This document discusses research on the use of corporal punishment on children. It presents arguments both for and against corporal punishment. The majority of empirical research shows that corporal punishment is associated with negative outcomes for children such as increased aggression, poorer mental health, and weaker parent-child relationships. The document's authors take a stance against corporal punishment based on the preponderance of research showing harm. They recommend banning its use in schools and homes through education programs and legal reforms.
This document outlines a study on relationship rules between genders. It includes an abstract, introduction discussing relevant literature, aim to compare views of relationship importance between genders, hypothesis that females will be more truthful, methods using a questionnaire, procedure of administering the questionnaire, and sections for results, discussion, conclusion, and references. The introduction discusses factors like proximity, exposure, familiarity, similarity, attractiveness, and reciprocal liking in relationship formation. The aim is to see which gender finds relationships and their maintenance/repair more important. The hypothesis is that females will be more truthful and work harder at maintenance/repair.
Poster presentations.com a0-template-v5Áine Mc Kenna
This research poster summarizes a study with the following objectives:
1) Estimate the percentage of the population exposed to corporal punishment using a representative Northern Ireland sample
2) Estimate the percentage of psychiatric disorders attributable to exposure to corporal punishment during childhood
3) Estimate the percentage of Northern Ireland parents who used corporal punishment on their own children
The study analyzed data from 1,986 participants who completed a health and stress survey. Measures assessed physical and sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and corporal punishment. Logistic regressions examined associations between corporal punishment and anxiety, mood, and substance disorders. Results found 31.4% of the population was exposed to corporal punishment as children. Exposures significantly increased
Twin and adoption studies provide evidence that around 40-50% of differences in aggressive behavior can be attributed to genetic factors, while environmental influences account for the remaining 50-60%. However, both types of studies have methodological limitations. Twin studies cannot fully separate genetic and environmental influences as twins share both. Adoption studies are limited because it is difficult to control for pre-adoption environments and biological relatives may provide post-adoption influences.
1. Twin studies are useful in psychology to investigate the relative influence of genetics and environment on traits and behaviors. Identical twins share 100% of their genes while fraternal twins share about 50% of genes on average.
2. The Gottesman and Shields study examined 57 twin pairs where at least one twin had schizophrenia. They found higher concordance rates for schizophrenia in identical twins compared to fraternal twins, indicating genetics plays an important role. However, concordance was not 100%, suggesting environment also influences schizophrenia.
3. While twin studies provide evidence for genetic influences, they have limitations such as small sample sizes and inability to completely control for shared environments between twins. Overall, twin studies support both genetic and environmental factors
Prog_Moral poster presented at APS, MPALauren Frisch
This study investigated the relationship between basal salivary progesterone levels and moral reasoning in 94 participants (24 males, 68 females). Participants provided saliva samples to measure progesterone and responded to a moral dilemma about a man considering stealing a drug to save his dying wife. Responses were coded for Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning and for use of bond-centered justifications. Higher basal progesterone levels were associated with increased use of bond-centered moral reasoning, especially among females, even after controlling for word count. Progesterone level was unrelated to Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning.
This document discusses gender differences in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It notes that most research reports sex differences rather than gender differences. Five hypotheses are proposed regarding the relationships between gender identity, conformity to gender norms, and PTSD symptoms. The proposed methods section describes plans to survey 200 adults with a traumatic experience using instruments to measure gender identity and roles, conformity to masculinity/femininity norms, and PTSD symptoms. Data analysis would examine relationships between these variables and look for differences between men and women.
Genetics play a significant role in the development of eating disorders according to three studies. Study 1 found that identical twins exhibited more similar internalization of thin ideals and disordered eating than fraternal twins, indicating genetic influences. Study 2 determined that genetics accounted for 40-48% of variances in disordered eating behaviors for both males and females. Study 3 revealed a 38% genetic contribution to restrained eating independent of BMI. However, the influence of genetics relative to environmental factors like media is still unclear according to the conclusions. Further research is needed to fully understand the interplay between genetic predispositions and social influences on eating pathology.
Childhood Maltreatment and PTSD Literature Review and Proposed StudyAlexandraPerkins5
The document summarizes a final project proposal that examines the relationship between childhood maltreatment, PTSD, and subsequent substance use disorders. The proposal includes a literature review of 6 articles on the topic and a proposed correlational research study using assessments to measure PTSD, childhood trauma, and substance abuse severity in adults undergoing residential treatment. The hypothesis is that adults who experienced childhood maltreatment and developed PTSD will be at increased risk for substance use disorders.
This document outlines a study on relationship rules between genders. It includes an abstract, introduction discussing relevant literature, aim to compare views of relationship importance between genders, hypothesis that females will be more truthful, methods using a questionnaire, procedure of administering the questionnaire, and sections for results, discussion, conclusion, and references. The introduction discusses factors like proximity, exposure, familiarity, similarity, attractiveness, and reciprocal liking in relationship formation. The aim is to see which gender finds relationships and their maintenance/repair more important. The hypothesis is that females will be more truthful and work harder at maintenance/repair.
Poster presentations.com a0-template-v5Áine Mc Kenna
This research poster summarizes a study with the following objectives:
1) Estimate the percentage of the population exposed to corporal punishment using a representative Northern Ireland sample
2) Estimate the percentage of psychiatric disorders attributable to exposure to corporal punishment during childhood
3) Estimate the percentage of Northern Ireland parents who used corporal punishment on their own children
The study analyzed data from 1,986 participants who completed a health and stress survey. Measures assessed physical and sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and corporal punishment. Logistic regressions examined associations between corporal punishment and anxiety, mood, and substance disorders. Results found 31.4% of the population was exposed to corporal punishment as children. Exposures significantly increased
Twin and adoption studies provide evidence that around 40-50% of differences in aggressive behavior can be attributed to genetic factors, while environmental influences account for the remaining 50-60%. However, both types of studies have methodological limitations. Twin studies cannot fully separate genetic and environmental influences as twins share both. Adoption studies are limited because it is difficult to control for pre-adoption environments and biological relatives may provide post-adoption influences.
1. Twin studies are useful in psychology to investigate the relative influence of genetics and environment on traits and behaviors. Identical twins share 100% of their genes while fraternal twins share about 50% of genes on average.
2. The Gottesman and Shields study examined 57 twin pairs where at least one twin had schizophrenia. They found higher concordance rates for schizophrenia in identical twins compared to fraternal twins, indicating genetics plays an important role. However, concordance was not 100%, suggesting environment also influences schizophrenia.
