Assignment: Psychology, Sociology and Juvenile Delinquency
I. Abnormal Psychology
Do you believe that it is appropriate to administer drug treatments to children who suffer from psychological disorders? Why or why not? Respond to it in no less than 300 to 400 words. Don't forget to cite your sources
II. Introduction to Sociology
• Choose one of the following prompts and respond to it in no less than 300 to 400 words. In your response, you must fully answer all aspects of the question and support your answer with references to course materials (textbook, supplementary readings, videos, etc.).
o What is the role of culture in a society? And why are there so many differences of culture within a single society? Answer these questions as you think they may be informed by a sociological theory/theorist of your choosing.
o What are some of the social contexts (relationships, institutions, etc.) in which primary and secondary socialization take place? Who are the significant others - i.e., people whose guidance, example, or judgment matters - in these contexts? What do you think are the roles these two different forms of socialization play in a person's development over a lifetime?
• Choose one of the following prompts and respond to it in no less than 300 to 400 words. In your response, you must fully answer all aspects of the question and support your answer with reference to course materials (textbook, supplementary readings, videos, etc.).
o Choose a social group that was once considered "deviant," but is now considered more acceptable in our society. How did this group migrate from deviance to normality? How was that change possible, given what you now know about theories of culture, meaning, deviance, etc.?
o Choose a social group that is currently struggling against a deviant label. What actions does this group engage in that society considers deviant? Why does society have an interest (or at least think it has an interest) in informally or formally sanctioning those actions? Are there any social factors that have pressured that group to engage in the actions in question?
III. Juvenile Delinquency
In 2 to 3 paragraphs, discuss and analyze the effects opioids have on juveniles? In your opinion, are there gateway drugs that could lead to opioid usage?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.