Scientific Study Of Personality Paper

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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that explores personality characteristics.

Address the following in your paper:

  • How do psychologists define personality? Provide an overview of the definition of personality.
  • Researchers use a number of different methods to study personality. Three of the most commonly used methods are case studies, correlational designs, and experimental designs or true experiments.
    • How do these methods differ?
    • What kind of information does each provide?
    • What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

Assignment 2: Analyzing A Major Issue

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Assignment 2: Analyzing a Major Issue

Due Week 8 and worth 260 points

WRITE INTRODUCTION AND CONSLUISON TYPE EACH QUESTION BEFORE ANSWER THEM WRITTEN PAGES HAS TO MINUMUM 6 PAGES. WRITE THEM ON YOUR OWN WORDS AND PROVIDE ORGINAL WORKS. NO PLAGIRSIM. I WILL USE TURNITIN.  EACH SENTENCE HAS TO BE AT LEAST 4 SENTENCES.

Before starting the paper:

1.     Review the major concepts of social psychology in the textbook.

2.     Select a topic from the list.

a)     Affirmative Action (may focus on affirmative action for racial or minorities, gender, or sexual orientation)

b)    Bullying (may focus on school bullying or cyberbullying)

c)     Violence in the media

d)    Development and influence of gangs

e)     Hate crimes against gays or other minorities

f)     Domestic violence (may focus on married couples or dating couples)

3.     Locate and read at least three (3) peer reviewed articles on the issuein the Strayer Library.

o  At least one (1) article should discuss the historical event(s) or legal decision(s) that make the issue a major one in the United States.

o  Two (2) of the articles should have different views about causes, effects, and ways to address the issue.

 

Write 6 page paper (1,000 to 1,200 words) in which you:

  1. Provide an introduction to the paper with a thesis statement.
  2. Describe at least three (3) key historical events and / or legal decisions that make the issue a major or important one in the U.S.
  3. Discuss at least three (3) social psychology concepts addressed in the course that are related to the issue.
  4. Analyze at least three (3) challenges individuals and law enforcement agencies face with the issue.
  5. Explain your agreement with at least three (3) statements by authors of the references cited.
  6. Explain your disagreement with at least two (2) statements by authors of the references cited.
  7. Recommend at least two (2) ways that individuals should address the issue to help improve social elements involved in the issue.
  8. Suggest at least two (2) ways those in criminal justice (police officers, prosecuting attorneys, and  / or judges) should address the issue.
  9. Provide a conclusion to the paper that includes a reference to the thesis statement and contains a summary of the main points.
  10. Provide at least three (3) external peer-reviewed references to support your paper.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length or word count.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the major theories within the field of social psychology.
  • Develop an increased understanding of the dynamic between society and individuals.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in social psychology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about social psychology using proper grammar and mechanics.

Describe in the space below characteristics of the participants (sometimes called “subjects”)

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2nd part of psychology. (same article from part  1)

 

None of the following items can be adequately addressed in fewer than 100 words.  You answers must be articulated in complete thought sentences and not include lists, bulleted items or sentence fragments.

 

 

 

ARTICLE SUMMARY – 40 points possible

1.  Introduction (also referred to as lead-in information)
In the space below summarize the key introductory points made in the beginning of your selected article Note:  In some articles this information is under the heading “Introduction” and in others it is not, but every article will contain “lead-in” introductory information.

 

2.  Research Methods

a. Describe the research design that your selected article’s author(s) used in conducting the study (Ex: survey or inventory, individual or group interview, case study, laboratory controlled or naturalistic observation).

b. Identify by name in the space below any specific measures (surveys, inventories, tests, etc.) used by your selected article’s author(s) in the study (Ex: the Psychological Distress Symptom Checklist; the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory; the Attitudes about Seeking Professional Psychological Help Survey; or measures developed by the article author[s]).

c. Describe in the space below characteristics of the participants (sometimes called “subjects”) involved in the research study conducted by the author(s) of your selected article.  Examples of this type of information include:  The number of persons who participated; participant demographics (age, gender, race and ethnicity, college or employment status, geographic location); whether participants were paid to participate in the study or if no compensation was provided to them for their participation

 

3.  Findings/Analysis
a. Identify in the space below the types of statistical analyses used by the author(s) of your selected article Note:  You are likely not at this point in your college career an expert on statistical analyses but don’t have to be in order to complete this portion of the assignment which only requires listing them by name.

 

b. In the space below, summarize the research findings (often referred to in articles as “results”) of the study conducted by the author(s) of your selected article.

 

4.  Conclusion/Discussion
Summarize in the space below the conclusions reached by the author(s) of your selected article.  Note: These may be found under the heading “Conclusion” or “Discussion” or in paragraphs near the end of the article and are based on the research findings of the author(s) of your selected article.

Hum Growth And Development 5

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Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

 

The discussion assignment provides a forum to discuss the relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.   For this assignment make sure to answer all questions for Part 1 and 2 by Saturday, November 29, 2014. Provide a detailed response to the topic questions in the discussion area. For this assignment post your responses directly in the Discussion Area. Do not use attached documents.

 

To support your work make sure to utilize your course and text readings. When asked also utilize outside sources as well. As in all assignments make sure to cite your sources in your work and provide a reference for that citation utilizing APA format.

 

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between one or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

 

Part 1:

 

The onset of puberty marks a significant change in a person’s life biologically, psychologically, and socially. There are some myths regarding puberty that may skew its realities. Describe some of the myths and realities of puberty.

 

Explain the psychological and social issues a person may face during the transition to puberty.Define adolescence from the psychological, and social or emotional perspectives.Explain some of the emotional changes that may occur at the onset of adolescence and as the individual mature through adolescence.

 

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers, and provide an analysis of each peer’s postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

 

Part 2:

 

The transition into adulthood may differ depending on cultural traditions and rites of passage from adolescence to adulthood. The transition into adulthood is also a time for relationships and romance from a normative perspective.

 

Describe at least two unique rites of passage to adulthood on the basis of ethnic or cultural variations.Explain the concepts of pluralism and assimilation and describe how they affect the rites of passage of individuals.Describe different attachment styles.Explain the attachment style you feel would be most effective in forming lasting relationships.Describe the different types of attraction.Explain the type of attraction you feel would be most effective in establishing lasting relationships.