John. # 1.74 (1 pts.) A typical behavioral cycle among exhibitionists includes the following stages: A) insult, depression, restoration of self-esteem by exposing, shame. B) exposing, shame, depression. C) substance abuse, exposing, shame, depression. D) substance abuse, shame, restoration of self-esteem by exposing. # 1.75 (1 pts.) Joe is a rapist who goes out drinking before committing a rape. His drinking is a means of A) lowering his inhibitions. B) blocking painful memories. C) breaking his regular response cycle. D) engaging in preparatory behaviors. # 1.76 (1 pts.) In contrast to desire disorders, _____ disorders involve people who want to engage in sex but cannot. A) psychogenic B) orgasmic C) arousal D) functional # 1.77 (1 pts.) Dr. Carson says that much of what we refer to as deviant sexuality involves elements of A) homosexuality. B) sado-masochism. C) power, aggression, and domination. D) immature development. # 1.78 (1 pts.) On a regular basis, Anthony is unable to satisfactorily participate in sexual activities and has lost the ability and the desire to have sex. This is considered A) an arousal problem. B) an orgasmic dysfunction. C) a sexual performance problem. D) a sexual dysfunction. # 1.81 (1 pts.) In the case of the mood disorders, therapists can expect to be consulted by A) men and women in equal numbers. B) more men than women. C) more women than men. D) more men with depression and more women with bipolar disorder. # 1.85 (1 pts.) A person who needs little sleep, experiences delusions, and blindly does things that could harm himself or other people is likely suffering from A) hypomania. B) a psychotic depression. C) mania. D) depressive stupor. # 1.87 (1 pts.) Dr. Shulman suggests that some of the seemingly bizarre behavior among the homeless may be due to A) the high incidence of schizophrenia among the homeless , B) the high incidence of multiple personalities among the homeless C) the effects of being homeless D) drug and /or alcohol abuse # 1.88 (1 pts.) Janine’s belief that others condemn and ridicule her is an example of a(n) A) auditory hallucination B) visual hallucination C) disorganization of speech D) delusion # 1.89 (1 pts.) Denise Ford’s research on the families of people with schizophrenia suggests that development of the disorder A) alters the communication and mood patterns in the family B) is the result of a schizophrenogenic mother C) is the result of a schizophrenogenic father D) is the result of genetic predisposition to the disorder # 1.41 (1 pts.) Chris constantly runs around eating used matches and cigarette butts out of ashtrays. Chris might be diagnosed as having A) pica. B) rumination disorder. C) anorexia. D) stereotypic movement disorder. # 1.42 (1 pts.) Parents who are neglectful during a child’s early years are likely to facilitate the development of A) Tourette’s disorder. B) reactive attachment disorder. C) autistic disorder. D) Down syndrome. # 1.44 (1 pts.) Dr. Green is an admitting psychologist at a psychiatric hospital. Unfortunately, every client she interviews receives the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Dr. Green’s diagnostic system ignores A) reliability. B) variance. C) base rates. D) treatment potential. # 1.47 (1 pts.) Mrs. Waltham is 75 years old and has been brought in for treatment by her daughter. Her daughter claims that the elderly woman has become forgetful and has started fabricating stories about how she is a Bavarian princess and must return to her homeland to help the king. The clinician automatically diagnoses Mrs. Waltham as having schizophrenia. The clinician has obviously ignored what information in making this diagnosis? A) the base rate for this disorder B) the client’s age C) the prevalence of this disorder D) the client’s gender # 1.48 (1 pts.) Dr. Burns is analyzing his client’s personal history in an attempt to identity the factors that may have produced his psychotic behavior. Dr. Burns is creating a(n) A) assessment of global functioning. B) final diagnosis. C) case formulation. D) treatment regimen. # 1.50 (1 pts.) Michelle, who is recovering from schizophrenia, is being released from the psychiatric hospital because her symptoms are under control. Michelle’s living skills, however, are still inadequate since she has been institutionalized for quite some time. What will her therapist most likely suggest? A) placement in an asylum B) readmission to the psychiatric hospital C) placement in a halfway house D) admission to a sanitarium # 1.57 (1 pts.) Roger is in the stage of therapy where he and his therapist are working on altering his long-standing patterns of dependent behavior. What phase of therapy is Roger in? A) immediate management B) assessment of objectives C) management of short-term goals D) management of long-term goals # 1.58 (1 pts.) Rob is receiving treatment for his psychological disorder at an outpatient treatment center. It is most likely that Rob is going to a A) community mental health center. B) halfway house. C) psychiatric hospital. D) psychoanalytic institute. # 1.61 (1 pts.) Dr. Johnson believes that the frequency and intensity of compulsive behavior exists on a continuum from mild to severe. Dr. Johnson prefers to use which approach when viewing this behavior? A) categorical B) dimensional C) medical D) nominal # 1.64 (1 pts.) Sangue dormido, or “sleeping blood” is a condition observed among individuals from the Cape Verde Islands (located off the west coast of Africa) and involves paralysis, convulsions, blindness, and tremors. This condition is referred to in DSM-IV as a(n) A) adjustment disorder. B) clinical syndrome. C) general medical condition. D) culture-bound syndrome. # 1.66 (1 pts.) James is a person with schizophrenia and has delusions that the CIA is after him. He believes that everyone on the street is trying to kill him and, as a matter of fact, he has been brought to a psychologist by the police after being arrested for assaulting an elderly woman on the street whom he claimed was trying