Assignment; Nature-Nurture and Language Development

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THE ROLES NATURE AND NURTURE HAVE IN THE PROCESS OF LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT.

Max Points: 220   Assignment; Nature-Nurture and Language Development
Details:
The relative significance of nature and nurture on the development of human language has been a historical debate spanning decades of cognitive and developmental psychology. For many years, people have debated and discussed the importance of nature and nurture and which has greater significance in human development. In this assignment, you will focus on the roles of nature and nurture in the process of language development.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
  • Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Directions:
Write an essay (1,750-2,000 words) in which you discuss how the evolution of computer-generated speech affects the nature-nurture debate in the process of language development. In your essay address the following:

  1. The roles nature and nurture have in the process of language development.
  2. Does the successful development of computer-generated speech, which allows computers to communicate with one another, orally, effectively eliminate the nature-nurture debate regarding human language development?

 
Reference Page and no Plagiarism
Rubric
 
Discussion of the roles nature and nurture play in human language development is evident. Arguments support claims and are insightful and convincing. Discussion is detailed and perceptive, demonstrating a deep grasp of course material. Research is from current, scholarly, and original and/or highly respected sources.
Discussion about how the evolution of oral communication between computers affects/eliminates the nature-nurture discussion regarding human language development. Is clearly evident. Arguments support claims and are insightful and convincing. Discussion is detailed and perceptive, demonstrating a deep grasp of course material. Research is from current, scholarly, and original and/or highly respected sources.
Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. The synthesis and argument in the paper are of publication caliber.
 
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. The development indicated by the thesis and/or main claim is acceptable for publication.
 
 
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
 
The document is correctly formatted to publication standards. All research presented is scholarly, topic-related, and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. The paper could readily be accepted for publication.

Describe the occasion in which you were being evaluated

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REFLECTIVE PAPER EVALUATING YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS IN THE WORKPLACE

PSY 302 – Week 4: Performance Appraisal and Positive Psychology

For this assignment you will write a two- to- three page reflective paper evaluating your experience with performance appraisals in the workplace.  If you have never had a workplace performance appraisal, interview a friend or family member who has had one.
Describe the occasion in which you were being evaluated (e.g., annual review, quarterly review).  Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the evaluation process using concepts and/or theories from the week’s readings.  Provide at least two strategies to improve the performance appraisal process in your workplace for a more positive experience in the future.
Your assignment must be at least two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.  Include a cover page and reference page in APA format.  In addition to the textbook, you must utilize at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed source that was published within the past five years.  Your sources must be cited according to APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Discuss the concept of localization of function in the brain, including the old methodology of phrenology in comparison to the modern concept using functional neuroimaging.  

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DISCUSS THE CONCEPT OF LOCALIZATION OF FUNCTION IN THE BRAIN

Discuss the concept of localization of function in the brain, including the old methodology of phrenology in comparison to the modern concept using functional neuroimaging.  What are the problems with phrenology and does the modern methodology of localization of function have the same issues?  Now discuss the concept of nature vs. nuture in brain development.  Given that bigger brain size indicates more advanced behaviors in the animal world, do you think that larger human brains are linked to higher intelligence scores?  How has this finding led to racial and/or gender discrimination in the past and what arguments can you make against these discriminatory practices based on the interaction of genetic and environmental factors in the brain?
Discussion posts should be 400 words
 
Part B
Pretend that one of your friends just found out that you were taking Biopsychology this semester and asked you, “Hey, is it true that humans only use 10% of our brains?”  How would you respond to them?  In your answer, please describe how each of the 4 lobes of the brain is responsible for processing different information.  To enhance your description, use an example of a single task or activity that would require the use of all 4 lobes of the brain

How can human motivation be understood in terms of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

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HOW DOES UNDERSTANDING NEURONS, NEUROTRANSMITTERS, AND THE CHEMICAL/ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATION IN THE BRAIN HELP US BETTER UNDERSTAND HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND MENTAL PROCESSES?

 

  1. How does understanding neurons, neurotransmitters, and the chemical/electrical communication in the brain help us better understand human behavior and mental processes?
  2. Considering your nervous system and the different parts of your brain, what kind of impact could neuroplasticity and neurogenesis have on human beings?
  3. What are some ways that nature/nurture influences affect the human brain? What about other areas of your life?
  • Describe different stages of human development.
  • Discuss cognitive and social development theories, including gender development.
  • Explain attachment and parenting theories.

 

  1. Describe the differences between sensations and perceptions, along with concepts such as thresholds, sensory adaptation, and Gestalt theories.
  2. Discuss how your sensations and perceptions are affected by psychological, social, and cultural influences.
  3. How do your different states of consciousness affect your sensations and perceptions (attentiveness, sleep, substance use)?

 

  1. How do the three personality theories covered in this week’s reading help understand human personality? (Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Social-Cognitive)
  2. What is a psychological disorder and what does it mean to diagnose someone?
  3. Is it helpful to label people with psychological disorders? Why or why not?

 

  1. What are some of the psychological techniques used to help people? (psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, pharmacological, biological)
  2. What types of therapies do you think work best for different types of psychological problems (i.e. individual, group, family, couples’ counseling) ?
  3. What types of risks are involved in clinical psychology? Describe ethical considerations to keep in mind.
  4. Describe some theories that help you understand the way people think and the way they develop language.
  5. Discuss some different viewpoints on human intelligence and emotional intelligence.
  6. What are some biases and ethical considerations with regards to intelligence testing?

 

  1. How can human motivation be understood in terms of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
  2. Discuss how motivators such as hunger or the need to belong influence people.
  3. Describe physiological, psychological, and social-cultural influences on human emotion.