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Impact of migration on the ability of diverse groups to assimilate to cultural norms

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For this assignment, you will review current research and provide a critical evaluation on that research through an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is simply a brief summary and anal

For this assignment, you will review current research and provide a critical evaluation on that research through an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is simply a brief summary and analysis of the journal article reviewed. For more information on the required format of the bibliography please click on annotated bibliography template. 
You will need to find articles located in scholarly journals. Scholarly journal articles are also referred as primary source peer reviewed articles. What cannot be used for this assignment are web pages, magazines, newspapers, text books, and other books. Finally, current research for our purposes is an article that was published within the last 5 years.
When looking for articles make sure they are related to the subject matter covered in the course. For your research choose 3 of the 7 topic areas. Find 3 articles (as described above) for each area.

  • Theoretical models associated with multicultural populations.
  • Present taxonomy used in the field of multiculturalism.
  • Varied communication patterns by group and geography.
  • Impact of migration on the ability of diverse groups to assimilate to cultural norms.
  • Historical and current trends that differentially impact the adjustment of groups.
  • Integral features of identity development according to group status.
  • Medical and mental health issues in multicultural populations.

The annotated bibliography should include for each article.

  • Write a 2 paragraph summary for each article.
  • Write a 1-2 paragraph analysis and evaluation for each article found.
  • Make sure to integrate what you learned in your course readings in that analysis
  • Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary.
  • Used APA format including:
    • Title page
    • Double space
    • Reference page
    • Cited and referencing all sources using the APA format.
    • Attach a Turnitin.com Report.

show that when bilingual people switch from one language to another, the brain areas accessed are often different

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Part 2
In the United States, there are cultural subgroups that do not speak formal English in their home environment. The method of speaking is more than a difference in accent; it is considered a dialect. Numerous people view these dialects as subordinate ways of speaking. Some individuals who have been raised in a home with Ebonics, for example, try to shuck (eliminate) their learned speech patterns as they age and progress through the educational system and socioeconomic hierarchy.
Consider a highly educated and competent African American man named Doug Perry who grew up in a household where his mother spoke grammatically incorrect English. Perry has a business degree from a prestigious university and is successful. He writes effectively, using good mechanics when writing; however, when Perry speaks, he often makes grammatical slips in areas such as subject–verb agreement. He does not even notice the slip most of the time until someone, such as his wife or a colleague, corrects him. His experience, the anecdotal findings of others, as well as research studies have shown that dialectical patterns are difficult to change.
This discussion question focuses on US dialects such as Ebonics. The first thing to consider is how children who speak Ebonics are treated in the classroom. Should they be penalized for mechanics as they learn to write? Do you think that correcting the children in a harsh way or telling them that the way they speak is wrong would make them feel negative about their ability and familial culture?
In your response, address the following:

  • You are aware that different ways of speaking are usually associated with distinct cultures, and many argue about the value of preserving these ways. Should Ebonics be preserved, or should we work to eliminate it? If we eliminate it, would it bring about significant cultural changes?
  • Anecdotal evidence and research studies (e.g., Drivonikou et al., 2007; Pixner, Moeller, Hermanova, Nuerk, & Kaufmann, 2011) show that when bilingual people switch from one language to another, the brain areas accessed are often different. In addition, the Sapir–Whorf hypothesis proposes that people who speak different languages have distinct cognitive processes. It is clear that Ebonics is a dialect and, therefore, it is not a distinct language. However, it is different from standard English in many ways. Is Ebonics different enough from standard English to bring about changes in thought patterns? Justify your answer.
  • Consider how fluency (the rate of speech) changes when you are talking to different people. Some people give you positive feedback as you talk, and they seem to be in sync with your thoughts. When this happens, your fluency increases and the conversation flows. Consider the reverse of this phenomenon in an academic setting. How might a teacher who is judgmental and negative toward a child’s use of Ebonics affect his or her ability to communicate?

References:
Drivonikou, G. V., Kay, P., Regier, T., Ivry, R. B., Gilbert, A. L., Franklin, A., & Davies, I. R. L. (2007).Further evidence that Whorfianeffects are stronger in the right visual field than the left.Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences, 104(3),1097–1102.
Pixner, S., Moeller, K., Hermanova, V., Nuerk, H. C., & Kaufmann, L. (2011). Whorf reloaded: Language effects on nonverbalnumber processing in first grade—A trilingual study. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 108(2), 371–382.

