Create a “yearbook” presentation of psychological concepts and theories throughout history, past and present findings.

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Create a “yearbook” presentation of psychological concepts and theories throughout history, past and present findings. For each course outcome, choose at least one time period to research about the significant findings that happened during the time. For example, for Course Outcome #1, you could choose to research the 1900s and the work of Sigmund Freud and the early 2000s for more recent research findings related to psychodynamic therapy and defense mechanisms. Include information about the major figure or figures of the time, where applicable. Make clear connections to key concepts and theories related to each course outcome using scholarly sources and relevant images.

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook

· Lessons

· Minimum of 3 outside scholarly sources

Instructions Create a “yearbook” presentation of psychological concepts and theories throughout history, past and present findings. For each course outcome, choose at least one time period to research about the significant findings that happened during the time. For example, for Course Outcome #1, you could choose to research the 1900s and the work of Sigmund Freud and the early 2000s for more recent research findings related to psychodynamic therapy and defense mechanisms. Include information about the major figure or figures of the time, where applicable. Make clear connections to key concepts and theories related to each course outcome using scholarly sources and relevant images.

Following is a list of the 7 course outcomes you will need to address in your presentation.

Course Outcomes

1. Assess theoretical perspectives related to human behavior, including physiological explanations for changes in behavior.

2. Analyze the processes of sensation and perception, and the factors that affect consciousness.

3.  Examine the physiological and psychological impact of stress, and various techniques for stress management.

4. Illustrate models of learning and memory.

5. Analyze key theories on motivation and personality.

6. Describe the major physical, cognitive, and social developmental changes that occur from infancy to adulthood.

7. Describe different types of psychological disorders, schools of thought on possible causes, and how society responds to people living with mental disorders.

And here is a sample of the type of information you will need to include in your presentation:  Sample Slides  Download Sample Slides

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Presentation Requirements (APA format)

· Length: 14-21 slides (not including title, introduction, and references slides)

· Font should not be smaller than size 16-point

· Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style

· References slide (a minimum of 3 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome)

· Title and introduction slide required

Grading                                                    This activity will be graded based on the Project Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1-7

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Saturday

What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms?

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Assignment 1: Analyzing a Social Policy

In this course, you have learned that social policies are formulated to solve social problems considered important by a mass of voters, media, and political actors. Social policy is but one solution to the problem—not necessarily the most rational, effective, or socially just. Social policies are human creations and, as such, can be changed. In this paper you will analyze a social policy as a tool for social justice.

Research one social welfare policy using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

Analyze the policy and address the following:

The social problem addressed by the policy

  1. What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms?
  2. What is the history of the problem/s in the United States?
  3. What are the various theories about the causes of the problem/s? Based on this, what do you think is/are the most important causes/s of the problem/s?

The policy objectives, value premises, expectation, and target populations

  1. Policy objectives—overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy? In your judgment, what are the covert objectives of the policy?
  2. What are the values underlying the policy objectives? What values are revealed by the overt and covert objectives?
  3. What did the policymakers expect would be the result of the policy?
  4. Target segments of the population at whom policy is aimed: Discuss the direct target of the policy in terms of size and other demographic characteristics. Who are the indirect targets of the policy?

Effects of the policy

  1. Intended effects: What effects did the lawmakers intend?
  2. Unintended effects: What effects did the lawmakers not foresee?
  3. Distinguish between short-range (less than five years) and long-range (over five years) effects of the policy.

Implications of the Policy

  1. Changes in the distribution of material resources: Are there any changes to the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits, as a result of the policy for direct or indirect target groups?
  2. Changes in distribution of services, rights, and statuses: Are there any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy?

Alternative Policies

  1. What alternative policy/policies would more effectively address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis while advancing social justice?

Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Make sure to include research in addition to the textbook from credible, scholarly sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

By Saturday, February 9, 2013, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Grading Rubric

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms?
What is the history of the problem/s in the United States?
32
What are various theories about the causes of the problem/s? Based on the theories selected, what do you think is/are the most important causes/s of the problem/s?
28
Policy objectives—overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy?
In your judgment what are the covert objectives of the policy? What are the values underlying the policy objectives? What values are revealed by the overt and covert objectives?
28
What did the policymakers expect would be the result of the policy?
28
Target segments of the population at whom policy is aimed: Discuss the direct target of the policy in terms of size and other demographic characteristics. Who are the indirect targets of the policy?
28
Intended effects: What are the effects that lawmakers intended?
Unintended effects: What are the effects that the lawmakers did not foresee? Distinguish between short-range (less than 5 years) and long–range (over 5 years) effects of the policy.
36
Changes in the distribution of material resources: Are there any changes to the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits, as a result of the policy for direct or indirect target groups? Changes in distribution of services, rights, and statuses: Are there any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy?
28
What alternative policy/policies would address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis more effectively while advancing social justice?
28
Written Components:
Organization (16)
Usage and mechanics (16)
APA elements (24)
Style (8)
64
Total:
300
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Contact Comfort

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Contact Comfort (Harlow): Read and respond to the section titled “ Harlow’s Monkeys (1958).”

 

Attachment Theory: Bowlby and Ainsworth’s Theory Explained

Read the assigned article, then write a short essay (2-3 paragraphs) that include the following elements.  Please paste your completed essay into the comments section rather than attaching a separate file.

1. A paragraph that summarizes the topic in your own words

2. One or two paragraphs that address one or more of the following objectives:

a. Describe a useful application of this information in your life, and specify what behavioral or attitude changes you might make as a result.

b. Discuss possible sources of bias that might have influenced the results (sample bias, experimenter bias, cultural bias, etc)

c. Discuss the generalizability of the research—do you think the result applies to all people, or just those who are similar in some way to the sample that was studied in the research?

d. Discuss the ethics of the research: was the research ethical? How might ethics influence the way that the research was conducted?

e. Briefly describe an experiment that you might do as a follow up study. Explain what additional information you would gain from the study that you propose.

f. Find a follow up study on the topic that has been done by another researcher, explain what the study adds to the original research, and provide an abstract and citation for the study.

Describe when each type of assessment should be conducted.

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1)describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type of functional behaviour assessment.

 

2)Describe when each type of assessment should be conducted.

3)Generally, how is the assessment data used to develop and individualized intervention?

 

4)Reflect on what you know about the characteristics of autism. Do you think (functional behavior assessment ) this is a good approach to developing behaviour support plans for persons with autism? And why?