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stages/crises of development

Choose ONE of Erikson’s 8 stages/crises of development, identify it and explain it, describe an ideal resolution and the conditions that must be present for that to occur, and include a description of what an unhealthy/unresolved crisis would look like and explain how it would be resolved.

Action Plan to Address Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is one of the largest social problems related to alcohol use. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is involved in 40?45% of all fatal traffic accidents. As a result, legislators, educators, and law enforcement officers are continually attempting to find ways to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol.
Select one of the following age groups: teens (13?17 years), college-age (18?25 years), adults (26?60 years), or seniors (61 years and up).
For your selected age group, develop a plan to reduce driving under the influence. The plan could include (but not be limited to) educational, legislative, and community support; and social advertising. Present at least three action points in your plan. Be sure to include:
The format of the plan
Who will deliver the information and how
Specific tactics used to target the selected group
Methods used to measure the success of the plan
Be sure to include an introduction and summary for your plan. Support your recommendations using authoritative sources.
Write a 2?3-page plan in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Description of Research Methodology

In this assignment, you will write an essay about the research methods and ethical implications of a social psychology study. You will get information about the study from one of the entries in the SPARQ “Solutions Catalog”, which is a web site maintained by Stanford University at https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions?&&. SPARQ is an acronym for “Social Psychological Answers to Real-world Questions.” Each entry in the Solutions Catalog names a problem, and then offers a solution to that problem, based on a research study in social psychology.

To keep this assignment short and manageable, your only sources for this assignment should be from the SPARQ site and your course materials, such as your textbook. There is no need for you to cite any of the course materials. Therefore, no additional citations or references are needed, beyond those from the SPARQ site.

In this exercise, you will choose one of the entries in the SPARC site, and then write three (3) page paper that meets the following requirements.

Begin your paper with a short introductory statement that clearly identifies the article from the SPARQ site that you are using, as well as the corresponding research article. Model your statement after the following example:

The article I selected from the SPARQ website is entitled ?Boost Grades by Reframing Failures? (Wilson, n.d.), which summarizes a research article (Wilson & Linville, 1982) on the topic.

Please note that there are two APA ?in-text citations? in this example. The first citation ?(Wilson, n.d.)? is an in-text citation for the SPARQ article. The SPARQ articles are undated, which means that there is no date of publication reported. The ?n.d.? designation is an abbreviation for ?no date?.

The second citation ?(Wilson & Linville, 1982)?, is an in-text citation to the original research article. We are asking you to cite this paper for practice in using APA, but are not requiring you to read the original paper. Normally, you should cite only those articles that you actually read and used, but we?re making an exception here for the purposes of practice.

Briefly summarize the main details of your chosen social psychology research study. Identify the main research method(s) used in the study (e.g., case study, experiment, observation, etc.).
Explain whether or not you believe the research methodology that the researchers used in the study was the most appropriate for the study. Provide a rationale for your response.
Discuss whether or not you believe the research methodology used in the study is the one (1) method that provides researchers with the most information in general. Explain the main reasons why or why not.
Explain the major ethical implications of the selected study (e.g., informed consent, debriefing, etc.). Describe the main reasons why you believe the study was or was not ethical. Provide a rationale for your response.
The final section of your paper will be a reference section that contains a corresponding reference for both of the in-text citations in your introductory statement (see point #1, above). In APA-style citations, in-text citations must match up with a reference in the reference section. You can model your reference section after the following:

Wilson, T. D. (n.d.). Boost grades by reframing failures. Retrieved from https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions/boost-grades-reframing-failures

Wilson, T. D. & Linville, P.W. (1982). Improving the academic performance of college freshmen: attribution therapy revisited. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 42 (2), 367-376.

These examples follow the APA conventions for an Internet article, and a professional journal article, respectively.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student?s name, the professor?s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Aggression and Violence in the Media

Reflect on two to three (2-3) TV shows in which characters demonstrate aggression or violence. Consider the context in which this aggression or violence occurred and ways in which it can lead to desensitization.

Write a two (2) page paper in which you:

Briefly describe at least one (1) episode of a television show in which you observed aggression or violence.
Identify the context in which the character(s) demonstrated aggression or violence. Include the gender, age, and culture of the character(s) involved in the aggressive or violent act(s).
Discuss at least two (2) possible reasons why the selected TV episode included aggression or violence. Provide a rationale for your response.
Describe at least two (2) ways that media violence can cause desensitization in people. Justify your response.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student���s name, the professor���s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Develop an increased understanding of the dynamic between society and individuals.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in social psychology.
Write clearly and concisely about social psychology using proper grammar and mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Write a script for a conversation among 3 family members that illustrated a dysfunctional cross-generational coalition.

