Discussion posts should be reflective of college level writing and discourse. Please be sure that your posts are substantive and are written in depth and detail. As a suggested guide, please use the following word count ranges:

• Initial posts: 250 to 400 words

• Reply posts: 125 to 150 words. Replies should relate to the post that you are responding to and in addition, ask a question, add new information or add a new resource to the discussion.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All writing for this assignment must be original. Content generated by Artificial Intelligence is not permitted and will be addressed via the Student Code of Conduct. While you may prepare your post ahead of time, please post only in the week in which the discussion is due.

Due dates for CHFD courses: initial post by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, two reply posts by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday

Discussion Prompt:

Choose one of the following discussion points to discuss this week in your discussion post.

Option 1

Think about a baby or toddler youve spent time with or heard stories about, maybe a sibling, cousin, or even yourself. What kinds of things did they do that showed they were learning and thinking, like exploring or solving simple problems? How did the people around them, like parents or caregivers, help them learn new things? Can you describe how their language skills changed during those first two years, and which theory of language development you think best explains that growth? Have you ever seen them respond to rewards or routines, and how might that relate to memory or conditioning

Option 2

Think about a baby or young child you know, maybe a sibling, cousin, or even yourself from stories or photos. What kind of personality or temperament did they show early on? How do you think their culture or gender influenced how they were cared for or taught to express emotions? Can you describe how their emotions changed during the first 2 years, and how they formed bonds with caregivers? Which theory of attachment do you think best explains their behavior, and how might their caregivers have helped build trust? What kinds of childcare options were available to their family, and how do you think those choices affected their development?

In week 2, you selected a current issue in the field of *Psychology (see link: ) and submitted your proposal for your research paper. Feedback was provided by your instructor, and recommendations made.

Now that you have chosen your issue/topic, you will develop your 5-paragraph essay outline this week which you will use as you continue to develop your research paper. Again, this outline will be for your final research paper where you are investigating a psychological topic and will include four scholarly sources in your final paper.

This outline should follow the five-paragraph essay format, and you should use a complete sentence or brief statement per point. Please do not submit one-word bullet points. Also, be sure to include a thesis statement, and a concluding statement. This is NOT an entire essay you are submitting this week, just the outline using the Roman numerals, and letters for each paragraph and subpoints as listed below. Please use the template below as a guide for how this should be completed.

Keep in mind when you do compose this you are investigating a topic in psychology in this research paper, you are not making an argument.

Review and address the following two prompts:

1. Describe how psychology uses the scientific method and why it is important to follow this method when conducting research studies.
2. Then explain why ethics are important to have in place when conducting research.

Task 1: Develop a substantive main thread addressing each part of the prompt in full. Remember, APA format is primarily used in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. For more information about APA Style, please review the APA resources provided within the course.

Reading material is from OPENSTAX pyschology 2e chapters 2&4. I need this done by midnight tonight please

Planning Worksheet: Coping Strategies and Relaxation Techniques

1 .Using your textbook, select a coping strategy and a relaxation technique to address in your final assignment, which

Coping Strategy:	Journal Writting
Relaxation Technique:	Breathing

2. Using the following list, identify three or more stressors in your life that you can focus on for this assignment.

Work, Life, School-Life Balance	Marital Issues	Legal Issues
Parenting	Change in Career Status	Health Concerns
Financial Concerns	Death of a Loved One	Other ______________

3.Now that you have identified a coping strategy and relaxation technique to focus on and you have identified several stressors to address, in 23 sentences, explain why your selected strategy and technique appeal to you. Include supporting evidence.

4.Provide a brief description of how you plan to use the coping strategy and relaxation technique. Include supporting evidence. This description can be as simple as the following examples:

I will use journal writing on a daily basis over the next five weeks or I will use some of the techniques listed for Art Therapy each week over the next five weeks.”

Note: Some strategies may be more difficult to implement on your own. If you choose one of these, your exploration will consist of discovering more about this strategy or technique. In this case, you will write: I will discover ways in which progressive relaxation could be used to address stress.

5. Describe potential challenges you see in applying your selected strategy and technique. Explain via supporting evidence.

Coping Strategy Challenges:	Relaxation Technique Challenges:

References

[Add APA style references for any cited sources. This should include your textbook and at least two peer-reviewed journal articles.]

Hello there, please help me finish my assignment !

First, here is the guidelines for the assignment,DEBRIEFING

In accordance with the syllabus of PS3526-Social Psychology: Theories & Applications, you are expected to carry out a Critical Review Paper, on an individual basis. This assignment is summative, and accounts for 30% of the total course grade, and you will be assessed on Learning Outcomes 1,2,3 & 4. The word limit is 2,500 words. Please note: Each student is expected to adhere to the word limit to avoid formal penalization in terms of grade deduction. The upper word limit is 2,500 words. Papers with a deviation of 10% will not get penalized. Materials written above 10% deviation, and above the total length, will not be read and thus, not be assessed by examiners. As a result, this will directly affect the points earned. If all assessed areas are underdeveloped, this will affect the points earned for all assessed areas accordingly.

