Current Issues Essay

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Current Issue Paper.

Topic: Identity and self-esteem related to social media use and exposure

Approach the current issue using a bio-psycho-social framework. You are to analyze and explain the issue using developmental theories/concepts and you are to discuss the application of these concepts in psychotherapy.

Thus, you are to describe and explain the issue, summarize, and present relevant research on the topic, demonstrate an ability to apply developmental theories to current problems and psychotherapy, and illustrate understanding of the influence of biopsychosocial factors.

You are to incorporate course concepts and support any claims made with research.

The paper should be double spaced following APA style. This paper is 7-10 pages. If you exceed 10 pages, points will be deducted.

 

Criteria:

· Description/explanation of issue or topic

· Summary of relevant research/evidence base

· Analysis of the current issue using appropriate developmental theories and discussing implications to psychotherapy.

· Explicit discussion of the biopsychosocial framework and how it relates to the current issue.

· Application of relevant course concepts from text and lecture.

· Grammar and paper guidelines (APA-style, 7- 10 pages) double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font.

 

References

 

Gündüz, U. (2017). The effect of social media on identity construction. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 8(5), 85-85.

 

Vogel, E. A., Rose, J. P., Roberts, L. R., & Eckles, K. (2014). Social comparison, social media, and self-esteem. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 3(4), 206.

 

Greenhow, C., & Robelia, B. (2009). Informal learning and identity formation in online social networks. Learning, media and technology, 34(2), 119-140.

 

Orehek, E., & Human, L. J. (2017). Self-expression on social media: Do tweets present accurate and positive portraits of impulsivity, self-esteem, and attachment style?. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 43(1), 60-70.

 

Dalton, J. C., & Crosby, P. C. (2013). Digital identity: How social media are influencing student learning and development in college. Journal of College and Character, 14(1), 1-4. doi:http://dx.doi.org.msp.idm.oclc.org/10.1515/jcc-2013-0001

 

Newman, B. M., & Newman, P. R. (2016). Theories That Emphasize the Interaction Between the Person and the Environment. In Theories of human development (2nd ed., pp. 223-249). New York, NY: Psychology Press.

Current Issue Paper.

 

Topic:

Identity and self

–

esteem related to social media use and exposure

 

Approach the

 

current

 

issue using a bio

–

psycho

–

social framework. You are to ana

lyze and explain the

issue using developmental theories/concepts and you are to discuss the application of these concepts in

psychotherapy.

 

Thus, you are to describe and explain the issue, summarize, and present relevant research on the topic,

demonstrate

 

an ability to apply developmental theories to current problems and psychotherapy, and

illustrate understanding of the influence of biopsychosocial factors.

 

You are to incorporate course concepts and support any claims made with research.

 

The paper shoul

d be double spaced following APA style. This paper is 7

–

10 pages. If you exceed 10

pages, points will be deducted.

 

 

Criteria:

 

·

 

Description/explanation of issue or topic

 

·

 

Summary of relevant research/evidence base

 

·

 

Analysis of the current issue using appropria

te developmental theories and discussing

implications to psychotherapy.

 

·

 

Explicit discussion of the biopsychosocial framework and how it relates to the current issue.

 

·

 

Application of relevant course concepts from text and lecture.

 

·

 

Grammar and paper guideline

s (APA

–

style, 7

–

 

10 pages) double

–

spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font.

 

 

 

Current Issue Paper.

Topic: Identity and self-esteem related to social media use and exposure

Approach the current issue using a bio-psycho-social framework. You are to analyze and explain the

issue using developmental theories/concepts and you are to discuss the application of these concepts in

psychotherapy.

Thus, you are to describe and explain the issue, summarize, and present relevant research on the topic,

demonstrate an ability to apply developmental theories to current problems and psychotherapy, and

illustrate understanding of the influence of biopsychosocial factors.

You are to incorporate course concepts and support any claims made with research.

The paper should be double spaced following APA style. This paper is 7-10 pages. If you exceed 10

pages, points will be deducted.

 

Criteria:

 Description/explanation of issue or topic

 Summary of relevant research/evidence base

 Analysis of the current issue using appropriate developmental theories and discussing

implications to psychotherapy.

 Explicit discussion of the biopsychosocial framework and how it relates to the current issue.

 Application of relevant course concepts from text and lecture.

 Grammar and paper guidelines (APA-style, 7- 10 pages) double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font.

Complete The “Descriptive Statistics Worksheet.”

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Descriptive Statistics Worksheet

 

Directions: Answer each question completely, showing all your work. Refer to the SPSS tutorials located in the Topic 4 materials as needed. Copy and Paste the SPSS output into the word document for the calculations portion of the problems. (Please remember to answer the questions you must interpret the SPSS output).

1. A researcher is interested to learn if there is a linear relationship between the hours in a week spent exercising and a person’s life satisfaction. The researchers collected the following data from a random sample, which included the number of hours spent exercising in a week and a ranking of life satisfaction from 1 to 10 ( 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest).

