PSY 610: Attitude Adjustment

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 An attitude is an evaluative reaction (i.e., feelings), often  based on belief and demonstrated through behavior. In this discussion,  we will consider intergroup attitudes by examining stereotypes,  prejudice, and discrimination.  To inform your thinking on this topic, begin by reading “Toward a  Relevant Psychology of Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination:  Linking Science and Practice to Develop Interventions that Work in  Community Settings” (Acevedo-Polakovich, Beck, Hawks, & Ogdie,  2016), “Intergroup Contact Theory” (Pettigrew, 1998), and “Summary and  Conclusions” (Sherif, Harvey, Hood, Sherif, & White, 1988).  Then, select a group.  Possible dimensions from which you may select  your group include, but are not limited to:  race, gender, social class,  nationality, sexual identity, (dis)ability, rural versus urban status,  religious belief, incarceration/criminal history, occupational status,  victim, military status, and so on.  Provide a brief summary of the  group and concrete examples to illustrate.  Summarize social  psychological theory and research relevant to the experiences of members  of this target group (e.g., What are the origins of prejudice toward  this group? What are the influences on members of this group? etc.), and  explain practical, original, and specific strategies for enhancing  intergroup relations.  Your initial post should be 500-1000 words in length and must contain a  minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed references, in addition to  required course resources as applicable.  Additional credible references  are encouraged. 

Memory

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Memory

Prior to beginning this discussion, please read and view the following required sources: “Flexible Retrieval: When True Inferences Produce False Memories” “Memory Suppression in Alzheimer’s Disease” “Mnemonic Instruction in Science and Social Studies for Students with Learning Problems: A Review” “Short-Term Memory and Long-Term Memory Are Still Different” “The Development of Real-Time Stability Supports Visual Working Memory Performance: Young Children’s Feature Binding Can Be Improved Through Perceptual Structure” Memory

In your initial post, you will apply what you learned from each of the five articles, but you will discuss the findings and implications for just one of these articles. The articles are assigned based on the first letter of your last name. Please see the list below to determine which of the articles you will focus on for your initial post based on the first letter of your last name:
A through E: “Flexible Retrieval: When True Inferences Produce False  F through J: “Memory Suppression in Alzheimer’s  K through O: “Mnemonic Instruction in Science and Social Studies for Students with Learning Problems: A  U through Z: “The Development of Real-Time Stability Supports Visual Working Memory Performance: Young Children’s Feature Binding Can Be Improved Through Perceptual Structure”

In your initial post, Explain the empirical research presented in your assigned article, applying appropriate citations and references. Describe, in your own words, how the research relates to your own experiences as well as how this area of psychology may have affected your past or current beliefs about memory development. Do the research findings refute or support your current beliefs, and in what ways? Are there variables about memory of which you were unaware based on your article? Apply skeptical inquiry to the potential problems that might arise from research in the area of memory, and relate it to the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Provide a rationale for whether or not this premise is valid and/or appropriate based on the findings reported by the assigned articles.

It is recommended that you research articles in the Ashford University Library to support your assertions if the required articles do not provide sufficient information. Your initial post should be at least 500 words in length.

discussion question digital development

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Have you ever taken five minutes to check email and realize two hours later that you have been sitting on the computer reading websites or social media? This is not unusual these days for just about anyone. In getting ready for this Discussion, you kept a record of your interactions with digital technology and communications in order to measure the amount of time you spend in “cyberspace.” It is likely that the more time you have spent using digital technology, you have seen increased incidents of violations of cyber civility.

For this Discussion, you use the Tracking Template from this week’s Learning Resources where you collected your interactions with digital technology. Based on the interactions you collected, in this Discussion you consider the digital technologies in which you have interacted, along with how much interaction you have had. You also reflect on incidents of cyber civility.

