Write a 3-5-page paper in which you build arguments, counterarguments, and rebuttals, which will serve as practice for applying critical thinking skills.
Introduction
Not surprisingly, there are multiple perspectives to consider when studying issues related to culture, ethnicity, and diversity. These perspectives are shaped by upbringing, values, belief systems, and many other variables. This assessment is an opportunity to explore both sides of a current controversial issue and apply psychological theory and research to endorse a position. While opinions are always informed by one’s background and experiences, understanding and analyzing different viewpoints is essential for enhancing cultural competency. One way to accomplish this is by considering psychological frameworks and reviewing empirical evidence to better understand complex areas of diversity and inclusion.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human experience.Describe a controversial topic and key current issues related to the topic.
Competency 2: Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity, and diversity.Identify counterarguments to own position, using psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support the counterarguments.
Competency 3: Analyze psychological research findings related to culture, ethnicity, and diversity.Identify rebuttals to counterarguments using psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support the rebuttals.
Assess the strength of the original position using psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support own views.
Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.Describe own personal or professional position on a topic supported by psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.Cite scholarly evidence correctly according to APA guidelines.
Write in a manner that is scholarly, clear, and free of grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors.
Preparation
For this assessment, you will choose one of the four following controversial topics from your Taking Sides text and write a position paper of 3-5 content pages (plus title and references pages) that answers the question posed by the title.
D’Angelo, R.,