to kill him. Assuming that testing reveals that he truly is psychotic and not faking, where would a psychologist recommend he be sent? A) a CMHC B) a day treatment program C) a halfway house D) a psychiatric hospital # 1.67 (1 pts.) Shelly meets twice a week with a number of individuals who also have similar problems. They openly share their problems with others in a trusting, receptive environment which also facilitates improvement of their interpersonal skills. Shelly is participating in A) milieu therapy. B) group therapy. C) dynamic therapy. D) social therapy. # 1.68 (1 pts.) In order to evaluate the effectiveness of a new psychotherapeutic technique, Dr. Schwartz is testing the therapy on clients that have sought treatment from him at his private practice. According to Martin Seligman, Dr. Schwartz is conducting an A) epidemiological study. B) empirical study. C) efficacy study. D) effectiveness study. # 1.69 (1 pts.) Dr. Ramirez is a clinical psychologist who treats individuals with somatoform disorders, yet he is still troubled by his own somatic complaints. Which of the following roles and responsibilities would be in question in this case? A) therapist competence B) informed consent C) confidentiality D) licensure # 1.72 (1 pts.) Which of the following types of disorders would not meet the criteria for insanity according to the Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984? A) schizophrenia B) major depression C) bipolar disorder D) antisocial personality disorder # 1.74 (1 pts.) You are a therapist and one of your clients has just told you that he is planning to murder his neighbor. Based on the principle of “duty to warn” what is the primary thing you should do? A) Ignore your client’s threat. B) Notify the potential victim’s family. C) Hospitalize the client immediately. D) Notify the potential victim of the person’s intent. # 1.77 (1 pts.) Jeremy, a 13 year old, is being treated by Dr. Falkowski for oppositional defiant disorder. Jeremy’s parents have just called Dr. Falkowski and asked him what Jeremy has been saying about them in therapy. Dr. Falkowski needs to be careful not to violate A) informed consent. B) parens patriae. C) mandated reporting. D) confidentiality. # 1.78 (1 pts.) Which of the following relationships between client and clinician would always be considered unethical? A) The client is the clinician’s barber. B) The client is the teacher of the clinician’s daughter. C) The clinician is the coach of the client’s son’s hockey team. D) The clinician is a business partner of the client. # 1.79 (1 pts.) Although she is currently sound psychologically, Peggy’s lawyer is trying to make the case that at the time she murdered her husband, she was psychologically disturbed and unaware of the nature of her actions. Peggy’s lawyer is using the A) insanity defense. B) misguided intentions defense. C) not competent to stand trial defense. D) civil commitment clause. # 1.80 (1 pts.) Because Phineas Gage’s crowbar injury affected his emotionality and impulsivity, we can assume he suffered injury to the A) left temporal lobe B) frontal lobe , C) cerebral cortex D) limbic system # 1.81 (1 pts.) Korsakoff’s syndrome sufferers often display A) an inability to recall recent information B) psychotic behavior C) speech difficulties D) motor difficulties # 1.82 (1 pts.) The following three questions are addressed in which phase of Dr. Ben Yishay’s six-stage model: Can this individual learn? If so, at what level of sophistication? Can the person improvise and problem-solve in unexpected situations? A) engagement B) awareness C) compensation D) rehabilitation # 1.83 (1 pts.) A patient presenting with a progressive memory impairment and a language impairment is most likely suffering from A) acute depression B) Alzheimer’s disease C) Korsakoff’s syndrome D) total amnesia # 1.84 (1 pts.) Developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are characteristic of A) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder B) attention disorder C) disruptive behavior disorder D) hyperkinetic syndrome # 1.85 (1 pts.) Amanda, who was extremely uncomfortable being apart from her mother and never wanted to go to school, a movie, or a friend’s house, showed symptoms of A) separation anxiety disorder B) conduct disorder C) social development lag D) developmental separation syndrome # 1.86 (1 pts.) ______ is a childhood disorder that involves such behaviors as fighting, stealing, destroying property, truancy, and running away; it begins to appear in some boys when they are about 10 or 11 years old. A) Antisocial personality disorder B) Conduct disorder C) ADHD D) Impulsive behavior disorder # 1.87 (1 pts.) The disorder characterized by a lack of responsiveness to other people and impaired communication skills is called A) autism B) conduct disorder C) separation anxiety disorder D) pervasive personality disorder # 1.88 (1 pts.) Psychodynamic therapy, which was developed by Sigmund Freud, seeks to A) discover faulty thinking patterns that cause maladaptive behavior and emotional problems B) focus on body-centered awareness C) resolve issues or conflicts from childhood D) determine which combination of individual and medical therapy will be effective # 1.89 (1 pts.) One of the complicating factors of couples therapy is that the focus is on both the relationship and A) the personal issues or problems of each participant B) the length of time the couple has been having difficulties C) whether or not one of the partners has been in therapy before D) none of the above # 1.91 (1 pts.) Dolores McCarthy, a social worker who leads therapy groups, reports that group members often relate to the group in the same way they relate to the world at large. She identifies this as a kind of A) transference B) gestalt C) free association D) conflict resolution # 1.92 (1 pts.) Psychologists consider all of the following to be psychosocial protective factors EXCEPT A) positive role models B) specific coping skills C) good parenting D) genetic

