This week you have explored three different approaches to t tests. By this point, you know that each test has assumptions about the data and type of research questions it can answer. For this Assignment, you will be provided with three scenarios. As you read the scenarios, be sure and think about aligning the appropriate t test with the question. Consider whether the data are independent samples and if two samples are being compared.

To prepare for this Assignment:

• Review the Learning Resources and the media programs related to t tests.
• For additional support, review the Skill Builder: Research Design and Statistical Design and the Skill Builder: Hypothesis Testing for Independent Samples t-test, which you can find by navigating back to your Blackboard Course Home Page. From there, locate the Skill Builder link in the left navigation pane.
• Also, review the t test scenarios found in this week’s Learning Resources and consider the three different approaches of t tests:
  • Independent sample t test
  • Paired sample t test
  • One sample t test
• Based on each of the three research scenarios provided, open the High School Longitudinal Study dataset or the Afrobarometer dataset from this week’s Learning Resources using SPSS software, then choose and run the appropriate t test.
• Once you perform your t test analyses, review Chapter 11 of the Wagner text to understand how to copy and paste your output into your Word document.

For this Assignment:

Write a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis of your t test results for each research scenario and include the SPSS syntax and output. Do not forget to evaluate if the t test assumptions are met, justify the selection of type of t test, and report the effect size. Based on your results, provide an explanation of what the implications of social change might be.

Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing for your analysis, research questions, and output.

After reviewing and applying any instructor feedback regarding your interview questions, conduct your interview with a child and/or adolescent therapist. answer the questions in the attach document.

As you conduct your interview, please keep in mind that the topics of attachment, stressors, and healthy coping skills for children and adolescents should be discussed.

Note: American Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines indicate that interviewees have the right to refuse to answer any question posed to them by an interviewer. Please ensure that your interviewees are aware of this, and do not force them to answer where the opportunity to reply has been refused.

Write a brief summary (250 to 500 words) of your interview

Discussion: Abnormal Behavior and the Four Ds

One of the first topics that the textbook author addresses in Chapter 1 is how abnormal is defined. In the section entitled “What Is Psychological Abnormality?” Comer identifies “the four Ds” that can be used to identify what is abnormal, as follows: deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger. In this Discussion, you will apply this framework to a consideration of abnormal behaviors that you have experienced or encountered in your own life.

To prepare for this Discussion: Think about concrete examples of abnormal behavior you have experienced or encountered.

Post a response to the following:

• In your description, be sure to identify and explain elements that relate to each of “the four Ds.”
• Explain at least one cultural factor that may have impacted whether the behavior described would be considered abnormal.
• Discuss two limitations of “the four Ds” in defining abnormal behavior highlighted in your personal experience or encounter. If you do not feel there were limitations per your experience or encounter, explain at least one limitation of “the four Ds” approach to defining abnormality in general.
• In conclusion, discuss your reaction to the ongoing challenge of settling upon one definition of abnormality.

Assignment: Models of Abnormality

As evidenced in Chapter 2 of the textbook, contemporary thinking about psychological disorders includes a broad variety of models or paradigms. The list of models used in framing psychological disorders includes the following: biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic-existential, and sociocultural. Each model highlights different factors in the development of abnormal behavior and suggests different avenues for the treatment of psychological disorders. In this week’s Assignment, you will closely examine these models and compare and contrast two of your own choosing.

To prepare for this Assignment:

• Examine the textbook chapter on models of abnormality and identify two models you find most intriguing.
• Review the personal experience or encounter with abnormal behavior you explored in this week’s Discussion.

The Assignment:

In a 2- to 3-page paper, provide a brief description in your own words of each of the two models you chose and discuss why these two models appeal to you.

Using the personal experience or encounter with abnormal behavior you explored in this week’s Discussion, compare and contrast the two models (describe similarities and differences) in terms of how each might explain the development of the abnormal behavior described.

Compare and contrast the approaches to treatment that each model might suggest.

The Applied Personality Project requires you to critically analyze personality information found in the popular media in relation to empirical research, personality theory, and your own life. You will demonstrate that you are an intelligent consumer of personality research and can think critically about personality theory, assessment, and research in relation to your daily life.

