BEHS210 – Mid-Term Exam

Instructions: This Mid-Term exam is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge of the material covered in the course thus far and your ability to apply this knowledge. You can earn up to 25 points on this exam.

You must use the APA format to cite and reference your answers, where appropriate.

Due Date: This Mid-Term exam is due no later than 11:59pm, EST, Sept 13th. No late exams will be accepted – no exceptions!

1) Explain the purpose and importance of the scientific method in social science research. (Up to 4 pts; maximum 1 paragraph)

2) In your own words, explain the major points Dr. E conveyed in her week #1 lecture and provide an example of when you DID NOT engage in critical thinking and the consequences of not doing so. (Up to 7 pts; maximum 2 paragraphs)

3) Discuss the goals of interdisciplinary study in social science and why interdisciplinary study is important. (Up to 8 pts; maximum 2 paragraphs)

4) Choose either the concept of cultural relativism OR cultural materialism. Define, and then provide an example of this concept that is NOT provided in the reading. Next, explain how this theory can help you better understand your own culture. (Up to 6 pts; maximum 3 paragraphs)

This is an example of not engaging in critical thinking and my consequence was not getting many points 3/5 or 60%

To me social science interdisciplinary analysis is the study of multiple social sciences (Psychology, Gerontology, Biology, Political Science, Economics Anthropology, and Sociology) and using two or more of these disciplines and their concepts and theories and blend them together to create an informed statement or opinion.

The news article I found to show social science interdisciplinary analysis was a research article on how single grandparents are given custody of their grandchildren and what effect it may cause to them as an aging adult. This is an example because it blends and analyzes several social science disciplines. Gerontology, psychology and sociology.

Concept of Cultural materialism mentioned in the book were.

Cultural RelativismFranz Boas, a pioneer of modern anthropology in the early twentieth century, promoted the idea of cultural relativism, stating that an anthropologist cannot compare two cultures because each culture has its own internal rules that must be accepted. Everyone sees other cultures through the lens of their own culture. For example, if you were born and raised in the United States, you might view Canada differently than if you were born and raised in Canada. Boaz urged anthropologists to understand cultures on their own terms and avoid snap judgments about other practices. Cultural relativism was a response to cultural evolutionism (the theory that all cultures evolve from “savage” to “barbarian” to “civilized”), which assumed an ethnocentric view that nineteenth-century European culture was superior to all others

Objectives To obtain an in-depth understanding of one psychological disorder discussed in the DSM-5. To practice writing in a research-style format using APA style. To be a consumer of modern research. Assignment Each student will write a paper, 5-7 pages in length with 12-point font and Times New Roman format. The paper must be in APA format, including in-text citations and a References page. The paper must include a discussion of the following: history of the disorder, conceptualization/theoretical framework, prevalence of the disorder, assessments, diagnostic criteria, diversity, and treatment. (Please see below for a description of each of these.) No sources may be dated prior to the year 2000. The assigned class text may not be used as a source. Appropriate sources include textbooks and journal articles. Any sources outside of this may be given instructor approval beforehand. At least 3 of the 6 required sources must be peer-reviewed journal articles. If there are questions about what an appropriate source looks like, please let your instructor know. Internet websites may not be used. Note: This does not include using the BCCC website to obtain peer-reviewed journal articles. Grammar and style are also important aspects of this assignment. This paper must include correct grammar and must be stylistically appropriate. Points will be deducted in a section if there are significant errors. Lateness If an assignment is submitted late, it will lose 10 points each day it is late. Lateness also includes papers that do not meet the requirements for the final submission of the paper, such as not having in-text citations, a References page, APA style, etc. If the assignment more than 3 days late, it will not be accepted. A medical note or proof of emergency may be submitted to avoid late penalties. Information regarding how to find peer-reviewed journal articles and how to write in APA format will be given in addendum to this assignment. This assignment is worth 30% of your final grade. The references page of the research paper needs to be submitted to the instructor no later than 7/31/15 for instructor approval. Lateness of this may result in your instructor not being able to review it on time, thus, resulting in in the possibility of losing points for improper References and improper formatting. You may submit this paper as a rough draft as many times as like with time permitting. Please see the rubric below for the breakdown in grading. Any points off for violations for something are at the discretion of the instructor. The paper is due by 8/7/15 at 9AM. Key points: When discussing the history of the disorder, this refers to when the condition was first noticed and any work that may have been done with it, including diagnosing and treating it. History often dictates how a condition plays out in present day. Conceptualization/theoretical framework of the disorder refers to different points of view for understanding the cause of the condition. It is the perspective from which one views a disorder. This includes perspectives such as biological, psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, behavioral, and cognitive. There are all ideas that will be covered in the third chapter but also should have been covered in your Introduction to Psychology course. Students must choose three, one of which must be biological. Prevalence will also be discussed in the course, but it generally refers to the number of existing causes over the population at risk (Nevid, Rathus, & Greene, 2013). For instance, the prevalence of schizophrenia is 1% (APA, 2013). Assessment refers to how the condition is measured and diagnosed. This includes such things like psychological testing and a clinical interview. Disorders are not random and need to be assessed accordingly. You are expected, through your research, to find how your disorder of choice is measured. Diagnostic criteria refers to specific information that is gathered to formulate a diagnosis. This is often found in the DSM and generally is a cluster of symptoms that make up the condition. When looking at diversity for this paper, I would like you to consider if it is more prevalent in a different race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Also, I could like you to consider how it looks differently in more diverse populations. Historically, issues of diversity have been ignored and deserve more careful attention. When discussing treatment, please look at the different ways in which those with this disorder are cared for in their lives. Common treatments may include, but are not limited to the following: medication, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy, behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, existential therapy, etc (Nevid, Rathus, & Greene, 2013). This may also tie into the history, as different conditions may have been treated differently over time. RUBRIC FOR RESEARCH PAPER Topic Points History of the disorder 10 Conceptualization/theoretical framework 20 Discussion of prevalence 5 Assessment 10 Diagnostic criteria 15 Diversity 10 Treatment 20 In text citations and References page 10 Total Points 100