3. While twin studies provide evidence for genetic influences, they have limitations such as small sample sizes and inability to completely control for shared environments between twins. Overall, twin studies support both genetic and environmental factors
Prog_Moral poster presented at APS, MPALauren Frisch
This study investigated the relationship between basal salivary progesterone levels and moral reasoning in 94 participants (24 males, 68 females). Participants provided saliva samples to measure progesterone and responded to a moral dilemma about a man considering stealing a drug to save his dying wife. Responses were coded for Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning and for use of bond-centered justifications. Higher basal progesterone levels were associated with increased use of bond-centered moral reasoning, especially among females, even after controlling for word count. Progesterone level was unrelated to Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning.
This document discusses gender differences in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It notes that most research reports sex differences rather than gender differences. Five hypotheses are proposed regarding the relationships between gender identity, conformity to gender norms, and PTSD symptoms. The proposed methods section describes plans to survey 200 adults with a traumatic experience using instruments to measure gender identity and roles, conformity to masculinity/femininity norms, and PTSD symptoms. Data analysis would examine relationships between these variables and look for differences between men and women.
Genetics play a significant role in the development of eating disorders according to three studies. Study 1 found that identical twins exhibited more similar internalization of thin ideals and disordered eating than fraternal twins, indicating genetic influences. Study 2 determined that genetics accounted for 40-48% of variances in disordered eating behaviors for both males and females. Study 3 revealed a 38% genetic contribution to restrained eating independent of BMI. However, the influence of genetics relative to environmental factors like media is still unclear according to the conclusions. Further research is needed to fully understand the interplay between genetic predispositions and social influences on eating pathology.
Childhood Maltreatment and PTSD Literature Review and Proposed StudyAlexandraPerkins5
The document summarizes a final project proposal that examines the relationship between childhood maltreatment, PTSD, and subsequent substance use disorders. The proposal includes a literature review of 6 articles on the topic and a proposed correlational research study using assessments to measure PTSD, childhood trauma, and substance abuse severity in adults undergoing residential treatment. The hypothesis is that adults who experienced childhood maltreatment and developed PTSD will be at increased risk for substance use disorders.
This document is a research project investigating the effectiveness of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) at predicting exercise behaviour. It utilized a mixed methods design with 40 participants aged 18-30. Quantitative questions measured TPB constructs and their relationship to different types of exercise behavior. Qualitative questions explored motivations for exercise. It was hypothesized that TPB constructs would positively correlate with exercise behavior. Only normative importance significantly correlated with walking. Qualitatively, themes of 'Health' supported attitude and 'Acceptance' supported subjective norm. The researcher concluded quantitative methods were invalid and qualitative data suggested expanding the TPB to include additional variables.
Several studies have found small positive correlations between testosterone levels and aggression. Specifically, a meta-analysis of 45 studies found a correlation of 0.14 between testosterone and aggression. Additionally, a double-blind study found that people given doses of testosterone displayed more aggression in a cash allocation task than those given a placebo. However, the link is complex as some studies found no significant differences in testosterone levels between delinquent and non-delinquent youth or low correlations in meta-analyses.
This paper reviews literature on whether women choose partners based on genetic or environmental factors. The literature finds that both genetics and environment influence partner choice, though environmental factors usually have a stronger impact long-term. Genetics can impact behaviors and preferences, but the environment shapes how those genetic factors are expressed. While genetics influence initial attraction, long-term relationship quality depends more on non-shared environmental factors between partners that make them different. The paper examines different ways genetics and environment intersect to impact relationships.
This literature review examined 10 research studies on the connection between attachment disorders and psychopathy. The studies generally found correlations between insecure attachment styles or lack of bonding with parents and later mental health issues. However, many studies relied on small, homogenous samples and self-reported data. Larger, more diverse samples and observational methods could strengthen findings in future research.
The document summarizes research on the implications of child abuse. It describes 10 studies that find child abuse victims often experience mental health issues like PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. They also face social and behavioral problems including aggression, low self-esteem and feelings of helplessness. The conclusion states that child abuse dramatically affects victims' development and mental well-being for life.
Genetic Influences on Parental Expressed Emotion. A Novel Approach to the Nat...Florence Walsh
This document summarizes a study that examines genetic influences on parental expressed emotion using a child-based twin design. The study measured expressed emotion using the Five Minute Speech Sample (5MSS) in which mothers spoke for five minutes about their twins. Previous research found some genetic effects for self-reported parenting measures but no genetic effects for the 5MSS measure, indicating mothers spoke about twins very differently. The study demonstrates how the 5MSS can provide insight into parental differential treatment and the bidirectional nature of parent-child relationships. It offers a perspective on how both children and parents can influence each other due to genetic factors.
The document discusses several potential mechanisms by which media violence could lead to real-life aggression. It describes research supporting the ideas that repeated exposure to violent media can cause desensitization, weaken social constraints through disinhibition, and prime aggressive cognitive scripts. Studies show people feel less arousal after violent media, act more aggressively when justified, and are more likely to perceive situations as aggressive. However, the effects of media are complex with many variables.
This paper explores attribution theory and the importance of individual attribution styles. It discusses how attribution styles can influence one's interpretation of positive and negative events and shape responses to environmental cues. The paper reviews literature showing links between negative attribution styles and poorer academic performance, health outcomes, immune functioning, and mental health. Cultural factors like individualism/collectivism and religious beliefs may help determine one's attribution style. The actor-observer asymmetry also provides insight into positive attribution styles.
1) The study examined how threats to masculinity affected cortisol levels in male college students.
2) Participants gave a speech and received manipulated feedback about their masculinity that was either consistently high, low, or dropped over time.
3) Contrary to hypotheses, cortisol levels did not significantly change from before to after the speech, and there were no interactions between feedback condition or beliefs about masculinity on cortisol response.
Genes contribute to behaviors but do not determine them. Studies of twins and genes like 5-HTT and COMT show that:
- Genetics influence traits like intelligence (70%) and likelihood of depression, but environment also matters
- The 5-HTT gene predicts if one will become depressed after stressful life events
- COMT impacts stress response and test/task performance depending on allele (fast or slow acting enzyme)
However, one gene does not cause a behavior and ethics around genetic testing and research are important issues.
Bandura et al conducted a study to investigate whether children would imitate modeled aggression in a new setting and whether there were sex differences based on social learning theory. 72 children aged 3-5 years old from Stanford University Nursery School were individually exposed to an adult model displaying either aggressive or non-aggressive behavior. The children were then observed in a new room with aggressive and non-aggressive toys. Results showed that boys were more physically aggressive than girls, and girls were more verbally aggressive. Children who saw the aggressive model acted more aggressively. Bandura's study supported social learning theory.
