APSY445 Adolescent Psychology

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1 Azusa Pacific University College Psychology and Sociology Applied Psychology APSY445 Adolescent Psychology APSY-445 FA SU Section All 3 Credits 09/13/2016 to 08/26/2018 Modified 02//2017 Course Description Explores different aspects of psychological issues related to adolescence emphasizing the effects of brain development, normal and abnormal behaviors, assessment, etiological factors, and various treatment and intervention modalities. Examines cultural, ethical, and legal issues related to the treatment of adolescence. Who We Are PURPOSE/MISSION STATEMENT University College exists to deliver high quality, accessible Christ-centered education to learners everywhere. ADULT LEARNING University College vigorously pursues the goals of Christ-centeredness, academic excellence, affordability, accessibility, and relevance to the contemporary world. A UC course week extends from Monday to the following Monday with the exception of the final week, which ends on Friday. Graded assignments are due on the days listed in the Course Calendar. All deadlines refer to Pacific time, unless a different time zone is set up by learners in their individual Profile settings. Required Texts and Resources Institute of Medicine National Research Council of the National Academies. (2011). The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking: Workshop Report. Washington, DC: National Academies Press. ( (opens in new window) Walsh, D. (2014). Why Do They Act That Way?: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen (revised and updated ed). New York City, New York: Simon & Schuster. As a core organizational principle, University College is committed to economic affordability. To this end, students are free to choose the textbook format that best suits their needs. Formats include: rental or purchase of e-textbooks (in most cases the most affordable option), used paperback or hardcover textbooks, or new paperback or hardcover textbooks. Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes 1 Learners analyze psychological issues and patterns of adolescence including risk-taking behavior, identity formation, independence, relationships, cultural impact, etc. Method of Assessment Discussion forum, quizzes, Article Synopses, Signature Assignment, Naturalistic Observation and Essay 1 of 12

2 2 Learners identify differential brain processes that lead to behavioral and emotional outcomes and methods to effectively address the associated issues. 3 Learners research identifying key topics s' cognitive, behavioral, spiritual, emotional, and physical issues; incorporating critical thinking and identification of strategies for treatment of adolescence. 4 Learners examine legal and ethical issues regarding adolescence in general and specific to their area of influence and career. Discussion forum, quizzes, Article Synopses, Signature Assignment Article Synopses and Signature Assignment Article Synopses, Discussion Forum, Quiz Course Requirements Review Learners complete an average of 75 pages of reading each week from their research, text, articles, websites, blogs, etc. along with watching videos. Discussion Forums Learners apply their learning to a weekly discussion topic where they discuss effective applications and interventions. Quizzes Learners complete three quizzes over assigned materials to synthesize theories, skills, and application of information. Naturalistic Observation and Essay Learners will observe the natural occurring behaviors of adolescents, in a natural habitat, without any type of intervention. Learners will synthesize their observations with their knowledge of adolescence in a written essay. Signature Assignment Learners conduct research related to a stage of adolescent development and incorporate their research into a paper based on the specified criteria, following APA guidelines. Evaluation An assessment instrument (checklist, rubric, etc.) will accompany each major graded assignment. See the course website for specific assignment criteria and the accompanying grading instruments. Final Grades The following scale will be used when calculating final grades: A 93%- 0% B- 80%- 82% D+ 67%- 69% A- 90%-92% C+ 77%- 79% B+ 87%-89% C 73%- 76% B 83%-86% C- 70%- 72% D 63%- 66% D- 60%- 62% F < 60% 2 of 12