Participant Hours of Exercise Life Satisfaction
1 3 1
2 14 2
3 14 4
4 14 4
5 3 10
6 5 5
7 10 3
8 11 4
9 8 8
10 7 4
11 6 9
12 11 5
13 6 4
14 11 10
15 8 4
16 15 7
17 8 4
18 8 5
19 10 4
20 5 4

 

 

 

 

 

2. Find the mean hours of exercise per week by the participants.

 

 

3. Find the variance of the hours of exercise per week by the participants.

 

 

4. Determine if there is a linear relationship between the hours of exercise per week and the life satisfaction by using the correlation coefficient.

 

 

5. Describe the amount of variation in the life satisfaction ranking that is due to the relationship between the hours of exercise per week and the life satisfaction.

 

 

6. Develop a model of the linear relationship using the regression line formula.

 

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How the talk’s content illuminates some of the stages of creativity

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Review the entire list of talks on the “Creative Spark” TED channel.

 

Select one talk that is of interest to you and watch it in its entire length.

 

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of the salient points made in the talk and its supporting details that catch your interest.

 

Indicate the name and position of the speaker and the location and year of the talk in your summary.

 

Conclude your summary with a reflection of the following:

 

  • How the talk’s content illuminates some of the stages of creativity
  • How the topic of the talk relates to the concepts of imagination and curiosity
  • How some of the points made in the talk might apply to your personal experience and benefit society as a whole

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Philosophy 458

Interactive Learning Activity

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Week 5 – Discussion 1

 

Create an Argument
Discussion

Create an Argument

Please read the instructions below for information on how to participate in this discussion. Please make sure to read the instructions thoroughly as not all Discussion Questions will have the same guidelines.

For a list of resources that are specific to this assignment, please utilize the “Resources Tab” located below.

If you feel that you need help with any of the main topics below, please revisit the Practice Activities located in the Weekly Overview.

  • Discussion
  • Scenario
  • Resources
Before participating in this discussion, please make sure you have completed the readings and have comprehensively analyzed “The Raise” interactive scenario to ensure you can fully address the prompt.

In “The Raise” scenario, you were asked to construct arguments in favor of getting a raise. Using the knowledge you gained from the “The Raise” scenario, pick something that you are passionate about and create an argument, either inductive or deductive, to present your strongest position on that issue. Present your argument in premise-conclusion form. View the following human rights videos listed under this week’s required multimedia:

  • Gem Slaves: Tanzanite’s child labour – Part – 1
  • Why women count video clip collection: Southeast Asia, Pacific, Caribbean, Latin America
  • Children and human rights, part 1: Rights & wrongs – Human rights television
  • Child labor, part 1: Rights & wrongs – Human rights television

Focus your analysis on a specific contemporary human rights issue. You can use an issue from these videos or use what you learn in these videos to address another specific issue that is of interest to you.

Use the “Steps for Evaluating an Argument” template to help you structure your response. After you have completed the argument template, you will then be able to use that template to write out a narrative response in which you cover all the elements that were included in the argument template.

You must post to this discussion on at least four separate days of the week and your posts must total at least 600 words as you address the questions noted above. Your first post must be completed by Day 3 (Thursday) and the remainder of your posts must be completed by Day 7 (Monday).  You must answer all aspects of the prompt at some point during the week.  Also, be sure to reply to your classmates and instructor.  Try to attempt to take the conversation further by examining their claims or arguments in more depth or responding to the posts that they make to you.  Keep the discussion on target and try to analyze things in as much detail as you can.

Guided Response: Read the reflections of your classmates and analyze the issues that they identified. You might consider playing devil’s advocate to bring out more detail in the issue. You might also fill in areas that you felt your classmate missed. Did your classmate present a convincing argument? Why, or why not? Which part of the argument do you dispute (premise, conclusion, structure, etc.)? How might the argument be strengthened?

For further instruction about how to address discussion prompts in the new format, please view the key terms and Discussion Videos visible on the right in Week 1 Discussion 1.

Scenario

The Raise 

Resources

Required Resources

Multimedia

  1. Ariana Films. (Producer). (2008). Why women count video clip collection: Southeast Asia, Pacific, Caribbean, Latin America [Video file]. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans.
  2. Claypole, J. (Executive producer). (2011). Great thinkers: Human, all too human[Video file]. In J. Mullen (Series producer), Great thinkers: In their own words. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
    • This video is a presentation of the ideas of great thinkers that will aid students in their reflection on what it means to think critically.
  3. Kotake yellow. (2010, Oct. 6) Examined Life – Judith Butler & Sunaura Taylor 720p.avi [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0HZaPkF6qE
    • This video is an argument that students will evaluate.
  4. Maji, C. (Producer & Editor). (1994). Children and human rights, part 1: Rights & wrongs – Human rights television [Video file]. In R. O’Connor & D. Schechter (Executive producers), Rights & wrongs: Human rights television. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans.
  5. Maji, C. (Producer & Editor). (1995). Child labor, part 1: Rights & wrongs – Human rights television [Video file]. In S. C. F. Anderson (Series producer), Rights & wrongs: Human rights television. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans.
  6. OneWorldTV. (2007, June 8). Gem Slaves: Tanzanite’s child labour – Part – 1 [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geQrt1LDvu8
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans. Transcript.
  7. shopallvideos. (2011, Aug. 14). Colleen Lopez 3.92ct tanzanite sterling silver bold ring[Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvgpdkqnPN0
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans. Transcript.

Interactive Learning Activity

  1. The Raise
    • This scenario will introduce students to the process of creating arguments.