Write briefly in response to the following, using your text and one other reference (preferably from the APUS online library) and citing both in APA format. Your paper should be 1200 – 1500 words long, with no more than 50 words as direct quotes from a source. Remember, the cover page and the reference page do not count as part of the word requirements.
Assignment 1:
Write a script for a conversation among 3 family members that illustrated a dysfunctional cross-generational coalition. The script should be 1/3 to 1/2 of your paper. Use the remainder of your paper to analyze the script, using relevant concepts and constructs from the text and whatever other article that you find.

Create a timeline that displays the development of abnormal psychology. Include at least five to seven main milestones

Create a timeline that displays the development of abnormal psychology. Include at least five to seven main milestones

Ethical Theory & Application Paper

Details:
In a 1,500-2,000-word essay, synthesize your learning from the course with the aim of determining an appropriate ethical position and moral practice regarding an ethical dilemma.
Your essay must include the feedback from your instructor from Topic 1 and your Peer Review feedback from Topic 6. The feedback should be incorporated into your revisions.
Begin with a discussion of ethical theory, including: (a) the definition and explanation of ethical theory, (b) the importance of metaethics for determining moral judgments, (c) how ethical thinking results in practical, moral action, and (d) how this applies to your personal life.
Describe the primary ethical theory (or theories) and particular worldview elements utilized in reaching your ethical position on the ethical dilemma selected.
Explain how a Christian worldview clarifies and interprets the ethical issue and contributes to the decision-making process (whether or not you share this worldview). Identify primary teachings, principles, and/or priorities of a distinctly Christian perspective that is brought to bear on the issue.
Compare and contrast this Christian perspective with at least one alternative worldview.
Provide a concrete illustration of how your ethical position on this issue will be put into practice within one or more specific life contexts.
Include three or more scholarly resources, which may include your textbooks and articles from class, as well as additional scholarly articles.
Prepare this assignment according to the 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.

physical, cognitive and social/emotional aspects of early and middle childhood development.

TASK: Write a 1,000 – 1,500 paper that addresses the physical, cognitive and social/emotional aspects of early and middle childhood development. Early childhood is ages 2-6 and middle childhood is ages 7-11. Here are the items to include:
TITLE PAGE
INTRODUCTION
APA requires all papers have introductions and conclusions. Here is a reputable site offering tips on writing introductions: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/58/
PART 1: Physical Changes
Summarize the physical changes that occur in children during…
early childhood (ages 2-6).
middle childhood (ages 7-11).
Describe factors that influence those physical changes you just summarized.
early childhood (ages 2-6)
middle childhood (ages 7-11).
PART 2: Cognition Changes

Describe changes in cognition, problem solving and judgment. (This involves Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development)
early childhood (ages 2-6). Give examples & be sure to include the appropriate stage from Piaget’s theory.
middle childhood (ages 7-11). Give examples & be sure to include the appropriate stage from Piaget’s theory.

PART 3: Social & Emotional Development
Describe the major milestones in social and emotional development that take place. (This involved Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory)
early childhood (ages 2-6). Be sure to include the appropriate stage and examples from Erik Erikson’s theory.
middle childhood (ages 7-11). Be sure to include the appropriate stage and examples from Erik Erikson’s theory.
CONCLUSION
APA requires all papers have introductions and conclusions. Here is a reputable site offering tips on writing conclusions: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/724/04/
RESOURCES
Your assignment must have a minimum of 4 scholarly resources: (a) 3 peer-reviewed research articles from peer-reviewed psychology journals and (b) the course textbook must be used.
Articles must be from the year 2000 or newer.

FORMATTING
Format your paper according to APA standards. Use subheadings! You must cite your work in the the body paragraphs (in-text citations) and have a reference page that lists all 4 scholarly sources (3 peer-reviewed research articles from psychology journals and 1 course textbook).

Describe the neural and behavorial differences between MS (pg. 33), Alzheimer?s (pg. 405), and Parkinson?s disease (pg. 252). If you had to suffer from one of these diseases, which one would you rather suffer from and why?

Describe the neural and behavorial differences between MS (pg. 33), Alzheimer?s (pg. 405), and Parkinson?s disease (pg. 252). If you had to suffer from one of these diseases, which one would you rather suffer from and why?

describe how the power of the situation through obedience to authority and social roles influences human behavior.

Fully describe how the power of the situation through obedience to authority and social roles influences human behavior. Provide an example applying these social influences to a real life situation. Remember that people can be influenced to do good or bad by social forces.