3 FN Learners who fail to submit at least 50% of their assignments (as determined by the possible points for the course), or miss more than a specified number of face-to-face classes (see catalog) will receive an FN grade, which could impact financial aid. Checking Grades Be sure to check your grades often via the gradebook. Course Assessment Categories/Groups of Activities Frequency Points Per Total Discussion Forums Quizzes Naturalistic Observation and Essay Signature Assignment: Sign-up Signature Assignment Part 1- Research Signature Assignment Part 2- Research Signature Assignment Part 3- Research Signature Assignment Part 4- Sensitivity to Adolescent Issues TOTAL 00 Course Policies Learner Participation University College sees active participation as a means to build an effective learning community within a campus-based or online environment. Engagement among learners and the facilitating instructor is foundational to a successful academic experience. Adult learners who dialog with their classmates and instructor on a regular basis and in a meaningful fashion typically do well in their learning experiences. Relationship building can occur in many ways, including (but not limited to) participation in class discussions, through group assignments and/or online discussions. Instructors are available for more personal discussions as well. Academic growth and development is achieved not only through the completion of scholastic work, but also through participation in the academic community. Academic Policies Faculty Response Time ( (opens in a new window) Guidelines for Online Communication ( (opens in a new window) Writing Standards ( (opens in a new window) Late Work Policy ( (opens in a new window) 3 of 12

4 Academic Integrity ( (opens in a new window) Incomplete Grades ( (opens in a new window) Attendance Policy (for face-to-face courses) ( (opens in a new window) Disability Accommodations ( (opens in a new window) Other Academic Policies ( (opens in a new window) Withdrawals, Add/Drops, Grade Appeals, etc. Academic policies governing course withdrawals, grade appeals, and other issues appear in the University catalog, which can be accessed on the University College website ( Copyright Notice Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Learners and faculty are both authors and users of copyrighted materials. As a learner you must know the rights of both authors and users with respect to copyrighted works to ensure compliance. It is equally important to be knowledgeable about legally permitted uses of copyrighted materials. Information about copyright compliance, fair use and websites for downloading information legally can be found on the APU Library copyright information page ( (opens in a new window). Additional Items Assessment Rubric: Discussions Performance Levels Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Possible Score Content Several inaccuracies or misconceptions; minimal discussion of related concepts. Or, unintelligible due to improper grammar, spelling. Or, no regard given for APA format where applicable. No inaccuracies expressed, but few concepts presented and little effort to stimulate thought. Or several instances of improper grammar sentence structure, and/or spelling. Or, inaccuracies in APA format where applicable. Accurate; several concepts addressed in a manner that stimulates thought; Wellconstructed sentences and minimal grammar and spelling errors. Mainly accurate use of APA where applicable. Accurate; integrates breadth of concepts across assigned content, stimulates thought, Sentences are well constructed; excellent grammar and no misspelled words. Precise use of APA where applicable Depth One perspective and one question is provided with little substance and/or lacks relation to readings. Or, reply conveys minimal thought about initiating prompt or about the topic in general; appears to be done hastily. More than one perspective and question are provided, but they are rather shallow. Or reply incorporates bits of information from initiating prompt; some thought appears to be given topic. Perspectives and questions are provided; substantive and related to assigned content. Reply makes some references to and integrates information from initiating prompt; reply conveys substantial thought. Intellectually robust perspectives and questions; substantive reaction to assigned content and provides support for reactions. Reply makes multiple references to and integrates information from initiating prompt; questions posed in initiating prompt are explicitly addressed of 12

