Foundations on Neuropsychology
REMINDER: All coursework is due by 11:59 PM Eastern on Saturday of this last module.
Instructions:
After reading the required resources, answer the following questions:
Part I
1. Explain the concept of conformity and the factors that contribute to it.
2. What is compliance, and what are their three (3) strategies for inducing it?
3. Analyze the concept of obedience and the factors to increase it.
4. How do group membership, performance, and decision-making influence us?
5. What is aggression? Identifies the factors that influence to decrease or increase aggressive behavior.
6. Explain in your own word the concept of altruism and the evolutionary theory of helping
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7. What are the three (3) models for helping altruism? Explain each of them.
8. Explain in your own words Sternberg’s triangular theory of love and their stages and types.
Part II
1. Define in your own words the concept of neuropsychology.
2. How does localization brain theory differ from equipotentiality brain theory?
3. What are the contributions of the localization brain theory and the equipotentiality brain theory?
4. What are the professionals who study the brain? Explain the function of each of them.
5. Why is Luria’s functional model of the brain such an important step in understanding brain functions?
Be sure to review the
academic expectations
for your submission.
Submission Instructions:
· Submit your assignment by 11:59 PM Eastern on Saturday.
· Review the rubric to determine how your assignment will be graded.
· Your assignment will be run through TurnItIn to check for plagiarism.
Rubric
- Official Assignment Rubric
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- Official Assignment Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism
Concept Application
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20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
The student meets 90% to 100% of the required content criteria by mastering both rudimentary and complex elements and, in addition, applying high-level facts, theories, definitions, and other contextual aspects. Lastly, all the delivered information is compliant with the assignment instructions.
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18 to >16.0 pts
Good
The student meets 80% to 89% of the required content criteria by recognizing the fundamental, rudimentary, and complex elements and applying proficient facts, theories, definitions, and other contextual aspects. Lastly, all the delivered information is compliant with the assignment instructions.
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16 to >14.0 pts
Fair
The student meets 70% to 79% of the required content criteria by recognizing rudimentary and complex elements and demonstrating facts, theories, definitions, and other contextual aspects. All of the delivered information is compliant with the assignment instructions.
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14 to >12.0 pts
Poor
The student meets less than 70% of the required content criteria with a low-level approach of rudimentary and complex elements and a lack of application facts, theories, definitions, and other contextual aspects. However, all the delivered information is compliant with the assignment instructions.
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12 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
Written Communication
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20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
Excellence in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Sentences are not too long and are complete sentences.
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18 to >16.0 pts
Good
Minimal (1 - 3) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors
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16 to >14.0 pts
Fair
Multiple (4 -7) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.
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14 to >12.0 pts
Poor
Severe (8 - 10) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.
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12 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Unacceptable (11 or more) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunication
Specific Formatting
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20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
The assignment meets 90 % - 100% of the required formatting elements in the assignment description. Additionally, the presented information is complete in all the required components and exceeds expectations.
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18 to >16.0 pts
Good
The assignment meets 80% to 89% of the required formatting elements in the assignment description. Additionally, the presented information meets all the necessary components and formatting requirements.
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16 to >14.0 pts
Fair
The assignment meets 70% to 79% of the required formatting elements in the assignment description. However, the presented information is missing some key details, but overall does not disrupt the required format.
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14 to >12.0 pts
Poor
The assignment meets at most 69% of the required formatting elements in the description. The presented information is missing some key details that disrupt the needed formatting.
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12 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical and Logical Thinking
Thought analysis process
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20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
The assignment meets 90% to 100% of rudimentary and complex details, situations, problems, and diagnosis awareness that are accurate and correctly documented. In addition, the analysis offers a clear and concise analysis along with an impeccable and precise, well-thought process.
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18 to >16.0 pts
Good
The assignment meets 80% to 89% of rudimentary and complex details, situations, problems, and diagnosis awareness which are accurate and correctly documented. The analysis is well communicated, and the fundamental thought process presented in the written piece clearly aligns with the assignment expectations.
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16 to >14.0 pts
Fair
The assignment satisfies 70% to 79% of rudimentary and complex details, situations, problems, or diagnosis awareness but may overlook some essential parameters. The analysis and thought process presented in the written piece is evident; however, still developing.
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14 to >12.0 pts
Poor
The assignment meets at most 69% of rudimentary details, situations, problems, or diagnosis awareness, but there was a severe overlook of some essential parameters. In addition, the analysis and thought process presented in the written piece is not evident and not founded on previous discussions or information.
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12 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Literacy
Quality of Sources and APA Citations
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20 to >18.0 pts
Excellent
Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, up to date (depending on what is acceptable in the field), from credible and trusted sources, and the number of sources meets the requested amount. Additionally, all sources are recognized or cited properly.
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18 to >16.0 pts
Good
Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 1 source is not a credible and trusted source; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount. The essay offers correct formatting on the setup, and title page, with minimal formatting or punctuation errors within the in-text citations or references.
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16 to >14.0 pts
Fair
Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 2 or more sources are not credible and trusted sources; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount. The essay offers correct formatting, setup, and title page but has significant errors within in-text citations and references.
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14 to >12.0 pts
Poor
The following criteria would apply, supporting information is not pertinent to the topic, none of the sources are from credible or trusted sources, or the number of sources requested was not met. The essay offers severe incorrect APA formatting, setup or missing title page, and/or problematic in-text citations and references.
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12 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.
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20 pts
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Total Points: 100
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