The Applied Personality Project consists of four components:

Component 1:  Summary and Analysis of Popular Media Article or Current Event

You will start by locating a popular media article, video or current event that is relevant to personality psychology. Relevant topics may include personality theory, assessment, use of assessment results, personality disorders, or personality research. Your article or current event must have been published (or occurred) within the last six months. For this component of the assignment, you will use information found in the popular media. This includes articles or events distributed via social media, blogs, videos (e.g., Ted Talks), television shows, newspaper reports, magazines, and similar sources.

For example, the LA Times published a report of identical triplets separated at birth in a secret psychology study to understand the relative influence of nature and nurture in personality development (“The surreal, sad story behind the acclaimed new documentary, ‘Three Identical Strangers’”: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-three-identical-strangers-documentary-20180702-story.html). An article such as this would be appropriate for your target article/event.

Provide a two-page summary and analysis of the article/event that addresses the following questions:

• What is the focus of the article/event?
• Why is this article/event relevant now?
• What is the relationship between this article/event and personality psychology?
• What are the key conclusions, questions, or issues relevant to this article/event?
• What questions remain unanswered in relationship to this article/event?

Your summary and analysis should be written as a coherent essay (do not format as a list of answers to these questions). You may include additional insights in your analysis, but you must address these key issues. In addition, you must provide a hyperlink to the article/event that you are focusing on; if the article/event is not online, you must provide a complete citation so that the instructor can view your article/event.

Component 2:  Research Article Application

The next step is to find an empirical, primary-source journal article that is relevant to your article/event. Empirical, primary-source articles are original reports of research published in scholarly journals (such as the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology). You will use the UMGC library database to find primary-source, empirical research. To find a relevant article, you will use personality terms, ideas or theories discussed in your article/event as key words in your library database search. It is your responsibility to make sure that the journal article you select is appropriate. If you are unsure about the relevance of your article, contact your instructor for approval.  Articles must meet the following criteria:

• Primary research – Articles should report the results of an original research study (no meta-analyses, summaries, editorials or theoretical articles).
• Refereed – Articles must come from peer-reviewed journals found in the UMGC library.
• Personality focus – Articles must be relevant to personality psychology.
• Recent – Articles must have been published within the last 10 years.

For example, the following would be a relevant primary-source, empirical journal article for investigating the influence of nature and nurture on personality:

McCrae, R. R., Costa, P. T., Jr., Ostendorf, F., Angleitner, A., H?ebí?ková, M., Avia, M. D., … Smith, P. B. (2000). Nature over nurture: Temperament, personality, and life span development. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(1), 173–186. https://doi-org.ezproxy.umgc.edu/10.1037/0022-3514…

Write a three-page summary, analysis, and application of the journal article that addresses the following questions:

• What is the purpose of this research?
• How did the researchers investigate their research question?
• Are the conclusions of the study appropriate? Has the author overemphasized or under-emphasized any findings?
• What are the key strengths and weaknesses of this study?
• How does this research add to our understanding of personality or personality theory?
• How does this study inform your popular article/event?
• Do the conclusions of this research align with the message of your article/event?

Your summary, analysis, and application should be written as a coherent essay (do not format as a list of answers to these questions). You may include additional insights in your analysis, but you must address these key issues.

Component 3:  Connection to Personality Theory

The third step is to analyze your popular article/event in relation to three different theories that we explored throughout the course. For each theory, you will want to explore the relevance (or lack thereof) for understanding your article/event.

Write a one- to two-page analysis for each of your three theories that includes the following information:

• Brief overview of theory (up to two paragraphs with appropriate citations)
• Discussion of how the theory either supports and explains your article/event OR how the theory offers an alternate understanding of your article/event
• Analysis of the value of the theory for understanding personality in the context of your article/event

Component 4:  Personal Relevance

The last step is to reflect upon the popular article/event, research, and personality theory in relation to your own life.

Write a three-page reflection and analysis that addresses the following questions:

• How is the material in this article/event relevant to your life?
• What can you learn from the personality theories or research relevant to this article/event?
• Does the article/event or research challenge any of your old opinions? Or does it challenge you to form any new opinions?
• How can you apply what you have learned about personality research or theory to better understand your life? What is the practical value to understanding personality research or theory?
• What concerns do you have about the article/event, personality research, or personality theory?

“Access the “Social Problems Within Education Worksheet” to complete the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the “Social Problems Within Education Worksheet” scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Submit the assignment to your instructor by the end of Topic 5.”

But, PLEASE ADD MACRO and MICRO Level of this issue!! Macro (personal) and micro (instuition or society)

Thank you!!!