This study compared behavioral and socio-emotional functioning in children with selective mutism (SM), mixed anxiety disorders (MA), and typically developing controls based on parent, teacher, and child reports. Children with SM were rated lower than controls on social skills but did not differ significantly from those with MA. However, children with SM were rated higher than both other groups on social anxiety. The findings suggest conceptualizing SM as an anxiety disorder characterized primarily by deficits in social functioning and social anxiety, supporting a more specific classification in diagnostic manuals. The results also indicate social skills training could benefit children with anxiety disorders or SM.
1. The study examined the relationship between social stressors (low parental warmth, peer victimization) experienced in early adolescence and later neural response to rewards and depressive symptoms.
2. Low parental warmth was associated with increased neural response to potential rewards in the medial prefrontal cortex, striatum, and amygdala. Peer victimization was associated with decreased response in the medial prefrontal cortex.
3. Concurrent depressive symptoms at age 16 were associated with increased reward anticipation response in medial prefrontal cortex and striatal regions. Response in these regions mediated the association between early social stressors and later depressive symptoms.
The study examined the relationship between dysregulated fear behavior in toddlers and risk of developing anxiety symptoms later in development. 111 toddlers between 24-30 months were observed in contexts designed to elicit different levels of fear/withdrawal. Toddlers who showed high fear in low-threat contexts ("dysregulated fear") had higher parent-reported anxiety concurrently and at ages 3, 4, and 5. Dysregulated toddlers also showed less social engagement with peers in kindergarten. Growth curve analyses found dysregulated toddlers did not show the typical increase in surgency from ages 3-6. Maternal approach personality moderated trajectories, with less decrease in negative affect for children of less approachable mothers.
Evolutionary psychology attempts to explain human behavior through evolutionary adaptations. It links behaviors to biological functions and genetics. Key ideas include natural selection favoring traits suited to the environment and adaptations developing over generations. An example is how early humans' stress response helped survive encounters with predators by focusing on survival. The pair-bonding hypothesis proposes that humans formed long-term romantic bonds to rear young together successfully, promoting behaviors like attachment that increased reproductive success. However, critiques note evolutionary theories may underestimate culture's influence and rely on hypothetical assumptions about ancient humans' behaviors.
This study examined differences in how men and women perceive sexual interest after brief opposite-sex interactions. The study found that men perceived women as more sexually interested than women perceived men. However, gender schemas did not seem to influence perceptions, as masculine men did not oversexualize more than other groups. Physical attraction strongly correlated with men's ratings of women's sexual traits and desire for future interactions.
ENGL 1302Due Friday, November 18McCourtLab Six As.docxgreg1eden90113
ENGL 1302 Due: Friday, November 18
McCourt
Lab Six Assignment – Annotated Bibliography
Using 3 of the sources gathered for your Proposal Argument essay (you could use the research gathered for the Ethical Argument instead, if you’d like), prepare an annotated bibliography.
· Include the proper 4 line heading
· Title should be: Lab 6 – Annotated Bibliography
· Be sure to list the bibliographic citations for the sources in proper alphabetical order and provide the complete bibliographic citation with double spacing throughout and a hanging indent
· Include a concise annotated paragraph under each of the source citations. Remember that an annotation includes summary as well as evaluation
2
Child Day Care and Aftercare Program
Student’s name
Instructor
Course
Date
Introduction
'First generation' research on child day care and aftercare programs mostly looked at the child's impairment in isolation, while’s second generation' research tries to look at the kid's functioning within context (Baker et al., 2019). The family-centered approach emphasizes this setting by recognizing the importance of the home as the first and most influential environment for a child's development of the skills and knowledge valued in their society (Hotz & Wiswall, 2019). An essential tenet of this strengths-based strategy is that family values and customs provide the foundation for effective and long-lasting intervention.
The family-centered criteria have not been met by conventional methods, which have been criticized for not being in line with family objectives and aspirations. Rather of recognizing what families and communities already know and do, a deficit model emphasizes what they do not (Baker et al., 2019). This method results in "professionally prescribed" treatments based mostly on the assumptions of experts without the requisite comprehension of the kid within context. Thus, families are frequently given activities or programs that are not tailored to their specific needs, which might increase their already heavy workload (Hotz & Wiswall, 2019). Families of young children experience events beyond those provided by early intervention programmes that can and do influence child development and family functioning, and this deficit-based approach to intervention has been criticized for not leaving enough time for families to engage in these activities (Baker et al., 2019).
It has been suggested that studying children's activity contexts would help us better comprehend them in that environment (Hotz & Wiswall, 2019). What we call a kid's "activity settings" are the places and situations in which the youngster regularly engages in activities with others and the world around them (Baker et al., 2019). Due to a lack of studies, it is imperative that immediate steps be taken to enhance the indigenous knowledge-base of child day care and afterschool activity settings. Understanding children in their home environments will be aide.
This document discusses different perspectives on the use of corporal punishment in disciplining children. It summarizes research showing both benefits and risks depending on how corporal punishment is administered. Studies found that only harsh or frequent spanking was associated with negative effects, while mild or infrequent spanking showed minimal risks. The document concludes that the goal of discipline is to teach rather than punish, and that the most effective disciplinary approaches vary depending on the individual child and situation.
This paper summarizes research on the effects of corporal punishment on child aggression. Several studies were reviewed that showed both positive and negative impacts of spanking. Overall, the results were inconclusive, with no clear evidence that spanking causes aggression. However, abuse and neglect were distinguished from appropriate use of corporal punishment for behavior modification. More research is needed to understand the impacts on children from different economic backgrounds.
Children and antisocial personality disorderalbrandon
Children who exhibit antisocial behavior and conduct problems are more likely to develop antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) as adults. ASPD is characterized by behaviors such as breaking laws, lying, aggression, and lack of remorse. Several studies examined links between childhood abuse, homelessness, ADHD, conduct disorder, and adult criminal behavior or ASPD. While the literature cannot say definitively that childhood conduct problems cause ASPD, it raises the possibility. Interventions in childhood may help reduce antisocial behavior and the potential development of ASPD, but more research is needed to identify the most effective intervention approaches for different disorders.
Attitudes towards spanking vary widely. Prior research indicates there are consistent ethnic, gender, and religious differences in attitudes towards spanking. African Americans, Asians, men, and religious people tend to have more positive attitudes towards spanking than Caucasians, women, and nonreligious people. We wanted to see if undergraduate students in an area with favorable attitudes towards spanking differed in their attitudes towards spanking by three key demographics: ethnicity, gender, religion, or their interaction (and if they indeed had favorable attitudes towards spanking). To accomplish this task, we developed a brief, 6-item Spanking Scale for use in future research and surveyed an online incidental sample of 115 college students from a small west Texas university. Reliability, validity, and factor analyses conducted in SPSS support the internal consistency reliability, factor structure, and validity (face, concurrent criterion-related, content, and construct) of the Spanking Scale. A three-way (3 x 2 x 2) factorial ANOVA found no significant ethnic or gender differences in spanking attitudes and no significant interaction effects but marginally significant religious differences, with Christians having more favorable attitudes towards spanking, and people in the current sample had slightly positive attitudes towards spanking. Through answering only four questions about spanking (plus an optional demographic question about spanking frequently and an optional qualitative question about spanking attitudes), people’s attitudes towards spanking can be quickly assessed in less than five minutes using a brief measure of spanking that is reliable, valid, and useful. We discuss implications for policy on spanking and corporal punishment.