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Analyze the impact of test familiarity and general language comprehension on standardized testing

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In the book The Mismeasure of Man, Stephen J. Gould (1996) discusses the culture behind biological determinism (i.e., the belief that the disparity in status among various groups arises from innate bi

In the book The Mismeasure of Man, Stephen J. Gould (1996) discusses the culture behind biological determinism (i.e., the belief that the disparity in status among various groups arises from innate biological differences). He criticizes the practice of measuring intelligence as a single quantity, something that had become a common practice in the United States.
In the United States, intelligence testing became a device of power and its use led to the Immigration Act of 1924, which primarily restricted the entry of people from Southern and Eastern Europe due to their tendency to score low on the test. Unbelievably, immigrants were frequently tested in English when they arrived in the United States. Even worse, many were rejected based on the perspective that they had a dull and unintelligent appearance.
How does any of this relate to multicultural psychology?
In the modern society, people are tested all the time and certain cultural groups tend to perform worse than others on standardized tests. The end result of a poor score is not deportation; however, a poor score could limit access to higher education and other resources. In elementary school, poor test scores might even lead to negative labels and tracking, which could change the life of a child.
There is no denying that there are cultural differences with regard to education and testing. However, there are some parallels between what happened to the immigrants and what often happens to different cultural groups as they appear for aptitude or achievement tests. Many are so unfamiliar and confused when they go for testing that they are beset with anxiety. In such situations, the people are totally unfamiliar with the format of the test and the language.
In your response, address the following:

  • Analyze the impact of test familiarity and general language comprehension on standardized testing. Do certain cultural groups have an advantage because of cultural practices and exposure?
  • After taking a moment to conduct an Internet search on the scholastic assessment test (SAT) scores by socioeconomic level, describe why the socioeconomic level correlates with performance. Is there a culture associated with different socioeconomic levels?
  • Analyze whether it is fair to compare the performance of cultural groups that do not speak English with those that have a good command over the English language.

Reference:
Gould, S. J. (1996). The mismeasure of man. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company.

What is your understanding about Gender Dysphoria and transsexuality?

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Using the Internet, your readings, or other literary sources, research the following terms:SexGenderAssigned genderGender identityGender roles and gender role learningSexual orientationBased on your u

Using the Internet, your readings, or other literary sources, research the following terms:

  • Sex
  • Gender
  • Assigned gender
  • Gender identity
  • Gender roles and gender role learning
  • Sexual orientation

Based on your understanding, address the following:

  • Explain how these terms are different from each other.
  • Provide an explanation of the perspectives that influence sexual orientation with regard to the assigned gender, gender identity, and gender roles. For example, what did you learn as a child as it relates to “what it means to be a boy or a girl in our society”? Where you influenced by gender role socialization?
  • Provide a description of the process of gender role learning at all stages of development from childhood through adolescence. What do you think are the major socialization influences throughout the process, and the changes, if any, in contemporary roles and encoded sexual scripts of gender and gender theory? Explain how gender role learning applies here, if it does.
  • Briefly describe how this week’s readings have influenced your perception and behavior towards sexual orientation.

Part 2
Gender Dysphoria an intense, continuous discomfort resulting from an individual’s sense of the inappropriateness of their assigned gender at birth and the resulting gender role expectations. It is also a clinical psychological diagnosis that offends many in transgender communities, and an individual is often required to receive medical supervision of treatments relating to transition like hormones or surgery.
Using the Internet, research about Gender Dysphoria and transsexuality. Based on your readings, textbook, and research, address the following questions:

  • What is your understanding about Gender Dysphoria and transsexuality? Provide an example of each.
  • Has this understanding change or changed your attitude, perceptions, or views about these gender roles? Why or why not?
  • Can you think of ways in which you encourage social influences that impact the development of gender orientation from early childhood? Would you dress a little boy in a pink shirt? How do you think cartoons and movies impact gender stereotypes?
  • What dilemmas do parents of intersex individuals face? What does “gender neutral” mean?

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