Category: Psychology

Two Step process. First is due February 22nd.

For this Media Proposal assignment, students must submit a two paragraph summary, describing the proposed specific example of substance use portrayal in the media for use in the Major Paper. Students will have an easier time completing this assignment if Step 1 is completed first.

Then the major paper is due 22March.

This assignment meets the following Course Learning Objectives:

Articulate basic drug terminology and drug taking behavior

Identify the various addictive substances legal and illegal and their classifications

Analyze the reasons people commonly abuse substances

Analyze how substances affect the mind and body and society

In 2010, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement addressing the complex relationships among children, adolescents, substance abuse, and the media. This assignment requires a critical examination of the AAP publication and a critique of a media portrayal of substance use, with links made to the AAP statement and course material. Conclusions about the implications of the media portrayals and the policies recommended by the AAP also should be made. Successful completion of this paper will require work over multiple weeks. A two paragraph summary of the proposed example of substance use portrayal in the media was due by the end of Week 3. The full paper is due at the end of Week 7.

This assignment proceeds in four steps:

Preparation

Step One: Read the AAP Policy Statement located below. Make some notes for yourself about points of agreement or disagreement you have with the statement and specific findings regarding media depictions of substance use that you want to assess when you write the paper.

Step Two: Find a current example of substance use portrayal seen in the media; for example, scenes from a movie, a television show, or a commercial; print ads; or portrayals found in “new media” as discussed in the AAP article. The Internet is a good tool for finding film or television portrayals of substance use as well as examples of print ads if ready access to first-hand media is not available. A two paragraph summary of the proposed example of substance use portrayal in the media that will be used for the paper is due by the end of Week 3. This proposal is a separate assignment and is worth 100 points and 5% of the overall course grade.

Construction

Step Three: Write the paper. Begin the paper with an introduction that summarizes the main findings of the AAP article and previews what will be covered in the coming pages. Next, compare and contrast the portrayal of substance use found in the media with the information learned about that substance in the class and course readings. What messages about the substance are being portrayed? How accurate are those messages relative to the actual data on substance use? Be sure to cite the course readings as needed.

Continue by comparing and contrasting the portrayal of substance use found in the media with the criticism of media portrayals found in the AAP paper. Does the media example match their arguments or contradict them? What links and connections can be made? Be sure to cite the article as needed.

Next, draw some conclusions about the portrayal of substance use found in the media, addressing the following: What are the implications of this type of portrayal? What messages are being sent and to whom? Are those messages an accurate representation of the use of this substance? Should media portrayals be required to be accurate in their depictions of use, showing both positive and negative consequences?

Finally, review the guidelines suggested by the AAP at the end of their policy statement and address the following: Although directed specifically at pediatricians, which of those recommendations is most important? Why? Are these recommendations necessary? If followed, will they be effective in addressing the concerns raised earlier in the article? Be sure to cite sources as needed.

Step Four:

The required length of this paper is 11 pages, plus a required a cover page and a reference list. Papers must comply with APA formatting rules, including font size and margins, and must have a scholarly focus and tone. Quoting of published material and use of the first-person “I” are not permitted and will result in point loss. All source material must be paraphrased into your own words and cited appropriately.

Interview a trans or diagnosed gender dysphoria individual the fallowing questions.

How does being a part of your ethnic/age/race/disability group shape your identity and

experiences?

2. Can you describe when and how you first recognized the significance of your

ethnic/race/disability/age group in your life?

3. Do you believe there are stereotypes associated with your group? If so, what are these

stereotypes, and when did you become aware of them?

4. As a part of your ethnic/age/race/disability group, have you personally been affected by

prejudice?

5. What would you like others to know about being a member of your ethnic/age/race/

disability group?

6. What specific actions or strategies do you suggest to promote mutual respect among

people of different ethnicities, ages, races, or abilities?

Write a 2-3 page paper describing your experience or interview and synthesizing the outcomes with information from this week’s readings and your preliminary research. You should have a minimum of three scholarly sources (your textbook may count as one) and a minimum of five in-text citations. Apply APA formatting. Use a guide for organizing your writing.

Use APA 7 Student Paper formatting guidelines, including a title page and references page. Also

include a pdf of your IAT results.

I. Introduction

a. Describe the IAT and the particular test taken

b. Discuss why that test was selected

c. Discuss possible root causes for the developed bias

d. Introduce the immersion option selected

II. Selection of and Preliminary Thoughts and Emotions about Immersion Experience

a. Describe the immersion experience (generally) and motivating factors for

selecting it

b. Describe personal thoughts and emotions before and during participating in the

immersion experience (This is a key section of your paper; please take the time to

thoroughly contemplate and write about your internal journey. Overcoming biases

of any type takes courage.)

