This week, you will write a paper that clearly states your thesis, introduce two or more arguments that support your thesis, and uses evidence to support your arguments. Remember that your thesis should be taking a stance on one side of the issue; your reader should be able to clearly be able to tell how you feel about video games and aggressive or violent behavior.

Assignment Instructions

In your paper, address the following:

Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.
Refer to the scoring guide to ensure that your work meets the grading criteria for this assignment.

Submission Requirements

Save the completed Argument Template as a Word document (.doc or .docx) on your computer. Then, attach a copy of this document as your assessment submission. 

Competencies Measured

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

Competency 2: Apply foundational psychological principles to relevant topics in psychology.
Apply psychological principles to the creation of arguments and counterarguments.
Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
Write a conclusion with a statement of point of view and implications.
Competency 6: Demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills.
Write an introduction with a clear thesis statement to introduce the arguments.
Address assignment purpose in well-organized paragraphs, incorporating credible sources, accurate paraphrasing, tone, and citations.

Instructions
Answer the questions to the best of your ability.  Avoid using the exact same contents from the article to answer the questions. Instead, rephrase the contents and answer completely and succinctly, if possible. Your answers DO NOT need to be long (NO ESSAYS PLEASE).
Question 1: How does the article define resilience?

Question 2: The article discusses 9 Key Processes in Family Resilience. Which three would you rank as most important and why? Feel free to use a personal story if it is relevant.

Special Population: Children of low income areas attending inner-city schools.
-Describe who they are.
-Prevalence to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
-Myths about the population
-How do children in low income areas typically seek help/therapy for PTSD?
-Strategies typically used:Current research
-Give resources/treatment for this population
-minimum 6 references.

1. How do cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and cultural action interact to influence global awareness and the understanding of cultural diversity? How should instructors adapt curriculum and instruction to accommodate these influences? Justify your view with relevant theories or empirical research.

2. Do social skills, emotional skills, or cognitive skills wield the greater influence on cultural diversity?  Support your position with relevant theories or research. How does your view in this regard influence your teaching practice?

References:

1. Wach, A. (2017). Intercultural experience in online collaboration: A case of Polish and Romanian teacher-trainee. The Electronic Journal for English as a Second Language, 20(4), 1-22.

2. Stough-Hunter, A., Guinan, J., & Hart, J. (2016). A comparison of teaching methods: Building cultural competency informed by contact theory. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 23(3), 91-98.

3. Schulte, C., Anttila, E., Webster, P., & Haseman, B. (2018). Fostering culturally responsive schools: Student identity development in the cross-cultural classroom. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 19(3), 1-24. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1172393

4. Rountree, M, M., Davis, L., & Davisa, J. A. (2016). Global cause awareness: Tracking awareness through electronic word of mouth. Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, 28(3), 252272.

Enyeat-Smith, T., Wessel, M. T., & Polacek, G. (2017). Perceptions of cultural competency and acceptance among college students: Implications for diversity awareness in higher education. ABNF Journal, 28(2), 25-33.

Provide a written critical assessment of a recent full-length feature film (from the past ~5 years). Films should be focused on some aspect of mental health and health promotion. Critiques should be typed, submitted in APA format, and 5-6 pages in length.

Essentials of a Critical Review
Begin with a description: Do not summarize the work in its entirety, rather, try to give the reader of the review an understanding of the filmmakers intentions.
A critical review is opinionated, and should include:
1. A statement of the reviewer’s understanding of the filmmakers purpose
2. How well the reviewer thinks the filmmakers purpose was achieved
3. Evidence to support the reviewer’s judgment of the work, i.e. other relevant sources
Read the work with care and allow yourself time to absorb what you’ve seen. Consider the work’s originality, its congruency, its use of evidence and logic in its discussion or presentation.
Note effective passages, your impressions as you view, and the relevance to Health Promotion.

Preparing the Critique
Provide an introductory paragraph that, like the closing one, sets the tone of the review. Include a thesis statement, the filmmakers purpose, and the work’s significance. You should compare this work to others by the same author, to similar work in the field, and to our course content.
The main body of the review should logically develop your central point as organized by your outline. Remember that quoted material should be cited according to APA.
Apply the work to Health Promotion and how it supports/enhances/refutes class material.
The concluding paragraph may sum up or restate your central point, if necessary, and should make the final judgment about the work.

Grading Rubric:
Article or films relevance to course content
Description of the film
Critical analysis of the purpose and significance of the film
Connection of film to course content and health promotion
Incorporation of additional sources
Structure, flow, APA format

Watch this video on stress. As you are watching the video, please take notes. After viewing the video, discuss, in a written format, the following:

What information resonated most with you.
How you believe this information contributes to the role stress has on disease.
Be sure to make a direct connection between the video information to what is presented in the textbook. Reference this information in APA.

Video: https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend

Objective:

The purpose of phase 1 of this assignment is for you to identify an unhealthy behavior and make progress towards changing that unhealthy behavior through cognitive-behavioral modification techniques (as noted in your text).

Tasks:

Identify a specific unhealthy behavior you would like to change.

Monitor and log your unhealthy behavior for 4 days prior to the assignment due date to determine a baseline level for your unhealthy behavior. This information is your personal justification for why this behavior needs to be changed.

Find a minimum of 2 research articles that support a need for a behavior change for your specified behavior. This information is the evidence-based justification for why this behavior needs to be changed.

Write a 4 – 6 page paper that discusses your personal health behavior change program. The paper should include the following:

            Behavior Overview: Identification of the unhealthy behavior via a clear, concise

            description about why it is an issue for you personally. Include discussion regarding how

            often and/or how much you engaged in your unhealthy behavior prior to this assignment

            (i.e., the 4 days you logged this unhealthy behavior). (10pts)

            Need for Change: Research justification that supports a behavior change is needed from a health perspective and be sure to cite at least two research articles in this section in APA format. (10pts)

            Review the Behavior Adherence Theories discussed in Chapter 4 and discuss 1-2 theory(ies) you feel will help you change your unhealthy behavior.

            Develop a specific action plan that you will use to modify the behavior.  This specific action plan should be connected to the adherence theories and to the research that supports the use of a similar intervention in research studies (cite your text when you are discussing the theory(ies)).

Grading:

Introduction – explanation of the unhealthy behavior and your personal need for change. (5pts)

Evidence-based justification for why a health behavior change is needed for you and on a health perspective. A minimum of two research citations are needed per APA. (10pts)

Evidence-based action plan you will use to modify your unhealthy behavior and

discussion around adherence theories that support this interventions effectiveness. Your text must be cited in this section per APA. (20pts)

Conclusion (5pts)

Spelling, grammar, APA (5pts)

Total points: 45

Accurately and thoughtfully identifies articles key arguments or ideas using YOUR OWN words. This is not a summary of the article. Writes clearly and uses specific examples. Concludes by answering any of the following:
*What do you think about the ideas presented in the reading?
*How does this relate to your life and/or schooling experiences?
*What questions do you have