Does Bilingualism Improve Brain Functioning?

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For this assignment address the following:

  • Examine various theories of human development, describing relevant terminology, and addressing how the theory assists in the understanding of issues involved in the selected topic.
  • Identify and describe at least two domains of human development (physical, biological, emotional, cognitive, and/or social) and how they are impacted by the chosen topic.
  • Identify and describe the stages of development that are affected by the chosen topic.
  • Describe the cultural and historical perspectives of the chosen topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples.

Writing the Assignment

The Assignment:

  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
    1. Begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper.
    2. For example, if you select “How do memory and intelligence change as we age?” as your topic, you will need to define the terms memory, intelligence and aging.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
    1. Conclude with an answer to the selected question. Did the evidence you surveyed answer the question satisfactorily? Including your analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the available evidence.
    2. If possible, suggest the course that future research should take if answers to the selected question are less than conclusive.
  6. Must use at least two scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library or Google Scholar.
    1. It is important that you ask yourself if the articles specifically address the selected topic. It is not always easy to find the right articles. Thus, give yourself some time to search before you finalize your selection.
    2. You may reference your textbook and other required materials from the course; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirements.
  7. Must include an annotated bibliography which briefly summarizes each article including the purpose of the investigation, its methodology, and results.
    1. If possible, select peer-reviewed articles that summarize the evidence available in a given field of study (e.g., meta-analysis combines the findings of different studies to uncover trends, commonalities and differences).
    2. Order the articles in the way you think you will discuss them in your paper. Then develop a summary of the scientific evidence that answers the question you selected.
  8. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  9. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
    1. The reference section will be the final page of the paper.

 

Choose a place to observe where you can see and hear but are unobtrusive.

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Application: Building Rel

Cultivating Relationships and Family Partnerships

Environmental Assessment and Interview Form

Name and Type of Program:

Ages of Children Served:

Before you begin, thank the professional and provide a brief overview of your assignment.

Part 1: Observation

For each of the following factors, indicate supporting evidence in the right-hand column. If absent, please indicate. Add the two factors you have chosen at the bottom of the chart.

Note: It may be difficult to observe family involvement and partnership in the short amount of time you are observing in this setting. If you do not see any of the factors below, make a note to ask the teacher in your interview about whether they are a part of the program. Your interview should provide you with much more information to round out your view of the ways in which this program builds relationships and cultivates family partnerships.

Factor Evidence
Children’s families are reflected in the classroom  
Effective strategies for communication with families are utilized  
There is collaboration between families and professionals  
There is meaningful dialogue between families and professionals  
Family diversity is respected/reflected in the environment  
[The additional factor that you have chosen to observe]

 

  
[The additional factor that you have chosen to observe]  

Part 2: Interview

Professional’s Role in Program:

Interview Questions:

1. How do you learn about individual families?

2. How is dialogue between staff and families encouraged?

3. What opportunities exist for family involvement? How are these opportunities tailored to family interests, strengths, needs, cultural backgrounds, and areas of expertise?

4. In what ways do you work to understand different families’ cultural expectations?

5. What policies specifically reflect a commitment to developing relationships and effective partnerships?

6. What strategies are used to communicate with families on an ongoing basis?

7. How are home-school relationships cultivated?

8. What partnerships exist between the program and community to support families?

9. Is there anything else you would like to share that would help me better understand the ways in which you build and value relationships and family partnerships?

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ationships and Partnering with Families: Program Perspective

Implementing quality, effective practices in early childhood settings requires not only understanding of what these practices consist, but also the ability to recognize and assess their presence or absence. In this Application Assignment, you will utilize the assessment instrument provided in your Required Resources, adding at least two factors to the instrument that you feel are integral to assessing the quality of family partnerships. You will also interview a teacher or program director at the site to give you a more complete understanding of the program and practices. The last part of this assignment requires you to reflect on the quality of practices in this setting relative to these targeted factors and what you have been learning throughout these past two weeks.

Plan

  • Print out and review the Cultivating Relationships and Family Partnerships Environmental Assessment and Interview Form.
  • Add two factors that you believe will help you better assess the program and practices.
  • Review the interview portion of the assignment, making sure you fully understand each question prior to making your observation/interview appointment.
  • Make sure that you have all materials that you need to conduct the observation and interview prior to arriving at the scheduled observation/interview time.
  • Arrive on time.