In the prospectus, proposal, and dissertation there are 10 strategic points that need to be clear, simple, correct, and aligned to ensure the research is doable, valuable, and credible. These points, which provide a guide or vision for the research, are present in almost any research study. The ability to identify these points is one of the first skills required in the creation of a viable doctoral dissertation. In this assignment, you will identify and evaluate 10 strategic points in a published quantitative research study.

In the prospectus, proposal, and dissertation there are 10 strategic points that need to be clear, simple, correct, and aligned to ensure the research is doable, valuable, and credible. These points, which provide a guide or vision for the research, are present in almost any research study. The ability to identify these points is one of the first skills required in the creation of a viable doctoral dissertation. In this assignment, you will identify and evaluate 10 strategic points in a published quantitative research study.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • Review the Casteel dissertation.
  • Locate and download “Modified 10 Points Template.”
  • This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
  • APA style is required for this assignment.
  • You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Directions:

Using the “Modified 10 Points Template,” identify each of the 10 strategic points in this quantitative dissertation.

Complete the “Evaluation” section of the template by addressing the following questions (250-500 words) with regard to the 10 strategic points in the study:

  1.  Discuss the key points in the literature review and how the author used this section to identify the gap or problem addressed in the study.
  2. Describe the variables under study and how they are a key component in this quantitative research study. You are not expected to understand the differences between variables at this point, but should be able to identify how they inform the problem, purpose, research questions and data collection instruments.
  3. Describe the problem and how it informed the research questions under study.
  4. Describe the quantitative design used and why it is appropriate for the identified problem and research questions. Support your response with a peer-reviewed citation from a research source.
  5. Assess the appropriateness of the instruments used to collect data and answer the research questions as well as to address the stated problem.

Discuss how the problem statement informed the development of the purpose statement in this study.

Part 4—Synthesizing and Evaluating Concepts (5 points):

Part 4—Synthesizing and Evaluating Concepts (5 points):

Using your knowledge from the textbook and/or lecture notes, answer each question by typing your response in the space provided below. For each question, your answer should be one or more healthy paragraphs (Your total answer should be at least 100 words or more).

1. The information-processing of memory is one of the best-known models in all of  psychology. Describe the three stages of memory and their characteristics.  Explain how the three-stage model of memory might explain the famous serial  position effect.

2. What is iconic memory? Describe what it is and how it works. Be sure to include  a description of Sperling’s experiment, which was used to demonstrate and  investigate iconic memory.

3. What is meant by a flashbulb memory? Describe its characteristics. Give an  example that is well-known. Some psychologists are not impressed by these  well-known examples of this phenomenon. What are some of the criticisms of the  idea of flashbulb memory?

