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July 9, 2025

Social Justice and Sustainability

Social Justice and Sustainability in Elm Glen

Based off this scenario: please answer the following questions below

Scenario 2: Social Justice Scenario:

from Project Guidelines and Rubric You live in a neighborhood with an active community organization. You and your neighbors are very concerned about inequity, as the city is spending money on improving road conditions in some areas, but not others. One of your neighbors asked you to join them in attending a community action meeting to address these observations in the form of an informational campaign. By reading the Elm Glen city profile, you will learn about an example that highlights sustainability in action. In the Project Template, you will describe some actionable steps the organization could take for each pillar of sustainability. Organization Profile Elm Glen is a primarily residential neighborhood in a mid-sized city. It is a densely urban area with a diverse population. About a quarter of the people in the community speak a language other than English as their primary language. The median family income is average compared to the rest of the city. The neighborhood is served by public transportation and is home to a commercial strip along Academy Boulevard. The neighborhood has a community organization called the Elm Glen Community Association, which is made up of a small group of residents of the neighborhood who work to make sure the area is safe and well maintained by the city. The neighborhood has a mix of streets, with some generally more well maintained than others. Members of the community association have observed that the city has prioritized spending money on repairing broken sidewalks, clearing sewer drains, and beautifying medians in some areas, while neglecting other areas. In looking at the environmental concerns they have for the neighborhood, the association has decided to look at the specifics of the Flint, Michigan, water crisis to see what issues, missteps, and obstacles the city encountered in addressing that crisis. They will then use that information to help determine the steps they should recommend the city takes to prevent inequity in addressing the concerns of the neighborhood. Case Study Summary The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is a case of governmental negligence and environmental injustice. As a sustainability pillar, environmental justice relates to the human impact on environmental quality and its unfairly distributed impacts. Flint’s mishandling of the water supply in 2014 adversely affected the drinking water supply of 100,000 people, and the impacts disproportionately fell on those with little resources to effectively provide themselves with safe drinking water. The city’s governmental leaders failed in providing the basic necessity of water to its residents, resulting in tragic lead poisoning, which is especially dangerous to children. As you will read in detail, the Flint water crisis is about much more than lead water pipes; it is about intentional environmental injustice. In the aftermath of the tragedy, we have learned lessons about promoting environmental justice in sustainability decision-making.

part 1:

Social Justice and Sustainability in Elm Glen

Describe the value of sustainability practices in human and environmental systems.
1. What are the short-term benefits of implementing sustainable practices in your chosen group’s related profile?
2. What are the long-term benefits of implementing these sustainable practices?
Explain the relationship between sustainable systems and human equity in the context of the related profile.
1. In what ways did your profile highlight the relationship between sustainable practices and human equity?
Describe how conflict resolution is used in the profile to support sustainability.
1. What examples of conflict resolution were evident in your profile?
2. How were the conflicts resolved (or not) in your profile? How did resolving conflicts impact sustainable practices?
Explain how cultural systems relate to sustainability within the profile.
1. What cultural systems were predominant in your profile? What role did culture play in sustainability efforts in your profile?

Actionable part 2:

Explain why sustainability improvement is needed in your chosen group.,
1. What areas of sustainability are needed in your chosen group?,
2. What are the benefits for your chosen group if they improve sustainability practices?,
Describe how the perspectives of the various stakeholders of your chosen group provide a context, to improve sustainability practices related to the concerns of the group.
1. How do the perspectives within the group influence efforts made to improve sustainability practices?,
Explain how cultural diversity in your chosen group can be of value in addressing sustainability issues.
Recommend actionable steps your chosen group could take for each pillar of sustainability.
1. Reflect on what you know about your chosen group and sustainability. What are some actions that could be taken to improve sustainability?
2. For each pillar of sustainability, what are some benefits of improving sustainability practices within your chosen group?
3. Social Justice and Sustainability in Elm Glen

July 9, 2025

Glyphosate Herbicide Impact Case Study

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Glyphosate Herbicide Impact Case Study

