What does history tell us about male vs. female aggression? (use sources)

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  • Aggression
    • What is aggression?
    • How is it defined by a scholarly professional?
    • Why do psychologists study aggression?

 

  • Nature: Biological Basis of Behavior
  • Why are some people aggressive by nature? Include scholarly evidence
  • Discuss pertinent theories, models, and research of particular psychologists
  • This must appear in this section: Freud’s view on aggression, evolutionary views, and frustration.
  • Document all sources!

 

  • Nurture: Social and Environmental Influences on Behavior
    • Does exposure to aggressive behavior in the environment encourage or discourage aggressive behavior?
    • Discuss evidence to support your position.
    • Discuss specific theories, models, and research of particular psychologists, learning theories (think of what we learned about modeling behavior, vicarious reinforcement, etc.)
  • Include home, role models, caregivers, media – TV, movies, music, and video games
  • Collectivist vs. individualist societies
  • Document all sources!

 

  • Gender and Aggression
  • What does history tell us about male vs. female aggression? (use sources)
  • What role does biology play in male vs. female aggression (are boys biologically more aggressive than girls?) Prove your views with scholarly works and examples.
  • What role does the environment play in male vs. female aggression (are girls encouraged to be more aggressive?). Prove your views with scholarly resources and examples.

 

  • Conclusion:
    • Review your thesis statement
    • Based on what you have learned about biological and environmental influences on behavior, which plays a more influential role in helping us understand aggression?
    • Leave the reader with something ( a desire to learn more, a puzzling statement on the topic, a new idea, etc.)

 

  • References:
    • Students MUST use outside resources
    • Students must use the APA Guide

WHAT IS ALCOHOLISM AND HOW DOES IT BEGIN?

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WHAT IS ALCOHOLISM AND HOW DOES IT BEGIN?

Literature Review Rough Draft Checklist
•    Title page
o    APA format
    Title, name, affiliation,
    Running head, page number
•    These two are included in the header of every page of paper, but the words “Running head:” are only on the title page
•    Abstract

  1. click here for more information on this paper

o    Overview of paper
o    Thesis statement – what subtopics are covered
o    See examples in text
•    Introduction paragraph
o    Grabs the reader’s attention
    Could include statistics (e.g., % of people affected) and/or demonstrate the importance of the topic (e.g., how people are affected)
o    Gives an overview of the topic (you could cite articles here if needed)
o    Ends with a thesis statement which includes the subtopics you will review
•    Body
o    Divided into subtopics with headings for each subtopic (see APA format)
o    Group together similar articles and write about a paragraph summary for each
    Who was in the study?
    How was the study done?
    What did they find?
o    Use transitions so they flow together
•    Summary
o    One paragraph summary in your own words summing up the body
•    Suggestions for future research on your topic
•    Conclusion
•    References
o    Start on a new page at the end
o    APA format (hanging indent, alphabetical order, etc.
    Library database can help you – click “cite”, then double check
o    Make sure all 20 articles in the paper are on the reference page, plus any additional references you may have used
•    Take the paper to the Writing Center for extra credit, but leave enough time to make corrections
•    Carefully proofread for clarity, grammar, spelling, flow, and APA format errors
o    Try reading the paper out loud
o    Treat the draft as though it is the final paper
Must use 20 peer reviewed articles from a certain website. Only use information from studies not general literary info.

EXPLAIN HOW TECHNOLOGY COULD BE USED IN WORKING WITH THE CLIENT AND EXPLAINS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING TECHNOLOGY

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EXPLAIN HOW TECHNOLOGY COULD BE USED IN WORKING WITH THE CLIENT AND EXPLAINS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING TECHNOLOGY

This assignment is due Thursday December 18th no later than 12:00pm NOON
Unit 9 Assignment
Synthesize your understanding of the theories, best practices, and current trends in psychology to create a case. Begin by deciding on the type of job that interests you within your area of emphasis. Imagine that you are a professional and create a hypothetical client whom you may encounter. Please note that the client does not always need to be an individual, but may be an agency, organization, or institution.
Here is an example of a starting point for a client in the ABA emphasis area:
Behavior Analysis: A teenager with autism who is having difficulty maintaining appropriate physical boundaries with others.
Please note that these are just some ideas and you should create a client that is interesting and relevant to you. In order to avoid potential confidentiality breaches, this should be a fictitious client, not a real person you know or have worked with.
Use the paper structure below to organize the facts and recommendations for your hypothetical client.