4. Let’s say you are a defense attorney and are defending a client on a murder  charge. The victim was found in a dark alley. A witness had a glimpse of a  shadowy figure standing over the body. The police thoroughly interrogate the  witness and arrest a young man. The man has an alibi. There is no other  evidence against him, except that of the witness. The witness is positive. What  factors may lead you to doubt this strong testimony of the witness? Pretend you  are the defense attorney and, with your knowledge of the problems with  eyewitness testimony and memory, tell the jury why they should be doubtful of  the witness.

5. The other day, you had to remember some items for an important exam. You are  sure you studied them and knew them before you entered the classroom.  However, you drew a blank when you took the test. What happened? Why might  you not have remembered them? What might you have done to avoid this?

Chapter 7

Part 4—Synthesizing and Evaluating Concepts (5 points):

Using your knowledge from the textbook and/or lecture notes, answer each question by typing your response in the space provided below. For each question, your answer should be one or more healthy paragraphs (Your total answer should be at least 100 words or more).

1. Explain the techniques used when someone tries to solve a problem. How might  a person be blocked in trying to find a solution?

2. Agatha Harkness-Smythe is determined to ban guns in the United States. This is  a controversial topic and social scientists have debated whether the ownership of  guns by citizens increases or decreases crime. Agatha could go the library and  research this, using the social science literature. Instead, Agatha just reads the  local newspaper and only cuts out articles about robberies where the “bad guy”  used a firearm. Agatha is using a heuristic device that is impeding or obstructing  her thinking. Define this heuristic device. What might be a better way for her to  examine the issue and avoid this mistake?

3. It is commonly thought that people who are “gifted” have various physical,  psychological, and personality problems. What is really known about this  common idea, and what did a famous study learn about the gifted?

4. Discuss how heredity is related to intelligence and IQ scores. What is the  controversy about the role of race and ethnicity in IQ and intelligence? Evaluate  the claims of those who think race is related to IQ and intelligence.

5. What is the definition of language? What is the evidence, pro and con, as to  whether nonhuman animals have a capacity for language?

Chapter 8

Part 4—Synthesizing and Evaluating Concepts (5 points):

Using your knowledge from the textbook and/or lecture notes, answer each question by typing your response in the space provided below. For each question, your answer should be one or more healthy paragraphs (Your total answer should be at least 100 words or more).

1. Distinguish the major research methods used in the field of human development  and provide examples of each. What are the advantages and disadvantages of  each?

2. What is the critical period? What are teratogens? List four common teratogens  and discuss their effects on development.

3. Summarize Jean Piaget’s stages of cognitive development and the major  milestones accomplished, as well as the limitations at each stage.

4. Summarize Erikson’s eight stages of psychosocial development. Provide an  example for each stage that describes successful resolution of each stage.

5. Summarize Kübler-Ross’s five stages of death and dying. How are they  experienced?

Question Two: In considering Kelly’s constructive alternativism, does it seem odd to read about a theorist who holds little stock in idea that there is an objective reality or absolute truth to discover?  Can we conduct a science of persons if there is no objective reality or truth to discover?  How might Kelly’s constructive alternativism foster an even more fruitful scientific investigation of persons than other theories? Suggested Topic Heading: Kelly’s Constructive Alternativism  

Question Two: In considering Kelly’s constructive alternativism, does it seem odd to read about a theorist who holds little stock in idea that there is an objective reality or absolute truth to discover?  Can we conduct a science of persons if there is no objective reality or truth to discover?  How might Kelly’s constructive alternativism foster an even more fruitful scientific investigation of persons than other theories?
Suggested Topic Heading: Kelly’s Constructive Alternativism
Question Three: B. F. Skinner questioned people’s capacity for free will and self-control. In what ways does social cognitive theory, and its associated programs of research, provide a counter-argument to Skinner’s position?. How does a focus on expectancies differentiate social-cognitive theory from behaviorism?  How does this shift enable social-cognitive theorists to explain why two people react differently to the same environment?
Suggested Topic Heading: Skinner vs Social Cognitive Theory
Question Four: People seem to differ in their “moods.” Some people are commonly “upbeat” and “lively.” Others seem lower in energy. Some people seem commonly to be depressed. How does social cognitive theory explain these individual differences? Or does it? Might this be a limitation to the social-cognitive approach? What are your thoughts about problem-focused and emotion-focused coping?
Suggested Topic Heading: Social Cognitive Theory, Problem-Focused and Emotion-Focused Coping