As an environmental scientist working as an environmental consultant, you have been hired by your state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to investigate the article The Impact and Toxicity of Glyphosate and Glysophate-based Herbicides on Health and Immunity” on a well-known and routinely used type of herbicide and its effects on the environment and humans. You also must quantify the reliability of the DEQ’s own proposed biological safety and chemical safety control systems that they are considering implementing with use of this herbicide. Specifically, the DEQ has asked that you draft a review of only select portions of the paper as a case study, including the following in your review:

· short summary of the article’s abstract

· identification of the types of species interactions that seem to be possible from the information on Figure 3 on p. 171 of the article;

· identification of what factors of secondary ecological succession, if any, may be expected from continued use of this herbicide for highway shoulder vegetation and weed control;

Glyphosate Herbicide Impact Case Study

· identification of potential health effect hazards to both human populations and ecological populations from the information on Figure 2 on p. 170 of the article;

· identification of the potential health risks to both human populations and ecological populations from the information on Figure 3 on p. 171 of the article; and

· calculate system reliability for the DEQ’s own proposed biological control system and chemical control system from their provided variable values:

· Biological safety control system: Technology reliability =80%; Human reliability = 75%

· Chemical safety control system: Technology reliability = 90%; Human reliability = 85%.

Glyphosate Herbicide Impact Case Study

Your case study response must be at least two pages in length, not including the abstract, title page, or reference pages. You must at least use your textbook and the article as referenced sources. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including a title page, an abstract and in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. For organization, be sure to use Level 1 headings in your paper for each of the six bulleted sections.

What is the article’s abstract summary?,
What species interactions are shown in Figure 3?,
What ecological succession factors are linked to continued herbicide use?,
What health hazards are shown in Figure 2 for humans and ecosystems?,
What health risks are shown in Figure 3 for humans and ecosystems?,
What is the system reliability for the DEQ’s biological and chemical safety control systems?

July 9, 2025

Phases of Disaster Response

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Phases of Disaster Response

briefly explain the five commonly accepted psychological phases of disaster responses. As a reminder, these include (1) the pre-disaster phase, (2) the hero phase, (3) the honeymoon phase, (4) the disillusionment phase, and (5) the reconstruction phase.
After providing a review of the phases noted above, examine individual and community responses to a specific historical disaster event of your choice, provide a summary of the psychological phases of disaster response displayed in the example.
Explain, with detail, how the selected phase(s) is appropriate to describe the observed behavior(s) from the example.

Phases of Disaster Response
Close your work with a discussion of the role of cultural competence during any of the phases of psychological disaster response and how such awareness might affect the actions of behavioral health professionals as psychological first aid (PFA) is implemented.
1. What are the five psychological phases of disaster response?,
2. How is the pre-disaster phase defined?,
3. What happens during the hero and honeymoon phases?,
4. How do communities experience disillusionment and reconstruction?,
5. How does cultural competence affect disaster response and PFA?
Comprehensive General Answer:

Five Psychological Phases of Disaster Response:
1. Pre-Disaster Phase:
  This is the warning stage before a disaster occurs. It involves heightened anxiety, fear, and uncertainty as people prepare or brace for impact.
2. Hero Phase:
  Immediately after a disaster strikes, people often exhibit altruism and high energy. There is an intense focus on rescuing others, providing aid, and meeting survival needs.
3. Honeymoon Phase:
  During this phase, survivors experience strong community bonding and optimism. Support from organizations and external assistance brings hope, and people feel united in recovery efforts.
4. Phases of Disaster Response
5. Disillusionment Phase:
  As external aid decreases, survivors may feel abandoned and overwhelmed by the slow pace of recovery. Frustration, stress, and mental health struggles often increase during this stage.
6. Reconstruction Phase:
  This is the long-term recovery stage where individuals and communities work to rebuild. People begin adjusting to a “new normal,” although this phase can involve grief, resilience, or both.
Historical Disaster Example:

Hurricane Katrina (2005)
This catastrophic hurricane devastated New Orleans and surrounding regions, leading to massive loss of life, displacement, and destruction.
- Pre-Disaster Phase: Warnings were issued, but many lacked resources to evacuate, creating anxiety and helplessness.
- Hero Phase: First responders, neighbors, and volunteers engaged in rescue efforts, showing bravery amidst chaos.
- Honeymoon Phase: National and global aid poured in; communities expressed unity and gratitude for the help.
- Disillusionment Phase: As media attention faded and aid slowed, residents faced deep frustration with government failures and the slow rebuilding process.
- Reconstruction Phase: Long-term rebuilding took years, with some neighborhoods never fully recovering, while others adapted with resilience.

