In this assignment you will choose three general topics of interest to you related to psychological assessment from the list below.

• Infants and preschool-aged children
• Children ages 5 through 12 years
• Children with neurodevelopmental disorders
• Neuropsychological assessment of adolescents
• Children and adolescents with anxiety disorders
• Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Intellectual assessment of adults
• Individuals with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
• Individuals with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
• Individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Individuals with autism spectrum disorders
• Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder
• Individuals with depressive disorders
• Individuals with neurocognitive disorders
• Individuals with hearing impairments
• Individuals with visual impairments
• Gifted individuals
• Individuals who have served in the military

Research five peer-reviewed articles in the Ashford University Library that were published within the last 15 years, including a minimum of one article for each of your three chosen topics. In your paper, begin with an introduction that describes the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment. Using your researched articles, compare at least two psychological or educational tests and/or assessment procedures for each of the topics chosen. Analyze and describe the psychometric methodologies employed in the development and/or validation of the tests and/or assessment procedures associated with each of the three topics. Debate any relevant approaches to assessment of the constructs being evaluated by any tests and assessments you described. Include an analysis of any challenges related to assessing individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds for each of the three topics. Conclude by evaluating the ethical and professional issues that influence the interpretation of testing and assessment data. You may cite from your textbook to assist you in the development of your introduction and the conclusion of your paper; however, the textbook cannot count as one of the five required peer-reviewed articles.

Writing the Literature Review
The Literature Review:

• Must be 6 to 8 double-spaced pages in length (not including title or references pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introduction that describes the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that summarizes your evaluation addressing the current use of psychological tests and the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment.
• Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 15 years, all of which come from the Ashford University Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

CHAPTER 15 Assignments/Activities

ATTENTION: Answer the following questions for assignments listed on a Word document and submit them through the assignment Drop Box.

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES (IA): 15 Points. A.1-4 (5), B.(5) , C. 1-2 (5),

PARAGRAPH RESPONSES (PR): 5 Points. D (5).

1. A. One American Journey, Sullivan Ballou’s Letter, pp 403-405. Answer the following:

1. The text states that this letter typified sentiments of soldiers in general on both sides of the war.List the three characteristics the text points out.
2. List a quote that reflects Sullivan Ballou’s commitment to the cause of the war.
3. Romanticexpressions were common in letters between husbands and wives at this time.Cite two examples.
4. What impressions do you have about this 19^th century example of communication compared to our own technology of communication?

1. B.Nationalism And Self-Determination in Europe”. After reading this piece list 2-3 elements of European nationalism that compare to the idea of Southern nationalism reflected by creation of the Confederacy.

1. C. Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address, 1863.
   1. How does Lincoln honor the dead of Gettysburg in his address?
   2. What did the soldiers fight for in his opinion?

D.Figure 15-1. Along with text pp 407-408.In at least one paragraph, summarize the North’s distinct advantages.

Assignment: Patty Plaintiff’s Really Bad Week

Due Week 7
Worth 280 points

In this assignment, you’ll need to decide whether Patty Plaintiff has any legal claims arising from a series of unfortunate events. After reading the scenario, answer the questions that follow, making sure to fully explain the basis of your decision.

Patty Plaintiff is shopping at her favorite store, Cash Mart. She is looking for a new laptop, but she can’t find one she likes. Then, realizing that she is going to be late for an appointment, she attempts to leave the store, walking very fast. However, before she can leave, she is stopped by a security guard who accuses her of shoplifting. Patty, who has taken nothing, denies any wrong doing. The officer insists and takes Patty to a small room in the back of the store. The guard tells Patty that if she attempts to leave the room she will be arrested and sent to jail. At this point, the guard leaves the room. Patty is scared and waits in the room for over an hour until the manager comes in and apologizes and tells Patty that she is free to go.

About this same time, Gerry Golfer is hitting golf balls in his backyard. Gerry decides to break out his new driver and hits a golf ball out of his backyard into the Cash Mart parking lot. The golf ball hits Patty Plaintiff on the head and knocks her unconscious just as she is leaving the store.

