Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the widely held belief that the testimony of one confident eyewitness should be enough to convict a defendant of a crime

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For this Assignment you will write a 2–3 page paper about eyewitness testimonies. Your essay should be well organized, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful. You should incorporate information from your course textbook and one other credible academic source to support your essay.

Many people believe that the testimony of one confident eyewitness should be enough to convict a defendant of a crime. You will discuss whether you agree or disagree with this widely held belief about memory. You will explain the cognitive processes of perception, attention and memory. You will discuss how the cognitive processes of perception and attention might influence the accuracy of memories. You will also outline some additional factors that might influence the accuracy of eyewitness testimonies, supporting your discussion with information from the course textbook or outside credible academic source.

Many people also believe that a more confident eyewitness is a more accurate one. You will discuss whether you agree or disagree with this widely held belief about memory. You will explain the relationship between memory confidence and memory accuracy, supporting your discussion with information from the course textbook or outside credible academic source.

Requirements for this Assignment:

The guidelines for your paper are as follows:

  • A title page, introduction with thesis statement and conclusion. Below is a link to help you with your introduction and conclusion:https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/MyStudies/AcademicSupp…
  • Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the widely held belief that the testimony of one confident eyewitness should be enough to convict a defendant of a crime.
  • Explain the cognitive processes of perception, attention and memory.
  • Discuss how the cognitive processes of perception and attention might influence the accuracy of eyewitness memories.
  • Outline some additional factors that might influence the accuracy of eyewitness memories.
  • Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the widely held belief that a more confident eyewitness is a more accurate one.
  • Explain the relationship between memory confidence and memory accuracy.
  • Your paper should be 2–3 pages, not including the title page or reference page.
  • Your paper should include a reference to the textbook and at least one additional credible academic resource. Below is a link to help you with your citations:https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/MyStudies/AcademicSupp…
  • Your paper must be APA formatted, including references, title page, 1” margins on all sides, 12 point font size, and double spacing. Information regarding APA formatting and citation can be found in the Writing Center and should be reviewed thoroughly. Below is a link to the document:https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/MyStudies/AcademicSupp…
  • Your paper should use Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs. Your paper should be free of typographical errors.
  • Your paper should include a highly developed viewpoint and purpose.
  • Your paper should demonstrate superior organization. Communication should be highly ordered, logical, and unified.

SHORT TERM MEMORY AND LONG TERM MEMORY

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ARTICLE ANALYSIS

*THE TOPIC FOR THIS PAPER IS: SHORT TERM MEMORY AND LONG TERM MEMORY.

For this assignment, you will choose two scholarly articles on a topic covered in this course. Each article should discuss the findings from a study conducted on your selected topic. For example, you may select two articles that studied memory or heuristics. You will then compare and contrast the articles on each of the following items:

  • The theoretical rationale and background for each study.
  • The research questions being asked in each study.
  • The experimental design and the findings of each study.
  • The conclusion made by the researchers in each study.
  • The implications of the research in each of the studies.

Finally, you should discuss how the findings of each of these studies could potentially impact the area of psychology in which you are most interested. Including:

  • Can the findings of these research studies be applied in a professional setting without modification?
  • If modifications are required, what would need to be done to make these research findings applicable in a real-world setting?
  • Should a follow-up study be conducted before these findings are applied in a professional setting?

Strive to be as concise as possible and limit the length of your completed assignment to no more than 5–6 pages, excluding the title page and reference page.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
  • Number of Resources: Two recent articles (within the last 3 years) from an empirical journal.
  • Length of paper: 5–6 pages not including a title page and a reference page. The paper should be double-spaced.
  • Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Refer to the Article Analysis Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.

NOTES FROM ME TO YOU!

1.) ABSOLUTELY NO PLAGIARISM!!

2.) APA STYLE AND FORMATTING!

3.) IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, LET ME KNOW!!

Prenatal development

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2010).