5 Respectful Communication Conveys antagonistic attitude toward view of colleagues, or ignores view (s) Simply acknowledges views of others. Little effort to express connection or consideration for the others' ideas. Acknowledges views of others and conveys respect for those views. Seeks additional viewpoints. Conveys open-mindedness and respect for the views of colleagues; Invites the views of others and differing views where applicable TOTAL 30 Assessment Rubric: Naturalistic Observations and Essay Performance Levels Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Possible Summary of observations Provides little or no detail regarding specific observations. And/or may be missing explanation of observations in 2 or more developmental areas. Provides general information about observations. Lacking detail. And/or may be missing explanation of observations in 1-2 developmental areas. Provides a plethora of detail regarding observations for each area of development: social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, physical, cultural Provided extensive detail regarding observations for each area of development: social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, physical, cultural. Utilizes specific examples from observations Responses to 4 questions Provides few details. Response to questions may be lacking support from observations and/or support from appropriate resources. May respond to 3 or less of the questions. Provides general responses to 3-4 questions. Details from observations may be lacking; and/or may be lacking support from additional resources. Provides appropriate responses for each of the 4 questions listed within the body of the essay. Some details from observations included to support response. Additional research is used to support responses. Provides extensive responses for each of the 4 questions listed within the body of the essay. Specific and extensive details from observations included to support response. Additional research is used to support responses Comprehension/Format Supportive materials lack proper formatting with limited details and many sources missing or incomplete. There may be more than 5 errors in grammar and sentence structure. May not include research from appropriate sources. May not meet minimum length requirement. Supportive materials are presented, but with errors (4 or more), and formatting is not consistent with APA style. There may be up to 4 5 errors in grammar and / or sentence structure. Cites scholarly sources. May not meet minimum length requirement. Supportive materials are properly cited with minimal (2 3) errors, and formatting is consistent with APA style. A minimum of 2 3 grammar and / or sentence structure errors. Cites at least 1-2 scholarly sources. Meets minimum length requirement. All supportive materials are properly and flawlessly cited, and formatting is consistent with APA style. Grammar and sentence structure are also error free. Cites at least 1-2 scholarly sources. Meets minimum length requirement of 12

6 Social 2 or less observations 3 observations 4 observations 5 + observations Emotional 2 or less observations 3 observations 4 observations 5 + observations Behavioral 2 or less observations 3 observations 4 observations 5 + observations Cognitive 2 or less observations 3 observations 4 observations 5 + observations Physical 2 or less observations 3 observations 4 observations 5 + observations Cultural 2 or less observations 3 observations 4 observations 5 + observations TOTAL 60 Assessment Rubric: Signature Assignment Part 1- Research Performance Levels Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Possible General Characteristic Paragraph/s: Provides little detail about the general population. Age span may or may not be included. Description does not accurately depict the or does not give enough detail to depict this stage of adolescence. Provides basic details about the general population. Age span may or may not be included. Descriptions provide a mostly reliable depiction of this. Provides a plethora of detail about the general population, including age span. Descriptions provide a reliable depiction of this. Provides extensive detail about the general population, incorporating age span, Descriptions provide a reliable depiction of this stage of adolescence Critical Thinking: Analysis Analysis provided does not show logical connections. Analysis does not show much or any connection to the statistics provided. Provides adequate analysis. Some connections and outcomes are logical, and some may not be logical. Provides thoughtful and logical analysis based on the statistics given.mostly logical connections and outcomes made based on the evidence researched. Provides thoughtful and logical analysis based on the statistics given. Exemplary attention to detail; logical connections and outcomes made based on the evidence researched of 12

7 Critical Thinking: Support for Analysis Some or few points of analysis are supported by connections and findings. Some or few supportive statements point back to the statistics; or there is little or no connections made with the statistics reported. Most points of analysis are supported by thoughtful connections and findings. Some supportive statements point back to the statistics and provide a mostly logical basis for the analysis. Each point of analysis is supported by insightful and thoughtful connections and findings. Supportive statements mostly point back to the statistics and provide a logical basis for the analysis. Each point of analysis is supported by insightful and thoughtful connections and findings. Supportive statements point back to the statistics and provide a logical basis for the analysis Comprehensible Unintelligible due to improper grammar, spelling. Several instances of improper grammar spelling. Well-constructed sentences and minimal grammar and spelling errors. Sentences are well constructed; excellent grammar and no misspelled words Format APA guidelines not followed or more than five errors exist. Multiple missing. All APA guidelines followed and implemented with only three to five errors. Some assignment details missing. All APA guidelines followed and implemented with two or less errors. Most followed. All APA guidelines followed and implemented. Assignment details followed completely Mental Health Diagnosis 5 Suicidal ideation 5 Self-injury 5 Family Structure 5 Socio-economic 5 Bullying 5 School Drop-out 5 Pregnancy 5 Belief System 5 Each statistic that does not have a source cited -2 TOTAL 150 Assessment Rubrics: Signature Assignment Part 2- Research Performance Levels Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Possible Points 7 of 12

