Discuss factors that affect intergenerational relationships between older adults and their adult children

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Discuss factors that affect intergenerational relationships between older adults and their adult children. What factors support good intergenerational relationships?

(Think from the life-span perspective; briefly analyze at least six different factors)

200-300 wds

Short-Answer Question

The term “emerging adulthood” is fairly recent in the field of developmental psychology.

(1) Explain why researchers felt it necessary to add this stage of development.

(2) Describe at least two new characteristics of cognitive development during emerging adulthood compared to earlier life stages.

200-300 wds

Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy

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Train therapists in the community to deliver Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy in a laboratory-based study, and compare treatment outcomes to those obtained with graduate-level therapists.

Bring couples into the lab to receive treatment from graduate-level supervised therapists and evaluate change in relationship satisfaction from pre- to post-treatment.

Bring couples into the lab to receive either Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy or Emotion Focused Couple Therapy and compare outcomes in the two treatments.

Train therapists in the community to deliver Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy and compare the outcomes to couples who receive treatment as usual in the community.

What surprising finding emerged for couples’ who completed the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) in Rogge and colleagues’ (2014) study of relationship education interventions at UCLA?

Group of answer choices

Higher divorce rate at follow-up

Marital satisfaction decreased over time

Hostile communication was maintained over time

Empathy decreased over time

Perceived support decreased over time

Regarding marriage enhancement, or prevention programs, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Group of answer choices

A problem with evaluating the outcome research on PREP is that most of the studies did not employ random assignment.

There is some preliminary evidence that a variant of PREP (Self-PREP) used in Australia may actually be harmful to high-risk couples.

Preliminary evidence indicates that CARE couples are more satisfied than PREP couples at the end of the three-year follow-up.

 

Couples who participate in PREP are better at solving problems and communicating. However, they do not tend to be any more satisfied than non-PREP couples.

 

 

As described in your text, Halford, Sanders, and Behrens (2001) examined the effectiveness of a self-regulation version of the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (Self-PREP) for couples at low and high risk for marital distress. Couples either received Self-PREP or a placebo control. Which of the following is an accurate description of the results of this study?

Group of answer choices

There was no difference between the Self-PREP and the control conditions for either high or low-risk couples

 

All couples who were administered Self-PREP did much better over time than couples who received the control condition

 

High-risk couples did better when they received the Self-PREP program, but low-risk couples were actually more likely to deteriorate over time if they received the Self-PREP program rather than the control condition

 

Low-risk couples did well regardless of which condition they were in, while high-risk couples did much better if they received the Self-PREP program

 

The Genetics of Intelligence

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Considering the article Can Research on the Genetics of Intelligence Be ‘Socially Neutral’? and the textbook chapters on intelligence, compare and discuss at least two group differences in IQ. Why are these differences important for understanding intelligence?

After you have posted your initial response, respond to two of your peers. Discuss some of the factors that were identified to influence intelligence testing (e.g., ethics or cultural differences) and provide a rationale as to why some of these factors may or may not be more influential than others.

 

Text:

Roberts, D. (2015). Can Research on the Genetics of Intelligence Be “Socially Neutral”? Hastings Center Report, 45, S50-S53. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1002/hast.499

What role does the principle of charity play in argument reconstruction?

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Question 1 Which of the following can be in logical arguments? Questions Normative statements Fragment Imperative statements

Question 2 What is the role that evidence could play in constructing logical arguments? Evidence is the conclusion(s) we draw from premises. Evidence gives support to a premise or conclusion. Evidence means our opinions are logically valid. Evidence doesn’t play a role.

Question 3 What role does the principle of charity play in argument reconstruction? It tells us to assume the best intentions from those around us. It tells us to do our best to make the argument valid or strong. It tells us to treat others as we wish to be treated. It tells us to make hidden premises as controversial as possible.

Question 4 What is it called when premises describe why the conclusion is true? Normative argument Simple argument Complex argument Explanation argument

Question 5 Which of the following statements about invalidity is true? The premises don’t follow the conclusion. Invalidity is when you can’t find a counterexample. The conclusion follows from the premises. Counterexamples are proof of invalidity.

Elements of an effective scholarly article summary

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What are two elements of an effective scholarly article summary? Use specific examples from the Example Article Summaries document found in the Learning Resources. In paragraph 1, be sure to: Discuss the article summaries from our week 2 readings Describe 2 effective elements In paragraph 2, be sure to: Reflect on the methods of effective summarizing Utilize examples from the reading

Current nutritional and exercise habits

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Miranda Coben is a 13-year-old girl who lives in a small house on the outskirts of Fort Worth, Texas with her mother, a younger sister, an older brother, and her father. The house is an older home, a bit run-down but, generally clean. Harper’s mother does not work. Her father drives a semi-trailer and often spends several days or weeks away from home. It is no secret to Harper and her brother that her parent’s marriage is going very badly. Recently, their fighting had started getting louder and angrier. Harper loves both of her parents, and she does not like hearing the fighting every time her dad is home. While her father was away, her mother would often spend several days in bed with depression. This means that generally, there are few rules to follow, and Harper is expected to do most things independently and be responsible for herself. Responsibilities to look after the home, prepare meals and help the youngest sibling also started to fall to Harper and her brother. They ride their bikes to buy groceries from the nearby corner store.

