Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use.

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Select a psychoactive drug, (LORTAB), that is of pharmacological interest to you, but not one you will review as part of your Critical Review or one that was included in your previous Rapid Reviews. For this paper, you may choose drugs of abuse; however, the paper must focus on the pharmacology of the drug and not on the social or addictive aspects.  If you focus on addiction and social impact, your paper will not receive credit.

In addition to the text, research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles published within the last five years on your selected drug. Prepare a three-page summary of the drug using the PSY630 Rapid Review Example paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. as a guide.
In your Rapid Review, analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they relate to the following: neurotransmitters affected, receptors, route of administration, half-life, doses, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and other important facets of the drug. Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use. If there is no accepted therapeutic use for the drug, evaluate and describe the actions of the drug with regard to the abuse process.

The paper:

  • Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length, excluding title page and references page, and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Your name
    • Course name and number
    • Your instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must use at least three peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Describe the primary developmental concern. Provide validation by including relevant examples from the case profile and links to supporting research evidence.

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Assignment Context

The focus of this assignment is early and middle childhood. The case studies in the Studies media piece all feature children aged 6. Why age 6? Age 6 is a transitional time in which you can explore early childhood development and how it impacts middle childhood development.

Assignment Instructions

Introduction

Complete the following:

  • Identify the title of the case study you selected.
  • Provide an introduction that addresses the general context of development and the specific context of the child in the case study you selected.
  • Provide an overview, from an ecological perspective, of the predominant factors of family, society, and culture that could impact this child’s development, including relevant examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence linked to those factors.
  • Describe the general expectations for healthy development across developmental domains (cognitive, social and emotional, and physical) that should be evident as children transition from early to middle childhood. Link this description to child psychology developmental theories.
Case Analysis

Complete the following:

  • Describe the primary developmental concern. Provide validation by including relevant examples from the case profile and links to supporting research evidence.
  • Use child psychology theories (from Unit 1) and current scholarly peer-reviewed research to evaluate at least two of the most prevalent developmental needs of the child in the selected case study (primary concern and secondary concerns). Provide validation and support for your work by including relevant examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence.
Conclusion

Complete the following:

  • Summarize the developmental and contextual issues that are important in understanding this case. Using relevant examples from the case profile, provide suggestions for appropriate actions or interventions in home or school contexts.
  • Link those actions or interventions to evidence from current scholarly research literature.

Assignment Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Written communication: Use the accepted form and style of the psychological professions, employing grammar, punctuation, and mechanics expected of graduate-level composition and expression.
  • References: Include a minimum of six academic, peer-reviewed resources. The course text can be used, but it is not considered one of the peer-reviewed articles.
  • APA style and formatting: Format the references and in-text citations according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Use the MEAL Plan document (linked in the resources) to organize the content and include APA headings and subheadings.
  • Length of paper: 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding title and reference pages.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Please refer to the Examining Early and Middle Childhood Development Scoring Guide to ensure you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.

Note: Your instructor may use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide additional feedback on your writing.

Resources

  • Examining Early and Middle Childhood Development Scoring Guide.
  • PSY7220 Research Guide.
  • Studies | Transcript.
  • APA Style and Format.
  • MEAL Plan.
  • Writing Feedback Tool.

Describe the relationship between intelligence and intelligent behavior. Describe two (2) original examples of intelligent behavior that may seem intelligent among members of one culture but may not seem intelligent among members of another culture.

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ASSIGNMENT 04

PS380 Multicultural Psychology

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.

 

1.     What is the difference between explicit and implicit characteristics of a culture? Choose your own culture, or a culture that you are familiar with and provide two (2) examples of explicit characteristics of the culture and two (2) implicit characteristics of the culture.

 

2.     Describe the relationship between intelligence and intelligent behavior. Describe two (2) original examples of intelligent behavior that may seem intelligent among members of one culture but may not seem intelligent among members of another culture.

 

3.     Briefly describe dichotomous variables and provide two (2) original examples of dichotomous variables. Briefly describe continuous variables and provide two (2) original examples of continuous variables.

 

Grading Rubric

 

 

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

Explain how creative decision-making can improve our ability to make better decisions, considering the numerous obstacles to do so.

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  • Decision-Making
  • Based on our content this week, discuss the importance of rationale decision-making in an organization, using necessary citations. Include how bounded reality, cognitive biases, and conjunction fallacy might affect decision-making.
  • Attribution Theory
    • Explain attribution theory using necessary citations. Include a discussion about the effects of consistency, consensus, distinctiveness, and fundamental attribution error. Consider inclusion about the effects of perception, primacy and recency effects, selective perceptions, contrast effect, stereotyping to further support your discussion.
  • Personal Experience: Inaccurate Judgement
    • Based on our content this week, consider your own experiences with others. Have your actions ever been judged inaccurately by a person such as a boss, a peer, or a family member? How could this experience support your thesis about whether or not attribution theory and bias affect human behaviors with organization?
    • Can self-serving, or other, bias affect one’s perception of a behavior?
  • Creative Decision Making
    • Explain how creative decision-making can improve our ability to make better decisions, considering the numerous obstacles to do so. Include an analysis about how good decision making can potentially affect productivity and job satisfaction.

Writing considerations:

  1. The introduction paragraph should introduce your topic and clearly explain what the paper will address.
  2. Headings can be used to organize your information. See templatePreview the documentView in a new window. (Each heading should include at least two paragraphs – minimum.)
  3. Each paragraph should make a point which can be linked back to your introduction paragraph. Design the topic sentence to embody what the paragraph will entail.
  4. The most important consideration in the body paragraphs is the argument that you want to develop (is or is not perceptions, attribution theory and bias applicable?) in response to the topic (applicability of perception, attribution theory and bias). This argument is developed by making and linking points in and between paragraphs.
  5. The conclusion paragraph should restate your thesis (your suggestion that perceptions, attribution theory and bias does or does not apply to human behaviors in organizations.)

Your assignment should be a minimum of five to six double-spaced pages, and should adequately discuss the topic, demonstrate maturating self-awareness, and include at least one peer-reviewed source, in addition to your text. Use the rubric to check for thoroughness. Include frequent citation to resources.

The Ashford Library should be used as your primary resource for this assignment, but other credible sources will also be accepted. Your sources should be cited according to APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

The paper

  • Must be five to six double-spaced pages in length, not including the title or references pages, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph which will outline the two parts to be addressed within the paper.
  • Must address the topics with critical thought and support all assertions with peer-reviewed sources.
  • Must end with a conclusion that synthesizes your findings about attribution theory and bias effect on human behavior.
  • Must use at least one peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford University Library, not including your textbook.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the In-Text Citation Guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the APA References List (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..