Assignment Parenting Styles

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After viewing the video Positive discipline for toddlers (For an alternate accessible resource, read the article Diana Baumrind’s (1996) prototypical descriptions of 3 parenting styles), and reviewing the Parenting Style Questionnaire, write a three- to four-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) comparing and contrasting two parenting styles (uninvolved parenting, permissive parenting, authoritarian parenting, or authoritative parenting).

Additionally, select a specific developmental stage between 2 and 15 years of age and explain how parenting styles influence a child’s behavior in the classroom and how modifications in parenting can create a positive family environment. This paper must include a minimum of two scholarly sources in addition to the course text. Your paper should be submitted in APA format.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

· Describe the major categories of tests and identify the major uses and users of these tests.

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Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you summarize the major assumptions and fundamental questions associated with psychological testing.  The paper will address the following concepts:

·       Define the term test.

·       Describe the major categories of tests and identify the major uses and users of these tests.

·       Compare and contrast the concepts of reliability and validity and discuss how they affect the field of psychological testing.

 

Please refer to the grading rubric posted in the Course Materials forum for direction regarding how these concepts will be addressed in your paper.

 

GRADING RUBRIC TO USE……..

Content and Organization

70 Percent
 
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way:

  • Define the term “test.”
  • Describe the major categories of tests and identify the major uses and users of these tests.
  • Compare and contrast the concepts of reliability and validity, and discuss how they impact the field of psychological testing.
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically:

  • Definition of “test” includes an overview of the five perspectives of psychological testing.
  • Identification and description of the four major categories of psychological tests.
  • Identification and description of the four major uses and users of psychological tests.
  • Definitions of reliability and validity as these concepts are used in psychological testing.
  • Correct distinction between reliability and validity.
  • Identification and description of the different types of reliability and validity.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
 
Readability and Style

15 Percent
 
Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
 
Mechanics

15 Percent
 
The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.
The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.
 
Total 100

Percent

Identify and discuss 3 studies that explore gender stereotypes within United States culture or a culture of your choosing.

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Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Issues of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are common areas of study within social psychology. The area of gender role stereotypes, in particular, has received considerable amounts of attention over the recent decades.

Identify and discuss 3 studies that explore gender stereotypes within United States culture or a culture of your choosing. Make sure to include the following:

  • A summary of each study and its results
  • The implications of the study in regards to gender stereotypes (i.e., what stereotypes were found or not found)
  • A discussion about the modern-day impact of your findings
  • 400-600 words

Balanced Area in my Life:

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Respond to Peers: Review your classmates’ posts, and respond to at least two of your peers. Comment on their provided strategies and suggest additional ways to find balance in their lives. Each response should be a minimum of 50 words.

 

 

PEER ONE

Balanced Area in my Life:
For this one I had to think hard because I feel that nothing in my life right now is balanced at all. But After thinking over my life I will say that Family is the most balanced thing that I have right now. By Family I do mean my immediate family. My family is my number one supporters and I theirs. We’ve learned how to manage our time but always keep in touch especially with me moving out of the stated from them we still keep the tightest bond then we ever have. The way I keep that balanced is pretty much by making sure I talk to them almost every day. We make sure that We all know about all scheduling and life happenings so we can make sure each other are on top of the jobs.
Unbalanced Area in My life:
Now this one was not that hard it was just a matter of picking which unbalanced thing I was going to discuss. One thin that is unbalanced though in my finances. I have a hard time of keeping up with what is due when and paying on time. So when it comes to that I end up paying late which put other things behind and so forth and so forth. One strategy that I want to use to fix this issue is by becoming more organized in an open way. What I mean by that is to actually take a big calendar and on the dates that bills are due write them on the calendar and put that calendar on the refrigerator so that I can see it and know when certain things are due and keep my finances on track.
Stress:
Based on my own life I will say that having unbalance does place a lot of stress on one person. When things are unbalanced it throws your mind into worry mode. Like how am i going to do this, or where am I going to find the time for this, or how did I allow this to happen and how am I going to fix it! Once your mind goes into worrying you start to stress about the next move you will have to make because somehow you have to move forward. Two ways that you can minimize that stress is to: immediately think positive, it happened lets just move forward and make the best, and take what happened and use it to your advantage by pushing yourself to do better and not let it happen again.

PEER TBalanced Area- Considering that my life seems to be everything but balanced, I had to do some thinking. After going through everything in my life right now I realized that as crazy as it may sound the only time I feel balanced is at work. Usually people are so scattered at work but that is why I love what I do. Don’t get me wrong working with children has its days where I just want to go home but that is the place I am most content. Most of the kids that I work with come from bad homes and they each remind me everyday to be thankful and just not take things so serious, that is what keeps me on track.

Unbalanced Area- My life seems to be so unbalanced in so many areas that I am not sure where to start. My financial situation would have to be my first problem for sure. In November of 2015 I lost my full time job. I had to move in with my mom and I have really been struggling to make ends meet with my car payment and other bills. The strategy that i am using to improve this area is I am constantly looking for another job that offers more money and more hours. I am even looking for a second job to makeup for the hours that I do not receive at my current job, anything to help increase my income and help me get back on my feet.

Stress- Reflecting on my own life I know that the areas in my life that are unbalanced cause a great amount of stress on me. I always feel the need to worry and the term relax is not in my vocabulary. My mind is in constant think mode which causes me to barely sleep. I am aware there is someone out here who has more troubles than I can even imagine and would make my problems seem so small but when i am so stressed out it is so overwhelming. I know that once I start bringing in more money and am able to pay my bills on time without having to borrow money things won’t be as stressful. Other than finances my fitness also plays a big part in my stress. I know that I need to lose weight but I am a stress eater so it all goes hand in hand. two ways that i can improve these areas of my life are by continuing to look for other jobs so that I can make more money to provide for myself. as far as my fitness goes i need to get on a healthy sleep schedule and also improve my diet and exercise.