Implement

  • Choose a place to observe where you can see and hear but are unobtrusive.
  • Conduct the interview in an area that is convenient for the professional, being respectful of his or her schedule.
  • Keep the following observation guidelines in mind:
    • Try to not make assumptions; objectivity is essential.
    • Record what you observe.
    • Note any questions you would like to ask in the interview.
    • Remember that you are observing one moment in time and so are not privy to specific circumstances and/or situations that may be affecting individual children or staff.
    • Try to keep to the time span that you agreed upon for the observation and be sure to thank the teacher(s) in the room and the person you interview.

Reflect on your observation and interview. Review your notes and consider the knowledge and insights you gained from this experience. Include the following:

  • Summarize your observation and interview experience.
  • Describe the ways in which what you learned from your observation and interview reflected and/or contradicted what you have learned about effective programs and practice designed to cultivate relationships and form partnerships with families.
  • Based on your assessment of the program’s effectiveness, what practices do you feel should be continued? What additional suggestions would you make? What is your rationale for these suggestions?

For this assignment, submit:

  • Your completed Cultivating Relationships and Family Partnerships Environmental Assessment and Interview Form
  • Your Reflection, citing specific examples from your observation and interview

Submit this assignment by Sunday of this week.7

I attached the worksheet for thid assignment

Sources that should be used for this assignment

 

Required Resources

 

  • Article: Goode, T. (2001). The role of self-assessment in achieving cultural competence. Retrieved from http://nccc.georgetown.edu/documents/selfassessment.pdf
  • Article: Goode, T. (2009). Promoting cultural and linguistic competency. Self-assessment checklist for personnel providing services and supports in early intervention and early childhood settings. Retrieved from http://nccc.georgetown.edu/documents/ChecklistEIEC.pdf

Case Consenting To Sexual Harassment

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•Read Case 11.4: Consenting to Sexual Harassment, located here or on page 420 in your textbook then respond to the following questions. According to her own testimony, Vinson acquiesced to Taylor’s sexual demands. In this sense her behavior was “voluntary.” Does the voluntariness of her behavior mean she had “consented” to Taylor’s advances? Does it mean they were “welcome”? Do you agree that Vinson’s acquiescence shows there was no sexual harassment? Defend your position.

Describe the techniques used in criminal profiling and report on the accuracy of offender’s profiles.

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Assault in the City: Criminal Profiling

Click here to study a vignette.

Tasks:

On the basis of the vignette you read, respond to the following:

  • Describe the techniques used in criminal profiling and report on the accuracy of offender’s profiles.
  • Indicate whether the offender’s description is admissible in court. Your answer should target criminal profiling of serial rapists.
  • Discuss the role of forensic hypnosis in helping the victim recall repressed memories.
  • Cite research indicating the accuracy of hypnotically refreshed memories and the admissibility of a hypnotically refreshed memory into court.
  • Help Dr. Johnson offer the chief alternatives to assist the victim to identify possible suspects.
  •  A copy of the vignette is attached.

      2 pages

 

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Page 1 of 1 Psychology and the Legal System

© 2013 Argosy University

 

 

 

Assault in the City In the past six months, five women have reported being sexually assaulted by a stranger. The details of the incidents are similar. All the women live alone and were assaulted in their homes between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The police are concerned the offender is a serial rapist. The chief feels more women may have been assaulted but are reluctant to come forward. However, he is concerned that if he publicizes his suspicions in the hope of finding other victims, he may lose his chances of catching the perpetrator. The assaults occurred early in the morning, and four of the victims were awakened in the dark. So they could not provide a good visual description of the attacker. However, one victim was coming out of the shower when she was assaulted and possibly is the best eyewitness. Unfortunately, due to the trauma, she has apparently repressed her memory of the event. The chief decides to ask Dr. Shayleigh Johnson for assistance. He asks her whether she can develop an offender profile. He remarks he has heard of criminal profiling and understands it has had some successes as well as failures. He wants to know how a criminal profile is conducted and the validity of any developed profiles. He warns Dr. Johnson that he does not want to waste precious time and human resources on a wild-goose chase when there is a serial rapist acting without the fear of reprisals. However, he does want some factual answers from Dr. Johnson. The chief also confides they do not have any leads although they have deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples that match and have checked all the sexual offenders. He confesses the investigation is at a loss. He suggests that if they could get a description of the offender, they may be able to use it in the media to seek assistance. However, only one victim had a clear view of her attacker, and she appears to have repressed the memory. The chief wants to know whether Dr. Johnson can use hypnosis to help the victim recall her attacker’s face. He wants to know whether hypnosis can help people remember repressed memories, how accurate the hypnotically refreshed memory is, and whether this witness’s recollection can be used in court against the accused if he is apprehended.