Keywords: spanking; corporal punishment; attitudes; religion; ethnicity; gender
This document is a research project investigating the effectiveness of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) at predicting exercise behaviour. It utilized a mixed methods design with 40 participants aged 18-30. Quantitative questions measured TPB constructs and their relationship to different types of exercise behavior. Qualitative questions explored motivations for exercise. It was hypothesized that TPB constructs would positively correlate with exercise behavior. Only normative importance significantly correlated with walking. Qualitatively, themes of 'Health' supported attitude and 'Acceptance' supported subjective norm. The researcher concluded quantitative methods were invalid and qualitative data suggested expanding the TPB to include additional variables.
Several studies have found small positive correlations between testosterone levels and aggression. Specifically, a meta-analysis of 45 studies found a correlation of 0.14 between testosterone and aggression. Additionally, a double-blind study found that people given doses of testosterone displayed more aggression in a cash allocation task than those given a placebo. However, the link is complex as some studies found no significant differences in testosterone levels between delinquent and non-delinquent youth or low correlations in meta-analyses.
This paper reviews literature on whether women choose partners based on genetic or environmental factors. The literature finds that both genetics and environment influence partner choice, though environmental factors usually have a stronger impact long-term. Genetics can impact behaviors and preferences, but the environment shapes how those genetic factors are expressed. While genetics influence initial attraction, long-term relationship quality depends more on non-shared environmental factors between partners that make them different. The paper examines different ways genetics and environment intersect to impact relationships.
This literature review examined 10 research studies on the connection between attachment disorders and psychopathy. The studies generally found correlations between insecure attachment styles or lack of bonding with parents and later mental health issues. However, many studies relied on small, homogenous samples and self-reported data. Larger, more diverse samples and observational methods could strengthen findings in future research.
The document summarizes research on the implications of child abuse. It describes 10 studies that find child abuse victims often experience mental health issues like PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. They also face social and behavioral problems including aggression, low self-esteem and feelings of helplessness. The conclusion states that child abuse dramatically affects victims' development and mental well-being for life.
Genetic Influences on Parental Expressed Emotion. A Novel Approach to the Nat...Florence Walsh
This document summarizes a study that examines genetic influences on parental expressed emotion using a child-based twin design. The study measured expressed emotion using the Five Minute Speech Sample (5MSS) in which mothers spoke for five minutes about their twins. Previous research found some genetic effects for self-reported parenting measures but no genetic effects for the 5MSS measure, indicating mothers spoke about twins very differently. The study demonstrates how the 5MSS can provide insight into parental differential treatment and the bidirectional nature of parent-child relationships. It offers a perspective on how both children and parents can influence each other due to genetic factors.
The document discusses several potential mechanisms by which media violence could lead to real-life aggression. It describes research supporting the ideas that repeated exposure to violent media can cause desensitization, weaken social constraints through disinhibition, and prime aggressive cognitive scripts. Studies show people feel less arousal after violent media, act more aggressively when justified, and are more likely to perceive situations as aggressive. However, the effects of media are complex with many variables.
This paper explores attribution theory and the importance of individual attribution styles. It discusses how attribution styles can influence one's interpretation of positive and negative events and shape responses to environmental cues. The paper reviews literature showing links between negative attribution styles and poorer academic performance, health outcomes, immune functioning, and mental health. Cultural factors like individualism/collectivism and religious beliefs may help determine one's attribution style. The actor-observer asymmetry also provides insight into positive attribution styles.
1) The study examined how threats to masculinity affected cortisol levels in male college students.
2) Participants gave a speech and received manipulated feedback about their masculinity that was either consistently high, low, or dropped over time.
3) Contrary to hypotheses, cortisol levels did not significantly change from before to after the speech, and there were no interactions between feedback condition or beliefs about masculinity on cortisol response.
Genes contribute to behaviors but do not determine them. Studies of twins and genes like 5-HTT and COMT show that:
- Genetics influence traits like intelligence (70%) and likelihood of depression, but environment also matters
- The 5-HTT gene predicts if one will become depressed after stressful life events
- COMT impacts stress response and test/task performance depending on allele (fast or slow acting enzyme)
However, one gene does not cause a behavior and ethics around genetic testing and research are important issues.
Bandura et al conducted a study to investigate whether children would imitate modeled aggression in a new setting and whether there were sex differences based on social learning theory. 72 children aged 3-5 years old from Stanford University Nursery School were individually exposed to an adult model displaying either aggressive or non-aggressive behavior. The children were then observed in a new room with aggressive and non-aggressive toys. Results showed that boys were more physically aggressive than girls, and girls were more verbally aggressive. Children who saw the aggressive model acted more aggressively. Bandura's study supported social learning theory.
This study compared behavioral and socio-emotional functioning in children with selective mutism (SM), mixed anxiety disorders (MA), and typically developing controls based on parent, teacher, and child reports. Children with SM were rated lower than controls on social skills but did not differ significantly from those with MA. However, children with SM were rated higher than both other groups on social anxiety. The findings suggest conceptualizing SM as an anxiety disorder characterized primarily by deficits in social functioning and social anxiety, supporting a more specific classification in diagnostic manuals. The results also indicate social skills training could benefit children with anxiety disorders or SM.
1. The study examined the relationship between social stressors (low parental warmth, peer victimization) experienced in early adolescence and later neural response to rewards and depressive symptoms.
2. Low parental warmth was associated with increased neural response to potential rewards in the medial prefrontal cortex, striatum, and amygdala. Peer victimization was associated with decreased response in the medial prefrontal cortex.
3. Concurrent depressive symptoms at age 16 were associated with increased reward anticipation response in medial prefrontal cortex and striatal regions. Response in these regions mediated the association between early social stressors and later depressive symptoms.
