Integration Paper #1

HD 101

Task: Write a 2 – 3-page paper incorporating the information identified below.

Purpose:  Apply concepts from chapters 1-4 to a practical example. 

Audience: Assume you are explaining this information to someone who does not have a background in human development. Provide plenty of detail so it is clear you understand the concepts.

Format: Write a short paper, which includes an introduction, body, and closure (do not simply write responses to the questions). Use at least one reference to support your work. This reference may be your textbook, or another professional and credible source of information. Use APA referencing format, including in-text citations and reference list. Papers will be scanned through SafeAssign.

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Assume that you are in one of the following types of positions: parent, social worker, group leader, or activities director.

In this role, you are going to plan an activity you believe to be appropriate for one of the people identified below. The activity should serve to support or enhance the physical abilities of the individual.

Select one of the following for writing your paper:

· 6-year-old child – 1st grade; attends before and after school care at a local YMCA; healthy; typical development; only child

· 10-year-old child – very active; typical development; enjoys sports; healthy; lives in urban area without safe outdoor activity space unless an adult is around; two younger siblings

· Adolescent – 16 years old – junior in high school; typical development; inactive; plays video games or is on computer several hours a day; lives in suburban area

· Middle-aged person – 45-50 years old – works full time; typical physical development; limited mobility, therefore limited activity level; has a spouse; children live far away; lives in own house

· Elderly person – 80 years old – mind is good; vision is good for age; physical dexterity allows picking up of small objects; overall strength is limited; likes to be active and spend time with others; lives in care center

Respond to the following questions, using the person you have selected (one of those described above), to construct your paper:

· What are typical physical abilities one could expect of a person like the one you have selected?

· Describe the activity you have selected to support or enhance this person’s physical abilities.

o Does the activity promote the use of fine and/or gross motor skills? Identify the physical skills needed and whether each is fine or gross motor.

o Why do you think this activity will support/enhance this person’s physical abilities?

· What microsystem elements should be in place to support this person and his/her participation in this activity?

· What is a common potential health issue related to a person like the one you have selected?

· How might the activity you have selected influence this health issue?

Integration Paper Rubric

Item

Little or no Evidence

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Points Possible

Application of Course Concepts

0-7

8-11

12-13

13

Poorly identifies and discusses conclusions,   implications, and consequences of relevant course concepts, considering   context, assumptions, data and evidence

Somewhat identifies and discusses conclusions,   implications, and consequences of relevant course concepts, considering   context, assumptions, data and evidence

Clearly identifies and discusses conclusions,   implications, and consequences of relevant course concepts, considering   context, assumptions, data and evidence

Question Prompts Answered

0-2

3-4

5

5

Not all questions are answered thoroughly and   accurately, indicating poor understanding of the course concepts presented

All questions are accurately answered; responses   could be more thorough, indicating mostly clear understanding of the course   concepts presented

All questions are answered thoroughly and   accurately, indicating clear understanding of the course concepts presented

Supporting Evidence

0-1

2

3

3

Poorly examines the evidence and questions; little   or no support is drawn from readings/ research. Cites sources inaccurately   (APA); doesn’t include in-text citations and/or reference list

Incompletely examines the evidence and questions;   draws support from readings/ research. Cites sources, with some errors (APA),   and includes reference list

Examines the evidence and questions while drawing   support from readings/ research. Cites sources accurately (APA) and includes   reference list

Writing Mechanics

Effectively presents ideas 

Provides attention to writing mechanics

0-2

3

4

4

Written communication shows superficial discussion   of ideas/concepts; repetitive or redundant statements; multiple errors in grammar,   punctuation, sentence structure, use of paragraphs, and few spelling errors   or typos

Written communication displays basic organization as   well as coherent discussion in general terms, but with some errors in grammar,   punctuation, sentence structure, use of paragraphs, and few spelling errors   or typos

Written communication is organized, clear, concise,   and logical. Uses proper grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, use of   paragraphs, and few spelling errors or typos

Total Points:

 

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Topic: Vitamin E

As we learned in our lecture, a supplement is any product intended to supplement the diet that contains one or more of the following:

• a vitamin
• a mineral
• an amino acid
• a herb, botanical, or plant extract

It is estimated that over 50% of the US population takes dietary supplements, accounting for more than $30 billion annually in sales. There is disagreement in the scientific and medical communities regarding whether supplements are beneficial and should be prescribed. Added to this, the FDA does not closely monitor most supplements, unless there is evidence that a supplement is dangerous or is marketed with illegal claims. Manufacturers are allowed to make broad claims about the benefits of their supplement, as long as they do not state the supplement will prevent, cure, or treat disease. Thus, it is common to see manufacturers market their product with unproven claims, e.g. the supplement will increase energy, enhance performance, reduce body fat, promote weight loss, eliminate signs of aging, relieve stress, enhance mood, promote bowel health, reduce fatigue, prevent premenstrual symptoms, and the list goes on. In addition, the quality, purity, and consistency of dietary supplements are also not closely monitored by the FDA, resulting in wide variation in product quality.