July 9, 2025

Peer Replies – Abnormal Behavior

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Peer Replies – Abnormal Behavior

Remember to respond to two peers while being respectful of and sensitive to their viewpoints. Consider advancing the discussion in the following ways:

Post an article, video, or visual to reinforce a peer’s idea or challenge them to see their point from a different perspective.
Engage in conversation or consider asking a question from history, pop culture, the media, or other societal examples that frame abnormal behavior as being weird or uncomfortable.

MEGAN POST

My name is Megan and I am a communications and new media studies major.

Abnormal behavior has been defined throughout history in various ways, often shaped by cultural, social, and scientific perspectives. Initially, it was frequently linked to moral failing or supernatural influences, but modern definitions tend to focus on psychological and medical frameworks that emphasize patterns of behavior that are statistically rare, cause distress, or impair functioning. In my view, abnormal behavior can be understood as actions or thoughts that significantly deviate from societal norms and expectations, often resulting in distress or dysfunction in an individual’s life. Different cultures may define abnormal behavior based on their unique beliefs, values, and social norms; what appears normal in one culture might be deemed abnormal in another due to divergent views on mental health, spirituality, or social roles. Contributing factors to abnormal behavior include biological influences like genetics and neurochemistry, psychological aspects such as trauma and personality traits, and social factors like cultural expectations and family dynamics. These influences relate to various programmatic themes: self-care involves recognizing and addressing personal mental health needs, social justice highlights the impact of societal inequalities on mental health, emotional intelligence fosters awareness of emotional responses in oneself and others, career connections underscore the influence of professional environments on mental well-being, and ethics pertains to the respectful treatment of individuals with abnormal behavior. Thus, understanding these factors provides a comprehensive view of abnormal behavior and the challenges faced in its definition and treatment.

LAURIE POST

Peer Replies – Abnormal Behavior

Well here we go again! I did not like school as a kid or teenager but put me in as an adult and I can soar! My name is Laurie. I have four adult kids and one graduating in May and then my actual reason for living and rank over my kids daily, is my six beautiful grandbabies and one on the way. I will be working on my bachelor’s in psychology while I watch my baby girl living her best life and cheering for varsity. Then in May as she walks across that stage, yes, I will absolutely cry because the empty nester is going to go crazy with it being so quiet. In college she will also be taking a psychology path while cheering and I cannot wait to do this journey with her. We live in Nebraska along with two of her brothers and the other brother and sister live in Kansas. I was in nursing for over 25* years and finished up my LPN degree in 2011 and then a divorce found me and two kids left moving back to Nebraska to start over at which point neither of my kids wanted me gone all of the time so for them I hung it all up and a year later COVID hit. I have always gravitated to working with kids because they are completely innocent so I will be focusing on youth in the justice system. So why now, well God teaches you quick if you do not take care of your body, it will take you out and my moment was on the softball field after an amazing hit to left field. I swore id stop playing in my 25th year but nope 23 yrs and done. In March 2023 I lost my mom tragically and in October of that same year I lost my ability to walk. No idea why or how and fifteen specialists later no close answers. For four months I was unable to walk and have slowly started coming back to where I am now which is unable to drive, unable to work and falling on uneven surfaces or in my home. So, it is time to figure out my path to work again without taking a large toll on my body and there is nothing I love more than helping people. Cannot wait to make memories here with y’all!!!

Peer Replies – Abnormal Behavior

How should responses to peers be framed?,
What are some ways to advance the discussion?,
What does Megan say about defining abnormal behavior?,
How does Megan connect abnormal behavior with program themes?,
What is Laurie’s focus and personal connection to psychology?