To Prepare for this Discussion: Consider the different types of digital technologies as well as communication technologies and the amount of interaction you have with these technologies Review this week’s Learning Resources related to Cyber Civility and behaviors Reflect on incidents of cyber civility you have witnessed during your interactions while using digital technology Review the Tracking Template from this week’s Learning Resources and use it for this Discussion Over a 24-hour period, use the Tracking Template to keep track of the digital technology and communication technologies you used and the amount of time you spent using them. Note: You will not be submitting your completed template.  

Tracking Template

  

Digital Technology and/or Communication   Technology Used

Date
(24 hr   period only)

Number of Times Used/Accessed (use tally   marks)

Type of Interactions

Examples of Cyber Civility Violations by   Others

 

SAMPLE: Facebook©

7/4/16

Sharing links, responding to friends’ posts, sharing pictures

Posting derogatory remarks about another person’s post.

 

Facebook, 

3/12/18

IIII

Viewing and responding   to family and friends. 

Some derogatory remarks   by another person. 

 

Pandora 

3/12/18

I

Listen to music

Some explicit lyrics

 

Amazon Kindle Reader

3/12/18

II

Read novel

Adult content in stories

 

Messenger video chat

3/12/18

II

Talk to son and   grandchildren

None

Note: Use this template to help you gather your data and for your notetaking. You will use this template to assist you in Week 3’s Discussion.

1/1 Read make sure grammer is correct all instructions are attached

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1/ 2: Ethical Guidelines

In this assignment, you will identify the similarities and differences between the two sets of ethical guidelines that pertain to forensic psychology professionals—Ethical Principles of Psychologists (APA Ethics Code) and Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology. You will understand the expectations for ethical behavior in the field and will be able to identify breaches of the guiding principles of ethical conduct.

Tasks:

In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following:

* Compare and contrast the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists (APA Ethics Code) and Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology.

* Provide examples of clear failures to work toward each of the five general principles specified in the APA Ethics Code.

Thesis Statement for the Integrative Literature Review

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  Thesis Statement for the Integrative Literature Review

In this assignment, you will create the thesis statement for your Final Assignment. The thesis is the statement of your perspectives on the literature. It should also include the rationale and relevant empirical and theoretical background supporting your perspectives. The primary objective of this assignment is to outline specific areas of inquiry you intend to answer in the course of the Integrative Literature Review. Although they may change during the course of the review, articulating these areas of inquiry early will help provide focus and direction for your research.

Begin by introducing the areas of inquiry to be included in your Integrative Literature Review. Explain your perspective on the literature and include how you arrived at this viewpoint, how the literature you have chosen to include supports this viewpoint, and why this perspective is relevant to the field of psychology.

Based on your introduction, briefly discuss the literature you have chosen by integrating concepts developed from your four different content domains. Be sure to utilize at least one peer-reviewed source per domain. Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to support your perspectives regarding the literature. 

To conclude your assignment, identify any overarching implications shown in the studies and describe how these influenced your perspectives on the literature.

The Integrative Literature Review: Thesis Statement Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least four peer-reviewed sources (one source per domain). Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference list that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Ethics in Action

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Locate a news article that depicts an ethical dilemma in the workplace. Possible examples may include the following: Employees facing backlash at work for social media posts A business discriminating against a customer An employer with controversial policies

You are encouraged to explore beyond this list of topics to find an issue or example that interests you. 

In your discussion, address the following: Summarize the article and situation. Relate the situation to at least 1 of the ethical theories from this course. Describe how you might handle the situation differently.

A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post.

Prejudice

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Prior to completing the summative assignment, consider the various topics studied by social psychologists: Social thinking (attitudes, the self, judgment and decision making, etc.), Social relations (attraction, aggression, prosocial behavior, etc.) Social influence (conformity and obedience, persuasion, group processes, etc.)

