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Title: Intelligence across cultures Research in Africa, Asia and Latin America is showing how culture and intelligence interact Author: Etienne Benson Date Published: February 2003 Why Relevant and Summary: Covers great studies and clearly explains findings How This Influenced My Thinking: Confirmed what I believe about measuring intelligence Credibility of Source: Extremely

Title: Intelligence across cultures Author: Etienne Benson Date Published: Feb 2003 Why Relevant and Summary: This site is relevant because it opened my eyes and allowed me to see what different cultures definition of intelligence is, as well as what they value as intelligence. How This Influenced My Thinking: This influenced my thinking by providing me with insight on how other cultures operate and what they feel is important. It was interesting to compare and contrast what we in the US value as intelligence with what other cultures value. Credibility of Source: very credible

Title: Intelligence Across Cultures Author: ETIENNE BENSON Date Published: 2003 Why Relevant & Summary: This article explores how intelligence is perceived differently across different cultures. How this influenced my thinking: This gave real world examples of intelligences worldwide Credibility of Source: 6/ American Psychological Association

Title : Struggle for Smarts? How Eastern and Western Cultures Tackle Learning Author : Ali Spiegel Date : 11/12/2012 Link : http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/11/12/164793058/struggle-for-smarts-how-eastern-and-western-cultures-tackle-learning Why Relevant and Summary: Points out a big difference between Eastern and Western cultures regarding intelligence and learning. Eastern cultures believe that struggling through a problem is "good" and shows emotional strength. They believe intelligence is something that anyone can obtain through hard work and persistence. Western culture tends to view intelligence as innate. And if you have to struggle at something, then you're simply not good at it, and that's that. How This Influenced My Thinking: Once this was pointed out to me, it seemed very apparent to me. Considering I grew up with an Asian mom and many Asian friends, I felt that this generalization held some truth to it.

Title: Searching for Identity in College Author: Nicoll Laikola Date of Publication: November 29, 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: This is relevant because it involves the identity that is being talked about in college. learning who you truly are and who you want to be. it explains the transition as a senior in high school to a freshman in college. How This Influenced My Thinking: It made me realize that every single person goes through some sort of identity crisis in college. they all handle it different and they deal with these new change sin ways that help benefit them for the long run. Credibility: it came from the LifeBound website seems pretty credible

Title: Kohlberg Author: Saul McLeod Date Published: 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: This article found on simplypsychology.org gives a descriptive over view of each of the 6 moral stages theory by Lawrence Kohlberg. It also discusses the criticism of his theory by Gilligan. Gilligan claimed that women and men were determined using the same standard because original studies were solely based on men. Gilligan says women approach situations from an "ethics of care" rather than from and "ethics of justice" ..changing the stage that women and men most often ended up in. How This Influenced My Thinking: It gave me a better understanding of the way that Kohlberg approached this study and how Gilligan opposed the findings. The article was very clear and presented the information to be easily understood. Credibility of Source:Somewhat -Credible citations were used in the writing of this article.

Title: Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Author: n/a Date Published: May 25, 2010 Why Relevant and Summary: The article discusses causes of ADHD, the different types, as well as the symptoms. This was useful to better understand this disorder. How This Influenced My Thinking: It helped me gain a better understanding. Credibility of Source: It seems credible.

Title: Do children need religion? Author: Austin Cline Date Published : 2013 Why relevant: Talks about the negatives and positives about being raised with religion. It helps to focus on what can really affect the child when religion is involved in a family life. How this influenced my thinking: It just helps me to look at what I can help my children with when they reach that age and may be faced with these issues as well. Credibility of Source: I've used this site many times for references and it seems to be credible.

Title: Identity Crisis - Theory and Research Author: Kendra Cherry Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant and Summary: This article briefly discusses Erikson's stages of psychosocial development which includes the feelings if identity versus identity confusion. the article furthers elaborates on James Marcia interview method that categorizes four different types of identity statuses. How This Influenced My Thinking: I was able to understand James Marcia's identity status model and the four different statues involved Credibility of Source: the author has a masters in psychology

title:Identity crisis theory author:Kendra Cherry date:ND why relevant and summary:The information i found on this website was extremely helpful when writing my paper. It discussed eriksons theory of identity crisis, and also touched upon James Marcia's identity classes. how this influenced my thinking:This influenced my thinking by helping me realize how i came to find my own identity in college, and how i could possible help others who may be in an identity crisis. credibility of source: very credible, references provided

title:Identity crisis theory author:Kendra Cherry date:ND why relevant and summary:The information i found on this website was extremely helpful when writing my paper. It discussed eriksons theory of identity crisis, and also touched upon James Marcia's identity classes. how this influenced my thinking:This influenced my thinking by helping me realize how i came to find my own identity in college, and how i could possible help others who may be in an identity crisis. credibility of source: very credible, references provided

Title: Take Dr. Oz RealAge Test Author: The Dr. Oz Show Date Published: N.D. Why relevant and summary: These three link were about determining your real age. The Dr.'s explain that there are many factors that age you. Food ages you, if you eat fast food you age faster. Also, the amount of exercise that you do also impacts how fast you age. Genetics also play a major role in your aging process. How it influenced my thinking: I was already aware that the food you eat ages you as well as the amount of exercise that you do. I did find it quite interesting that 80% of the aging process we are in control of such as having a healthy lifestyle. Credibility: Seems credibly…Dr. Oz.

