Introduction To Psychology Ashford University

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Final Paper and Annotated Bibliography Your summative assignment for this course is a Final Paper, which is due in Week Five.  To ensure that you have time to process the material and produce a strong paper, you will create an outline your Final Paper and an annotated bibliography for submission this week. You will receive feedback on your outline and annotated bibliography to help you make your Final Paper more effective.  To begin, review the instructions for your Final Paper, which are listed in Week Five of your course or in the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide.   Next, select one of the following research topics for your Final Paper: Is corporal punishment needed to discipline children? Does violence in the media contribute to violent behavior in children? What techniques have professionals used to treat insomnia and how effective are those treatments? What does research show about the effectiveness of the major techniques for promoting weight loss? Are intelligence and personality stable across adulthood and into old age? Then, review the PSY101 Outline and Annotated Bibliography Template, which contains the layout for this week’s assignment.  Your outline must be one to two pages in length.  Clearly identify the topic selected, and include major headings for the areas to be considered.  The major areas include:

· A well-written introduction and conclusion with a succinct thesis statement.

· Summarize your sources and analyze the findings from your research.

· Discuss the key issues and controversies surrounding your selected topic.

· Identify a variety of perspectives on the selected topic, so that the discussion is balanced and not one-sided.

· Distinguish how cognitive and behavioral implications might play a role in your selected topic.  What learning principles could factor in with the topic?  What theories of motivation and personality could influence your insights into the topic?

· Analyze any additional research that could be done in the future and provide solutions that could be implemented in the present regarding your selected topic.

Under each major heading, summarize your point about that heading.  Subheadings should briefly summarize research that may both support and disagree with each viewpoint, if applicable.  This outline will form your roadmap for creating your Final Paper. In addition to your outline, submit a one- to two- page annotated bibliography of your scholarly sources for your Final Paper.  Each source must include the APA formatted citation as well as a summary paragraph.  The summary paragraph should contain four to five well-developed sentences in your own words (do not use the abstract included with journal articles) summarizing the source and describing its applicability to your selected topic.  You are required to use a minimum of five scholarly sources that were published within the last five years and are cited according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.  Examples of scholarly sources include: peer-reviewed journal articles, research studies, professional websites with authored material, and government websites.  Popular internet sites (Wikipedia, Newsweek, New York Times, etc.) are not considered scholarly sources. These sources will also be used for writing your Final Paper.

According to Thomas Kuhn, most eras in science are dominated by a single Weltanschauung called a(n):

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Question 2 of 20 5.0 Points

Popper’s demarcation criterion of falsifiability runs into two difficulties. One of which is:

 

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A. historical Zeitgeists.
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B. scientific theories actually compete with each other as well as with nature.
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C. it does not agree with the nomological approach.
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D. fulfilling all your desires without exception.
Question 3 of 20 5.0 Points

In the Hempel and Oppenheim covering-law model of explanation, explanation is basically the same as:

 

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A. understanding.
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B. control.
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C. prediction.
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D. superstition.
Question 4 of 20 5.0 Points

Who was the Archaic Greek Philosopher that in essence told his student, “This is how I see things- how I believe things are. Try to improve upon my teaching.”

 

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A. Leahey
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B. Achilles
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C. Elgin Marbles
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D. Thales
Question 5 of 20 5.0 Points

According to Thomas Kuhn, most eras in science are dominated by a single Weltanschauung called a(n):

 

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A. Gestalt.
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B. research plan.
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C. paradigm.
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D. axiom set.
Question 6 of 20 5.0 Points

Like Wittgenstein, the Weltanschauung approach to science views science as being:

 

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A. essentially rational.
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B. engaged in the search for truth.
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C. based on models of nature.
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D. a form of life.
Question 7 of 20 5.0 Points

In a Kuhn’s view of science, what provides scientists with a blueprint and foundation for scientific enterprises?

 

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A. The covering law
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B. The falsification test
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C. Anomalies
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D. A paradigm
Question 8 of 20 5.0 Points

The thesis that unobserved, theoretically postulated entities actually exist is called:

 

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A. instrumentalism.
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B. realism.
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C. unificationism.
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D. positivism.
Question 9 of 20 5.0 Points

The most important Greek moral value was sophrosyne, which meant:

 

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A. finding your true inner personality by asking family to help you.
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B. fulfilling all your desires without exception.
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C. private contemplation of the gods.
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D. self control, the kind that springs from wisdom.
Question 10 of 20 5.0 Points

Imagine the author of a History of Psychology textbook (known as book X) devotes a single chapter to “The Great Men of Psychology.” In contrast, the author of your textbook has sought to place psychology within larger social and historical patterns. One could argue that your history of psychology text represents an example of __________ while text book (X) represents a more __________ dimension.

