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Apply the principles of Logical positivism and Sir Karl Popper’s falsification to Charles Darwin’s theory of Evolution.  Now look at Thomas Kuhn’s structure of scientific revolution and apply it to Darwin’s theory of evolution.  Does Darwin’s theory fit well with these two views of science?  Is Darwin’s theory of evolution a scientific theory?

  1. This posting is to be approximately five (5) pages in length, including the references.  The paper must be in APA format and typed using MS Word with a font size of 12 pt (please use spell checker and grammar checker).  The link below will direct you to a web site that can help you with APA format.     http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ (Links to an external site.)
  2. You are to find four (4) articles relevant to the topic. Articles that are acceptable for citation must be from scientific journals or scholarly texts.  Popular press articles and web sites are not acceptable for this posting.
  3. To enhance critical thinking, advance reasoning, and writing skills, your arguments must be based on empirical evidence and the scientific literature.  Opinions and speculations should be kept to a minimum.  Faith based arguments, such as the bible or god, are not acceptable arguments for this discussion.

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Assignment Evaluation Planning

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Due Date: Mar 29, 2017 23:59:59       
Max Points: 140
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Before data collection takes place in a program evaluation, those carrying out the evaluation need to respond to certain issues and make fundamental decisions. Evaluators must have clear knowledge of the program and its rationale, what information must be collected to make major decisions, the interventive methods to be used in the evaluation, the target audience for the information from the evaluation, when the information is needed, and what resources are available to collect the information.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • Locate a mission statement and program description from one existing organization to use as examples for this assignment.
  • Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
  • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
  • This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
  • You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

To assure that you are using an authentic mission statement and program description as examples for the assignment, locate a mission statement and program description from an existing organization. Directly quote and include the mission statement at the beginning of your paper being certain to cite and reference the source appropriately.

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) in which you describe the basic evaluation plan of this program. Include the following in your paper:

  1. A research-supported discussion of the importance of identifying the mission, goals, and objectives of a program before gathering program evaluation data.
  2. A discussion of the research theory and process involved in developing performance indicators for a program.
  3. A discussion of the theory and process involved in developing questions to guide the design of a program evaluation plan.
  4. A research-based rationale for the selection of tools for forecasting potential changes to the program, including projected changes in technology, agency clientele, and future opportunities and obstacles that face the future of the organization.

Complete an ecomap using standard symbols. This assignment will draw on Part 1of Brenda Medina’s story, “Hell and How I…

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  1. Complete an ecomap using standard symbols. This assignment will draw on Part 1of Brenda Medina’s story, “Hell and How I Got Here,” in your reading from Week 3. Draw any conclusions about how to help Brenda understand and approach the problems identified. Please explain and elaborate using some of theories discussed in Rogers (2016) Chapter 2.

MACQUEEN ASSESSMENT 4

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OVERVIEW

Write a 3–4-page assessment in which you observe and describe pro- and antisocial behaviors, apply a theory or concept from social psychology to explain these behaviors, and examine the role of media in promoting pro-social behavior.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

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•   Competency 2: Apply social psychological research and theory to examine social perception, social interaction, and social influence.

•                     Describe pro-social behavior depicted in media.

•                     Describe antisocial behavior depicted in media.

•                     Apply a theory or concept related to social psychology to explain factors that influence behavioral decisions.

•   Competency 3: Analyze social psychological theory and research to explain personal, professional, and social issues.

•                     Examine how media can promote pro-social behavior.

•   Competency 7: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

•                     Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.

•                     Use APA format and style.

CONTEXT

In the language of social psychology, pro-social behaviors are those that promote the well-being of members of society and society as a whole, such as cooperation, fairness, helping, and forgiveness, while antisocial behavior is behavior that is dismissive or harmful to others. Aggression and violence are part of antisocial behavior; however, antisocial behavior also includes behaviors such as cheating, lying, littering, and stealing (Baumeister & Bushman, 2014).

