identify important similarities and differences, including an explanation of the strengths and limitations of each theory in explaining developmental processes

THE CONTRIBUTION OF CLASSICAL THEORISTS TO CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTAL THEORISTS

While all major developmental theories attempt to explain the growth of individuals, each theory has a slightly different perspective. Some theories emphasize environmental (nurture) more than biological (nature) influences. Some theories focus on a particular construct (e.g., cognition), while others emphasize the impact of age range in shaping development. Piaget’s cognitive developmental theory emphasizes fixed stages during which the mind’s capacities allow an individual to learn about the world. Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, on the other hand, is not stage-based and describes growth as an interaction between the individual and his or her environment.

Contemporary theories (e.g., Langer’s theory of mindfulness) typically build upon the foundation generated by earlier theories. Langer’s theory of mindfulness contains similarities to classical theories, such as Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, in that they both agree that development is contextual and the organism is an active “mindful” participant. Langer took Vygotsky’s theory to a new level, focusing specifically on education and the learner. Other contemporary theories include neo-Piagetian cognitive developmental theories, which attempt to address the limitations found within Piaget’s classical theory. Robbie Case, Andreas Demetriou, and Kurt Fischer proposed theories that were extensions of Piaget’s theory. These theorists added concepts that expanded on cognitive functioning within the stages of development. Most developmental psychologists today do not believe that a single perspective or theory can sufficiently explain lifespan development; rather, an eclectic approach accounts for development better.

For this Discussion, you will examine classical and contemporary developmental theories as they relate to current applications in developmental psychology.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

 

Walden University, LLC. (2010a). Cognitive development theories [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Review the course text and other Learning Resources related to mid-20th-century theories and recent theoretical perspectives
  • Select two theories from the following list, one from each column (classical, contemporary), that examine the same developmental processes (i.e., cognitive, physical, and/or social-emotional).

Classical Theories Contemporary Theories

  • Psychoanalytic/Psychosexual
  • Psychosocial
  • Behaviorism/Learning
  • Social Learning
  • Cognitive-Developmental
  • Information Processing
  • Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Ethology/Evolutionary Developmental
  • Sociocultural
  • Systems Theory

Post a brief description of the two theories you selected (one classical and one contemporary). Contrast the theories you selected. Specifically, identify important similarities and differences, including an explanation of the strengths and limitations of each theory in explaining developmental processes (i.e., cognitive, physical, and social-emotional). Note: Your descriptions should be in paragraph form, not bullet points. Use your Learning Resources and/or other scholarly sources to support your post. Use proper APA format and citations.

Identify an evidence-based diet to prevent or reduce the incidence of the disorder.

Instructions: Selected disease is HYPERTENSION

· brochure should only be front and back of a paper like a real live brochure you would find in a clinic or doctor’s office.

· It should be legible and bigger than the normal font size because it is a brochure.

· Language should be written at an 8th-grade reading level.

· Any medical terminology should be broken down in lay terms or defined.

· References should be within the brochure as well, and not separate from the brochure.

· You must post both the brochure and the video, not one or the other. There were issues with posting both brochure and video in one submission, thus, you have to submit 2 separate submissions.

· The brochure should be in PDF, DOC, or DOCX.

 

· Nursing’s primary focus is on the promotion of wellness and disease prevention. In this assignment you will develop and implement a patient educational brochure to educate your patient on the nutritional considerations of a specific disease process. Use any type of publisher software you choose to create your brochure.  Information must be in the form of a patient educational brochure

· Develop a trifold instructional brochure on the nutritional aspects of one of the disorders below:

· Hypertension

 

· Include in your brochure all points below:

· Explanation of the pathophysiology of the disorder. Provide 4 risk factors OR 4 symptoms of the disorder.

· Two common,  specific medications (not classifications of medications) used for the disorder. Explain how medications work to treat the disorder. Include 3 nutritional considerations for each medication. (Example: food interactions, foods to avoid, foods to take with medication).

· Identify an evidence-based diet to prevent or reduce the incidence of the disorder.

· Include at least 3 specific foods that should be included in the diet, provide rational for why foods should be included in the diet for this disease process.

· Include at least 3 specific foods that should be avoided in the diet, provide rational for why the foods should be excluded from the diet for disease process.