The study examined the relationship between dysregulated fear behavior in toddlers and risk of developing anxiety symptoms later in development. 111 toddlers between 24-30 months were observed in contexts designed to elicit different levels of fear/withdrawal. Toddlers who showed high fear in low-threat contexts ("dysregulated fear") had higher parent-reported anxiety concurrently and at ages 3, 4, and 5. Dysregulated toddlers also showed less social engagement with peers in kindergarten. Growth curve analyses found dysregulated toddlers did not show the typical increase in surgency from ages 3-6. Maternal approach personality moderated trajectories, with less decrease in negative affect for children of less approachable mothers.
Evolutionary psychology attempts to explain human behavior through evolutionary adaptations. It links behaviors to biological functions and genetics. Key ideas include natural selection favoring traits suited to the environment and adaptations developing over generations. An example is how early humans' stress response helped survive encounters with predators by focusing on survival. The pair-bonding hypothesis proposes that humans formed long-term romantic bonds to rear young together successfully, promoting behaviors like attachment that increased reproductive success. However, critiques note evolutionary theories may underestimate culture's influence and rely on hypothetical assumptions about ancient humans' behaviors.
This study examined differences in how men and women perceive sexual interest after brief opposite-sex interactions. The study found that men perceived women as more sexually interested than women perceived men. However, gender schemas did not seem to influence perceptions, as masculine men did not oversexualize more than other groups. Physical attraction strongly correlated with men's ratings of women's sexual traits and desire for future interactions.
ENGL 1302Due Friday, November 18McCourtLab Six As.docxgreg1eden90113
ENGL 1302 Due: Friday, November 18
McCourt
Lab Six Assignment – Annotated Bibliography
Using 3 of the sources gathered for your Proposal Argument essay (you could use the research gathered for the Ethical Argument instead, if you’d like), prepare an annotated bibliography.
· Include the proper 4 line heading
· Title should be: Lab 6 – Annotated Bibliography
· Be sure to list the bibliographic citations for the sources in proper alphabetical order and provide the complete bibliographic citation with double spacing throughout and a hanging indent
· Include a concise annotated paragraph under each of the source citations. Remember that an annotation includes summary as well as evaluation
2
Child Day Care and Aftercare Program
Student’s name
Instructor
Course
Date
Introduction
'First generation' research on child day care and aftercare programs mostly looked at the child's impairment in isolation, while’s second generation' research tries to look at the kid's functioning within context (Baker et al., 2019). The family-centered approach emphasizes this setting by recognizing the importance of the home as the first and most influential environment for a child's development of the skills and knowledge valued in their society (Hotz & Wiswall, 2019). An essential tenet of this strengths-based strategy is that family values and customs provide the foundation for effective and long-lasting intervention.
The family-centered criteria have not been met by conventional methods, which have been criticized for not being in line with family objectives and aspirations. Rather of recognizing what families and communities already know and do, a deficit model emphasizes what they do not (Baker et al., 2019). This method results in "professionally prescribed" treatments based mostly on the assumptions of experts without the requisite comprehension of the kid within context. Thus, families are frequently given activities or programs that are not tailored to their specific needs, which might increase their already heavy workload (Hotz & Wiswall, 2019). Families of young children experience events beyond those provided by early intervention programmes that can and do influence child development and family functioning, and this deficit-based approach to intervention has been criticized for not leaving enough time for families to engage in these activities (Baker et al., 2019).
It has been suggested that studying children's activity contexts would help us better comprehend them in that environment (Hotz & Wiswall, 2019). What we call a kid's "activity settings" are the places and situations in which the youngster regularly engages in activities with others and the world around them (Baker et al., 2019). Due to a lack of studies, it is imperative that immediate steps be taken to enhance the indigenous knowledge-base of child day care and afterschool activity settings. Understanding children in their home environments will be aide.
This document discusses different perspectives on the use of corporal punishment in disciplining children. It summarizes research showing both benefits and risks depending on how corporal punishment is administered. Studies found that only harsh or frequent spanking was associated with negative effects, while mild or infrequent spanking showed minimal risks. The document concludes that the goal of discipline is to teach rather than punish, and that the most effective disciplinary approaches vary depending on the individual child and situation.
This paper summarizes research on the effects of corporal punishment on child aggression. Several studies were reviewed that showed both positive and negative impacts of spanking. Overall, the results were inconclusive, with no clear evidence that spanking causes aggression. However, abuse and neglect were distinguished from appropriate use of corporal punishment for behavior modification. More research is needed to understand the impacts on children from different economic backgrounds.
Children and antisocial personality disorderalbrandon
Children who exhibit antisocial behavior and conduct problems are more likely to develop antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) as adults. ASPD is characterized by behaviors such as breaking laws, lying, aggression, and lack of remorse. Several studies examined links between childhood abuse, homelessness, ADHD, conduct disorder, and adult criminal behavior or ASPD. While the literature cannot say definitively that childhood conduct problems cause ASPD, it raises the possibility. Interventions in childhood may help reduce antisocial behavior and the potential development of ASPD, but more research is needed to identify the most effective intervention approaches for different disorders.
Attitudes towards spanking vary widely. Prior research indicates there are consistent ethnic, gender, and religious differences in attitudes towards spanking. African Americans, Asians, men, and religious people tend to have more positive attitudes towards spanking than Caucasians, women, and nonreligious people. We wanted to see if undergraduate students in an area with favorable attitudes towards spanking differed in their attitudes towards spanking by three key demographics: ethnicity, gender, religion, or their interaction (and if they indeed had favorable attitudes towards spanking). To accomplish this task, we developed a brief, 6-item Spanking Scale for use in future research and surveyed an online incidental sample of 115 college students from a small west Texas university. Reliability, validity, and factor analyses conducted in SPSS support the internal consistency reliability, factor structure, and validity (face, concurrent criterion-related, content, and construct) of the Spanking Scale. A three-way (3 x 2 x 2) factorial ANOVA found no significant ethnic or gender differences in spanking attitudes and no significant interaction effects but marginally significant religious differences, with Christians having more favorable attitudes towards spanking, and people in the current sample had slightly positive attitudes towards spanking. Through answering only four questions about spanking (plus an optional demographic question about spanking frequently and an optional qualitative question about spanking attitudes), people’s attitudes towards spanking can be quickly assessed in less than five minutes using a brief measure of spanking that is reliable, valid, and useful. We discuss implications for policy on spanking and corporal punishment.
Keywords: spanking; corporal punishment; attitudes; religion; ethnicity; gender
The document discusses two theories of decision making: the dual processing theory which describes two modes of thinking - fast/automatic and slow/deliberate, and the mindset theory which describes having either a growth or fixed mindset that impacts decisions. Research on the dual processing theory uses methods like brain imaging to study risky decision making in adolescents versus adults, while research on mindset theory uses interventions and surveys to study the relationship between mindset and academic achievement. The two theories differ in their focus on types of thinking and the types of evidence used to support them through research.
