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1. Psy assesment 5
Preparation Select an area of lifespan development you are interested in
researching: Language development. Cognitive development. Psychosocial
development. Moral development. Select a stage of development you wish to focus
on (young adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood). Select a topic to examine. Some
examples include: The effects of autism on attachment in adult relationships. The
role of peer groups in psychosocial development in middle adulthood. The effects of
family addictions on identity stability in young adulthood. The effects of PTSD on
cognitive development in middle adulthood. Family relationships and psychosocial
development in late adulthood. Review the prominent theories associated with the
area of development and choose at least one theory to investigate. Major relevant theories
include Kohlberg’s or Gilligan’s theory of moral development, Erikson’s theory of
psychosocial development, and so forth. Other theories of development may also be used.
For example, you may want to use continuity theory (a theory within psychosocial theory)
for a topic on late adulthood. InstructionsFor this assessment, think of an organization you
are familiar with and imagine yourself as a psychology professional on the
staff. ScenarioYour employer expanded services to a new group of clientele prior to
reviewing the latest research. After an initial rocky start, your supervisor has asked you to
research the new clientele and write a report on the research that can be shared with the
team designing the services.Make your document easy to read by using the following
subheadings to organize content: Executive SummaryBegin with a 1-page executive
summary that briefly summarizes the issue, research findings, and the
recommendations. Refer to the Resources for links to examples of executive summaries and
resources for templates. Identify the type of organization, clientele, and stage of
development. Identify the area of concern for the target group: language development,
cognitive development, psychosocial development, or moral development. Explain the
specific topic or issue researched. In 2 or 3 sentences, summarize the research
findings. In 2 or 3 sentences, briefly summarize the implications for developing services
for this target group. Lifespan Development Explain why is research on this topic
important in the field of human lifespan development. Theory and Research What are the
connections between the theory and the research? Findings and Methods What do the
research findings mean in the articles you read? What are some of the factors that
influence research? What research methods were used in the articles you read?
Implications for Service Development How do the research findings influence professional

2. behavior and values? How can the research guide social thinking? Recommendations
What are some research-based recommendations for serving the identified target
group?Example Assessment: You may use the assessment example, linked in the
Assessment Example section of the Resources, to give you an idea of what a Proficient or
higher rating on the scoring guide would look like. Additional Requirements Written
communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall
message and is consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style
and formatting. Resources: Minimum of three scholarly or professional resources. Please
note that popular resources such as Wikipedia or About.com are not appropriate. Length:
4–5 typed, double-spaced pages of content in addition to a title page and a references page.