  1. Client demographics: For individual clients, you should include the client’s name, age, marital status, occupation, and relevant family information (such as children or involved siblings or parents). If your client is an agency or organization, describe the type of institution and information on the purpose and employees or clients (for example: A business that specializes in advertising and employs 40 individuals; a high school for children with learning disabilities.) This should be 2–3 paragraphs.
  2. Presenting problem: What is the reason for the client receiving your services? Be specific about the problem, but do not add many extra details by “telling the client’s story.” This should be a 2–3 paragraph description about the problem as the client perceives it.
  3. Goals: What are the client’s main intervention/treatment goals? Two or three goals should be provided, and these should be specific and measurable. When writing goals, remember that these should describe the outcome the client wants to achieve.(1–2 pages)
  4. Relevant theoretical constructs: Which theory is relevant to your client’s case? Describe the relevant points of the theory and if applicable, which stage(s) are present. (1–2 pages)

For example, Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory may be relevant to work with a client who is struggling to develop a sense of self amid peer pressure, particularly the stage of Identity versus Role Confusion. You would clearly describe the main points of the theory and relevant stage(s). Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory may apply to a client using defense mechanisms when dealing with addiction issues. You would give a general description of the theory and then discuss the relevant defense mechanisms.

  1. Intervention methods: Synthesize the theoretical model you chose above to explain the intervention methods you will utilize to help you client meet the goals. Remember that interventions should be based on documented evidence in your area of emphasis, meaning that you should support your ideas with academic materials to show how they are appropriate. For example, what intervention strategies could be used to help the child dealing with Identify versus Role Confusion? (1–2 pages)
  2. Cultural considerations: What cultural issues will you need to consider when working with your client? Culture can refer to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status. (1 page)
  3. Use of technology: Explain how you could use contemporary technology in your work with this client. For example, you could consider how technology is used to:
  • store and organize records
  • maintain confidentiality, such as preventing access to client files
  • screen for symptoms of psychological disorders
  • conduct therapy and meetings in non-traditional settings, such as through email or videoconferencing

Be sure to address the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for the purpose(s) you choose. (1/2–1 page)
The body of the paper should be 6–8 pages, not including the title page and reference page.
Unit 9 Project Guidelines (Ensure all information reflects in assignment

write a succinct and thorough paragraph (250 words minimum) explaining one aspect of your selected article’s focus that the researchers did not mention that you would like to know more about

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REFLECTION – 50 points possible (25 points each)
1.  Although the author(s) of your selected article addressed many aspects of its focus of study, it is inevitable that components were not discussed that might also be interesting.  In the space below, write a succinct and thorough paragraph (250 words minimum) explaining one aspect of your selected article’s focus that the researchers did not mention that you would like to know more about.  Include in the body of your writing appropriately placed and formatted source citations for the article and the course textbook (if you use the latter in the construction of this paragraph).
 
 

  1. Combined, the Week 3 and Week 6 portions of this assignment provided several opportunities, to identify the key components of a published scholarly journal article, to demonstrate knowledge of research methods use in studying psychological phenomena, (Week 3); and second, to develop and hone article summary and analysis skills (Week 6).  With the second opportunity in mind, in the space below, write a succinct and thorough paragraph (250 words minimum)describing three aspects of summarizing and reviewing a published scholarly journal article that you now understand that you didn’t know about before starting the assignment.  NOTE:  You are reflecting on your learning experience here, not summarizing or evaluating the selected article.  This is the only part of the assignment to be written personal reflection style. It is expected that you would have few or perhaps no source citations here, using them only for portions of your reflective work that are directly based on either your selected article or the course textbook.