Impact of parental styles (ejop daniela)MarioBuzz1
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- While lack of father warmth and harsh mother discipline predicted higher total psychological complaints, these factors only explained a small amount of the variance.
The document proposes a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a physical activity program in reducing anger and restraint rates in a juvenile correctional facility. It reviews literature showing high rates of mental illness and violence among juvenile offenders, and the risks of using physical restraints. The study would implement a daily exercise program incorporating the CrossFit model and measure its impact on clinical anger scales and restraint use pre-and post-intervention. The hypothesis is that the program will reduce both restraints and anger among most participants.
This document provides a proposed study on implementing a physical activity program in a juvenile correctional facility. It outlines:
1) The problem of high rates of physical restraints in juvenile facilities and lack of effective treatment programs.
2) The purpose and rationale for studying a physical activity intervention, which may help reduce anxiety and anger in juvenile offenders.
3) The research question asking if a daily exercise and sport program would lower restraint rates and anger levels.
This study examined the relationship between parental discipline methods used in childhood and mental health outcomes in college students. 133 undergraduate students completed questionnaires on demographics, parental discipline received between kindergarten through 5th grade and 6th through 12th grade, current anxiety and depression, and self-efficacy. Results showed that perceiving parental use of physical discipline or emotional/verbal punishment as excessive during early childhood years was associated with greater anxiety, depression, and lower self-efficacy in college. Perceiving emotional/verbal punishments as excessive in later childhood years also related to increased anxiety and depression. Limitations included a predominantly white, female sample and accuracy of self-reported childhood experiences.
Write a 525- to 750-word paper that addresses the following topics.docxhelzerpatrina
Write a 525- to 750-word paper that addresses the following topics:
· What is essential (in the practices and beliefs) for a tradition to be called a religion? Illustrate your points by referring to the commonalities of at least two different religions.
· What place does religion have in making ethical decisions? Include specific examples of situations involving ethics faced by members of a religion today.
· Aside from ethical challenges, what are some contemporary challenges and issues related to religion?
Include specific examples from the various religious traditions described in the Week 1 readings, such as a belief in one God or many gods and goddesses, the removal of one’s shoes before entering a place of worship, bathing and baptism as methods of spiritual purification, or refusing to eat certain types of meat. You may also include examples from your own religious tradition or another religious tradition with which you are familiar.
Format your paper according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
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This document provides an overview of child development from infancy through adolescence. It discusses the multidisciplinary nature of the field and covers key aspects of development including physical, cognitive, and socioemotional growth. Major developmental theories such as psychoanalytic, behaviorism, cognitive, and biological approaches are introduced. Common research methods used to study child development like experiments and correlation analysis are described. The role of research findings in influencing social policy to improve children's lives is also mentioned.
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This study examined the physical and emotional impact of child abuse in young adults. It surveyed 51 college students, finding that over 40% reported experiencing child abuse. On average, participants had only 60% knowledge of child abuse. The study found no significant differences in GPA, physical health, or emotional health between those who experienced abuse and those who did not. It calls for future research with a larger sample size and closer examination of how child abuse affects people.
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This document discusses the psychological effects of corporal punishment on children. It summarizes 14 negative effects, including that corporal punishment: 1) weakens the trust bond between parents and children; 2) creates fear in children; 3) engenders feelings of confusion, resentment, and anger in children; 4) lowers children's self-esteem; 5) gives children an external locus of control; 6) has potential for escalation; 7) trains children to use violence; 8) is associated with more behavioral problems in children; 9) perpetuates the cycle of violence within families; 10) adversely affects children's cognitive functioning; 11) stunts children's internalization of moral values and capacity for empathy;
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Slides from keynote lecture by Professor Brian Hughes at the Psychological Society of Ireland Early Graduate Group national conference, 28 February 2015
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This document contains references and information from multiple psychology studies and sources. It discusses the scientific principles of psychology, including empirical falsifiability, parsimony of theory, experimental control, and measurement accuracy. It also addresses debates around whether psychology can be considered a true science and examines issues like the placebo problem, expertise problem, and experience problem in psychotherapy research.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #20 (Mystic, Postmod, Econ)Brian Hughes
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Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #11 (CAM: Homeopathy)Brian Hughes
In short: Complementary and alternative therapies have in common (a) biological implausibility and (b) therapeutic inefficacy. Our first example is homeopathy
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Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #10 (Psych: Phil of Sci)Brian Hughes
This document discusses whether psychology is a science. It presents tables comparing features of established sciences like physics and chemistry to psychology and other fields like astrology and UFOlogy. While psychology shares some features with other sciences like empirical falsifiability and measurement accuracy, it also has challenges like indirect observation and non-quantifiability. The document concludes that while psychology faces issues of degree compared to other sciences, it is still a competent science, as science is defined by its aims and assumptions rather than appearances. It is also discussed how effective a science psychology can be through comparisons to other fields and its historical development.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #09 (Psych as Science)Brian Hughes
In short: When considering whether parts of psychology are pseudoscientific, it is worth remembering that psychology as a whole conforms to scientific assumptions much better than many other fields commonly considered (without dispute) to be 'sciences'.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #01 (Introduction)Brian Hughes
In short: These presentations comprise 'Psychology, Science, & Pseudoscience', my 2011/12 class for undergrads at the National University of Ireland, Galway. The first message is: science isn't always what it seems
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #19 (Popularity of Pseudosci)Brian Hughes
In short: While people can find reasoning difficult, we still need to account for their gravitation toward pseudoscience. This might be due to factors such as a fear of negative change or of technology.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #16 (Social Cognition)Brian Hughes
This document discusses social cognition models, which are commonly used in health psychology research to predict health behaviors. It summarizes criticisms of social cognition models, such as that they lack falsifiability, have tautological relationships between predictors and outcomes, and involve vague measurements. While social cognition models are widely applied, some argue they show signs of being pseudoscience due to issues like lack of parsimony, unfalsifiability, and exaggerated importance placed on key constructs. The document questions whether social cognition models truly qualify as pseudoscience or if criticisms reflect valid concerns about construct validity, model redundancy, and overreliance on unsupported hypotheses.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #15 (Tend-and-Befriend)Brian Hughes
In short: Continuing the case-study on 'Biological Reductionism and Gender', we look at the claims and criticisms associated with the 'tend-and-befriend' theory of stress.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #14 (Biology and Gender)Brian Hughes
This document discusses examples of potential bias and pseudoscience in psychology related to gender. It provides historical examples from the 1960s and 1950s of prominent psychologists making claims based on prevailing social attitudes rather than scientific evidence, such as suggesting women's primary role is as companions to men. It also discusses potential biases that can occur in psychological research related to accentuating gender differences, using men as the default baseline, and over-interpreting results from male-only samples. Finally, it notes debates around whether gender differences are based on biology or influenced by social situations.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
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Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
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- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
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Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
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TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
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Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
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What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
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Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
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The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
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1. What to do about corporal punishment of children:
How research should (or should not) affect our
principles.
