Human sexuality is a discipline that continues to grow. New theories and models are developed as we learn more about sexuality, as well as how societal expectations and attitudes shift over time. Select one of the key theorists from your timeline and provide a more detailed discussion of their work. In 500+ words or more discuss the following items:
– Brief description of theorist and establish time frame for contributions to psychology.
– Describe theory and/or model associated with this theorist.
– How did this theory/model contribute to the advancement of our understanding of human sexuality at the time of development. Is this theory/model still applicable to the study of human sexuality today? Explain.
Use at least 2 scholarly resources in addition to the text. Sources must be cited with APA formatted in text citations within the assignment as well as have full references at the end of the assignment
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35 Human Sexuality Theorist/Theory Essay (75 points)
Human sexuality is a discipline that continues to grow. New theories and models are developed as we learn more about sexuality, as well as how societal expectations and attitudes shift over time. Select one of the key theorists from your timeline and provide a more detailed discussion of their work. In 5
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0+ words or more discuss the following items:
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Brief description of theorist and establish time frame for contributions to psychology.
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Describe theory and/or model associated with this theorist
· How did this theory/model contribute to the advancement of our understanding of human sexuality at the time of development. Is this theory/model still applicable to the study of human sexuality today? Explain.
Use at least
2
scholarly resources in addition to the text. Sources must be cited with APA formatted in text citations within the assignment as well as have full references at the end of the assignment.
Grading Criteria |
Points Possible |
Exceeds Expectations/ Superior Work |
Meets Expectations/ Excellent |
Needs Work to Meet Full Expectations/ Fair |
Not Addressed/ Very Incomplete |
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Mechanics |
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Length of Essay = 500+ |
4 |
4 Exceeded minimum length with content to develop essay. |
3 Met or slightly exceeded minimum length. Minor content may have been off topic. |
2 Did not meet minimum length. Some content may have been off topic. |
0- 1 Did not meet minimum length or significant length was not on topic. |
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Spelling, Grammar, & Organization |
4
No errors in spelling or grammar. Well organized. |
3 No or few significant errors in spelling or grammar. Quite well organized. |
2
Multiple errors in spelling or grammar and/or needs better organization. |
0-1
Frequent errors in grammar/spelling or poor organization. |
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APA, Format, Citations & References |
4
In text citations and references properly formatted. Proper paper formatting, spacing, and font. |
3
In text citations and references mostly formatted and placed correctly. Proper paper formatting, spacing, and font. |
2
Lacks in text citations, improper placement. Lacks references. OR Needs improvement in overall formatting. |
0-1
No references/citations or severe lack of citations. Not APA format. Lack of all citing/referencing can result in a 0 on assignment. |
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2+ References Used |
3 |
3
More than 2 scholarly, credible resources used in addition to or in lieu of the text to develop content areas below. |
2
2 scholarly resources used to develop content areas below. One of these sources is text. |
1
2 or more sources used, but both are not clearly scholarly, credible resources. |
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Did not use two or more scholarly sources to complete assignment. |
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Content |
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Brief description of theorist and establish time frame for contributions to psychology. |
10 |
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Description of theorist and timeline to provide introduction. Includes a review of information and student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts. |
8-9 Description of theorist and timeline to provide introduction. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. |
5-7 Partially developed introduction and/or description. Needed more detail and development. |
0-4 Significant content missing or is missing an introduction. |
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Describe theory and/or model associated with this theorist |
25 |
23-25 Fully developed description of theory/model and components of theory/model. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts. |
20-22 Developed description of theory/model and components of theory/model. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. |
15-19 Partial description of theory/model and components of theory/model. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support. |
0-14 Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material. |
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Theory/Model’s contribution to advancement study of human sexuality at time of development and to the study of human sexuality today. |
23-25 Fully developed discussion of contributions of theory/model to the study of human sexuality at the time of development and to the study of human sexuality today components of theory/model. Fully supported with source information. Includes a review of information and student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts. |
20-22 Fully developed discussion of contributions of theory/model to the study of human sexuality at the time of development and to the study of human sexuality today components of theory/model. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. |
15-19 Partial discussion of contributions of theory/model to the study of human sexuality at the time of development and to the study of human sexuality today components of theory/model. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support. |
0-14 Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material. |
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Total Points |
75 |
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