Select a significant event (either positive or negative) that occurred before you reached adulthood and that has had a life-shaping effect on your life.

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SELECT A SIGNIFICANT EVENT (EITHER POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE) THAT OCCURRED BEFORE YOU REACHED ADULTHOOD AND THAT HAS HAD A LIFE-SHAPING EFFECT ON YOUR LIFE.

Select a significant event (either positive or negative) that occurred before you reached adulthood and that has had a life-shaping effect on your life. In this assignment, discuss psychological aspects of your event.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Briefly describe your significant event (one to two [1-2] sentences). Describe your event in terms of at least two (2) different perspectives in psychology (e.g., behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic, cultural/social, etc.) Determine what learning (e.g., classical, operant, etc.) may have resulted from your event, or arisen because of your event. Discuss why the memory of the event you described may or may not be completely accurate. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: One of these resources may be your textbook. Articles from professional journals are certainly a high quality resource. Magazine and newspaper articles are also accepted for this assignment. Articles published on the Internet may also be suitable, if they originate with credible persons or organizations. Please note that articles from Wikipedia, ask.com, and the like are not suitable.

IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS ONE OF THE MAIN CRITICISMS OF STRUCTURALISM.

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IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS ONE OF THE MAIN CRITICISMS OF STRUCTURALISM.

Assignment 2: LASA 1: Impact of Structuralism

This week you read and learned about Titchener’s structuralism. As an approach, structuralism attempted to break down consciousness into elements of consciousness for study. It assumed that studying these parts of consciousness would lead to an understanding of the whole.

  • Analyze the limitations and strengths of the method of studying consciousness in parts.
  • Identify and discuss one of the main criticisms of structuralism.
  • Briefly compare and contrast structuralism and behavioralism. How did structuralism influence the creation of behaviorism?
  • How has structuralism impacted psychology today? As you consider this question, keep in mind the history and culture of the period in which Titchener practiced compared to your understanding of psychology today.

Write an essay that is 3-5 pages in length. Remember to support your arguments with information drawn from the online content, the textbook, and other credible, scholarly sources to substantiate the points you are making.  Apply APA standards for writing and citations to your work.
**Hint: a useful article for comparing and contrasting structuralism with behavioralism is found in the AUO library and referenced in your textbook:
Rilling, M. (2000). How the challenge of explaining learning influenced the origins and development of John B. Watson’s behaviors. The American Journal of Psychology, 113(2), 275-301. Retrieved fromhttp://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/224842367/fulltext/12E26E325F56462A087/8?accountid=34899
The paper should be double-spaced 12-point typescript, Times Roman font, with 1-inch margins all around, and free from grammatical errors. Your paper needs to include a cover page, abstract, and reference list in APA format.

In this assignment, you will explore and apply theories of development to your personal experiences.

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In this assignment, you will explore and apply theories of development to your personal experiences.

Background

Understanding theories of development is key in psychology. All people proceed through specific areas of change and growth in key areas as they go through life. Whatever path we take in life, understanding theories of development will assist us in motivating and guiding others, as well as understanding ourselves.

Instructions

Apply the theories of development to your personal life experience by answering each of the following questions.

  1. Jean Piaget’s Stage Theory of Cognitive Development: At what age do you feel you entered the stage ofFormal Operational Thought? Explain the stage briefly and then focus on providing examples of ways your thinking has shifted to indicate you have developed into this stage of reasoning. (For instance, provide an example of how your views of justice or morality have shifted as you’ve matured.)
  1. Developmental Stage Theory of Erik Erikson: Choose one stage from Erikson’s Developmental Stage Theory and apply it to your own life. Explain the stage, age that it occurs, and how the central challenge of that stage played out in your life. What was the outcome of this stage for you? Did anything happen in your life prior to that stage that affected the outcome? How does the outcome from that stage affect how you are today? Provide specific details that demonstrate your understanding of the stage you choose.
  1. Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development: Considering the moral or ethical decisions that you have made in your life, describe one decision you made based on one of the three levels of moral development. Be sure to clearly explain the level of moral development and clearly identify the underlying ethical reasoning behind your decision. (For instance, you may explain a decision you made based on Preconventional morality when you were a child, or you may focus on a decision you made from a higher level of development as an adult.)
  2. Developmental Milestones: Motor Development. The unfolding of biological potential is known as “maturation.” Motor skill development in babies is mostly controlled by the process of maturation. Think about a child that you have known (yourself, your own child, a friend or family member). Describe how the child progressed from rolling over, to sitting, standing, and walking. At what age did each milestone occur? Did the development occur in a “typical” sequence based on what you’ve learned in your text? Is there anything that occurred in the child’s environment that either delayed motor development or facilitated it? What is the difference between “maturation” and “learning,” based on your readings and observation?

Your response should be a 3–4-page Microsoft Word document written in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Be sure to demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. For help in citing sources, click on Academic Resources under Course Home.

LASA 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Assignment Components
Provide examples of ways your thinking has shifted to indicate you have entered the stage of Formal Operational Thought.
40
Choose one stage of Erikson’s Developmental Stage Theory and apply it to your own life.
40
Describe one decision made based on one of Kohlberg’s three levels of moral development.
40
Describe how the child progressed from rolling over, to sitting, standing, and walking.
24
Academic Writing
Organization (8)Usage and Mechanics (8)
APA Elements (16)
Style (4)
36
Total:
180

Explain the benefits and drawbacks of conducting IQ tests in general and its use in schools.

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EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF CONDUCTING IQ TESTS IN GENERAL AND ITS USE IN SCHOOLS.

Research shows that IQ may be related either to the speed of conduction of neural impulses or to the efficiency of the neural circuitry. Locate scholarly research on IQ related to any or all of these factors and briefly summarize the information.
-Explain which approach you think provides the most compelling evidence regarding IQ.
-Explain processing time theories. Do you think they accurately reflect the aspects of intelligence? Why or why not?
-Explain the benefits and drawbacks of conducting IQ tests in general and its use in schools.
Textbook for this class: Sternberg, Robert. (2009). Cognitive Psychology. 
To support your work, make sure to utilize your course and text readings. When asked, utilize outside sources as well. As in all assignments, make sure to provide in-text citations and references for the sources used in your work utilizing APA format.
Make sure to cite references to support factual statements. Please take care to do in cite citations, and keep everything in APA format. When referring to specific articles in the body of your writing use only last names and the year of publication. Not initials. Titles should be left for the full reference section. Be clear and concise, especially when describing technical terms. In being thorough make this at least a 2-3 FULL pages, APPROXIMATELY 6-8 paragraphs; no need to do a cover page as this is a discussion only; references must be in APA format.
I need someone that is expedient and timely, yet THOROUGH in regards to details. Any late work is a reduction in grade points. I need this by 10am EST on the due date given. DO NOT be repetitious in your wording!!!! Give me quality time and work that gets me a good grade and we will have NO issue