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Are people more or less likely to receive help when there are a lot of people around versus only one or two people? What are people willing to sacrifice for the good of others? As professionals, if we know the answers to these questions and to others that concern conditions that promote pro-social or antisocial behavior, we can actively and effectively work to promote pro-social choices and minimize antisocial actions.

Reference

Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2014). Social psychology & human nature (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

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•   What do people do in order to make possible the success of their cultural and social groups?

•   Are people more or less likely to receive help when there are a lot of people around versus only one or two people?

What are people willing to sacrifice for the good of others? As professionals, if we know the answers to these questions and to others that concern conditions that promote pro-social or antisocial behavior, we can actively and effectively work to promote pro-social choices and minimize antisocial actions.

RESOURCES

Course Library Guide

A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the Introduction to Social Psychology Library Guide to help direct your research.

Internet Resources

Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication. Note: To access the videos in Clips for Class, use the link, then scroll to the appropriate video.

•   Cengage Learning. (2014). Clips for Class: Social: Prosocial Behavior: Park goers reaction to interracial couples fighting | Transcript. Retrieved from http://www.clipsforclass.com/social#prosocial.

•   Cengage Learning. (2014). Clips for Class: Social: Social Cognition: Responsibility of strangers | Transcript. Retrieved from http://www.clipsforclass.com/social#cognition

•   Cengage Learning. (2014). Clips for Class: Social: Social Cognition: Availability heuristic | Transcript. Retrieved from http://www.clipsforclass.com/social#cognition

•   Cengage Learning. (2014). Clips for Class: Social: Emotion and Affect: When emotions make better decisions – Antonio Damasio | Transcript. Retrieved from http://www.clipsforclass.com/social#emotion

•   Volkswagen. (2009). The funtheory. Retrieved from http://www.thefuntheory.com

•                     Explore this Web site to view ideas for promoting positive social behavior.

•   WGBH Educational Foundation. (2001). Judgement and decision making. Annenberg Learner. Retrieved from http://www.learner.org/series/discoveringpsychology/02/e02expand.html

Bookstore Resources

The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.

•   Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2014). Social psychology & human nature (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. 


Chapters 6, 9, and 10.

ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

•               Preparation

•                     Locate research articles on the topics of pro-social and antisocial behavior. Find at least two articles to use in this assessment.

•                     Watch the Clips for Class videos linked in the Required Resources. Note: To access the videos in Clips for Class, use the link, then scroll to the appropriate video.

•                     Select one recent advertisement (from television, billboard, or other advertising media) that depicts pro-social behavior and one that depicts antisocial behavior. These will be used as the foundation for this assessment.

•   Instructions
After reviewing the video clips and selecting advertisements, complete your assessment. In your introduction, describe or identify the advertisements you selected. Include the following in your assessment:

•                     Describe the pro-social behaviors you observed in the video clips and the advertisements you selected.

•                     Describe the antisocial behaviors you observed in the video clips and the advertisements you selected.

•                     Apply at least one theory or concept from social psychology to explain the factors (individual and social) that influence a person’s decision to behave pro-socially or antisocially.

•                     Examine how media can play a role in promoting pro-social behavior.

•               Your completed assessment should be 3–4 pages in length, excluding title page and reference page. Be sure you follow APA guidelines for style and format.
Additional Requirements

•                     Include a title page and reference page.

•                     At least two current scholarly or professional resources.

•                     APA format.

•                     Times New Roman font, 12 point.

•                     Double spaced.







Assessment of Child’s Behavior

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A thorough assessment of a child’s behavior is a very important and involved task. Too many times individuals look at the child’s behavior and label the child as angry, aggressive, troublesome, etc. In this assignment, you will begin to apply many of the different dynamics that could be in play in a child’s life. You will analyze a case study to create an assessment of a child’s behavior by identifying the child’s role in the family, school, and peer groups.

