You need to define the concepts, describe the items with some details and explain what you found significant about them. Throughout this assignment, use academic terminology learned from the class material. 

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Before you complete this assignment, watch my recorded lecture(s) and all the other assigned videos in this module. Then, list the 10 most important and/or interesting things you learned from the lecture and/or other videos in this module. Note that this assignment is specifically for the video material posted in this module (not the textbook or other readings). You get to define “important” here, but an “important thing” could for example be a new concept you learned, an interesting theory, a memorable example study, a significant research finding, etc.

Rank your items starting from 1 and ending with 10. Try to (at least somewhat) rank order them so the most important is number 1, the second most important is number 2, and so on. But if you find it hard to exactly rank order them, try to at least create some order (e.g. item 1 seems more important to you than item 5).

IMPORTANT:

  • This assignment needs to be written entirely in your own words (paraphrased). Do not copy and paste the text from any sources (this assignment has an automatic plagiarism check – see below).
  • At least THREE of your items MUST come from my lectures (some lecture topics overlap with other videos and readings, and that’s fine, but you must show that you are familiar with the content of my lectures). You don’t have to specifically indicate which video each item is from. In addition, show learning from multiple video sources besides the lectures. When you watch the assigned videos, look for things that you might want to include in your Top 10. However, not every assigned video has to appear in the list.
  • Use academic terminology and show your learning. For each of the items, define and explain the relevant concepts, and explain why it is important in your opinion. Use full sentences. Each item should be about 3-5 full sentences (or longer; there’s no upper limit, but these don’t have to be longer than that).

For example, this would NOT be enough:

1. Antipsychotics  

2. Antisocial personality disorder    

You need to define the concepts, describe the items with some details and explain what you found significant about them. Throughout this assignment, use academic terminology learned from the class material. 

This assignment is not graded for “accuracy” in the sense that I’m not going to evaluate how important the items in my opinion are, but the items must be relevant and show evidence of viewing the lecture(s) and other assigned videos.

You get 1 point per each item that meets the requirements, up to 10 points.

What are common themes found      among each of the professional organizations represented in the websites? What are the distinctive themes      for each organization?

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Assignment 1

For this discussion, you will create a presentation from the point of view of two specific professionals who are experts on the topic you selected in Week One for your Final Project.  For this discussion:

  • Consider the psychological      career alternatives available and determine from which fields of expertise      your two points of view will come.
  • Select the two professionals      you will use with expertise on the topic you selected.  Your      professionals’ identity may be based on a real person that you know, or      they may be made-up based on the job description of a professional in the      field.  The titles of your professionals should represent actual jobs      (based on job descriptions) from categories in two different areas of      mental health (e.g., psychiatry and psychology, social work and counseling).
  • In one or two sentences,      briefly introduce your experts by describing their current careers as well      as their backgrounds. The experts will be providing scholarly information      on your selected topic based on the point-of-view of their respective professions.
    Provide evaluations from the experts in the course of the presentation,      regarding contributions of psychological research on the chosen topic in      an applied context.
  • Include information from at      least two peer-reviewed articles that were published within the last five      years to substantiate your experts’ claims.  You must select these      two articles on your own.  You may not use resources listed within      this course.  For information on how to generate search terms for specific      resources, visit the Ashford University Library.

To begin, create a presentation using the Sample Presentation Template, of at least five slides (not including the title and reference slides).  Provide the following elements in your presentation:

  • A side-by-side comparison of      your experts including their current careers as well as their backgrounds
  • A brief general explanation of      the topic chosen in Week One
  • Provide a slide for each of the      experts’ points of view including appropriate citations of your referenced      resources
  • A brief overview and comparison      of the two experts’ points of view
  • A separate reference slide must      be included at the end of the presentation
  • A minimum of three scholarly      sources published within the last five years must be included in the      discussion. References are cited according to APA guidelines.
  • A link to a website from an      organization associated with each expert’s profession.  Include      information from that website where the corresponding expert is presenting      her or his point of view. Include the websites in the reference slide      using the full APA citation format for websites. Do not just copy and paste      the URL to the website.
  • Use the sample template      provided to organize your presentation. You may change the font sizes in      the presentation. However, do not use a font smaller than 20 pt. You are      encouraged to insert relevant figures and graphics. Make sure to appropriately      cite any images you use that you did not create yourself. If you include a      table or figure from a journal article, cite it according to APA      guidelines.

Next, create a 3 to 5 minute oral video presentation of your presentation using a screencast program such as Jing or Screencast-O-Matic. You may also use YouTube or a voiceover PowerPoint saved as a video file with audio. The maximum time allowed for your presentation is 5 minutes, so practicing your presentation prior to recording it is highly recommended.

  • Please include a title for your      presentation in the description box when you publish your oral video      presentation.

Finally, copy and paste the URL link to your oral video presentation (screencast or video file) in your discussion forum response section.

  • Your presentation must utilize      at least two scholarly peer-reviewed resources, in addition to your      textbook, cited in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • All references used within the      presentation must be cited properly within the slides and included on the      required reference slide, which will be the last slide within your      presentation.
  • Due to the time limit of your      presentation video, you are not required to speak or read through the      reference list. However, you must include your reference list within the      discussion post along with the URL link to your presentation and submit      your presentation via doc sharing.

