Applications

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As you have gathered in the previous weeks, social psychological insight is relevant to many fields. Some branches of social psychology are specifically focused on application.  In this discussion, we will consider practical applications beyond the scope of previous material.To inform your thinking on this topic, begin by perusing The Stanford SPARQ Solutions Catalog (Links to an external site.).  Consider the recommended readings to gain additional insight regarding systematic application of social psychology to various fields.Then, select an applied branch of social psychology:  psychology and law/forensic psychology, military psychology, health psychology, environmental psychology, etc.  Locate a peer-reviewed, empirical article (i.e., an article that describes a research study, not merely a theoretical review) written from your chosen field.  Summarize the theoretical background of the issue at hand and describe research methods used to investigate this phenomenon.  Explain the social variables that contribute to the thoughts, feelings, or actions under review.   Generate potential applications for the insight gleaned from the article you reviewed, and interpret application of social psychological insight to specific careers in this field.Your initial post should be 500-1000 words in length and must contain a minimum of one scholarly, peer-reviewed reference, in addition to required course resources as applicable.  Additional credible references are encouraged.

Wellness

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Discussion 1: What is Happiness?How happiness and well-being are defined varies around the globe. For instance, in some cultures, happiness is closely linked to economic well-being and in other cultures, happiness is linked to being closer to home. As an additional example, in some societies, happiness is connected to individual advancement, whereas in other societies one’s personal happiness is linked to the well-being of the group.For this Discussion, you will explore the influences of happiness and how they vary according to culture.Explain the two influences on happiness you selected and explain why they vary according to culture.Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and identify current relevant literature to support your work.Discussion 2: What Brings Happiness Varies by CultureComponents of happiness and well-being are dependent on each individual culture. For instance, in one culture, feeling connected to nature may bring happiness while in another culture experiencing happiness may be linked to receiving an award or praise from others.For this Discussion, you will read several resources describing how happiness may vary by cultural context and even how words and terms for happiness may not be universal and thus may not appear in every culture. As you consider these Learning Resources, think about the influence or term for happiness and whether it appears in every culture.Post an explain the influence or term for happiness you selected and explain why you think it does not appear in every culture.Note: Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and identify current relevant literature to support your work.

Owner’s manual for for the parents of a newborn.

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Write an owner’s manual for the parents of a newborn. Describe what  they should expect in terms of the key social, behavioural, and  biological changes that will likely occur in the first 2 ½ months of  their child’s life. Describe things that parents could do to promote the  best possible development for their children.