July 9, 2025

Perception and Managerial Behavior

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Perception and Managerial Behavior

Q. Why is it important for managers to understand the importance of perception impact on behavior and provide a response to any of one of these concepts from Chapter 4:

one example of how a decrease in perceptual accuracy affects manager effectiveness
how understanding the attribution process can be important in the behavior of others
how you would use an impression management tactic to your benefit

Assignments requirements:

At least three peer-reviewed references are included.
Follow APA Style and guidelines to apply your references and citations.
The required number of words is 400 – 450 counted towards the body of your assignment- Using New Roman font, size 12.
Provide your answers in an MS Word document:- Use the Word APA

Provide your answers in an MS Word document-

Perception and Managerial Behavior

You should follow the APA style formatting in your answers

Why is it important for managers to understand perception’s impact on behavior?,
What is one example of how decreased perceptual accuracy affects managerial effectiveness?,
Why is understanding the attribution process important in others’ behavior?,
How can impression management tactics be used for personal benefit?,
What are the assignment formatting requirements?

Comprehensive General Answers:

Why Managers Must Understand Perception’s Impact:
Perception plays a vital role in shaping workplace behavior. A manager’s perception affects how they interpret employee actions, make decisions, and handle conflict. Misunderstanding an employee’s motives or performance can lead to unfair treatment, decreased morale, and lower productivity. By recognizing how perceptions influence reactions, managers can promote fairness, improve communication, and foster a supportive work environment.
Example of Decreased Perceptual Accuracy Impacting Managerial Effectiveness:
When managers misinterpret employee performance due to biases (such as stereotyping or the halo effect), they may unfairly rate employees or assign inappropriate tasks. For instance, assuming that a younger employee lacks leadership skills may prevent that person from being given growth opportunities, thus reducing overall team effectiveness and damaging employee motivation.
Perception and Managerial Behavior
Importance of Understanding Attribution Process:
Understanding attribution—the process of explaining others’ behaviors—helps managers avoid inaccurate judgments. By considering both internal and external factors behind behavior, managers can respond appropriately. For example, if an employee is late, a manager who considers external causes (e.g., family emergency) may show flexibility, preserving the employee’s morale and fostering trust, rather than assuming irresponsibility.
Using Impression Management Tactics for Benefit:
Impression management involves consciously shaping how others view you. A manager might use self-promotion by highlighting successful projects during team meetings or performance reviews. This not only enhances their professional image but

July 9, 2025

Social Influence on Choices

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Social Influence on Choices

Instructions

You have a choice in how vou present vour final, either (1) a 2,500-word paper (about 10 pages double spaced) or (2) a narrated (recorded with voice) PowerPoint of no less than 20 slides. The type of presentation medium was chosen during Week 2 – Final Presentation Topic Choice. Each option requires vou to use at least 12 different sources, which should have been reviewed during the Annotated Bibliography of week 4.

The paper or PowerPoint must be completed in proper APA format for the specific medium you chose.

Due on Apr 29, 2025 11:59 PM

Final Proiect Tonic Choice Form

PSY 310 – SocIal Psychology

Social Influence on Choices

Shicalvin Butler

Final Presentation Tyne (select one): Narrated (recorded with voice) PowerPoin

El Written paper of at least 2,500 words

Broad Topic Choice (select one): Social Cognition

Social Self

Group Dynamics

LATtraCTIOn d KelatiOnShIDS

Specific Topic Choice:

(This should be very specific. le.: Media’s influence on the attraction of mates: group influence on a snecitic oroun: etc…

the choices we make based on messaging from the CDC, or social media influencer:

Social Influence on Choices

What are the assignment format options?,
How many sources are required?,
What APA guidelines apply to this assignment?,
What are the broad topic choices for this assignment?,
What is an example of a specific topic choice?

