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Discussion 1, PSY 1012 100 Points

Questions: 1) Which stage of life is emotionally more turbulent than others, adolescence and young adulthood, midlife, or old age? 2)Contemplate Kohlberg's, Gilligan's and Erikson's theories when considering the way a teenager thinks, and comment on a least one theory. 3) What are some specific strategies for supporting a young person who is experiencing an identity crisis? 4) Why would a teenager resort to committing suicide due to a bullying incident? 5) What role does technology play?

Rubric Code: FX63C97

By Hylemon

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Subject: Psychology

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

APA Style, Spelling, Grammar
Initial Posting and Responses
The essay is correctly formatted, referenced, and cited according to APA guidelines and the professor's instructions. The writer uses standard English and correct grammar throughout the essay. Personal pronouns are not used.

Poor

Little/no attempt is made in following APA style guidelines. Numerous errors in spelling and grammar are noted. Or, spelling and grammar errors are minimal but APA style is poor and personal pronouns are used.

0 pts

Fair

There are numerous and/or substantial errors in APA style and/or numerous errors in grammar/spelling. Minimal usage of personal pronouns are seen.

5 pts

Good

There are no/minimal errors in APA style and/or grammar/spelling.

10 pts

Word Count
Discussion word count is 200 and responses are 150 each. Word count is provided on all three submissions.

Poor

None of the 3 submissions have the correct number of words even if word count is listed.

0 pts

Fair

Only one or two of the three submissions have the correct word count and the number is provided for each

5 pts

Good

Word count is accurate for all three submissions and the word count is provided

10 pts

Content of Discussion
Discussion addresses all questions, source(s) are provided, the writing is scholarly and reflects critical thinking.

Poor

Discussion does not address any of the questions, or addresses up to two. The majority of the paper is direct quotes or personal opinion.

0 pts

Fair

Three to four questions are addressed. There is a source or there are sources provided. The is minimal personal opinion unless the question specifies it.

15 pts

Good

All five questions are addressed and supported by a source or sources. Personal opinion is not included unless specified by the question. Critical thinking is demonstrated.

20 pts

Responses and Content
Two responses are provided that comment on other student's discussion. Both are well organized and show critical thinking.

Poor

No responses are provided or they late. Peer names not provided.

0 pts

Fair

Only one response is provided. Or, two responses are provided but are repetitions of the student's own initial discussion response. Peer names provided. No evidence of critical thinking.

15 pts

Good

Two responses are provided. Both show commentary on their classmates' responses. Critical thinking is shown. Peer names provided.

20 pts

Posts
There is an initial discussion. There are two responses to classmates.

Poor

No initial post and only one response.

0 pts

Fair

There is an initial post and one response.

15 pts

Good