Your assignment, moreover, involves you carrying out a critical review paper: At all times, your critical review paper should adhere to APA/BPS formatting procedures, and this will be incorporated in the assessment criteria. Furthermore, please note, all work must adhere strictly to the rules and regulations pertaining to Turnitin similarity scores, and AI generated work: Failure to do so will result in serious academic consequences, as well as any work submitted being penalized according to the institutional regulations.

Upon submitting your work, students will be asked to verbally defend their work submitted to Examiners.

The Review Paper will assess Learning Outcomes 1,2,3, and 4. More specifically, the Learning Outcomes state the following:

Learning Outcome 1:

Discuss the social-psychological issues from a theoretical and historical perspective, shown an appreciation of cultural and ethical considerations.

Learning Outcome 2:

Critically evaluate the discourse of Social Perception.

Learning Outcome 3:

Discuss issues pertaining to attitude formation and persuasion, with an understanding of attribution theories and biases.

Learning Outcome 4.

Apply knowledge of social psychological theories to real-life situations.

Thematic Topic . Gender & Cultural Differences in Relation to Conformity: Is there a case for scientists to discuss?

Are there differences amongst men and women in the levels of conformity? You should evaluate your answer considering social psychological theories and evidence. Could gender differences in levels of social influence be real or are they a reflection of societys assumptions about men and women? Further, your answer should reflect on cultural differences, and indeed, are some societies more conformist than others? Provide examples and evidence to support your claims. Finally, and importantly, self-reflect on the topic of conformity, and provide one example whereby you conformed as a function of your gender and cultural background.

(((((my NOTEs)))) Social Psychologists explain human behaviour.

2. Social Psychologists study behaviour because it is observable.

3. Unobservable behaviour is also important it guidesovert behaviour

4. Social Psychology is a social phenomenon i.e. it deals with how people are affected by other people.KURT LEWIN (1939) FUNCTION OF THE SOCIAL GROUP. What we do depends on a large extent on how we perceive and interpret the world around us.

2. Behaviour is a function of the interaction between the person and the environment.

3. Social Psychological issues and theories should be applied to practical matters.A

PA Style (10% of Total Mark)

• The work focuses clearly on the topic
• Extensive reading of theoretical and empirical literature. A broad range of relevant and clearly up to date primary sources has been reviewed.
• Solid evidence of deep and broad knowledge of the literature relevant to the topic.
• Exceptionally well researched. NO AI …25 Sources Minimum !
• Define conformity (e.g., changing behaviour to fit group norms McLeod, 2018)
• Briefly mention:
  • Gender differences debate
  • Cultural differences (individualist vs collectivist societies)
• State that youll evaluate theories, evidence, and reflect personally

Key name:

• Solomon Asch (1951, 1956) classic conformity experiments
• Informational Social Influence,Collectivist Culture,Ethnocentrism

First, compose a 5- to 7-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

• Provide an analysis of the code of ethics of a mental health discipline (psychologists, counselors, social workers) and the ethical principles of an organization/agency that provides integrated behavioral health care. It can be an organization you are familiar with or one who search online.
• In your analysis, include the following:
  • What similarities and discrepancies exist between the codes of ethics from the mental health discipline and the organization that provides integrated behavioral health care services?
  • Give specific examples of where they align or differ.
  • How would you manage any competing demands or values of these two ethical codes/guidelines?
  • Resource:
  • Currier, J. M., Fox, J., Vieten, C., Pearce, M., & Oxhandler, H. K. (2023). Psychological Services, 20(1), 4050.
  • Evans, M. E., Bruns, E. J., Armstrong, M. I., Hodges, S., & Hernandez, M. (2016). . American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 86(2), 103108.
  • HealthCare.gov. (n.d.). .
  • Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. (2017). KFF Health News.
  • Hudgins, C., Rose, S., Fifield, P. Y., & Arnault, S. (2013). . Families, Systems, and Health, 31(1), 919.
  • The Joint Commission. (2016).
  • Weng, S. S. (2022). Ethics and Behavior, 32(3), 259272.
  • Codes of Ethics
    • American Psychological Association. (2017). APA.
    • American Counseling Association. (2014).
    • American Medical Association. (n.d.).
    • National Association of Social Workers. (n.d.).

Introduction

In this assessment, you will further explore the psychological processes that lead to stereotypes, in particular the way media portrays stereotypes. You will use the video Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising’s Image of Women to discuss how the images we see every day affect the stereotypes and biases that exist in our culture.

Preparation

If you havent already, before completing the worksheet for this assessment, watch the video, .

Killing Us Softly 4 link:

Be sure to read the section on sociocentric thinking that is under on the University’s Critical Thinking website.

Qualitites of the thinker link:

Download and review the . Youll submit the completed worksheet for your assessment.

Instructions

The purpose of this assessment is to think critically about how biases and stereotypes are formed.

Using the Killing Us Softly Worksheet, complete the following:

1. Connecting Concepts: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human experience.
2. Thinking Errors: Describe the relationship between common fallacies in thinking and inaccurate conclusions.
3. Self-Reflection: Describe the potential for prejudice and discrimination in oneself and others.
4. Bias and Communication: Describe the relationship between culture, value, bias, and misunderstandings in communication.
5. Diversity and Careers: Describe the importance of working effectively in diverse work environments.