For your initial post, imagine the following scenario: As a psychology professional, you have been asked to provide a caregiver with your professional opinion regarding how issues related to your chosen topic may influence short and long-term physical, cognitive, or psychosocial development in his or her child. Choose one of the following topics in the area of development to research and discuss:

  • Prenatal development
  • Vaccinations
  • Attachment parenting
  • Daycare
  • Corporal punishment
  • Other: __________________ (Note: Please obtain permission from your instructor before pursuing this option!)

Focus your discussion around one of the following stages: the prenatal period, infancy, or toddlerhood (conception – 3 years).

Using the Ashford University Library, research at least three peer-reviewed articles on your chosen topic that either support or challenge aspects of your chosen issue. Strive to find recent work, but seminal research on the topic should be considered as well. Evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives found in your research. Based on the research you reviewed, identify your professional position on the topic; specifically, will incorporation of this element have a positive or negative impact on the child’s development? Apply this research to major themes of development influenced by your chosen topic (i.e., physical, cognitive, and/or social) and explain how the literature supports your chosen stance. Point out how your stance compares or contrasts with prevailing popular wisdom on the topic. Your explanation should take the form of a persuasive discussion intended to help the caregiver respond positively to your advice as a psychology professional. Analyze any ethical considerations discussed in the research and their effect(s) on the trends related to your topic. Include the complete references for your selected articles at the end of your initial post.

Explain three reasons juveniles may engage in violent crimes

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PAPER MUST BE 2-3 PAGES IN LENGTH (DO NOT GO BY WORD COUNT) 12 POINT FONT, DOUBLE SPACED, INCLUDE SUBHEADING BETWEEN SECTIONS. PROPER APA FORMAT THROUGHOUT THE PAPER. Use references provided below.

Throughout the years, there has been ongoing debate in the popular press and the general public related to reasons juveniles to engage in crime. Engaging in violent crimes may have short- and long-term effects on the social, emotional, educational, and career prospects of juveniles. In an effort to mitigate these effects, many rehabilitative services have been developed to help juvenile offenders, some of which are more effective than others.

For this Assignment, think about risk factors and influences on juvenile engagement in crime. Consider the effectiveness of rehabilitation services for juveniles who engage in violent crimes.

The Assignment (2–3 pages):

  • Explain three reasons juveniles may engage in violent crimes.
  • Explain possible short-term effects on juvenile offenders who engage in violent crimes.
  • Explain possible long-term effects on juvenile offenders who engage in violent crimes.
  • Describe two rehabilitative services provided by the juvenile justice system.
  • Explain whether or not each of these rehabilitative services is effective. Justify your response with references to the literature and the Learning Resources.

READINGS

  • Course Text: Investigating Difference: Human and Cultural Relations in Criminal Justice
    • Chapter 14, “Youth Crime and Justice in a Changing Society”
  • Article: Culhane, S., & Taussig, H. N. (2009). The structure of problem behavior in a sample of maltreated youths. Social Work Research,33(2), 70–78.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
  • Article: Jordan, K. L., & Myers, D. L. (2011). Juvenile transfer and deterrence: Reexamining the effectiveness of a “get-tough” policy. Crime & Delinquency, 57(2), 247–270.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Sage Premier 2012 database.
  • Article: Lipsey, M. W. (2009). The primary factors that characterize effective interventions with juvenile offenders: A meta-analytic overview. Victims & Offenders, 4(2), 124–147.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the SocINDEX with Full Text database.
  • Article: Pearl, N., Ashcraft, R. P., & Geis, K. A. (2009). Predicting juvenile recidivism using the San Diego regional resiliency check-up. Federal Probation, 73(3), 46–49.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
  • Article: Piquero, A. R., Cullen, F. T., Unnever, J. D., Piquero, N. L., & Gordon, J. A. (2010). Never too late: Public optimism about juvenile rehabilitation. Punishment & Society, 12(2), 187–207.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Sage Premier 2012 database.
  • Article: Ward, C. L., Martin, E. E., & Distiller, G. B. (2007). Factors affecting resilience in children exposed to violence. South African Journal of Psychology, 37(1), 165–187.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.