III. Description of Immersion Experience

a. Provide details of immersion experience, including the following elements:

i. Information about the experience

ii. Personal reactions/thoughts

iii. Quotations from conversations

IV. Conclusion

a. Discussion of take-aways from the immersion experience

b. Most significant take-away from the immersion experience and why

c. Reflection on how your bias has been challenge by the immersion experience

please try not to use big words so it can seem like I wrote it. let me know if you need any more information!! Apa style

RUBRIC Criteria Exceeded. (1 Point) Met (.5 Point) Did Not Meet (0 Points) 1920’s Each of the three blocks contains at least 30 words. There is relevant information about the history of the country, history of the education system and a well-articulated definition of the school counseling model. Each of the three blocks contains at least 30 words. There is relevant information about the history of the country, history of education and a definition of the school counseling model. However, the information is incomplete or not well-articulated. There are fewer than 30 words in at least one of the blocks. Information is either missing or inaccurate. 1930’s Each of the three blocks contains at least 30 words. There is relevant information about the history of the country, history of the education system and a well-articulated definition of the school counseling model. Each of the three blocks contains at least 30 words. 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Psychology’s early schools of thought were diverse and thought-provoking. They emerged from brilliant minds, often shaping each other and trying to fill in the gaps of another perspective left behind. In your second assessment, you will be the guide by selecting one of these early schools of thought to dig into, learn more, and apply to a given scenario. You’ll consider this early school of thought’s key principles, major events and historical figures, how other schools of thought contributed to it, cultural influences, and applicability to current professional behaviors. You’ll end with identifying how the seeds of this school of thought remain present todayhow will it continue to have an impact in the future? Assessment Preparation Step 1: Pick one historical school of thought: Structuralism. Functionalism. Psychoanalysis. Behaviorism. Cognitive psychology. Gestalt psychology. Humanism. Step 2: Choose one of the following scenarios, and then follow the assessment instructions: Scenario A: Using your knowledge of the development of this school of thought to guide the behaviors of a supervisor or manager. Scenario B: Using your knowledge of the development of this school of thought to guide the behavior of advertisers or a marketing team. Scenario C: Using your knowledge of the development of this school of thought to guide the behaviors of a therapist working with teenagers. Scenario D: Using your knowledge of the development of this school of thought to guide the behavior of an educator working with young children. Step 3: Locate three peer-reviewed journal articles on your historical school of thought within the Capella University Library. Be sure that at least one of the three articles is related to the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). To learn more about Capella’ diversity mission, visit the Capella University Mission and Leadership webpage. To accomplish this goal, find at least one article that comes from an international journal, uses a non-Western population, or represents clearly the experiences of an underrepresented group in the literature. Assessment Instructions For the topic and scenario of your choice, make sure you include the following in a 56-page paper: Title page. Introduction (suggested length: 1 paragraph). What school of thought are you reviewing? What are its key principles? Explanation of the major events that have affected the development of your school of thought. (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). What events and historical figures contributed to the creation of your school of thought? Discuss their contributions. Analysis of how other schools of thought have affected the development of your school of thought. (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). How have other schools of thoughts contributed to your school of thought? Compare/contrast the schools of thought and interpret any connections. Analysis of cultural influences that have affected the development of your school of thought. (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). How have societal movements and/or cultural factors shaped the development of this school of thought? Analysis of how knowledge of a school of thought applies to current professional behavior. (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). Consider the scenario you’ve selected in Step 2 above. How might this school of thought shape workplace behavior in that context? Provide examples to support your analysis. Conclusion (suggested length: one paragraph). How might this school of thought continue to have an impact in the future? Consider impact on individual, community, and global scales. Reference page. Submission Requirements You do not need an index or abstract for this paper. Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX]. Length: Write 56 pages of content in addition to a title page and references page. Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message. Resources and citations: A minimum of four sources is required. Three must be peer-reviewed journal articles and one may be a credible professional source, such as a textbook. One article should represent DEI perspectives. Format according to current APA guidelines. See Academic Writer. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Explain the major events, schools of thought, and cultural influences that have affected the development of the science of psychology. Explain the major events that have affected the development of a selected school of thought. Analyze how other schools of thought have affected the development of a selected school of thought. Analyze the cultural influences that have affected the development of a selected school of thought. Competency 3: Analyze psychological theory and scholarly literature in history, systems, and contemporary topics. Incorporates research from three peer-reviewed journal articles with one study from an international source or one that includes non-Western and/or underrepresented participants. Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research to guide professional behavior. Analyze how knowledge of a school of thought applies to current professional behavior. Competency 5: Articulate future directions on an individual, community, and global scale to promote positive change. Articulate how a school of thought may continue to have an impact on individual, community, and global scales. Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Use APA style paper formatting with only minor errors. Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors. Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.