 

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A. externalism; internal
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B. internalism; external
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C. a nomological perspective; semantic
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D. naturalism; deductive
Question 11 of 20 5.0 Points

The “New History” criticizes the “Old History” for:

 

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A. presenting history “from below.”
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B. offering too many Zeitgeist explanations.
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C. being externalist.
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D. often excluding women, minorities, and ordinary people.
Question 12 of 20 5.0 Points

The democratic life of the Greek polis:

 

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A. grew out of the tradition of philosophical argument that preceded it.
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B. caused classical Greeks to prefer private lives led at home.
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C. gave rise to open systems of thought.
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D. led to the abolition of slavery by 400 BC.
Question 13 of 20 5.0 Points

Bronze Age Greeks had a word “Psuche” that is a term that includes, among other things, the concept of life-spirit. However, the author of the text notes that nowhere in Homer’s the Iliad and Odyssey is there a word designating __________ as there is in Western psychology.

 

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A. romantic love
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B. mind or personality as a whole
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C. moral virtue
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D. God or gods
Question 14 of 20 5.0 Points

In terms of two scientific theories clashing with each other to explain phenomena, which of the following is an example of reduction?

 

 

The McFarlane Companies”

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Individual Assignment 1 (due Week 1)

Individual assignment: McFarlane Case, p. 65 (Manning & Curtis): “Part One Video Case, Toying with Success: The McFarlane Companies”

After reading the case, answer “Questions for Discussion” 1 and 2, providing evidence for points you make.

Then, include a well thought-out and reflective 6 to 10-line personal conclusion.

Submit your assignment AS A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT in the Week 1 Individual Assignment Dropbox. See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

Rubric (professor has the discretion to award points as deemed reasonable):
  • Complete, well thought-out responses tapping into required content, arguments well presented, all parts responded to adequately, no significant errors – 40/40
  • Many points made, but some connection to content missing, one part not answered, not complete discussion- 34/40
  • Some points made, but some connection to content missing, incomplete and/or limited discussion – 26/40
  • Limited discussion, limited points – 18/40
  • Poor in every way – 5-10/40
  • For grammatical and spelling errors, student may lose additional points

Identify three improvements of the WAIS-IV over the WAIS-III.

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1.       A school psychologist strongly believes a particular child is in need of special services. What is the psychologist trying to control for if he or she uses the most recently normed test available?

The psychologist is trying to control for

2.       What are two benefits of the WASI?

 

3.       Identify three improvements of the WAIS-IV over the WAIS-III.

 

4.       Provide one advantage and one disadvantage of group-administered intelligence tests.

 

5.       Give three examples of extra-test behavior on an ability test.

 

6.       Name three recommended uses for the Woodcock-Johnson III.

 

7.       Name three things that would be included in the best approach to diagnosing a specific learning ability.

 

8.       What is the purpose of empirical criterion keying?

 

9.       Identify two functions of validity scales on personality tests.

 

10.   Identify a criticism of the MMPI that contributed to the need for developing the MMPI-2. Identify a criticism of the MMPI-2.What is the purpose of the inquiry stage of the administration of the Rorschach test?

 

11.   What is the purpose of the inquiry stage of the administration of the Rorschach test?

 

12.   Identify three criticisms of projective tests.

 

13.   What principle do assessors utilize when interpreting the TAT?

 

14.   Give an example of a behavioral assessment approach.

 

15.   What does a mental status exam assess?

 

16.   Give an example of the Barnum effect.

 

17.   Why is it recommended to utilize the BDI-II with other tests?

 

 

18.   What are three things that the Tower of Hanoi measures?

 

19.   Give an example of a performance assessment.

 

20.   What is an assessment center and what is it utilized for?

 

 

 

Essay Questions

The essay questions below are worth 10 points each.

1.       Compare and contrast two established personality assessments discussed in the course. Include in your discussion strengths and limitations of each measure.

 

2.       Throughout the course, issues related to cultural diversity have been addressed. Identify one intelligence, educational, or personality measure and describe its strengths and weaknesses as it relates to diversity.

 

 

3.       Identify and describe at least three ethical dilemmas or responsibilities a psychological assessor may face.