In this evaluation, you will ascertain the possible determinates of his or her behavior given what you have learned about the influences on a child such as family, peers, school, and community. You will review what type of role he or she may be playing in the family as well as in the school based on these dynamics. Keep in mind that this is an assessment of an individual in a community and not an introspective psychological type of assessment. Support your answers with information cited from at least two peer-reviewed academic sources and your textbook.

  • Choose a case study from the list provided, if you have not done that already.
  • Present the case by explaining the child’s behavior in light of your understanding of the ecology of the child. Give special attention to the following:
    • Family and social environment
    • Economic circumstances
    • Health care access
    • Physical environment and safety
    • Behavior
    • Education
    • Health

    Apply your knowledge of these indicators to explain possible determinates of various aspects of the stated behaviors in the case study.

  • Given your understanding of the ecology of the child, of the family, and of socialization, identify the top three areas that seem to be the most influential in this child’s behavior. Support your answer with professional information from the text and two peer-reviewed research articles.
  • Review the role this child plays in his or her family and how that correlates with the expressed behavior.
  • Analyze the different theories of macrosystem and microsystem influences including parenting orientation and parenting style and how that impacts children. Then apply the theory that might best fit your selected case study.
  • Review the role this child plays in his or her school and peer group and how that correlates with the expressed behavior. Analyze the impact of the school and the peer group as a socializing agent, and identify the key areas of impact of both in this case study.

Write a 6–8-page paper (in addition to the title page and references page) in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources, including use of in-text citations and full references. Academic sources could include your textbook, required readings for this module, or academic journal articles found in the Argosy University online library. Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

1 full page/ 2 scholar references

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How does jurisdiction play into cybercrimes? Should all cybercrimes be federal crimes? How might local cybercrimes increase in the future?

Personality Theory at Work in Social Networks

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This is a discussion question:

To begin, choose a social networking site (this may be Facebook , LinkedIn or Twitter ). Choose someone you know in your personal or professional life who has a profile on one of these three social networking services. It is important in your posts and responses not to disclose identifying information about your subject. You may choose a pseudonym by which to identify your selected subject in this discussion.

Choose one of the five domains (psychodynamic, behavioral, learning, trait and type, and humanistic) and create a personality profile based on your current knowledge of your chosen subject using the framework of your selected domain. Then, review the online profile or feed of your subject in your chosen social networking site and create a personality profile based on the information your subject has published on the site using the framework of your selected domain.

Compare and contrast the two different personality profiles. Provide an analysis of any differences between the two profiles. Select one of the models with the complex models domain. Explain the reasoning for the differences between the real world and online personality of your subject using your selected model within the complex models domains. Research a minimum of two articles on your chosen model and use these to support your statements. Evaluate and describe the usefulness of complex models as they pertain to this exercise in personality theory.

You may create your initial post as a screencast video presentation or a video blog using the software of your choice. Quick-Start Guides are available for Prezi, Screencast-O-Matic, and YouTube for your convenience. Be sure to include all the required material from the instructions above in your presentation or video blog. Once you have created your video, please include the link in your initial post. In your initial post, please include citations for your references and a brief reflection on the differences between creating a written post and having to present the material via screencast/video.

**KIM WOODS** questions

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1. What do you think are the top five contributions to behavioral and cognitive theories?

2. Analyze the social cognitive theory of growth and development. How does a child grow to become a person with self-efficacy?

3. Skinner discussed environmental control of behavior. Apply that concept to today’s culture of social media, such as the Internet, You Tube, camera crime prevention, and tweeting. Do our behaviors change because of this type of environmental control?

4. Personality Assessment and the Case of Jim.  Read this case in chapter 11 of your textbook.  After reading the case and the associated chapter information for this week, consider posting at least one thread that relates the case to the behavioral and cognitive behavioral model and the use of these methods and analysis.

**reading for this question is found in link** 

https://phoenix.vitalsource.com/books/9781119235033/epubcfi/6/36[;vnd.vst.idref=c11]!/4/2/2/2/[email protected]:0