8 Theorist 1 the theorist and theory and researched. There are several gaps in the explanation of the theory. stage partially explained. stage explained with sufficient detail. theorist and theory and thoroughly explained with concise language Theorist 2 the theorist and theory and researched. There are several gaps in the explanation of the theory. is partially explained. is explained with sufficient detail. theorist and theory and thoroughly explained with concise language Theorist 3 the theorist and theory and of adolescence being researched. There are several gaps in the explanation of the theory. is partially explained. is explained with sufficient detail. theorist and theory and thoroughly explained with concise language Theorist 4 the theorist and theory and of adolescence being researched. There are several gaps in the explanation of the theory. is partially explained. is explained with sufficient detail. theorist and theory and thoroughly explained with concise language Theorist 5 the theorist and theory and researched. There are several gaps in the explanation of the theory. is partially explained. is explained with sufficient detail. theorist and theory and thoroughly explained with concise language of 12

9 Contemporary Researcher the researcher and research and how it applies to the Learners particular stage of adolescence being researched. There are several gaps in the explanation of the research. about the researcher and research and how it applies stage researched. Research is partially explained. about the researcher and research and how it applies stage researched. Research is explained with sufficient detail. researcher and research and researched. Research is thoroughly explained with concise language Personal View their personal view and researched. There are several gaps in the explanation of learner's personal view. about their personal view and of adolescence being researched. Personal view is partially explained, with or without supportive detail relating its effectiveness. about their personal view and of adolescence being researched. Personal view is explained with sufficient detail and has support relating its effectiveness. exemplary detail about their personal view and researched. Personal view is thoroughly explained with concise language and has excellent support relating its effectiveness Comprehensible Unintelligible due to improper grammar, spelling. Several instances of improper grammar spelling. Well-constructed sentences and minimal grammar and spelling errors. Sentences are well constructed; excellent grammar and no misspelled words Format APA guidelines not followed or more than five errors exist. Multiple missing. All APA guidelines followed and implemented with only three to five errors. Some missing. All APA guidelines followed and implemented with two or less errors. Most followed. All APA guidelines followed and implemented. Assignment details followed completely Sources Inadequate amount of resources, from websites / journals that lack scholarly credibility or has poor research components and validity. Adequate amount of resources but websites / journals that lack scholarly credibility or fair research components and validity. Adequate amount of resources mainly from scholarly resources but good research components and validity. Adequate amount of resources all from scholarly journals and websites with strong research components and validity TOTAL 150 Assessment Rubric: Signature Assignment Part 3- Research Performance Levels Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Possible Points 9 of 12