This discussion forum provides an opportunity for you to learn more about and critically evaluate supplements for yourself, using actual research and course materials. For this discussion forum, you will be researching a supplement of interest, using your textbook, credible websites, and 3 scientific research articles (from journals), and reporting your findings to the class, using the template below. Please note that the research article component is not an option. You will lose a significant number of points if you do not use actual research articles. You can access online versions of most research articles by using PubMed, CINAHL, and other such search engines.

1. What is this supplement used for?
2. What health claims are made about this product? How credible are these claims?
3. What are the potential benefits of using this supplement?
4. What are the risks/hazards of using this supplement?
5. What research has been done on this supplement? Make sure to walk through 3 actual research articles from journals to respond to this question!
   • What was researched?
   • What was found?
   • What did the authors conclude?
6. Do we know the effective dose?
   • Is there a recommended daily intake for this supplement?
   • Does it vary by age and gender?
7. Are there special populations, e.g. pregnant women, people with renal disease, children, etc, that should avoid this supplement? Why?
8. Is this a supplement you would take? Why or why not?
9. How could you get the same nutrients without taking a supplement, i.e. which foods or drinks could you consume?
10. What are your thoughts about the use of supplements – whether they are beneficial and should be widely used? Should they be regulated?

Make sure you answer each of the above questions using your text, research articles, and credible sources. Cite your sources in APA style. Note that this is not a paper. You are free to copy and paste the above questions into the body of your post and to use lists and bullets for your responses. Just make sure to adequately explain yourself.

 

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Your assignment is to prepare and submit a paper on OBESITY IN AMERICA-statistics, risks and possible solutions. Your paper should be a minimum of 250 words in length (1-2 pages double-spaced and not more than 275 words), in 12 point, Times New Roman type, and meet the following minimum objectives:

1) provide a review, reflection, and response to the topic, which should involve learning from your readings and personal research, self-assessments, class activities; and/or any other engagement with the web links and other materials in this class; 

2) provide an assessment of how you think obesity may have affected you, someone you know, or society in general, and how you can apply your present knowledge of the health risks associated with obesity; and,

3) provide some advice relating to this general topic of obesity that you might give yourself or others regarding the benefits of a proactive approach to a healthy lifestyle

Begin Typing on the next page (or just submit a new WORD document with the above title on the top) ……..This assignment is worth 50 points. Points will be deducted for grammatical errors, spelling and word count minimum or maximum not being fulfilled.

 

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HD101 Week 5

Ch. 5 Cognitive Growth: Piaget and Vygotsky

Write responses to each of the following questions. Write the responses in your own words, do not copy and paste from your textbook, or another source. Cite a reference for the information provided for each question. Include a reference list.

Rubric

· Responses to questions are accurate. – 5 points

· Each question has a reference citation in APA format; reference list is included/accurate. – 2 points.

· Responses are written in student’s voice. – 3 points.

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­­­­­­­­1. Please define the following terms: 

Scheme

Definition: 

Assimilation

Definition: 

Accommodation

Definition: 

Object Permanence

Definition:

2. List and describe Piaget’s 4 stages of cognitive growth, including the age range for each stage:

Stage 1 – _____________( – years):

Description:

Stage 2 – _____________( – years):

Description:

Stage 3 – _____________( – years):

Description:

Stage 4 – _____________( – years):

Description:

3. Define the following terms:

Mental Representations 

Definition:

Deferred imitation

Definition:

Egocentrism

Definition:

Conservation

Definition:

Centration

Definition:

Imaginary Audience

Definition:

4. According to Piaget,  Action  = __________________.

5. Labouvie-Vief described the concept “postformal thought.” What does this mean?

6. Describe Schaie’s stages of cognitive growth.

7.  Vygotsky believed that social interaction and language were important aspects of cognitive development. Define:

Zone of Proximal Development

Definition:

Scaffolding

Definition:

6. What are 2 general contributions that Piaget’s theory contributes to understanding cognitive development?

1)

2)

7. What are 2 general contributions that Vygotsky’s theory contributes to understanding cognitive development?

1)

 

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