Five days later, after recovering from her injuries, Patty returns to work at Acme Corporation. Unfortunately, she used her company email to send her mom a personal email about her injury despite being aware that Acme’s company policy prohibits use of company email for personal communication. Patty’s supervisor, Barry Bossley, discovers Patty’s violation and Patty is reprimanded. When Patty goes home she uses her personal computer to post disparaging comments about her boss and Acme Corporation on social media. The next day Patty is fired from her job.

In 4-6 pages, answer the following question: What types of legal claims could Patty make against Cash Mart, Gerry, and Acme Corporation? Consider the following:

1. 1. What are the possible tort claims that Patty can make against Cash Mart? Discuss the elements of the claim and how those elements relate to the facts in the scenario.
   2. Was Gerry negligent when he hit the golf ball that injured Patty? Discuss the elements of negligence and use facts from the scenario to support your decision.
   3. Does Patty have a right to privacy when using Acme Corporation’s e-mail system? Discuss the elements of the claim and how those elements relate to the facts in the scenario.
   4. Can Patty be legally fired from her job for making negative comments about her boss and her company on social media? Discuss the elements of the claim and how those elements relate to the facts in the scenario.
   5. Tutor need to do the best on this assignment and NO PLAGIARISM at all. There will be a plagiarism check before submission. Please deliver a great job

U.S. Foreign Policy, Ideals or Self-Interest?

The late Robert Osgood, in his seminal work on U.S. foreign policy “Ideals and Self-Interest in America’s Foreign Relations,” made a powerful argument for the realist approach to foreign policy, however he cautioned that idealism is also indispensable in making foreign policy. His book chronicles many examples. One such example mentions those who advocated a strict focus on U.S. self-interest prior to World War II and advocated America steering clear of war in Europe. In this war issue, idealists were alarmed by the fascist threat to Western society and wanted the U.S. to enter the war and defend the democracies of Europe–on whose survival our own United States security depended.

Go to Course Documents for article, Relevant Today: The Insights of Dr. Robert Osgood, by Jonathan Tkachuk, Program Associate, The Osgood Center.

Directions

1. Review the article “Relevant Today: The Insights of Dr. Robert Osgood” by Jonathan Tkachuk (Course Documents)
2. Determine your thesis as to whether United States foreign policy decisions should be based on ideals or self-interest.
3. Write a one-page, double-spaced response to the question: United States foreign policy should be based on ideals or self-interest? Include in your answer a brief description of the cyclical nature of U. S. foreign policy, and taking into account the continuity principle as explained in your text.
4. Submit your assignment using the link “Submit Week 2: One-Page Response” above.

Purpose

Students will understand the continuity principle and the arguments for or against ideals or self-interest in determining the basis for United States foreign policy.

Grading

This assignment is worth 50 points toward your course grade.

This activity will be a full class discussion. It must be completed by 11:59 pm Sunday of Week 2. I suggest you make your initial post in Week 1 so that you have time to respond to your peers in Week 2. That gives you two weeks to complete this discussion.

1. Review Operant Conditioning in your textbook.
2. Think about these two questions:
   • Explain the difference between Reinforcement and Punishment in Operant Conditioning.
   • Explain why psychologists encourage reinforcement of behaviors rather than punishment.
3. Create a written response answering these questions and post it in the Chapter 7- Reinforcement vs. Punishment class forum as a new thread. Be aware that you must submit a post before you can see your classmates’ posts.
4. Read the responses posted by others in the class. Post responses to at least four other students’ comments. Your responses should be respectful and given in the spirit of helping everyone learn. Read the General Discussion Ideas linked above for ways to contribute to a helpful discussion.
   • Responses need to be substantive by asking questions and sharing your answer to the question, giving examples or counterexamples, etc. Responses that consist of only one statement of agreement or disagreement will not earn full credit. Responses that are completely off-topic will also not receive credit.
   • You will receive only partial credit if all your submissions are posted on the same date. For instance, you can post two times on one day and three times on another day. Spacing your postings across several days allows for more of a dialogue. When you post, others need time to respond to your post