· Examples of Evidence-based diets:

· Dash diet

· Mediterranean diet

· Low carb diet

· Low sodium diet

· Low fat diet

· Modified fiber and bland diet

· Protein restricted

· High protein diet

· Include the information for at least 2 patient resources. One resource on the evidence-based diet and 1 resource on the disorder. Include name of organization and URL for the citation.

· Include images or clipart to support your information. Trifold brochure should look professional.

· Include at least 2 evidence-based references (less than 5 years old) included in your brochure to support your information. Proper use of in-text citations and references in APA Style.  References must be on brochure.

Explain at least five differences between popular and scholarly sources used in research.

Prepare: Prior to beginning work on this assignment, view the videos Scholarly and Popular Sources(1) Links to an external site., Why Can’t I Just Google? Links to an external site., and Effective Internet Search: Basic Tools and Advanced Strategies Links to an external site..

Reflect: Good research is a combination of many types of sources. Prior to taking this course, did you understand the differences between these sources and the importance of finding one type of resource over another?

Write: For this discussion, you will address the following prompts:

  • Explain at least five differences between popular and scholarly sources used in research.
  • Locate and summarize one peer-reviewed, scholarly source from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and one popular source that pertain to your Final  topic. In your summary of each article, comment on the following: biases, reliability, strengths, and limitations.
  • From the sources you summarized, list and explain at least five visual cues from the peer-reviewed, scholarly source that were not evident in the popular source.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length, which should include a thorough response to each prompt. You are required to provide in-text citations of applicable required reading materials and/or any other outside sources you use to support your claims. Provide full reference entries of all sources cited at the end of your response. Please use correct APA format when writing in-text citations (see In-Text Citation Helper Links to an external site.) and references (see Formatting Your References List Links to an external site.).

Identify a community public health issue within your local community or state that you think needs to be addressed.

Instructions

 

Part 1: Choosing a Topic (@ least 2 pages)

 

For your course project you will develop a health promotion program or intervention evaluation plan that addresses a public health issue using a public health theory/framework. You will take the necessary steps to develop this health evaluation plan and present it to community stakeholders in Unit VII. You will be using this public health issue to build upon for each part of this course project, including the culmination of the final project, so make sure you find one that you are really interested in to do the research.

For Part 1 of this project, due in this unit, you will address the following:

· Identify a community public health issue within your local community or state that you think needs to be addressed.

· Describe a public health theory/framework that will be used for your health promotion program or intervention plan.

· Provide some of health data and background information on the public health issue to explain your rationale for choosing this issue as an area of concern.

Your completed paper topic should be at least one to two pages in length. You must use at least one outside source. All sources, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA Style. APA paper formatting (title page and running head) is not a requirement for this assignment.

Discuss how you would go about planning for these determinants.

Instructions

 

Part 2: Identifying Social Determinants of Health (@ least 3 pages)

 

NOTE: Based on your community public health issue from Unit I, name at least four social determinants that must be considered when it comes to health program planning in your selected area. Be sure to justify your reasoning with evidence from scholarly literature.

For Part 2 of this project, due in this unit, you will address the following:

· Identify at least four (4) social determinants of health for your selected topic from Unit I that you must consider in health promotion planning.

· Discuss how you would go about planning for these determinants.

· Be sure to use scholarly journal articles and other peer-reviewed materials when discussing your determinants.

· Explain your rationale for choosing these determinants and why they should be considered.

Your completed paper should be at least three pages in length. You must use at least one outside source. All sources, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA Style. APA paper formatting (title page and running head) is not a requirement for this assignment.

Identify assets that could be used for your needs assessment.

Instructions

 

Part 3: Steps 1–4 of a Community Health Needs Assessment (@ least 2 pages)

 

NOTE: Based on your community public health issues chosen in Unit I for this project, you will create a health needs assessment and complete the following steps:

· Define the community for which you will be conducting the needs assessment (population, place, location, agencies, etc.). Conduct a needs assessment for this community using available information.

· Identify assets that could be used for your needs assessment.

· Develop an action plan for incorporating your results from the needs assessment.

· Identify any ethical considerations or barriers you might think you will encounter (values, attitudes, mistrust, beliefs, etc.).

Use the steps for the headings in your paper to make sure you have included everything.

Your completed paper should be at least two pages in length. You must use at least one outside source. All sources, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA Style. APA paper formatting (title page and running head) is not a requirement for this assignment.

Discuss three to five recommendations you would make to improve the organizational structure and process(es) that you observed, citing the empirical literature to support your recommendations.