10 Substance Abuse Provides little detail about the strategies, methods, and techniques of adolescence and substance abuse. May or may portrays the challenge substance abuse. Provides some/basic detail methods, and techniques of adolescence and substance abuse. May or may not portray the challenge substance abuse. Provides several detail methods, and techniques of adolescence and substance abuse. Somewhat portrays the challenge related to adolescent substance abuse. strategies, methods, and techniques of interventions related to adolescence and substance abuse. Thoroughly portrays the challenge related to adolescent substance abuse Family Dysfunction Provides little detail about the strategies, methods, and techniques of adolescence and family dysfunction. May or may portrays the challenge family dysfunction. Provides some/basic detail methods, and techniques of adolescence and family dysfunction. May or may not portray the challenge family dysfunction. Provides several detail methods, and techniques of adolescence and family dysfunction. Somewhat portrays the challenge family dysfunction. strategies, methods, and techniques of interventions related to adolescence and family dysfunction. Thoroughly portrays the challenge related to adolescent family dysfunction Social Problems Provides little detail about the strategies, methods, and techniques of adolescence and social problems. May or may portrays the challenge social problems. Provides some/basic detail methods, and techniques of adolescence and social problems. May or may not portray the challenge social problems. Provides several detail methods, and techniques of adolescence and social problems. Somewhat portrays the challenge social problems. strategies, methods, and techniques of interventions related to adolescence and social problems. Thoroughly portrays the challenge related to adolescent social problems Grief Provides little detail about the strategies, methods, and techniques of adolescence and grief. May or may portrays the challenge grief. Provides some/basic detail methods, and techniques of adolescence and grief. May or may not portray the challenge related to adolescent grief. Provides several detail methods, and techniques of adolescence and grief. Somewhat portrays the challenge related to adolescent grief. strategies, methods, and techniques of interventions related to adolescence and grief. Thoroughly portrays the challenge related to adolescent grief Comprehensible Unintelligible due to improper grammar, spelling. Several instances of improper grammar spelling. Well-constructed sentences and minimal grammar and spelling errors. Sentences are well constructed; excellent grammar and no misspelled words Format APA guidelines not followed or more than five errors exist. Multiple missing. All APA guidelines followed and implemented with only three to five errors. Some assignment details missing. All APA guidelines followed and implemented with two or less errors. Most followed. All APA guidelines followed and implemented. Assignment details followed completely. of 12

11 Sources Inadequate amount of resources, from websites / journals that lack scholarly credibility or has poor research components and validity. Adequate amount of resources but websites / journals that lack scholarly credibility or fair research components and validity. Adequate amount of resources mainly from scholarly resources but good research components and validity. Adequate amount of resources all from scholarly journals and websites with strong research components and validity TOTAL 150 Assessment Rubric: Signature Assignment Part 4- Sensitivity to Adolescent Issues Synopsis #1: Adolescents With Disabilities Possible Points Appropriate Citation 2 Summary of the article regarding how it increased your sensitivity toward adolescents and what they face in the stage of development that you addressed (at least one paragraph, where a paragraph is at least 5 sentences) Three specific ways that you will apply knowledge gained from this article into your future and/or current profession. Steer clear of broad generalizations such as, I will be more sensitive to teenagers when they come in my office. Rather, be specific and practical: In learning about the common triggers that cause anxiety among adolescence, I will create a list of common anxiety-producing triggers and use this as a discussion topic with clients who experience anxiety. This will help normalize their anxiety and create an open door for dialogue Two scriptures which relate to that article 6 Subtotal 30 Synopsis #2: Bullying Appropriate Citation 2 Summary of the article regarding how it increased your sensitivity toward adolescents and what they face in the stage of development that you addressed (at least one paragraph, where a paragraph is at least 5 sentences) Three specific ways that you will apply knowledge gained from this article into your future and/or current profession. Steer clear of broad generalizations such as, I will be more sensitive to teenagers when they come in my office. Rather, be specific and practical: In learning about the common triggers that cause anxiety among adolescence, I will create a list of common anxiety-producing triggers and use this as a discussion topic with clients who experience anxiety. This will help normalize their anxiety and create an open door for dialogue Two scriptures which relate to that article 6 Subtotal 30 Synopsis #3: Mandated Reporting Law for the State in Which You Live 11 of 12

12 Appropriate Citation 2 Summary of the article regarding how it increased your sensitivity toward adolescents and what they face in the stage of development that you addressed (at least one paragraph, where a paragraph is at least 5 sentences) Three specific ways that you will apply knowledge gained from this article into your future and/or current profession. Steer clear of broad generalizations such as, I will be more sensitive to teenagers when they come in my office. Rather, be specific and practical: In learning about the common triggers that cause anxiety among adolescence, I will create a list of common anxiety-producing triggers and use this as a discussion topic with clients who experience anxiety. This will help normalize their anxiety and create an open door for dialogue Two scriptures which relate to that article 6 Subtotal 30 TOTAL of 12