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Title-Sex and Puberty Author-Rebecca Caroll Date-2013 Why relevant and Summary-It talks about have the puberty and sex talk with your children. How has this influenced your thinking- I learned the right way to have the talk. Creditability-Seems credible because of the recency

Title: How Does Religion Affect the Lives of Adolescents? Date: 11-30-2005 Author: Jennifer Elliot Summary and why important: This was an excellent article about religion and adolescence. It was well written, had great sources, it taped onto this issue from all the sides. It talked about the media's influence, how recent religious scandal might or have affected faith in our young generation and it explained that religion is one of the factors that influences adolescents to make the right choices and not the only one. How it has change my thinking: I liked this article because it seemed impartial, it did not glorify or vilify those who practice religion and those who do not. It was realistic, it explained some great concepts, and everything was backed by research. Credibility: the author has a BS in Mass Communication, a BS in Psychology and is a Certified Mental Health Technician. This article was published on yahoo! voices which is a great website with a good reputation.

Title: Kohlberg Author: Saul McLeod Date Published: 2011 Why relevant/summary: This goes over the different levels and stages of kohlberg's moral reasoning theory. Explains an exaple he used for determining moral reasoning (Heinz question). How this influenced my thinking: This further explained what each stage resembles morally. this showed me one of the examples from his research, and how each group resoinded to it. this gave me firther depth into the stages. (at least from another perspective) Credibility: Saul McLeod has written quite a bit of information around psychology and development. Simply Psychology website. has citations and references.

Title:Religious vs Secular Humanism Author: Austin Cline Date Published: n.d Why Relevant and Summary: It helps define what it is to be humanist, and discusses whether their is some sort of religion involved in everything, even within Atheism or Humanism. How This Influenced My Thinking: It got me wondering about all the different religious believes and how different everyone's mentality and beliefs are. Credibility of Source: Seems credible.

Title: World Views and Religion Date Published: April 9, 2009 Author: Newton Fortuin Summary and Why Relevant: The reason as to why this is relevant is because it talks about religion and the world view on religion. I myself am fascinated with religion, I am fascinated at the different types of religions that exist and the different faiths that people have and put into their religion, creator, and God. It still amazes me that the world is still spinning with so many conflicts with each religion. How This Influenced My Thinking: it made me realize that I am not the only one that is fascinated with religion and that is intrigued with the fact that people go crazy over who's religion is "right" or "better" Credibility: From Open Salon a viewed Blog that users from around the world post and comment.

Title: World Views and Religion Author: M. Scott Pecks Date: APRIL 9, 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: It talks about how everyone has a religion and what determines a persons particular worldview How This Influenced My Thinking: It didn't influence my thinking Credibility of Source: Somewhat credible

Title: Gay Marriage is a Question of Love: Everyone Deserves the Same Chance at Permanence and Happiness. Author: Keith Olbermann Date Published: November 10, 2008 Why Relevent and Summary: When talking about gay marriage, I think this speech sums up my views on the pro side and my confusion with those opposed. This is a must read!! How This Influenced Me: I felt like someone was in my head when I first heard Keith Olbermann deliver this "Special Comment". He so eloquently spoke directly from my heart. Credibility: Opinion piece from a News Anchor, doesn't need to be credible.

Title: [Discovery Channel] Body Story - Episode 4 - Teen Dreams Author: Discovery Channel Date Published: March 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This film clip gives a great visual description of what occurs both inside and ourside of the body during male & female puberty. How This Influenced My Thinking: This film bring puberty back to rememberance and makes it personal, again. Credibility of Source: 7- Discovery Channel endorsed.

Title: Should I Get A Divorce? Author: Amy Desai Date Published: 2006-2007 Why Relevant and Summary: This article give the viewpoint from a Christian worldview, in which options other than divorce are evaluated. It warns of the long-lasting effects an emotional judgment may not take the time to contemplate. How This Influenced My Thinking: This whole Focus on the Family site has great resources and ideas for those in marital distress. Credibility of Source: 6- Expert in the field but not clear citing of resources.

Title: The Construction of Intelligence in Terms of Cultural Differences between East and West Author: Elif Aslan Bulut Date Published: 2008 Why Relevant and Summary: This article covers the concept of intelligence among different cultures, worldwide. How This Influenced My Thinking: This article helped to support my belief that intelligence is based on the dominant culture's values. Credibility of Source: 7/ All sources are cited at the end of the article.

Title: About CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Date Published: n.d. Author: no author Why Relevant and Summary: This is relevant because it talks about how cultural Intelligence is an individual capability.This means it is not an aspect of personality or personal interests. It is a set of capabilities that leads to specific outcomes - such as decision making, performance, and adjustment in culturally diverse settings. How This influenced My thinking: by helping me understand cultural intelligence Credibility: Its from the cultural intelligence center

Title: Who am I? Exploring Your Identity Author: Kristine Anthis, PhD Date Published: May 31st, 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Discusses the challenge of identity achievement and why it's so hard. Includes Marcia's Identity Status Model. How This Influenced My Thinking: We all know it's hard to be in identity achievement, but this article explains why. Credibility of Source: Good.

Title: Menopause - Treatment & Drugs Author: Mayo Clinic Staff Date Published: Jan. 24, 2013 Why Relevant & Summary: Explains in detail the various treatments for the effects of Menopause. They include hormone therapy, vaginal estrogen, low-dose antidepressants, gabapentin, and medications to prevent or treat osteoporosis. How This Influenced My Thinking: Learned about the various treatments for Menopause. Credibility of Source: Very credible, Mayo Clinic

Title : Should Candy and Soda Be Banned from Schools? Author : Valsack, Wilson Date : May 2010 Why Relevant and Summary: This article discusses both views on the topic of the ban of soda in schools How This Influenced My Thinking: I was able to understand better why people do or don't think that soda should be banned

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-Moral reasoning and ethics Author-n.d. Date-n.d. Why relevant and summary-because it explains what moral reasoning is. How this influenced me-It gave me actual facts to write my paper. Credibility-Not sure because no date or author, however it has many different sources.

Title: Gay Male and Lesbian Youth Suicide Author: Paul Gibson Why Relevant and Summary: Talks about the causes and incidence of suicide in gay youth as well as ways to prevent it. How This Influenced My Thinking: I had no idea that the rates were so much higher than in heterosexuality. Credibility of Source: High. Therapist in San Francisco

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:The Benefits from Marriage and Religion in the United States: A Comparative Analysis Author:Linda J. Waite and Evelyn L. Lehrer Date Published: 2003 Why Relevant and Summary: includes information about how growing up with a religious background affects children. How This Influenced My Thinking: It gave me some really interesting things to think about. I hadn't really thought before about how this can effect you Credibility of Source: pretty good, it is a government website

Title: Changes During Middle Adulthood Author: Kendra Cherry Date Published: ND Why relevant and summary: The article goes into great depth about the changes faced during middle adulthood. The artilce also gives an out side of the box perspectice as well. Very informative. How this influenced my thinking: This gave me a new perspective to middle adulthood that I had not had previously. Credibility: Psychology based website. Valid information.

Title: Emerging Adults : The In-Between Age Author: Christopher Munsey Date Published: June 2006\ Why relevant and summary: This goes in depth about emerging adulthood and identity. it gives features of emerging adulthood and its ties with finding identity. it also references to cultures and their achievement of identity and how they can be different from others. Identity can come from what your community requires of you, or something else. How this influenced my thinking: this reinforced my ideas on emerging adulthood being a stage of unsure identity for some if not most. Credibility: American Psychological Association