Harper and her brother purchase food and necessary items with their mother’s SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) allowance and the little income that her father would leave behind. Money for meals had to be stretched as far as possible, often meaning fewer expensive foods like vegetables and meat and cheaper, longer-lasting foods such as canned soup and pasta. As she must pack her own lunch, she usually just takes a packet of chips. Harper and her siblings have always had a thickset build like both of their parents and are the biggest kids in their grades. Recently, Harper has noticed that she has been putting on weight, particularly around her midsection. She has become increasingly self-conscious and perceives her stomach as flabby and not like the other girls in her class. To avoid being seen, Harper makes excuses to miss school on the day of swim classes.

Harper has been practicing her ball skills, but she has noticed that she is not as good as her peers. She would like to play soccer with her friends outside of school, but there is not enough money for the registration fees. Several kids in the neighborhood began making fun of Harper when they were playing after school and Harper found herself getting into frequent fights. Eventually, these fights started occurring at school as kids would make comments to her on the playground. Harper has already been suspended twice this year and her mother is told that if it happens again, she will be expelled. Expulsion would mean that Harper must attend a different school which her family cannot afford.

Despite these issues with her friends, Harper’s parents haven’t been able to increase their level of involvement with Harper’s schooling. They think it is Harper’s fault when her teacher speaks too quickly for her to get all the notes down in class. They have also noticed that while she is fairly good at solving problems that are directly related to her experience, she does have more trouble solving hypothetical problems or considering more abstract problems.

 

Questions:
1. Describe any nutritional issues that may impact the case study’s current health.
2. Explain how the case’s current nutritional and exercise habits may impact risk for future illness or disease.  Identify at least one disease that may develop and explain you believe so.

3. Discuss the case’s gross or fine motor development.  Do the motor skills match developmental expectations for the case’s age? Explain.

4. Identify and explain any other physical development issue relevant for this case.  Explain your idea and how it impacts the case’s physical development.

5. Identify the appropriate Piagetian stage that best fits the case’s cognitive ability.  Explain why you believe this stage best fits this case.

6. Explain what concerns Zygotsky might identify about this case’s cognitive development.  Explain why you believe Zygotsky would think this way.

7. Identify any learning or intellectual concerns/deficits present in this case.  Name and explain the deficit.

8. Identify and explain any other cognitive development issue relevant for this case.  Explain your idea and how it impacts the case’s cognitive development.

Core leadership theories

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What are the best leadership practices for companies looking to expand globally? Provide a rationale for your recommendations supported by scholarly, peer-reviewed literature.

Which approach is best for leadership and applicable in the real world?
“Transformational leadership,” is the most effective style to use in most business situations. However, you can become a more effective leader by learning about these core leadership theories and understanding the tools and models associated with each one.
What is the global leadership approach?
Global leadership is about managing a business across borders where there are different cultural, legal, and economic systems. It’s about knowing how to operate in multiple environments trying to achieve a common corporate objective.

Emotional and mental health

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What is your attitude toward mental health? Would you seek treatment if you were experiencing symptoms or having trouble functioning in your life? Why or Why not? In what ways do you think your cultural and/or religious beliefs influence your attitude toward psychological intervention?

How would you help someone who is experiencing mental health issues?
Genuinely express your concern. Offer your support and connect them to help if you feel that they need it. Ask, “How can I help?” if appropriate, or even, “Can I pray with you now?” if appropriate. Give the person hope for recovery, and offer encouragement and prayers.
Why is it important to take care of your mental health essay?
Emotional and mental health is important because it’s a vital part of your life and impacts your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Being healthy emotionally can promote productivity and effectiveness in activities like work, school, or caregiving.

Impairment of personal functioning

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Defining “mental disorder” How do you think we define a mental disorder? (what

constitutes/is required for symptoms to qualify as a “mental disorder”?)
A mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning.
How would you define mental health in your own words?
What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
Why is it called a mental disorder?
A mental disorder, also referred to as a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. Such features may be persistent, relapsing, and remitting, or occur as single episodes.

Different types of dementia and major depression

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Two mental health problems in older adulthood are the different types of dementia and major depression. Have any older adults in your family background experienced mental health problems as adults?

If so, which mental health problems? If they have experienced mental health problems, what were the likely causes of the problems? Explain your answer.

What are the two differences between dementia and depression?
Here are the differences: Depression develops faster than dementia (dementia takes weeks or months to develop). Despite memory lapses, those with depression will be able to remember something when asked. Impaired judgment in those with depression is usually caused by a lack of concentration.