Comprehensive General Answers:

Assignment Format Options:
Students can choose between two formats for this final assignment:
- A 2,500-word written paper (approximately 10 double-spaced pages).
- A narrated PowerPoint presentation with at least 20 slides, which must include voice narration.
Number of Required Sources:
The assignment requires a minimum of 12 different sources. These sources should have been reviewed during the Annotated Bibliography in Week 4. Proper research and integration of these references are essential to support the arguments or analysis in the paper or presentation.
APA Guidelines:
Students must follow APA format strictly. This includes:
- Correct in-text citations.
- A properly formatted reference page.
- APA guidelines specific to the chosen medium (written paper or PowerPoint).
- Proper headings, subheadings, and academic tone.
- For the PowerPoint option, slides should include citations, and a final slide should list all references in APA format.
Broad Topic Choices:
Students can select from the following broad topics in Social Psychology:
- Social Cognition (how people process, store, and apply information about others).
- Social Self (how individuals perceive and define themselves socially).
- Group Dynamics (how people behave and interact in group settings).
- Attraction and Relationships (factors affecting interpersonal attraction and social relationships).
Example of a Specific Topic Choice:
An example of a specific topic includes:
- “The choices we make based on messaging from the CDC or social media influencers.”
  This topic would explore how authoritative or popular media sources impact individuals’ decision-making, particularly focusing on health choices or behavioral changes influenced by external messaging.

July 8, 2025

Lifespan Development in Nursing

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Lifespan Development in Nursing

Content: Respond to ONE of the following content related prompts based on the reading this week:

1. You have been asked to speak with Nursing Students about Baltes’s Lifespan Perspective. Choose 3 of Baltes’s 5 principles that you intend to discuss with the class. In your presentation, be sure to discuss professional and/or personal examples from the principles that you have selected. Additionally, provide examples of age-graded, history-graded, and non-normative graded influences. Explain the importance of this information as it relates to the field of Nursing. (USLO 1.1)

2. In your own words, describe in detail ONE of the following theories on development: Psychoanalytic (Freud & Erikson), Learning (Behaviorism & Social Learning), Cognitive (Piaget & Vygotsky), or Contextual (Bronfenbrenner). How might this theory help inform your nursing practice during one of the developmental periods of the lifespan? Be sure to identify one developmental period and provide at least one example. (USLO 1.3, 1.4)

3. Think about and provide a brief description of your previous developmental stage and your current developmental stage. What has changed in the different areas of domain (physical, psychosocial, and cognitive)? If you don’t want to use yourself, consider someone you know very well and use an alias if you prefer. (USLO 1.2; USLO 1.3)

Lifespan Development in Nursing

Which prompt are you responding to?,
Which three principles of Baltes’s Lifespan Perspective will you discuss?,
Can you provide personal or professional examples for these principles?,
What are examples of age-graded history-graded and non-normative influences?,
Why is this information important in Nursing?

Comprehensive General Answer (Prompt 1 Chosen):

Response to Prompt 1: Baltes’s Lifespan Perspective for Nursing Students

In my presentation to nursing students, I would focus on three of Baltes’s five principles of the Lifespan Perspective:

Lifelong Development
Multidirectionality
Plasticity

1. Lifelong Development:

This principle highlights that human development continues throughout the entire lifespan—from infancy to old age. For example, as a nurse, I have observed older adults in rehabilitation settings who continue to gain physical strength and independence after strokes or surgeries, proving that development does not stop in later years. Personally, I’ve experienced cognitive growth in learning new technologies for healthcare documentation as an adult learner. This principle is crucial in nursing, where patients of all ages experience physical, emotional, and cognitive changes requiring tailored care.

2. Multidirectionality:

Multidirectionality means that development involves both gains and losses. For instance, an elderly patient may lose mobility but gain wisdom and emotional regulation. In pediatric care, a child may improve in language skills but struggle temporarily with emotional self-regulation. In my nursing practice, this reminds me to focus not only on patients’ limitations but also on their strengths and potential for growth.

3. Plasticity:

Plasticity refers to the brain’s and body’s ability to change in response to experiences. A patient recovering from brain injury may regain certain skills through therapy, showing the adaptability of humans. Personally, I’ve seen plasticity in patients recovering from emotional trauma through counseling and community support programs. This is key in nursing, where promoting recovery and adaptation is part of everyday work.

Examples of Influences:

Age-Graded Influence: Learning to walk in toddlers or retirement in older adults.
History-Graded Influence: The COVID-19 pandemic affecting people of all ages worldwide.
Non-Normative Influence: A young adult unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer.

Lifespan Development in Nursing

Importance in Nursing:

Understanding these principles helps nurses view each patient as a unique individual influenced by various developmental factors. It promotes compassionate, individualized care and encourages nurses to recognize both the challenges and strengths in every stage of life. It also helps in patient education, goal setting, and long-term care planning across the lifespan.