Title: Healthy Aging Tips: How to Feel Young and Live Life to the Fullest Author: Saisan, Smith, Segal, & White Why relevant and summary: This is a great article about healthy aging and things to do to maintain health into your 50's. How this influenced my thinking: It really surprised me to see that we have a big hand in how we age. The better we take care of ourselves the better our old age will be. Credibility: Seems credible

Title:Why I Love My 50-Year-Old Body Date Published: January 7, 2013 Author: Dr. Lisa Kaplin Why Relevant and Summary: this article is relevant because it talks about the body at age 50. it tell people to love their body and not to discourage or be ashamed of it. it explains how to maintain being healthy and hoe to eat right at 50. it is a useful article for those who have body image issues at an older age. How This Influenced My Thinking: this made me realize that people have major body image issues even after they are older. it makes me stop and think that even through all that these older folk have been through, somehow the image that is distilled on the younger generation caught up to the older generation and made them want to be in their 20's all over again when their bodies were at the peak of being viewed as beautiful. Credibility: it was published by a doctor who has study within this field. seem pretty credible to me.

Title:Sandwich Generation Author:Susan Adcox Date Published:N.D Why Relevant and Summary:It give a good explanation of the sandwich generation How This Influenced My Thinking:I never thought of how difficult that would be. Credibility of Source:Credible

Title: Theory of Successful Aging Author: Admin Date of Publication: January 16, 2013 Summary and Why Relevant: this article is relevant because it talks about the stages of aging. how to combat it, what psychological tricks to play on yourself to not be depressed. it tells you theories of successful aging and ways to feel great about your age. How This Influenced My Thinking: this made me realize that age is more than just a number to some people. there are many clinical trials where age is involved, such as surveys for a specific group. it also made me realize that people deal with age differently, some are sad and depressed, while others welcome it like an old friend. Credibility: there are many resources to back up this information on this website. seems pretty credible.

Title: The Developmental Stages of Erik Erikson Author: Arlene F. Harder Date Published: 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This was relevant because it discussed all of Erikson's stages in a short detail manner. How This Influenced My Thinking: It helped me get a better understanding of what went on in each stage of our life, including middle adulthood. Credibility of Source: Seems credible

Title: The Importance of Goodwill in Couple Communication Skills Author: Nathan Cobb Date Published: 2006 Why Relevant and Summary: It's relevant because in my opinion communication is a very important part of a successful relationship. How This Influenced My Thinking: This article helped back my opinion by discussing with detail how important communication is within relationships and how it could benefit the relationship. Credibility of Source: Seems credible

Title:Baby Boomers Embrace Activity Theory of Aging Author: Jody Smith Date Published:2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This gives a good description and detail about activity model and explains what types of activities are healthy and can improve quality of life. How This Influenced My Thinking: It gave me a detailed definition of activity model and provided with great information regarding this theory Credibility of Source: medium

Title: Successful Aging: Caregivers Handbook Author: Robert Torres Date Published: 1990 Why Relevant and Summary: Shows techniques in succesffully being a caregiver. Also provides tips for those who are just beginning How this influenced my thinking: This handbook provides a lot of useful information for those who are just beginning as caregivers Credibility: credible because published

Title: Middle Adulthood Development Psychology Author:nd Date Published: NA Why Relevant and Summary: This website is helpful in giving a general outline of the physical, cognitive, as well as emotional changes in adulthood How this influenced my thinking: This website was useful because as i continued my research i knew what to search for. Credibility: Website good for referencing

Title: middle adulthood Author: No name given Date Published: 2008 Why Relevant and Summary: This site is extremely informative and discusses many of the emotional, physical, and cognitive changes that people who are in middle adulthood will go through. How This Influenced My Thinking: This influenced my thinking by making me aware of the changes that will occur as i age. It was nice to see that they wrote about what exactly will happen to you, and around what age it will happen. Credibility of Source:credible, its from a psychology career center

Author: Creative Commons Title:Activity Theory Date Published:n.d. Summary and Why Relevant: this article discusses the difference between activity theory and disengagement theory. I discusses in depth what activity theory is and how it influences a healthier, happier aging process for the elderly. How this Influenced My Thinking: It gave me a better understanding as to why it is important for the elderly to stay in contact with the outside and how it can add years to their life just by talking and interacting with other people. Credibility: credible

Title: Activity Theory Author: Boundless Date: N.d. Why Relevant and Summary:This article is relevant to the topic because it defines what the Activity Theory. How this influenced my thinking: It helped me understand the way this theory works and demonstrates it. Credibility: I think it is credible because it shows many different sources that were sited.

Title:Diabetes basics Author:none Date published: n.d. Why relevant and summary:This article is relevant because it discusses diabetes, which could affect a person in middle adulthood. Diabetes can be affected by age, race, gender and family history. How this influenced my thinking:In terms of age, race and gender, this hits home because this affects my dad. Now that there is a history of it, I need to work on preventing this from happening to me. Credibility of source:Credible, it's from the American diabetes association