Introduction – Purpose: Writer’s purpose or central argument is readily apparent to the reader. Identify the social movement that will be presented by its name and capture attention linking the social movement with the class topics. 

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  1. 1. Introduction – Purpose: Writer’s purpose or central argument is readily apparent to the reader. Identify the social movement that will be presented by its name and capture attention linking the social movement with the class topics.

    2. Content: Presentation of relevant and legitimate information clearly supports a central purpose or argument and shows a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains important insights. Student addressed diverse perspective from a variety of sources to qualify analysis

    Information to include in the content:

    • Historic background of the movement.
    • Population serves
    • Characteristics of the population
    • Precursors
    • Strategies of the movement
    • Purpose and social role
    • Detractors
    • Implications for social justice
    • Relevance for social work profession
    • Future vision

    3. Organization: Ideas are arranged in a logical order to support the purpose or argument. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. Reader can easily follow the line of reasoning and transition topics with connecting arguments.

    4. Critical Thinking: Critiques context of the scholarly discourse in terms of the student’s assumptions. Position demonstrates ownership, identifies own position, presenting reflexive tone.

    5. Relevance: Presented the social movement strategies to reduce prejudice, categorization and oppression.

    6. Standards of cultural competence: Student presented concretes ideas on the role of social worker on working with clients served by the movement.

    7. Ethics and Values: Demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of concept related to ethics and values in social work.

    8. Demonstrates a command of the English language, including academic vocabulary, syntax, and flow of ideas. Spelling, punctuation

    9. Uses of APA style correctly.

    10. Draws conclusions based on research-based facts. Incorporates personal and professional point of view.

    NOTE: The work will be on essay and power point.

· Select one genetic influence and one environmental influence on fetal development and think about how these influences might impact each other.

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Discussion: Environmental and Genetic Impact on Fetal Development

Both environmental and genetic influences impact fetal development. Some substances (e.g., folic acid, hormones, etc.) have the biggest influence at sensitive periods during gestation. Early in gestation, when neurological development is at its peak, folic acid is most important. Hormones, such as androgen and estrogen, are necessary for external genital differentiation between 9 and 12 weeks of gestation. Prenatal alcohol exposure, however, can impact fetal growth at any time during gestation. On the other hand, environmental influences such as maternal genetics, nutrition, health, and immunization can have a positive impact on fetal development, mitigating the impact of substances and other negative influences. In addition to environmental influences, you must also consider the impact of genetic influences. Genes determine not only an individual’s physical features at birth—they also contribute to hormonal processes throughout the lifespan. The interaction of environmental influences and genetic influences impacts the development of a fetus.

For this Discussion, you will examine environmental and genetic influences on fetal development.

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Select one genetic influence and one environmental influence on fetal development and think about how these influences might impact each other.

By Day 4

Post a brief description of the genetic influence and the environmental influence you selected. Then, explain how the environmental influence might positively or negatively affect the development of a fetus with the genetic influence you selected. Be specific and provide examples. Use your Learning Resources to support your post. Use proper APA format and citations.

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

  • Chapter 2, “Genetic and      Environmental Foundations” (pp. 44–77)
  • Chapter 3, “Prenatal Development, Birth, and      the Newborn Baby” (pp. 78–117)

Charness, M. E., Riley, E. P., & Sowell, E. R. (2016). Drinking during pregnancy and the developing brain: Is any amount safe? Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 20(2), 80–82. doi:10.1016/j.tics.2015.09.011

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

Entringer, S., Buss, C., & Wadhwa, P. D. (2015). Prenatal stress, development, health and disease risk: A psychobiological perspective—2015 Curt Richter Award Paper. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 62, 366–375. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.08.019

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

Tzouma, V., Grepstad, M., Grimaccia, F., & Kanavos, P. (2015). Clinical, ethical, and socioeconomic considerations for prescription drug use during pregnancy in women suffering from chronic diseases. Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science, 49(6), 947–956. doi:10.1177/2168479015589820

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

Grace, T., Bulsara, M., Robinson, M., & Hands, B. (2015). The impact of maternal gestational stress on motor development in late childhood and adolescence: A longitudinal study. Child Development, 87(1), 211–220.

