Do you agree with the perspectives provided by your peers in regard to this issue? Why or why not?

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Primary Discussion Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples from resources to reinforce your ideas.

Choose three of the following articles to read about the water pollution crisis in Flint, Michigan:

  • Article 1
  • Article 2
  • Article 3
  • Article 4
  • Article 5
  • Article 6

Respond to the following prompts in your discussion posting:

  • Identify the stakeholders of the water crisis in Flint.
  • Describe specific steps the city leadership can take to improve their image and restore public trust.
  • Discuss how corporate social responsibility theory and environmental ethics can be applied to the situation facing Flint.

A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post.

Peer Responses: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply consider the following questions:

  • What suggestions can you add to those listed by your peers?
  • Do you agree with the perspectives provided by your peers in regard to this issue? Why or why not?

References

Bernstein, L., & Dennis, B. (2016, July 29). Six Michigan employees charged with misconduct in Flint water crisis. The Washington Post. Retrieved from the Regional Business News (Ebsco) database in the CEC Library.

Cama, T. (2016, March 24). Michigan task force blames state government for Flint water crisis. The Hill, 23(30), 13. Retrieved from the Masterfile (Ebsco) database in the CEC Library.

CNN Library. (2017, February 2). Flint water crisis fast facts. Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/04/us/flint-water-crisis-fast-facts/

Snyder, B. (2016). Michigan’s governor just apologized for the Flint water crisis. Fortune.com. Retrieved from the Business Source Complete with Datamonitor (Ebsco) database in the CEC Library.

Thompson, B. (2016, April 20). Michigan judge authorizes first round of criminal charges in Flint water crisis. Christian Science Monitor, n.p. Retrieved from the Academic Search Premier (Ebsco) database in the CEC Library.

The United States: Remarks by the president after meeting with federal responders on the Flint, Michigan water crisis-food bank of Eastern Michigan-Flint, Michigan. (2016, May 06). Asia News Monitor. Bangkok, Thailand. Retrieved from the ABI Inform Collection (Proquest) database in the CEC Library.

Discipline Based Literature Review

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Learning and cognition is a broad discipline. For this Discipline-Based Literature Review, you will research at least two peer-reviewed articles published within the last ten years to support your analysis of each of the following topics:

  • Operant conditioning
  • Classical conditioning
  • Behaviorism
  • Social learning theory

When conducting your research, consider the issues that arise within these different disciplines. In your analysis of each topic, explain the theoretical perspectives and empirical research that are pertinent to the field of learning and cognition. Within this analysis, apply ethical principles to the evaluation of each theoretical approach and consider issues that arise in research related to that area. Support your statements with evidence from your selected articles.

The Discipline-Based Literature Review

  • Must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length, not including the title or references pages, and formatted according to APA style (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph.
  • Must address the topic of the paper, including each construct, with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion paragraph.
  • Must use at least eight scholarly sources (two per topic) in addition to the required resources.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Discuss the process of human memory by differentiating between sensory register, working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

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1.  In your own words, compare and contrast the differences among sensation, perception, and cognition.

2.  Select one method or procedure that is commonly used to study infant perception and cognition. Describe one study in which this method was used and explain the implication of the findings.

3.  In your own words, identify and briefly describe each of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development.

4.  Explain Vygotsky’s ideas on zone of proximal development, guided participation, and scaffolding, and how are they related.

5.  Define executive function. Describe the specific cognitive skills that are involved with executive function, as well as how its various components develop

6.  Discuss the process of human memory by differentiating between sensory register, working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

7.  What is the Flynn effect and how can it be used to support of refute the impact of genes and the environment on intelligence?

8.  Describe the three components of Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence. Then discuss the fourth element (a type of intelligence) that he added in recent years.

9.  Describe the linguistic concepts of phonemes, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, prosody, and word segmentation.

10.  How do neurobiologists, learning theorists, nature-oriented theorists, and interactionists explain the acquisition of language?

Please cite. There is no paragraph/page limit, simply answer the question comprehensively. You may use your notes (book) but your work must be original.

Describe how multiracial individuals are similar to and different from other groups; be sure to address identity development.

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Carter Case Analysis

Identify and discuss the major issues, themes, needs, and challenges faced by multiracial individuals as presented in the readings of this unit and the Carter Case Study you viewed, and relative to what you learned about racial identity development models.

  • Describe how multiracial individuals are similar to and different from other groups; be sure to address identity development.
  • What bio-psycho-social characteristics or concerns stand out to you as salient in this case and why?
  • Imagine that you are the therapist—propose three culturally relevant strategies you would use in helping your client to resolve conflicts and to promote optimal wellness and growth in terms of mind, body, and spirit.

Note: This is a graded discussion question. Your instructor will grade your discussion using the Carter Case Analysis Scoring Guide accessed in the link, and your grade will appear in the courseroom gradebook. You are still responsible for posting two substantial peer responses to other learners’ discussions.

 

CARTER CASE STUDY

The Carters are a middle class family who live in a predominantly white area. Mrs. Carter is African American, and Mr. Carter is European American. They are concerned as their son James, a junior in high school and honors student, is adopting music, clothing, and behaviors associated with low-SES African-Americans when they have tried to raise him not to identify with those parts of Black culture. In the past month they have experienced conflict with James who has challenged their expectations. They have also noticed that he has smelled of alcohol when returning home from spending the evening at friend’s house, and just this week they received a call from one of James’ teachers reporting he may fail a class.

CREDITS

Subject Matter Expert:Amie ManisInteractive Designer:Mark BuneInstructional Designer:Mo YangProject Manager:Paula Varns