GC PSY357 week 2
Benchmark – Gene-Environment Interaction Paper
assignment latest 2016 may
Details:
In a reflective paper of
250-500 words, describe how Sandra Scarr’s three types of heredity-environment
interactions apply to you.
One trait should be discussed
for each of the three interaction types (see the following).
1.
Passive: What kind of environmental experiences did your parents
provide for you because of who you were?
2.
Evocative: What environmental experiences did you have due to
your genetic make-up?
3.
Active: What environmental experiences did you seek out due to
aspects of your genetic make-up?
APA format is not
required, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.
GC PSY357
week 2Collaborative
Learning Community: Rights of a Fetusassignment
latest 2016 may
etails:
This is a CLC assignment.
For this assignment, use
textbook material, Lecture 2, the NOVA website, and at least two scholarly
sources from the GCU e-Library.
Write an essay of
1,000-1,500 words in which you answer the following questions:
1.
What rights does a fetus have during each month of the prenatal
period?
2.
Should the development of the child’s senses be considered part
of the prochoice/prolife debate?
3.
What rights should the embryo/fetus have?
Discussions should take
place in the CLC, and positions should be justified.
If students in a CLC
disagree, these issues should be considered in the essay. Only one paper per
CLC need be submitted.
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.You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student
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GC PSY357 week 3
Collaborative Learning Community: School Activities assignment latest 2016 may
Details:
This is a CLC assignment.
Working in your CLC,
design four activities appropriate for children in a preschool or daycare
program based on your knowledge of motor, cognitive, and socioemotional
development in early childhood.
In a paper of 750-1,000
words, describe four separate activities you could use to improve children’s
cognitive, socioemotional, or gross and fine motor skills.
Papers should address the
following issues:
1.
What children can and cannot do in the stages of early
childhood.
2.
How the activities will serve to improve children’s gross and
fine motor skills, cognitive skills, or socioemotional skills.
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.
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submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
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GC PSY357
week 4 Intelligence Critique assignment
latest 2016 may
Details:
In an essay of 750-1,000
words, critique the various theories of intelligence presented in class.
Which theory do you
believe is the best for determining intelligence? Why?
Which type of
intelligence(s) do you possess? Why?
What are the pros and
cons of using each theory to define intelligence?
Why is assessing a child’s
intelligence important (or not)?
Resources should include
the textbook, Lecture 4, and two outside scholarly sources.
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.
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GC PSY357 week 5Adolescent
Egocentrism Case Studies assignment
latest 2016 may
Details:
Reflect on two of Elkind’s
manifestations of adolescent egocentrism:
1.
The imaginary audience
2.
The personal fable
Next, create two case
studies (250-500 words each), each illustrating one of these.
Case studies can be
personal experiences or made up for the purpose of illustration.
Examples should be
unique, and should differ from examples used in Lecture 5 or the Topic 5
textbook readings.
APA format is not
required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Collaborative
Learning Community: Kohlberg Dilemma Matrix
GC PSY357 week 5Collaborative Learning Community: Kohlberg Dilemma Matrix
assignment latest 2016 may
Details:
This is a CLC assignment.
For this assignment, work
in your CLCs to develop a matrix that outlines each of Kohlberg’s stages of
moral development, and how one would reason the moral developments in each
stage.
Students should use the
following dilemma:
1.
The emperor Nero heavily persecuted 1st-century Christians. He
mandated that any person caught practicing Christianity would be thrown to the
lions at the Circus Maximus. Nevertheless, many Christians continued to meet in
homes and practice their faith in secret.
2.
Were these Christians making the right choice? Why or why not?
Make sure to include both
an affirmative and negative response to each of the six stages, as well as how
each was reasoned, according to the corresponding Kohlberg stage.
APA format is not
required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
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GC PSY357 week 6Article Reflection assignment latest 2016 may
Details:
Read “The Faith
Factor: What Role Can Churches Play in At-risk Prevention?” located athttp://web.archive.org/web/20060313055936/http:/www.forministry.com/vsItemDisplay.dsp&objectID=977B26B1-AEAA-46F3-9B4F8AA1CD59BAC0&method=display&templateID=C3435351-D45C-4B52-867A3F794D1CD85C
Reflect on why the
“faith factor” is negatively correlated with at-risk behaviors.
In a reflective paper of
250-500 words, answer the following question:
1. What steps can
parents, teachers, and Christian leaders take to promote the well-being of
children and adolescents?
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GC PSY357 week 6Collaborative
Learning Community: Marcia’s Identity Statusesassignment latest 2016 may
Details:
This is a CLC assignment.
For this assessment,
discuss Marcia’s identity statuses with your CLC and determine which status and
in which part of their identity (e.g., career, values, ethnic) each group
member is. Why?
In a reflective paper of
500-750 words, compile the results of your group discussion, stating the
reasons why each group member reached the conclusions they did.
APA format is not
required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
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GC PSY357 week 7Development
During Middle Age; Interview/Essay assignment
latest 2016 may
Details:
Using the theories of
Erikson, Vaillant, and Levinson, create a set of 15 questions related to the socioemotional,
physical, and cognitive development of middle-aged people.
Submit the 15 interview
questions only for preapproval to the instructor by the end of Day 2 of Module
7.
Using your questions,
interview two middle-aged people (they may be your parents, relatives, or
friends). Note: American Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines
indicate that interviewees have the right to refuse to answer any question
posed to them by an interviewer. Please ensure that your interviewees are aware
of this and do not force an answer where the opportunity to reply has been
refused.
From your interviews,
write an essay of 1,000-1,500 words in which you relate your findings. Where
are your interviewees in relation to the development stages of Erikson, Vaillant,
Levinson, and Peck? Explain your rationale for placing the interviewees as you
did.
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GC PSY357 week 8Benchmark – Human Development Research Study Proposalassignment
latest 2016 may
Details:
For this assignment, you
will design a research study proposal to examine some aspect of human
development. You may select any topic that is of interest to you, as long as it
pertains to the life span. Refer to “Life-Span Development
Resources,” for useful life-span websites if you are having difficulty
selecting a topic.
Submit a proposal of 750-1,000 words in which you outline a study you would
like to conduct. Proposals must include:
Introduction
1 Specify a life-span topic.
2 Explain the topic you have selected and provide reasoning for
the research study.
Study Design (e.g., correlation, experiment, quasiexperiment, etc.)
Briefly explain the design of the study you are proposing.
Methodology
Explain the methods for conducting the experiment. Address the following
question: How would you propose to study the selected topic, and what is the
IV/DV, if applicable?
Timeframe
Describe in detail the timeframe for the study (e.g., longitudinal,
cross-sectional, or mixed design).
Conclusion
Summarize your proposal succinctly.
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.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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directions in the Student Success Center.
GC PSY357 week 8End of
Life Issues; The Right to Dieassignment
latest 2016 may
Details:
Students will use the GCU
library and the Internet to research the issue of euthanasia. At least two
scholarly sources should be used in addition to course material.
Write an essay of
750-1,000 words in which you discuss the following:
1.
The types of euthanasia and the differences between them (active
versus passive)
2.
The ethical issues raised by each type
3.
The laws in your state regarding euthanasia
Take a position on the
subject and use scholarly sources to support your position.
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.
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