Include the following information:

  1. A description of the organization including their primary outputs, target demographic(s), organizational structure, and financial status.
  2. An overall analysis of the organization’s specific inputs, necessary resources, and functions. Make sure to include the final version of your organization chart.
  3. A description of how the separate functions interact with one another and how cross-functional processes are monitored. Make sure to include the final version of your cross-functional process chart.
  4. Discuss three to five recommendations you would make to improve the organizational structure and process(es) that you observed, citing the empirical literature to support your recommendations.
  5. Describe how you would work with the organization to enact these changes, monitor implementation, and measure success.
  6. Explain how principles of compassion, diversity, equity, and inclusion are considered in your recommendations. Refer to the Capella Compassion Code [PDF] for more information.

Additional Requirements

  • Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting, paying particular attention to citations and references. Refer to Evidence and APA for citing and referencing tips.
  • Length: 8–10 double-spaced pages, not including the title page or reference page.
  • References: A minimum of four scholarly or professional resources.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
what role do nursing values and professional ethics play on public health and policy? 

What is the importance of values and ethics? Values and ethics set the tone for human behavior. Values and ethics determine how we interact with the world, with those around us, and with ourselves. Values and ethics provide the framework for how we view the world, as well as what we put out into it. Nursing values and professional ethics are no different. These values and ethics determine the code by which we care, communicate, and approach the job of nursing.

So, what role do nursing values and professional ethics play on public health and policy?

For this Discussion, you will consider the role of nursing values and professional ethics on your selected advocacy issue. You will also consider the impact of law, politics, and ethics on the issue.

 

Post a response detailing the following:

  • Describe the nursing values and professional ethics related to the advocacy priority identified for the selected population (you can pick one appropriate)
  • Why do our nursing values and ethics demand it be on the agenda?
  • Compare the role of law, ethics, or politics on the population identified in your Week 2 Advocacy Area Assignment. Consider which area (law, ethics, or politics) has the most impact on the area.
ANCSA was a fair settlement for Alaska Natives. Is this conclusion consistent with the evidence presented in this learning block?

Based on your reading in the webtext, select one of the following thesis statements. Your response should be two to three paragraphs in length.

  1. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and the Native corporation system have been good for Alaska Natives.
    OR
  2. ANCSA and the Native corporation system have been bad for Alaska Natives.

Next, revise the statement you have chosen to reflect the complexity of the historical events surrounding this issue. Provide specific examples of how ANCSA and the Native corporation system have had a positive or negative impact—or perhaps both—on Alaska Natives. Further illustrate the complexity of this issue by showing how the passage of ANCSA was contingent on at least three historical events or force

QUESTION 1

Consider the following statement: The support of non-Native Alaskans was an important factor leading to the settlement of Alaska Native land claims. Is this conclusion consistent with the evidence presented in this learning block? Answer Yes or No, and then explain your choice in one or two sentences.

 

QUESTION 2

Consider the following statement: ANCSA was a fair settlement for Alaska Natives. Is this conclusion consistent with the evidence presented in this learning block? Answer Yes or No, and then explain your choice in one or two sentences.

QUESTION 3

Consider the following statement: ANCSA led to economic benefits for white Alaskans as well as for Natives. Is this conclusion consistent with the evidence presented in this learning block? Answer Yes or No, and then explain your choice in one or two sentences.

How do the theories in one topic strengthen the theories in the other?

In this project, you will choose two of the four main topics discussed in class – (human identity, the nature of God/Ultimate Reality, valid arguments, and ethics) – and compare them to each other. For the two topics you choose, answer the following two questions :

(i) which topic do you think is the foundation of the other? Use theories we learned within the topics to illustrate your points.

(For example: do we need a theory of ultimate reality to make valid arguments, or do we need valid arguments to make a theory of ultimates? Does hylomorphism teach us the importance of ritual for our embodied souls, or does ritual show us that hylomorphism is the best theory of mind? 。Choose two topics and make your own comparisons!）

(ii) How do the theories in one topic strengthen the theories in the other? Use theories we learned within the topics to illustrate your points.

(For example: The theory of Dao shows that the ethics of the Bhagavad Gita are realistic, because the nature of reality is spontaneous (自然), so we do not need to be attached to outcomes, and the Bhagavad Gita helps us to have ideas how to follow Dao without having to separate from our communities and societies. Choose two topics and make your own comparisons!)