Throughout the entire worksheet, you will be expected to:

• Use the to put together ideas to create effective paragraphs.
• Identify concepts of culture, ethnicity, and diversity studies.
• Attempt APA style citations. Visit for help.
• Write using a clear purpose, organization, tone, and sentence structure.

MEAL plan Paragraph Organization link:

Evidence and APA link:

Introduction

In psychology, we engage in the scientific study of human thoughts and behavior, which involves evidence through research. Culture, ethnicity, and diversity affect all aspects of both. What does racism look like? How do the perceptions of racism or lack of racism affect a person’s thoughts and behaviors? What are the psychological processes behind how we develop social categories and stereotyping? For this assessment, you will watch A Class Divided which discusses the famous blue eyes/brown eyes exercise developed by schoolteacher Jane Elliot in the aftermath of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination in 1968.

Before completing the worksheet for this assessment, visit your reading list and watch A Class Divided. This 55-minute video discusses the famous blue eyes/brown eyes exercise developed by schoolteacher Jane Elliot in the aftermath of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination in 1968.

A Class Divided link:

You will also need to review to support your writing and thinking about the concepts in the below worksheet.

Psychology and DEI link:

Additionally, complete the activity to learn about how language choices can influence our interactions with others. As you are completing it, reflect on your own language choices and the ones you observed in the video.

Language Bias link:

Download and use the to complete this assessment.

Instructions

Using the A Class Divided Worksheet, complete the following:

1. Connecting Concepts: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human experience.
2. Common Fallacies: Describe the relationship between common fallacies in thinking and inaccurate conclusions.
3. Communication: Describe the relationship between culture, value, bias, and misunderstandings in communication.
4. Self-Reflection: Describe the potential for prejudice and discrimination in oneself and others.
5. Looking to Careers: Describe the importance of working effectively in diverse work environments.

Throughout the worksheet, you will do the following:

• Use the to put together ideas to create effective paragraphs.
• Identify concepts of culture, ethnicity, and diversity studies.
• Attempt APA style citations. Visit for assistance.
• Write using a clear purpose, organization, tone, and sentence structure

• MEAL Plan link:

Diversity Study

The following readings will give you an understanding of the basic terms and theories about diversity study used throughout this course. We explore the psychological processes behind how we develop social categories. This automatic process becomes fundamental to stereotyping. Well also look at race, weight, and age stereotypes to explore how these concepts appear in the world.

• Blaine, B. E., & McClure Brenchley, K. J. (2021). Understanding the psychology of diversity(4th ed.). Sage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link. Watch this video for more information.
  • Chapter 1, “Introduction to the Psychology of Diversity.”
  • Chapter 2, “Categorization and Stereotyping.”
  • Chapter 5, “Racial Stereotypes and Racism.”
  • Chapter 8, “Obesity Stereotypes and Weightism.”
  • Chapter 9, “Age Stereotypes and Ageism.”

Psychology and DEI

As you will read, psychologists are very concerned with maintaining the rights and dignity of all people, and work to reduce the influence of bias and prejudice from a psychological lens. When we consider this, it may come as no surprise that the psychology profession is interconnected with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The American Psychological Association (APA) is committed to supporting the rights and dignity of all people and has contributed significant research to help us understand the importance of equitable treatment of all people. Whether you are considering a career in psychology or are interested in how psychologists work to foster DEI, there is a lot to explore on this topic. Review the following interactive piece to learn about the overlap in psychology and the DEI framework from a psychologist, and how it can make your own work more effective and equitable:

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810 Page Paper Outline

I. Introduction (11.5 pages)

Brief background on the topic

Why the topic is important or relevant

Clear thesis statement (main argument of the paper)

Short preview of the main points/sections

II. Background / Context (11.5 pages)

Historical, social, scientific, or theoretical background

Key definitions or concepts the reader needs to understand

Overview of existing research or general discussion in the field

III. Main Argument / Point #1 (1.52 pages)

Topic sentence introducing the first main claim

Explanation of the argument

Evidence (research studies, examples, statistics, quotes)

Explanation of how the evidence supports the thesis

IV. Main Argument / Point #2 (1.52 pages)

Topic sentence introducing the second main claim

Supporting evidence from credible sources

Real-world examples or case studies (if applicable)

Connection back to the thesis

V. Main Argument / Point #3 (11.5 pages)

Topic sentence introducing the third main claim

Additional research and analysis

Comparison or expansion of previous points

Reinforcement of the overall argument

VI. Counterarguments or Limitations (1 page)

Present opposing viewpoints or critiques

Explain why these arguments exist

Refute or respond to them using evidence

Show why the thesis still holds

VII. Implications / Applications (1 page)

Why this topic matters in the real world

Practical, ethical, social, or academic implications

How this issue affects individuals, communities, or the field

VIII. Conclusion (11.5 pages)

Restate the thesis in new words

Summarize key points from each section

Final insight, takeaway, or call to action

Suggestions for future research or discussion

IX. References / Works Cited

Proper citation format (APA / MLA / Chicago depending on class)