Assignment 2

Review at least three websites of professional organizations for mental health and related fields provided in this week’s list of Recommended Websites. Compare and contrast the key features of three mental health-related disciplines.

Address the following questions in your initial post:

  • What are common themes found      among each of the professional organizations represented in the websites?
  • What are the distinctive themes      for each organization?
  • How might a professional from      each of the disciplines represented in the websites you selected answer      the following question “How would a professional in your organization      contribute to the treatment of depression?”

Respond to a post from at least one of your colleagues who selected a population different from that of your Discussion post and add one additional ethical consideration.

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Research and Ethics in Psychology

Developmental psychology attempts to understand cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development throughout the lifespan. In order to understand, for example, how maternal stress during pregnancy might impact the child later in life, pregnant women and children could be studied. Vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, newborns, children, cognitively impaired individuals, incarcerated individuals, or older adults, require additional consideration and protection when planning to conduct research with them.

When conducting research in the field of human development, particularly with vulnerable populations, it is important to keep in mind that a unique set of ethical considerations should be taken into account. These populations need extra care to ensure their rights because some individuals may lack the mental capacity to give informed consent, may have decreased free will, or may be vulnerable in terms of their physical or mental welfare. As you approach this Discussion, keep in mind how ethical considerations might have affected the type of research that could be conducted.

For this Discussion, you will examine the role of ethics in developmental psychology research as it relates to vulnerable populations.

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Review the example of a Discussion post and response found in this week’s Learning Resources as well as the Discussion Rubric to understand the Discussion’s expectations.
  • Review the Learning Resources related to ethics and research in the field of developmental psychology
  • Choose a population from the following:
    • Children
    • Women who are pregnant
    • Geriatric individuals
    • Individuals with cognitive disabilities
    • Adolescents
By Day 4

Based on the population you selected, post an explanation of the role of ethics in developmental psychology research with attention to the characteristics of this vulnerable population. Be specific in your post and use the Learning Resources to support your post. Use proper APA format and citations to support your explanation.

By Day 6

Respond to a post from at least one of your colleagues who selected a population different from that of your Discussion post and add one additional ethical consideration.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting and respond to any questions. Note what you have learned and/or any insights that you have gained as a result of your colleagues’ comments.

Click on the Reply button below to reveal the textbox for entering your message. Then click on the Submit button to post your message.

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Review the course text and other Learning Resources related to mid-20th-century theories and recent theoretical perspectives

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Discussion: The Contribution of Classical Theorists to Contemporary Developmental Theorists

While all major developmental theories attempt to explain the growth of individuals, each theory has a slightly different perspective. Some theories emphasize environmental (nurture) more than biological (nature) influences. Some theories focus on a particular construct (e.g., cognition), while others emphasize the impact of age range in shaping development. Piaget’s cognitive developmental theory emphasizes fixed stages during which the mind’s capacities allow an individual to learn about the world. Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, on the other hand, is not stage-based and describes growth as an interaction between the individual and his or her environment.

Contemporary theories (e.g., Langer’s theory of mindfulness) typically build upon the foundation generated by earlier theories. Langer’s theory of mindfulness contains similarities to classical theories, such as Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, in that they both agree that development is contextual and the organism is an active “mindful” participant. Langer took Vygotsky’s theory to a new level, focusing specifically on education and the learner. Other contemporary theories include neo-Piagetian cognitive developmental theories, which attempt to address the limitations found within Piaget’s classical theory. Robbie Case, Andreas Demetriou, and Kurt Fischer proposed theories that were extensions of Piaget’s theory. These theorists added concepts that expanded on cognitive functioning within the stages of development. Most developmental psychologists today do not believe that a single perspective or theory can sufficiently explain lifespan development; rather, an eclectic approach accounts for development better.

For this Discussion, you will examine classical and contemporary developmental theories as they relate to current applications in developmental psychology.

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Review the course text and other Learning Resources related to mid-20th-century theories and recent theoretical perspectives

· Select two theories from the following list, one from each column (classical, contemporary), that examine the same developmental processes (i.e., cognitive, physical, and/or social-emotional).

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Classical Theories

Contemporary Theories

 

· Psychoanalytic/Psychosexual

· Psychosocial

· Behaviorism/Learning

· Social Learning

· Cognitive-Developmental

· Information Processing

· Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

· Ethology/Evolutionary Developmental

· Sociocultural

· Systems Theory

Berk, L. E. (2014). Development through the lifespan (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

  • Chapter 1, “History, Theory, and Research      Strategies” (“Scientific Beginnings” through “Comparing and Evaluating      Theories,” pp. 14–27)

Aldwin, C. M. (2014). Rethinking developmental science. Research in Human Development, 11(4), 247–254. doi:10.1080/15427609.2014.967045

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Lillard, A. S., Lerner, M. D., Hopkins, E. J., Dore, R. A., Smith, E. D., & Palmquist, C. M. (2013). The impact of pretend play on children’s development: A review of the evidence. Psychological Bulletin, 139(1), 1–34. doi:10.1037/a0029321

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Greenfield, P. M. (2009). Linking social change and developmental change: Shifting pathways of human development. Developmental Psychology, 45(2), 401–418. doi:10.1037/a0014726

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

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