The Impact of Maternal Gestational Stress on Motor Development in Late Childhood and Adolescence: A Longitudinal Study by Grace, T., Bulsara, M., Robinson, M., & Hands, B., in Child Development, 2015/October. Copyright 2015 by John Wiley & Sons-Journals. Reprinted by permission of John Wiley & Sons-Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tegan_Grace/publication/282873739_The_Impact_of_Maternal_Gestational_Stress_on_Motor_Development_in_Late_Childhood_and_Adolescence_A_Longitudinal_Study/links/56244b7d08ae70315b5db881.pdf

March of Dimes Foundation. (2016). Retrieved from http://www.marchofdimes.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). Birth defects. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/index.html

What role do you think symbols may have played in behaviour? (Scientist in the white coat; guard with sunglasses; chain on prisoners’ leg etc.)

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PSYC15065G – Psychology: Core Concepts

Major Assignment (30%): Conformity, Authority, Obedience

Essay Format –

1) Title Page: A title page template is provided for you to follow on page 2.

2) Introduction Paragraph: Introduce the topics that will be discussed and include a thesis statement at the end of the

paragraph.

A thesis statement is the main argument that you are making, summarized in an affirmative one-line statement; always placed at

the end of the first paragraph.

3) Essay Body: This is your main body of work.

4) Conclusion Paragraph: This paragraph summarizes everything you discussed. It is usually a good idea to reword your thesis

statement and incorporate it into the conclusion as well.

5) References: APA style

5 pages minimum (Please note: this is the minimum allowed for the essay to be marked.)

6 pages or more is recommended.

Please feel free to write as many pages as you would like beyond 5 pages.

(Double spaced lines; 12 font size; New Times Roman font; 1-inch margins; 5-page minimum does not include Title Page;

5-page minimum does not include References page)

Essay Question:

Under what conditions does a person obey authority, who commands actions that go against his or her own conscience?

Incorporate the studies of Stanley Milgram, Philip Zimbardo, and (optional) Solomon Asch.

Essay Resources:

1) Milgram Journal Article (1963). SLATE under “Content” – “Major Assignment”

2) All of the video links. SLATE under “Content” – “Major Assignment”

3) Chapter 12 of your textbook

4) Choose 1 of the 3 Zimbardo Journal Articles provided. SLATE under “Content” – “Major Assignment”

5) Any additional resources you wish to investigate

Things to consider:

1) Many of us believe that we are independent enough to never go against our moral code to the extreme, regardless of the

pressure put on us.

– Please consider that none of the participants in the Stanley Milgram experiment were under any physical or violent restraints;

why did they continue to go along?

– Were they in the majority or the minority? According to Milgram, is this a universal constant across time and culture?

2) Consider the Zimbardo experiment: Why did the “good guards” conform to the situation and look the other way? Why did the

prisoners commit degrading acts against each other on command by the guards?

3) Incorporating real world examples can never hurt. Any examples like Abu Ghraib prison, the holocaust, the genocide in

Rwanda etc. Unfortunately, there are many examples of atrocity in human history.

4) Shifting of responsibility from the individual to the authority figure is a key theme.

– Do those who obey have unique personality traits?

– What role do you think symbols may have played in behaviour? (Scientist in the white coat; guard with sunglasses; chain on

prisoners’ leg etc.)

5) Is all obedience destructive? What is the significance of the bystander effect with regards to this theme?

Reflect on this week’s video, Out of the Mouths of Babes. Which language development theory does this video emphasize, and how can you tell?

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Discussion Prompt 1

The Developmental Debate on Gender Identification

There is debate among developmental theorists as to what influences thoughts and behavior related to gender. For example, what influences a child to play with a doll versus a truck, or what influences a child to engage in active play versus passive play? Do we make these choices because of innate desires determined by biological factors, or is it because we have become socially conditioned to make certain choices? Review and identify the positions that developmental theorists take regarding the influences of gender, and describe what you believe influences gender identity most. Elaborate on your answer.

Discussion Prompt 2

Learning Language

Some experts emphasize the importance of adult reinforcement of early speech, others suggest that language learning is innate, biologically wired, while others believe it to be a biproduct of social impulses. Reflect on this week’s video, Out of the Mouths of Babes. Which language development theory does this video emphasize, and how can you tell? To support your answer, provide an example of one of the experiments conducted and explain how it fits in to the learning theory process you identified. What position do you take on the matter of language acquisition, and based on that position, would you advocate that parents read to children even before they start to talk? Explain your rationale.

Answers for each discussion  must be more that 125 words