Explain what role gender played in the conversation.

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In this assignment, you will begin to think about the effect that gender has on your general everyday conversations. Answer the following questions:

  • Have you ever had a conversation where you were left thinking that gender differences may have created a misunderstanding?
  • Have you ever thought to yourself that individuals of the opposite gender think differently than you do?

It is a common stereotype that men are more comfortable with stats, or so-called report talk, like a box score in a sporting event, whereas women are more comfortable with rapport talk, or conversations regarding feelings. This gender stereotype is one example of the potential effect of gender on general communication styles. It shows some gender differences that can affect all areas.

A 2007 study conducted at the University of Chicago showed how stereotypes can actually impact math performance. Even if a person doesn’t believe a stereotype is true, but does believe other people believe it to be true, performance can be impacted.

Answer the following questions:

  • Are these stereotypes even accurate?
  • Are gender differences in communication real or simply a result of theoretical fiction?

This assignment will encourage you to consider the effect of gender on your own interpersonal communication and the communication of those around you.

Tasks:

Think of an example of a conversation or a discussion in a situation at work, on television, or in a movie where gender differences in communication were readily apparent. In your response, address the following:

  • Provide a brief synopsis of the conversation.
  • Explain what role gender played in the conversation.
  • How would this conversation be different in light of a person’s age?
  • How have gender stereotypes and/or gender roles changed?
  • Discuss how either the Muted Group Theory or Gilligan’s model could be used to explain the gender differences. Click here to read the article

Issue Paper For Psychology 220

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DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Issue Paper Guidelines

 

1. The topic of the first paper should reflect your interest in a developmental psychology concept, fact, or ideal that was introduced in chapters 1-5.

2. The purpose of the paper is to provide you with an opportunity to learn about concepts, facts, or an ideals pertaining to developmental psychology in greater depth than what is found in the text. Pick something that is interesting to you and about which you have additional questions.

3. Papers are limited to two pages, double-spaced.

4. Please use 11 point or 12 point fonts.

5. Place a title in the center of the page.

6. Place your name, the class name, and the class number under the paper title

7. The paper should be organized in paragraphs with the first paragraph setting the stage for subsequent ones. Use your opening paragraph to explain the issue and its importance. Allow the final paragraph to serve as a summary or capstone for what you wrote throughout the paper. The paper should have a beginning, middle, and end. Use subheaders if needed to make the paper easy to read.

8. Writing ability DOES count. One-fourth of your grade on each paper will come from the use of proper grammar and composition. Three-fourths of your grade will be based on content.

9. Use good grammar, spelling, and formatting when writing.

10. Remember and apply the rule of parsimony: Use the fewest number of words to say what you mean in a way that is still meaningful to the reader.

11. Demonstrate that you understand how to set your paper up as requested in these directions.

12. Papers should be submitted through Blackboard by midnight on the assigned due dates.

 

Sample Paper: Title Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heredity or Environment: Which Is More Influential in Determining Adult Personality?

Developmental Psychology

PSY 220

 

Sample Paper: Body

 

Heredity or Environment: Which Is More Influential in Determining Adult Personality?

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Contributions of Heredity to Adult Development

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References

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Brainstorming Worksheet

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Directions: Brainstorm about your past to reflect upon two significant, uplifting, positive experiences and/or events that had a profound impact on your life. Consider events from your childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and so forth. Try not to limit your thinking and ideas as you brainstorm, so keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers. Therefore, it will not be graded upon specific content, only that you took the opportunity to share your personal thoughts and experiences.

 

Brainstorming Worksheet
Purpose: Use this worksheet to brainstorm and reflect upon two significant, uplifting, positive experiences/events that had a profound impact on your life.  Consider events from your childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, etc.
Hover over words underlined and in blue font (indicating a hyperlink) to access a definition and the glossary of terms (also located at the end of this document). Items with a blue asterisk require completion (*).

 

Life Event 1 (title):*

In one paragraph, explain why this event was significant to you.*

In a second paragraph, describe how you felt after the experience. *

Life Event 2 (title):*

In one paragraph, explain why this event was significant to you.*

In a second paragraph, describe how you felt after the experience. *

 

 

Glossary of Terms:                                                               Return to top

Brainstorm: Develop spontaneous ideas that will eventually develop into a more focused idea or concept.

Paragraph: A set of sentences, typically four to five at minimum (though this assignment requires two to three at minimum) that deal with a specific theme or idea.

 

What if I don’t have Microsoft Word?
Ashford technology requirements indicate that files must be written in Microsoft Word. Ashford assignments can only be accepted in the form of .doc and .docx files (Microsoft Word file types). However, if you do not have access to Microsoft Word, you may be able to use the following workaround:

There is a free word processing application (Open Office) available for download at www.openoffice.org.

Once you have downloaded Open Office and created your document, you can save it as a .doc file by following
these steps:
a. Click on the “File” menu button.
b. Then click on the “Save As” option.
c. From the “Save As Type” dropdown menu, select the “Microsoft Word 97/2000/XP (.doc)” option to save the file as a .doc document.

Interviewing Techniques

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Assume you are employed as a counselor at your local high school. You need to conduct a 30-minute interview with a student who has suddenly had a dramatic decline in her grades. Prior to conducting any interview, it is extremely important to plan its structure, the type of information you hope to acquire, the timing and sequencing of the interview, and the types of questions you might want to ask. To prepare for the interview, analyze the structure of the interview and present a summary including the following reasons for your choices:

  • Purpose of your interview
  • Discuss the topics you plan to cover and the sequence in which you will cover them
  • Questions you will use to obtain the information
  • Opening techniques to build rapport with the volunteer
  • Types and examples of questions you want to avoid

In your discussion, please be sure you cite, at a minimum, the online course and the text book for the course. Your paper should be 2–3 pages (not counting the cover and reference pages), be APA formatted, and include a reference page.