Presentation Group: Páraic
Ó Súilleabháin, Katherine
Semas, Elaine Gallagher,
Lara Estes, Joshua Cuddy,
Sommer Mc Whirter.
2. Which of these, are banned in public schools
throughout the United States of America?
Peanuts Corporal Punishment
4. Principled Arguments in Support of
Corporal Punishment
• Conservative Religious Groups
• In South Korea the use of corporal punishment is widely supported
• Many physician and pediatricians support corporal punishment.
5. Principled Arguments Against Corporal
Punishment
• Brenner (1998) found evidence to show that corporal punishment is
not good healthy for children
• Others like Romeo (1996) focus on the emotional damage a child will
have because of corporal punishment.
• Others such as Larzelere (1996) believe that the effects of physical and
non-physical punishment “probably depend on when and how parents
implement it, its role in their overall approach to parental discipline,
and the overall parent-child relationship (Andero 2002).
6. Research in Support of Corporal
Punishment of Children
•There islittle research evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of
corporal punishment of children, however a number of studies have
suggested that there are a few advantages of corporal punishment.
Vockell (1991) indicates three potential advantages:
1.It is perceived by the recipient as unpleasant.
2.It can be administered quickly and be over with quickly.
3.It is a very clear, specific, and obvious consequence.
•A meta-analysis(Gershoff, 2002) study indicated that corporal
punishment has only one desirable effect.
Gershoff (2002) revealed that corporal punishment is associated with
increased immediate compliance.
7. Research Against Corporal Punishment
of Children
• There is a huge body of empirical research that does not support the use of
corporal punishment (CP) of children.
Corporal punishment of children is associated with:
1. Increased aggression
2. Increased anti-social behaviours
3. Decreased quality of the parent-child relationship
4. Decreased mental health outcomes
5. Increased adult abusive behaviour
6. CP decreases internalization of moral rules
8. Strengths and Weaknesses of the
Research
Strengths Weaknesses
Lack of
Substantial understanding
amount of in the
empirical definition of
research CP.
Diverse Method of
populations assessing
used in corporal
studies punishment
9. Specific Proposition- Against
According to research findings, our group is against corporal punishment in
the classroom and in the home
10. Reasoning
◦ There is very little evidence that demonstrates that CP benefits children
◦ The majority of research shows there is a negative impact of CP:
Humiliation for student
Possibility of increased aggression
Long term psychological effects
11. Final Recommendations In the School
Empirical research shows Corporal
Punishment has no place in the school
environment
In school’s cp has shown to instigate:
Long Term psychological and
physical damage.
Humiliation.
Increased aggression and defiance towards learning
(Dupper & Montgomery, 2008)
12. In the Home
Despite its practice by 50-65% of parents (Tharps, 2003), corporal
punishment slowly needs to outlawed in the home.
The following steps need to be taken in order to curb the practice of cp:
1. Recognition that CP is a violation of Internal Human Rights Law
(Gershoff & Bitensky, 2007)
2. Government programs to raise awareness of the negative outcomes
3. Raised awareness of a clear, legal definition of what CP means
4. Over time assessment of the practice and long term movement to ban
practice
13. References
Andero, A. (2002). Issue of Corporal Punishment: Re-Examined. Journal Of
Instructional Psychology, 29(2), 90.
Aucoin, K. J., Frink, P. J., & Bodin, S. D. (2006). Corporal punishment and child
adjustment. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 26 (4), 527–541. Doi:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2006.08.001
Beckham, G., & Ellinger,T. (1997). South Korea: Placing education on top of the
family agenda. Phi Delta Kappan, 78(8), 624.
Brenner,V., & Fox, R. (1998). Parental discipline and behavior problems in young
children. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 159(2), 251.
Combs-Orme, T., & Cain, D. S. (2008). Predictors of mothers’ use of spanking with
their infants. Child Abuse & Neglect, 32(6), 649-657.
doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2007.08.006.
Dupper, D. R., & Montgomery Dingus, A. E. (2008). Corporal Punishment in U.S.
Public Schools: A Continuing Challenge for School Social Workers. Children &
Schools, 30(4), 243-250.
Dobson, J. (1970). Dare to Discipline. Toronto: Bantam Books.
Ellison, C. (1996). Conservative Protestantism and the corporal punishment of
children: Clarifying the issues. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 35(1), 1.
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Editor's Notes
Firstly to begin this presentation one must identify a coherent definition of the term corporal punishment.The term ‘corporal punishment’ can often be miss-interpreted and therefore the following explanation of the term ‘corporal punishment’ will be utilised for this presentation:“Corporal punishment is the use of physical force causing pain, but not wounds, as a means of discipline” (UNICEF, 2012) The use of corporal punishment as a form of aversive to “bad” behaviour in children is strongly rooted in many societies throughout the world. Similarly to many other traditions, such as religious belief, corporal punishment is often inherited from generation to generation often accompanied by the argument, “it never did me any harm”.
As illustrated from the above images, I would like you to guess which of these has been banned throughout the United States of America due to creating an unsafe learning environment for students?If you guessed corporal punishment, you guessed incorrectly. It is the peanut that is banned throughout all states, while corporal punishment within the education system is legally allowed within 20 states with the United States of America (Ecko, 2011).
They were all victims of corporal punishment throughout their childhood, like so many others. Hillary’s father, Hugh Rodham would often expect a spanking from her father if she had misbehaved in any way at school. He would frequently state, “if you get in trouble at school, you get in trouble at home” (WhoGot, 2012). Furthermore, Cindy Crawford recalled during an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America, that she was often smacked by her mother;"The thing about spanking for us, again, she didn't do it in the moment. She would say go to your room, you're going to get a spanking. And that 15 minutes of waiting for the spanking, that's when you really thought -- it was totally humiliating. It wasn't so much -- she didn't beat us. But it was like that humiliation and the waiting for the punishment.”(WhoGot, 2012).Similarly Dolly Parton was also often spanked by her father with a belt; “My father, when he did whip us he whipped us a little too hard”(WhoGot,2012).