July 8, 2025

Palisades Fire Crisis Analysis

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Palisades Fire Crisis Analysis

Select a critical incident (Palisades Fire) that has occurred within the last year that you can use to respond to the questions.

Review crisis intervention theories and the categories of crisis.
Consider why some individuals may be more resilient when experiencing a crisis than others. Answer the following questions:

“Can you explain to us what kind of crisis the Palisades Fire is, and tell us why classifying a crisis matters?”

“I understand that you use theory in your crisis work. What do you use? How does it work?”

“Let’s talk about the concept of resilience. Can you share with us why people respond differently to the same crisis? I mean, why does it appear that some people just get over it, while others can’t? Why can’t they see they survived, and life goes on?”

“To wrap things up, as a crisis responder, you know how difficult this work can be. How do you take care of yourself when you are working with so many people who are experiencing this crisis? And for some of our viewers who may be helping with this crisis in our community, what advice do you have for them with regard to how they care for themselves while caring for others?”

References

Palisades Fire Crisis Analysis

James, R. K., & Gilliland, B. E. (2017). Crisis intervention strategies (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Nuttman-Shwartz, O., & Green, O. (2020). Resilience truths: Trauma resilience workers’ points of view toward resilience in continuous traumatic situations.Links to an external site. International Journal of Stress Management.

Raghavan, S. S., & Sandanapitchai, P. (2019). Cultural predictors of resilience in a multinational sample of trauma survivors.Links to an external site. Frontiers in Psychology, 10.

Fuller, T., Baker, M., Migliozzi, B., Lai, K. K. R., & Wolfe, J. (2025, January 13). What Caused the Palisades Fire? The Site of the Ignition Point Holds Clues. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/us/palisades-fire-cause-ignition-point-site.html

Palisades Fire Crisis Analysis

What kind of crisis is the Palisades Fire and why does classifying a crisis matter?,
What crisis theory do you use, and how does it work?,
Why do people respond differently to the same crisis?,
Why can’t some people “just get over” a crisis?,
How do you care for yourself while helping others in crisis?

July 8, 2025

Annotated Bibliography Assignment

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Annotated Bibliography Assignment

To prepare:

Review this week’s Learning Resources about writing an annotated bibliography, including the style of an annotated bibliographic entry.
Review the resource on synthesizing literature as you write.

Assignment: 3–4 pages, not including title page or references page(s)

Using the same 10 peer-reviewed articles from last week’s Assignment (e.g., the Research Articles Summaries), create an annotated bibliography. Using each article description, expand on them following the instructions in the annotated bibliography resources. If you have noted the theoretical framework, be sure to include it. Be sure to note whether the study is qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method in your description.

Note: This means that you do not use the previous format of a, b, c, d in Weeks 4–6. You should write 1 or 2 brief paragraphs instead.

Annotated Bibliography Assignment

How should an annotated bibliography be formatted and written?,
Which 10 peer-reviewed articles should be used?,
What key information should be included in each annotation?,
Should the theoretical framework be included?,
How should research methods (qualitative/quantitative/mixed) be identified?

Comprehensive General Answer:

Assignment Guidance (General Instructions for Writing Your Annotated Bibliography):

Formatting the Annotated Bibliography:
The annotated bibliography should follow formal academic style guidelines (usually APA or as specified by your instructor). Each entry should start with the full APA citation of the article, followed by 1–2 paragraphs summarizing and analyzing the article.
Articles Used:
You are to use the same 10 peer-reviewed research articles that you summarized in last week’s assignment. These articles serve as the foundation of your bibliography.
What to Include in Each Annotation:
In your annotation for each article, you should:

Briefly summarize the purpose of the study.
Identify the research question or objective.
Describe the methods used (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods).
Mention the theoretical framework if it was stated in the study.
Highlight the key findings and conclusions.
Discuss the study’s significance or contribution to the field.
Reflect briefly on how this article might relate to your research interests or other literature.