Consider also your own interests and career aspirations and identify a problem of interest or relevance to you and amenable to a social psychological solution.  (For example, those interested in healthcare might consider programs that aspire to get kids moving or help adults stop smoking, enhance caregiving practices amongst the elderly, or encourage safe or healthy habits.).  For ideas—and/or to increase awareness of the broad range of applicability of social psychological insight—browse the solutions catalog available via Stanford SPARQ  at https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.; you may also contact your instructor for specific suggestions.  Next, evaluate contributing social factors in light of theoretical principles and design an ethical, feasible intervention program.  (Refer to “Writing a Review Article for Psychological Bulletin” (Bem, 2016) for advice regarding academic writing of this nature.  In addition, review the guide for Graduate Writing (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., available through the Ashford Writing Center, including information on Writing a Literature Review (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..).

Assess social behavior, including factors that influence social behavior as well as the role behavior plays in producing and perpetuating social issues and problems. Describe a resulting social problem in the context of social psychological theory and research. Interpret relevant theoretical perspectives derived from social psychology. Distinguish scientific methods for studying this specific social problem. Develop an original intervention strategy based on social psychological theory, research, and your evaluation of this specific social problem. Suggest, propose, or assess career paths to which this insight may be applicable. Must be at least 10-15 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s Introduction to APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Must include a separate title page with the following:  Running head Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.  See the Introductions and Conclusions (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance. See the Thesis Statements (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance. Must utilize academic voice.  See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance. Must address the topic with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that affirms the thesis.  See the Introductions and Conclusions (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance. Must use at least 10 peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Additional scholarly sources are encouraged.   See the Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. table for additional guidance. Must utilize in-text citations appropriately.  See the Integrating Research (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance. See the Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance. See the Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. guide for additional guidance. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.  See Formatting your References List (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for additional guidance.

Personal and Professional Ethics

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Personal and Professional EthicsSPPs have an obligation to maintain an athlete’s confidentiality even when faced by media. In this assignment, you will learn to apply personal and professional ethics to situations where you are confronted by issues such as dual allegiances, media intrusion, and off-field interactions.For this assignment, first, read the following articles:O’Brien, M. (2000). The team doctor, ethics, and media: What are the do’s and don’ts? International SportMed Journal, 1(2), 1.Now, answer the following questions:How should SPPs deal with the media and others seeking information when the SPPs are working with high-profile individuals and teams?How do media relations change and/or stay the same when you are discussing yourself and your work as an SPP?How do the seven suggestions put forth by O’Brien (2000) apply to SPPs?Write a 200–400-word response in the Microsoft Word document format. Name the file SP6300_M5_A1_LastName_FirstInitial.doc and submit it to the appropriate Discussion Area by the due date assigned.Through the end of the module, comment on the posts of two of your peers. In your reviews, explain why you do or do not agree with the arguments in each posting, concerning the handling of the media. Be specific, and offer alternative suggestions or ideas to assist the clarity of each classmate. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.Assignment 1 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsCritically analyzed and clearly described how SPPs should deal with the media and others seeking information when the SPPs are working with high-profile individuals and teams.8Explained clearly how media relations are affected when you are discussing yourself and your work as an SPP.8Critically analyzed and clearly explained how the seven suggestions put forth by O’Brien (2000) apply to SPPs.8Reviewed the posts of at least two peers and commented on their views.8Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.4Total:36

Week 4 discussion question

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Have you ever seen a group of young people completely focused on their electronic devices and not talking to each other? Some debate that these young people are expanding their knowledge with all the information that is available to them with the push (or touch) of a button. Others debate that their learning and social skills are suffering because these young people are unable to look away from the devices and interact with those around them. What do you think?

In this Discussion, you examine the impact of digital technology and its relationship with cognitive development on a selected age group.