Many conservative religious groups of people are in support of corporal punishment.(Ellison,1996) writes “children reared without proper discipline will be will be unable and unwilling to submit themselves to the will of God and, hence, will fail to enjoy the fruits of spiritual salvation.”In other parts of the world corporal punishment is viewed as a normal way of life. In South Korea the use of corporal punishment is widely supported. “The Korean Protection Agency has reported that all but 3% of the Korean children it surveyed have experienced corporal punishment” (Beckham, 1997).Many physician and pediatricians support corporal punishment. McCormick (1992) writes,“Some pediatricians offer guidance on discipline more often than family physicians. Most family physicians and pediatricians agree that children should be spanked if they misbehave”.Others such as Dobson (1970) asks the question of “How can we teach constructive attitudes to a generation of young people which is no longer listening to our advice?” He goes on to write that teachers should be allowed to use corporal punishment occasionally in the class room to maintain their control.
Brenner (1998) found evidence to show that corporal punishment is not good healthy for children. Brenner writes, "parents who use frequent punishment have more behavior problems with their children, whereas using less discipline is related to having fewer behavior problems”.Others like Romeo (1996) focus on the emotional damage a child will have because of corporal punishment. Romeo “feels that while we need to give serious weight to the physical harm children may receive form corporal punishment, should not underestimate the emotional and psychological consequences of corporal punishment to the child”(Andero, 2002). Romeo really stresses that corporal punishment can really invoke strong feelings of “humiliation and anger” (Andero, 2002)“Some physicians and social scientists recently suggested that reducing or banning parental use of non-abusive physical punishment such as spanking would reduce violent and other societal problems”(Andero 2002).Others such as Larzelere (1996) believe that the effects of physical and non-physical punishment “probably depend on when and how parents implement it, its role in their overall approach to parental discipline, and the overall parent-child relationship (Andero 2002).“Ramsburg (1997) examines the effectiveness of spanking. While spanking may relieve a parent’s frustration and stop misbehavior briefly, according to the American Academy of pediatrics, researchers suggest that spanking may be the least effective discipline method. Spanking may be ineffective because it does not teach an alternative behavior. In fact, children usually feel resentful, humiliated, and helpless after being spanked. The primary lesson they learn appears to be that they should try harder not to get caught”(Andero 2002).
According to Vockell (1991) corporal punishment in an educational setting is a form of punishment that children will find unpleasant. Although corporal punishment (CP) does not appear advantageous, it is a form of punishment that will discourage children from bad behaviour to avoid receiving CP. Vockell (1991) argues that “punishments such as going to the principal's office often do not deter a child from bad behaviour, whereas the knowledge he will receive a painful punishment will”. Furthermore Vockell (1991) argues that “corporal punishment will limit the amount of time the student is taken away from his lessons”. Gershoff’s (2002) meta-analysis study found that CP is associated with only a single desirable behaviour, that of “increased immediate compliance”. Although immediate compliance is a desirable behaviour, CP is associated with short term compliance. Immediate compliance can be crucial when children are in danger, however socialization necessitates that children internalize moral norms and social rules (Grusec & Goodnow, 1994 as cited in Gershoff, 2002 ) but immediate compliance does not imply internalization (Hoffman, 1983; Lepper, 1983). According to Gershoff (1991) “two of the five individual studies found corporal punishment to be linked with decreased compliance”. Vigilance must be exercised in accepting that “corporal punishment and immediate compliance are favourably associated”. More research is warranted to address the discrepancy regarding the research findings.
Gershoff’s (2002) meta-analytic study combined 60 years of research on the subject of corporal punishment (CP). Gershoff found that CP is associated with an abundance of negative outcomes. According to Gershoff (2002) ten of the 11 meta-analyses indicate parental corporal punishment is associated with “decreased moral internalization, increased child aggression, increased child delinquent and antisocial behaviour, decreased quality of relationship between parent and child, decreased child mental health, increased risk of being a victim of physical abuse, increased adult aggression, increased adult criminal and antisocial behaviour, decreased adult mental health, and increased risk of abusing own child or spouse”. Aucoin, Frick & Bodin (2006) found a causal connection between corporal punishment and problems in bothemotional and behavioral adjustment. Not only does physical punishment not achieve parents intended objective, it also puts children in a position of risk for other unfavourable outcomes. Research has found that children who are subjected to physically punishment have an increased risk of developing mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, alcohol and drug problems and general psychological maladjustment. These children also are more likely to have poorer relationships with their parents, and they are more likely to report hitting a dating partner or spouse than children who have not been physically punished (Gershoff, 2008; Parke, 1977;Azrin & Holz, 1966).Furthermore, if children observe punishment and are rewarded in the form of their own compliance, then they learn that aggressive behaviour is an effective method of getting “others to behave as they want and will be disposed to imitate it” (Bandura, 1973; Caldwell, 1977; N. D. Feshbach, 1975; Goode, 1971; Guerra, Nucci, & Huesmann, 1994; Parke & Slaby, 1983; Patterson, 1982; J. Ritchie & Ritchie, 1981; Simons et al., 1998; Straus, 1994b; White & Straus, 1981 as cited in Gershoff, 2002).
One of the major strengths of Gershoff’s (2002) meta-analytic study was the substantial amount of research. Gershoff (2002) collected 88 studies from the past four decades, which looked at the effects of corporal punishment on children. There is a vast quantity of empirical research regarding the subject of corporal punishment. Many studies regarding corporal punishment take into account ethnicity, race and socio-economic background (Gershoff, 2002; Aucoin, Frick & Bodin, 2006). However, there are also weaknesses regarding the research of corporal punishment. None of the studies in Gershoff’s (2002) meta-analysis “asked parents what they meant by corporal punishment but rather provided parents a definition with which to decide whether their behaviours fit”. Furthermore, the method of assessing corporal punishment is a weakness. Using procedures to observe parental use of corporal punishment is ethically questionable. Reports from both children and parents’ were taken in studies, however this measure relies on the parents' and children's willingness to report on the use of corporal punishment.
Our group wanted to be consistent with research findings. After reading over the research that has been conducted about corporal punishment, the evidence overwhelmingly shows that corporal punishment does not benefit children. Our group is against corporal punishment in the classroom and in the home.
According to Vockell (1991) there are only a couple of benefits of corporal punishment. These would be that it is a clear punishment and it can be over with quickly. The majority of the articles we have found go into the negative effects of CP, which has influenced our opinions. Gershoffs (2002), for example, presents the emotional and behavior problems that corporal punishment can cause. In the classroom this kind of punishment is not only painful but can be very humiliating if it done infront of other students. This could increase the child’s anitsocial behavior, making school more difficult. Gershoff’s (2002) also goes into the long term effects that corporal punishment can cause. Children who were punished this way have an increased risk of being a victum in a abusive relation, be the abuser in a abusive relationship, have increased aggression as an adult, and are more likely to be antisocial as an adult. Our research findings have showed that there are far more negative effects of corporal punishment than positive effects and so we believe that it should be outlawed in the classroom and closely monitored in the home.