Discussion on descriptive and symbolic representation in everyday life.

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Write a 6 pages paper on descriptive and symbolic representation in everyday life. While descriptive representation is evident, for instance, in politics, ethnicity, or gender, symbolic representation attached to religion, monarchy, or the presidency. In this paper, I will discuss how the chances of a politician winning an election depend on being viewed as a descriptive representative.

A politician as a descriptive representative

In the contemporary society where democracy prevails, a politician’s chances of being elected to a political office depend on how he or she resonates with the electorates. As stated by Pitkin “every person in the modern world searches for some form of representation, whether it is the government or any other institution”. Thus, for a politician to win an election, he or she has to carry out a needs assessment to understand what his or her constituents want. In most democracies, campaigns during elections mark a period when those vying for political office have to go back to their constituents to present their case. The campaign period is an opportune time for politicians to gauge their popularity on the grounds. Those on the ground are often eager to elect a person who can safeguard their interests while in office. Whether this view is plausible depends on a politician being seen to have similar or sharing common interests with their representatives.

Discussion on Advertising Strategy Evaluation and Development: Jeep Wrangler.

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You will prepare and submit a term paper on Advertising Strategy Evaluation and Development: Jeep Wrangler. Your paper should be a minimum of 1250 words in length. The latest model, the Wrangler JK made its debut at the North American Auto Show, and in the US market, it was first sold in 2007. From the beginning, it has been offered in two models. the long wheelbase and the short wheelbase with four and two doors respectively, as well as Rubicon, trim levels (Ackerson 25). Its biggest competitor in the US market is the Toyota FJ Cruiser due to its similar SUV qualities, especially its off-road capabilities.

The current Jeep Wrangler is a result of the 2007 model’s complete redesign that introduced four doors for the first time in the brand’s history. According to Ackerman (p. 43), its chassis was transformed to a JK platform and the car is now noticeably wider with an 86 mm wider track in comparison to earlier models. The factory available tires for this model are also larger at thirty-two inches, while the 4-door model possesses a wheelbase that is at least 510 mm longer at 2,950 mm, which enhances the seating room at its rear (Ackerson 44). After the production of the Jeep Wrangler was moved to the complex at Toledo, it gained a distinction from its predecessors through its grille angle. While earlier models had flat grilles that were even in comparison to the front Enders, the current Wrangler has an angled grille towards the top, which, from mid-way to the bottom, continues as a straight line. The effect of this remodeling has been a decrease in hood length and a concurrent increase in fender length (Ackerson 44).

SUVs are generally defined as off-road vehicles, although no single definition for this category of cars has been settled on. However, this category is considered as a light truck, which means that there is less regulation compared to passenger cars under the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for the economy of fuel and emissions respectively (Henshaw 38). However, the Environmental Protection Agency now&nbsp.considers SUVs as being under similar standards of tailpipe emissions to other cars. In the United States, therefore, the SUV is considered a truck together with minivans, delivery vans, and pick-ups.

Week 1 Discussion-Psychology and Gender

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According to Bem (1981), gender roles furnish the material for gender stereotypes. This is because when people associate a pattern of behavior with men or women, they tend to overlook individual variations and draw conclusions about the behavior associated with a particular gender.In the United States, sexism toward women has always been an issue in advertising, especially in the 1950s. Women have traditionally been expected to fulfill gender-specific roles, such as rearing children, cleaning, and cooking. Today’s society has evolved to a place where such discrimination is discouraged and looked down upon. Men too have experienced gender bias, especially those who embraced roles typically associated with women (for example, nursing and stay-at-home dads).In your exploration of these concepts, your response answer the following:How do images represent genders inaccurately or unfairly? Be sure to define gender, gender roles, and gender stereotypes.How does the media impact people’s views about gender stereotypes—the concept of being male or female?A gender stereotype consists of beliefs about the activities appropriate to men or women. Who determines what is appropriate?How does the media influence this perception of appropriateness and gender roles?Reference:Bem, S. L. (1981). Gender schema theory: A cognitive account of sex typing.Psychological Review, 88(4), 354–364.Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your textbook and course readings. Start reviewing and responding to at least two of your classmates as early in the week as possible. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be sure to be honest, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Using questions and seeking clarifications are good ways to make your reviews substantive!Use an APA style reference list with in-text citations in your initial response.Use an APA style reference list with in-text citations in at least one of your two responses to classmates.