Psychology is a field rich in history with roots in other disciplines like philosophy. The history of a field affects the present and future state of a fieldthe order of events and development of theories over time can inform how we got to where we are now. In this course, you’ll begin by tracing the history of psychology from its ancient roots and end with considering how you can be the positive change in psychology and society. Along the way, you’ll learn about seminal theories, brilliant and influential minds, and the cultural influences and systems that have contributed to the development of the science of modern psychology. In this first assessment, you’ll be the graduate student via exploring an applied psychology area that you are interested in pursuing further. You’ll trace its history along with considering the societal or cultural needs that led to the development of this area. You’ll also consider how this psychological area can influence workplace behaviors and experiences. By further considering the social significance of the topic and future directions for the field, you’ll be well on your way towards seeing how psychology changes and evolves across time. Be the Graduate Student – Individual Paper This assessment gives you the opportunity to take a deep dive into an area of applied psychology that interests you. Scenario Imagine that you are considering graduate school and are trying to determine which area of psychology to pursue. You have narrowed down your choices to what Capella has to offer and the next step is to pick one to explore further. Assessment Preparation Step 1: Pick one area of psychology via spending some time reviewing the master’s level graduate specializations in psychology offered at Capella. Which of these areas of psychology interest you the most? Which one would you like to explore further? You might consider programs within our School of Psychology: MS in Psychology. General Psychology. Developmental Psychology. Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Educational Psychology. Sport Psychology. MS in Clinical Psychology. Applied Research. Clinical Counseling. Forensic Psychology. MS in School Psychology. You might consider programs within our School of Counseling and Therapy: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. MS in School Counseling. You might consider Applied Behavior Analysis: MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. Don’t see a specific area of psychology here that interests you? Run a different idea by your faculty for approval. Step 2: Locate two peer-reviewed journal articles on your selected area of psychology within the Capella University Library. Be sure that at least one of the two articles is related to the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). To learn more about Capella’ diversity mission, visit the Capella University Mission and Leadership webpage. To accomplish this goal, find at least one article that comes from an international journal, uses a non-Western population, or represents clearly the experiences of an underrepresented group in the literature. Assessment Instructions Prepare a 34 page paper discussing one area of applied psychology. Introduction to Field (suggested length: one paragraph). Name and describe the applied psychology area you have selected. What does it focus on? What is its purpose? Evaluate the social significance of the topic. History of Field (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). Explain the key ideas, theories, and historical milestones related to that applied psychology field. Recruit 2 scholarly sources; one may be your textbook; one must be a peer-reviewed journal article. Societal and/or Cultural Needs (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). Explain the societal and/or cultural needs that led to the development of this area of psychology and include examples. Analyze the driving needs behind why the field was created; interpret their importance and consider implications and consequences for the identified needs. Recruit two scholarly sources; one may be your textbook; one must be a peer-reviewed journal article. At least one peer-reviewed journal article must be tied to topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Professional Influences (suggested length: two paragraphs). Analyze how this specific area of psychology may influence current professional behavior. Review how this area of psychology may impact our workplace behaviors and experiences; interpret its importance and consider implications and consequences within the workplace. Include examples to support your analysis. Conclusion (suggested length: one paragraph). Describe potential future directions of this field on the individual, community, and global scales. Submission Requirements You do not need an index or abstract for this paper. Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX]. Length: Write 34 pages of content in addition to a title page and references page. Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message. Resources and citations: A minimum of three sources is required. Two must be peer-reviewed journal articles and one may be a credible professional source, such as a textbook. One of the articles should represent DEI perspectives. Format according to current APA guidelines. See Academic Writer. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Explain the major events, schools of thought, and cultural influences that have affected the development of the science of psychology. Explain the key ideas, theories, and historical milestones for this area of psychology. Explain the societal and/or cultural needs that led to the development of this area of psychology. Competency 2: Evaluate the social significance of contemporary topics in psychology. Describe a specific area of applied psychology, including its area of focus and social significance. Competency 3: Analyze psychological theory and scholarly literature in history, systems, and contemporary topics. Analyze three scholarly sources on the history and systems of psychology. Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research to guide professional behavior. Analyze how this specific area of psychology applies to current professional behavior. Competency 5: Articulate future directions on an individual, community, and global scale to promote positive change. Articulate potential future directions of this field on individual, community, and global scales. Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Use APA style paper formatting with only minor errors. Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors. Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.