To Prepare for this Discussion: Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider how digital technology impacts cognitive development Search the Internet and/or the Walden library for at least two articles related to cognitive development and digital technology Select one of the following age groups: infants, children, adolescents, adults, older adults

Articles to view

  Bernicot, J., Goumi, A., Bert-Erboul, A., & Volckaert-Legrier, O. (2014). How do skilled and less-skilled spellers write text messages? A longitudinal study. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 30(6), 559–576. DOI: 10.1111/jcal.12064
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Blackwell, C. K., Lauricella, A. R., Conway, A., & Wartella, E. (2014). Children and the internet: Developmental implications of web site preferences among 8- to 12-year-old children. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 58(1), 1–20. DOI: 10.1080/08838151.2013.875022
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Kim, D., & Blankenship, R. J. (2013). Using Second Life as a virtual collaborative tool for preservice teachers seeking English for speakers of other languages endorsement. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 48(1), 19–43. DOI: 10.2190/EC.48.1.b
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Lerner, C., & Barr, R. (2014). Screen sense: Setting the record straight. Research-based guidelines for screen use for children under 3 years old. Retrieved from https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1200-screen-sense-full-white-paper  Wood, C., Kemp, N., & Waldron, S. (2014). Exploring the longitudinal relationships between the use of grammar in text messaging and performance on grammatical tasks. British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 32(4), 415–429. DOI: 10.1111/bjdp.12049
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Optional Resources Cooper, J., Yager, C., & Chrysler, S. T. (2011). Technical report: Investigation of the effects of texting while driving. Southwest Region University Transportation Center: Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://d2dtl5nnlpfr0r.cloudfront.net/swutc.tamu.edu/publications/technicalreports/476660-00024-1.pdf 

wk 4 assign

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  Assignment: An Infant Case Study—Sam

Many changes happen from conception to birth. A single-celled zygote multiplies and grows over approximately 9 months into a living, breathing human being composed of trillions of cells. That’s quite an amazing feat! With such rapid growth occurring, it is not surprising that the developing fetus is vulnerable to a number of different environmental influences.

For this Assignment, you will examine an infant case study to determine short-term developmental outcomes.

Refer to the following Case Study about Sam, a male infant: An infant male, Sam, was born to Jane and Roberto. Jane works in the city as a medical transcriptionist, but requested 12 weeks of family leave effective immediately upon Sam’s birth.

Sam was born 6 weeks premature, by Cesarean delivery. His Apgar score at 1 minute was 5; after receiving oxygen, his Apgar score at 5 minutes was 8. Apart from the first few minutes after birth, Sam has not required oxygen or respiratory assistance. Because of his prematurity, Sam stayed in the hospital for 72 hours before he was discharged.

Jane drank occasionally throughout the pregnancy, but reported drinking most heavily during the last trimester of her pregnancy, which was about the time Roberto got laid off from his job. There is suspicion, although not confirmed, that Sam has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Sam is a fussy eater, requiring short and frequent feedings. He has been home for 2 weeks and wakes up hungry every 2 hours. He does not sleep through the night.

Roberto and Jane live in a house in a rural area. They do not have a network of friends and family who live nearby who can help, but Jane’s mother has offered to move in with them temporarily. Roberto and Jane’s mother get along very well. Jane is debating whether she should reduce her family leave and go back to work earlier than she had planned.

Many of the details in the above case study have purposely been left ambiguous (e.g., ethnicity, geographic location, etc.) so that you can make some conjectures of your own and relate that to Sam’s short-term and long-term prognosis.

To prepare for this Assignment: Review the Learning Resources for this week and consider any environmental factors that might affect the infant’s development. Search the Internet and/or the Walden library to find articles related to the case study that might support your findings.

For this Assignment:

Write a 2- to 3-page paper and include the following: Explain the environmental factors presented in the Case Study, as well as others that may be present but not specifically identified in the Case Study that might affect Sam’s development. With the environmental factors you explained, further explain what you think the best case scenario and the worst case scenario might be for Sam’s short-term developmental outcomes and explain why. Be specific, provide examples, and justify your response with citations from the Learning Resources/literature.

Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course. Use proper APA format and citations.