Research Human Behavior

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Select a research method, such as case studies, surveys, or experimental, from the text that interests you. Then, respond to the following questions in 100 to 200 words each.

1. Describe how you would use this method in researching human behavior and what topics you might study.

2. Explain why you chose this method and where it fits in using the scientific method.

Review the material presented in Chapter 11 on Sexual Motivation and Sexual Orientation.

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Option B

 

Review the material presented in Chapter 11 on Sexual Motivation and Sexual Orientation. Most psychologists believe that our sexual preferences and orientation are largely determined by our biology.

 

1.      What are some biological or genetic factors that influence sexual orientation behavior?  Describe two or more conclusions from biological research of sexual orientation behavior.  (These may include genes, brain functioning, metabolic, and hormonal, etc.) Be sure that your ideas are based on the material from your assigned readings or videos, and not simply opinion. (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.      What are some psychological and social/cultural factors that may also influence sexual orientation? Describe two or more conclusions from psychological or social research of sexual orientation. (These may include personal issues, family issues, society, media or cultural issues.) Be sure that your ideas are based on the material from your assigned readings or videos, and not simply opinion.(1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.      Based on the research you described above, how do you now view sexual orientation?   Do you see it as primarily biologically based or psycho-socially based? Be sure to support your views with research. (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References   (Please list your references for this assignment using APA Style Guidelines)

Exploring Personality Theories

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In this assignment, you will define and apply various personality theories to your personal life experiences. .

Background

In psychology, personality theorists have sought to understand the traits and other factors that determine our very nature. Some of these factors are innate, and others seem to be shaped by environmental forces. Each theory takes a different approach to understanding personality. Familiarity with theories of personality will help you to understand and organize behaviors that you observe in others and yourself.

 

Instructions

 

Part I: Apply each of the four personality theories to your personal life experience by answering the following questions.

  • The Five Factor Model of Personality: Explain where you fall on each of the five dimensions or traits in this theory. Discuss whether you feel you were “born with” this trait or if you feel this trait developed through experiences in your environment (such as family experiences or other learning experiences). Based on your experience, explain whether personality traits are primarily biological (innate) or environmental(learned) (Nature vs. Nurture).
  • Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory: Describe how social learning theory played an influence in your own personality development. Identify whose behavior you modeled and provide specific details to describe the ways in which their behavior influenced you.
  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Identify which stage of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs you are currently experiencing. Explain which level you hope to experience in the future.
  • Freudian Theory of Personality Structure: Regarding your own personality functioning, provide an example of how your own Id, Ego, and Superego might all work together to help you meet your needs and have a successful life. Many contemporary psychologists disagree with Freud, and do not believe that the unconscious mind plays an important role in every day behavior. Based on your readings in psychology, as well as your own experiences, do you believe that the unconscious mind is important in everyday life? Why or why not?

Your response should be a 3–4-page Microsoft Word document written in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Be sure to demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. For help citing sources, click on Academic Resources under Course Home.

LASA 2: Exploring Personality Theories

 

 

Part I: Apply the personality theories to your personal life experience by answering the following questions. (Each paragraph below should be 200 – 400 words.)

 

1. The Five Factor Model of Personality: Explain where you fall on each of the FIVE dimensions or traits in this theory. Discuss whether you feel you were “born with” this trait or if you feel this trait developed through experiences in your environment (such as family experiences or other learning experiences). Based on your experience, explain whether personality traits are primarily biological (innate) or environmental (learned) (Nature vs. Nurture). (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory: Describe how social learning theory played an influence in your own personality development. Identify whose behavior you modeled and provide specific details to describe the ways in which their behavior influenced you. (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Identify which stage of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs you are currently experiencing. Explain which level you hope to experience in the future. (1 paragaph)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Freudian Theory of Personality Structure: Regarding your own personality functioning, provide an example of how your own Id, Ego and Superego might all work together to help you meet your needs and have a successful life. Many contemporary psychologists disagree with Freud, and do not believe that the unconscious mind plays an important role in every day behavior.  Based on your readings in psychology, as well as your own experiences, do you believe that the unconscious mind is important in everyday life?  Why or why not?” (2 paragraphs)

 

 

 

References (Please list your references for this assignment using APA Style Guidelines)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Psychology

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Analyzing Cultural Relevance In Instruction

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Analyzing Cultural Relevance in Instruction

In Chapter 12, Wardle (2013) summarizes the important characteristics of a culturally relevant teacher. After reviewing this material, for this assignment you will apply your knowledge of culturally relevant pedagogy as you propose solutions to problems facing a teacher with a very diverse student population. This exercise provides excellent practice over the application of culturally relevant principles in the design of effective instructional solutions. You will need to design such instructional solutions within the Final Project, so it is very important to practice such skills here. Specifically, for this assignment, you will view a brief video taken with a cell phone by a student in a high school social studies class. The video (Bliss, 2013) documents a meltdown Bliss experienced during his World History course at Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. A transcript of the audio is provided in the Instructor Guidance for this week along with other detailed assistance for completing this assignment.

After reviewing the Instructor Guidance for this task, create your assignment to meet the content and written communication expectations below.

Content Expectations

 

  • Video Analysis Questions (2 points): Answer the four categories of questions below based on your inferences and ideas about how things could have been improved in the events captured in the cellphone video.
    1. Description: What is the problem (from Jeff Bliss’s perspective as well as from Ms. Phung’s perspective)?
    2. Diagnosis: How did it get like this? What probably caused it? Who set it up like this? Who benefits? Who loses? What position do you take on this issue?
    3. Solution: How could a more equitable, culturally relevant approach to the class improve the situation? How might Ms. Phung respond differently to Jeff’s concerns? On a broader scale, recommend specific ways you believe Ms. Phung could provide more equitable learning opportunities for all learners. How might creativity be used more effectively in this social studies class? How should Ms. Phung go about implementing such an approach? What would she need to get started?
    4. Evaluation: How would you evaluate the success or failure of each proposed solution? One year from now, what would you want to see changed?

 

  • Equity Strategies (2 points): Describe existing equity strategies in the area of instruction, classroom environment, student grouping, and student leadership/recognition that are implemented in the classroom and additional ways in which the teacher can help meet all student needs.

 

  • Cultural Relevance Strategies (2 points): Describe evidence of any culturally relevant pedagogy in action in the cellphone video and additional strategies that might help improve the overall efficacy of the learning experience. Such strategies might include at least one of the following nine areas: Use one of the areas with the star beside it if possible please.
    1. Maximizing academic success through relevant instructional experiences
    2. Addressing cultural competence through reinforcing students’ cultural integrity
    3. Involving students in the construction of knowledge *
    4. Building on students’ interests and linguistic resources *
    5. Tapping home and community resources
    6. Understanding students’ cultural knowledge *
    7. Using interactive and constructivist teaching strategies *
    8. Examining the curriculum from multiple perspectives
    9. Promoting critical consciousness through opportunities to challenge predominant elements of the students’ social norms

Written Communication Expectations

 

  • Page Requirement (.5 points): Submit three to five pages, not including the title and reference pages.
  • APA Formatting (.5 points): Format your paper according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Syntax and Mechanics (.5 points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
  • Source Requirement (.5 points): Reference the cellphone video and Wardle (2013) textbook. All sources on the references page need to be used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Reference:

 

 

 

Wardle, F. (2013). Human relationships and learning in the multicultural environment. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

 

 

 

Bliss, J. (2013, May 8). Student “Jeff Bliss” mad at teacher at Duncanville high [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iflIOklflrg