Assignment 1: Compare And Contrast Theoretical Perspectives

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Assignment 1: Compare and Contrast Theoretical Perspectives

There are many different theoretical perspectives of human behavior. These perspectives influence the way you relate to others, conceptualize the development of maladaptive and adaptive behaviors, and interpret your worldview.

Tasks:

Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, explore these concepts and complete the following tasks:

  • Analyze and compare and contrast two theoretical orientations that attempt to explain human behavior.
  • Develop a detailed case vignette that addresses multidimensional aspects of human behavior (i.e., maladaptive and adaptive beliefs, recent role transitions, support networks, and familial and cultural contexts). You can use the cases included in the reading material or course room as guides.
  • Apply one of the two theoretical orientations you chose for your case to explain the individual’s behavior.
  • Be sure to consider all dimensions of human behavior (psychological, social, biological, and spiritual) and synthesize in your paper how they fit within your theoretical framework.

Submission Details:

  • By Saturday, February 20, 2016, post your responses to this Discussion Area in a minimum of 300 words. Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Through Wednesday, February 24, 2016, respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. While responding, draw comparisons between the examples you provided and the examples submitted by your classmates, and provide a rationale for the comparisons.

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