Theoretical Framework:
Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Yes, you should explicitly include the theoretical framework for each article if it was stated. This shows deeper engagement with the literature.
Research Methodology:
Clearly state whether the study used qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods in your annotation. You can mention the specific research design (e.g., case study, experimental, survey) if applicable.

Example Annotated Entry (General Template):

APA Citation:
Smith, J. A., & Johnson, R. L. (2021). The impact of collaborative learning on student achievement in online courses. Journal of Educational Research, 115(3), 245-260. https://doi.org/xxxx

Annotation:
This quantitative study examines the effects of collaborative learning strategies on student achievement in fully online college courses. The authors utilized a quasi-experimental design with control and treatment groups involving 350 undergraduate students. The study was guided by Vygotsky’s social constructivist theory, emphasizing the role of social interaction in learning. Data were collected through standardized test scores and student surveys.

Findings revealed that students participating in collaborative learning groups outperformed those in traditional, independent learning environments. The researchers conclude that collaborative strategies can enhance academic achievement in online settings. This article is significant because it addresses a growing need for effective online teaching practices and demonstrates the value of integrating social learning theories into virtual instruction.

Additional Tips:

Use objective, academic language throughout.
Keep annotations focused and concise but informative.
Avoid using bullet points; write in paragraph form.
Make sure your citations are properly formatted in APA.

July 8, 2025

Intelligence Testing Study

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Intelligence Testing Study

Find and read a peer-reviewed research journal article using intelligence or achievement testing in research and share what you learned from this article with your classmates. Specifically (and in your own words):

1. Why was the study conducted? What hypotheses were being tested?

2. What test(s) were used?

3. What findings were reported, and what conclusions were drawn

Why was the study conducted?,
What hypotheses were tested?,
What test(s) were used?,
What findings were reported?,
What conclusions were drawn?

Intelligence Testing Study

Comprehensive General Answer:

1. Why was the study conducted?

The study was conducted to examine the relationship between intelligence and academic achievement in school-aged students. The researchers aimed to explore whether intelligence test scores could effectively predict academic performance in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. This research sought to better understand how cognitive abilities influence educational outcomes and whether intelligence assessments could be used to support educational planning.

2. What hypotheses were tested?

The primary hypothesis tested was that students with higher intelligence scores would also exhibit higher levels of academic achievement. The researchers also hypothesized that certain specific components of intelligence, such as verbal reasoning or working memory, would be more strongly linked to performance in certain subjects like reading or mathematics.

3. What test(s) were used?

The study used the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) to measure overall intelligence and cognitive abilities. This test assesses areas such as verbal comprehension, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. In addition to this, academic achievement was measured through standardized academic tests in reading, math, and science, along with reviewing students’ official school grades.

4. What findings were reported?

The researchers found strong, positive correlations between intelligence scores and academic achievement across all subjects measured. Specifically, verbal comprehension and working memory were the strongest predictors of reading achievement, while fluid reasoning and processing speed were most predictive of math and science performance. Intelligence accounted for a significant percentage of the variance in academic outcomes.

5. What conclusions were drawn?

The study concluded that intelligence testing can be a useful tool in predicting academic success and identifying students who may benefit from additional academic support or advanced instruction. The researchers emphasized that, although intelligence plays a significant role in academic achievement, other factors such as motivation, study habits, and environmental influences also contribute to educational outcomes. Therefore, intelligence tests should be used alongside other measures when making educational decisions.

Intelligence Testing Study

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Actionable part 2:

Comprehensive General Answer:

Five Psychological Phases of Disaster Response:

Historical Disaster Example:

Comprehensive General Answers:

Comprehensive General Answers:

Comprehensive General Answer (Prompt 1 Chosen):

Response to Prompt 1: Baltes’s Lifespan Perspective for Nursing Students

1. Lifelong Development:

2. Multidirectionality:

3. Plasticity:

Examples of Influences:

Importance in Nursing:

Comprehensive General Answer:

Assignment Guidance (General Instructions for Writing Your Annotated Bibliography):

Example Annotated Entry (General Template):

Additional Tips:

Comprehensive General Answer:

1. Why was the study conducted?

2. What hypotheses were tested?

3. What test(s) were used?

4. What findings were reported?

5. What conclusions were drawn?