Week 3 Discussion 2

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Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. One of the referencesmustcome from Broderick and Blewitt (2015). I need this completed by 12/14/17 at 6pm. My assigned family is the  [Jeong Family].I hope everyone is “settling in” to the course and finding the family assignments interesting.  This week, you are addressing issues in young childhood.  As you develop your response to the discussion prompt, please be sure to address all objectives, and to do so from a developmental perspective.  For example, the prompt for this discussion asks you to identify at least one significant development-related issue for your young client. In addition to identifying the behaviors or conditions that exist, you should also support the significance of this with citations to resource(s).  Also, you are asked to explain two interventions you might employ to enhance the young child’s development, and why these would be appropriate.  These interventions should be specific and developmentally-focused.  Answers such as “client(s) should attend counseling” or “CBT-focused counseling would help the parents better deal with (issue)” is not sufficient. Remember that these are already your counseling clients.  Think about what specific types of interventions might support healthy development and why – and remember to support your statements with resources!  :-)Also, I strongly recommend that you consider using outlines to assist in your development of main discussion posts (and applications!).  Outlines help you ensure that you meet each objective thoroughly, as well as help you identify ways to improve coherence and support in your assignment before submitting.  There are some very good resources in the Walden writing center on this topic.  I also highly recommend these two websites:http://www2.ivcc.edu/rambo/eng1001/outline.htmhttps://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/03/You might also want to check out this site, which not only includes information on developing outlines, but also “prewriting” steps:http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/writingresources/prewriting_outlining.cfmDiscussion 2: Working with Young ChildrenI suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer,to treat everything as if it were a nail.—Abraham Maslow, The Psychology of ScienceOne of the more important skills you will develop as a counselor is the ability to identify a client’s unique biological, cultural, and environmental influences and adapt your interventions appropriately. This is especially true when working with young children, as their identities and real-world understandings have yet to fully develop. If they do not yet know “who they are,” how can you, as a counselor, begin to tell them?For this Discussion, review the media, “Young Childhood.” Focus on the child aged 4–10 for whom you will develop interventions. As you construct your interventions, consider the information you have previously collected about this family. Utilize the Learning Resources and the current literature to support your post.Post by Day 4 a brief summary of your client (young child), including presenting issues, family dynamics, and the young child’s attachment to primary caregiver(s). Then, describe at least one significant development-related issue for the young child. Explain why this is an issue. Finally, explain two interventions you might employ to enhance the young child’s development, including why you think they are appropriate. Justify your response with references to this week’s Learning Resources and the current literature. Be specific.Readings· Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.o Chapter 4, “Emotional Development in the Early Years” (pp. 124-167)o Chapter 5, “The Emerging Self and Socialization in the Early Years” (pp. 168-201)· Cote, L. R., & Bornstein, M. H. (2009). Child and mother play in three U. S. cultural groups: Comparisons and associations. Journal of Family Psychology, 23(3), 355–363.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.· De Young, A. C., Kenardy, J. A., & Cobham, V. E. (2011). Trauma in early childhood: A neglected population. Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review, 14(3), 231–250.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.· Gould, K. (2011). Parenting theAsperger’s child: Extraordinary demands and pitfalls. Psychoanalytic Inquiry, 31(3), 320–333.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.· Gullone, E., Ollendick, T. H., & King, N. J. (2006). The role of attachment representation in the relationship between depressive symptomatology and social withdrawal in middle childhood. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 15(3), 263–277.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.· Mercer, S. H., & DeRosier, M. E. (2010). Selection and socialization of internalizing problems in middle childhood. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 29(9), 1031–1056.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Media· Laureate Education (Producer). (2013n). Young childhood [Video file]. Retrieved from CDN Files Database. (COUN 6215/COUN 8215/HUMN 8215)This media presentation continues your exploration of the client family assigned to you by your Instructor. This week, you will focus on the young child, aged 4–10, in your Discussion post.Note: Please click on the following link for the transcript: Transcript (PDF).· Laureate Education (Producer). (2013l). Perspectives: Working with young children [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.eduNote: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.This week’s presenter focuses on lifespan development concepts in young childhood. Age-specific interventions are discussed, as are developmental challenges and considerations.Accessible player  –Downloads– Download Video w/CC Download Audio Download Transcript