Week 1 Discussion Question
Psychology Discussion Requirements
1. You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must be made on
three separate days. The first post is the initial response to the question that appropriately and
completely addresses the topic. This must be completed by 11:59 p.m.(EST) Thursday night. It is
best to post it at the beginning of the week. The remaining two posts are responses to two
different classmates. The first response to a classmate is due Saturday at 11:59 p.m.(EST) and the
second response to a classmate is due on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.(EST). Responses to me do not
count as a response to another student; however, I will interact with each of you throughout the
course. I encourage you to respond back. There will be a deduction of 5 points per day that the
initial post is late. Posts are not accepted after the week closes on Sunday night.
2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported
by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for
information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a
source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.
3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words(400 max) and each response must be a
minimum of 200 words (300 max). Please double-check your word count. Only posts that meet
the word count requirements receive credit.
4. Post your word count at the end of each post. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure
to provide a word count.
5. Please address fellow students and professor by name. There will be a 5 point deduction for
each failure to address by name.
6. Please use spell-check and proper grammar. Points will be deducted for each spelling and
grammatical error up to 10 points for each post.
Psych Discussion Post Due By Cited Source – In Word Count Point Value
Text and Reference
Post 1 – Initial Response Thursday Yes - mandatory 300-400 50 points
is well organized,
includes a citation,
addresses topic, and
demonstrates critical
thinking
Post 2 – Response to Saturday Not required, but 200-300 25 points
1st student is well must cite any work
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, organized, includes used
classmate’s name,
addresses topic, and
demonstrates critical
thinking
Post 3 – Response to Sunda
2nd student is well
organized, includes
classmate’s name,
addresses topic, and
demonstrates critical
thinking
To Drink or Not to Drink
For a long time, mothers have been warned about drinking any amount of alcohol while pregnant
for fear of their child being born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). However, over the past
few years reports are starting to come out stating that a couple of glasses of wine a week during a
pregnancy is ok. In fact, some doctors are saying this can be healthy for the baby because it
relaxes the mother and lowers her level of stress.
Before you start this week’s, discussion read the two Opposing Viewpoint articles below, and
conduct your own research on the web concerning this issue. Then answer the following
questions.
What are the symptoms and long term prognoses for a child born with FAS?
What are the risks to the baby if the mother suffers from chronic stress throughout the
pregnancy?
Based on all you have read do you feel that the benefits of lowered stress levels by the
mother outweigh the minor risks of drinking a glass of wine on a regular basis? Make sure to
support your point of view with information from the source(s) you read. The following articles
are attached above as possible resources for your discussion.
Human DevelopmentNew Human DevelopmentAny Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Is
Harmful.pdf
Human DevelopmentNew Human DevelopmentThe Risks of Alcohol Consumption During
Pregnancy Have Been Exaggerated.pdf
For women drinking alcohol while there has always been frowned upon. In my opinion
the reason I think this is, is because we all know how sever the affects can be on any child
born with FAS. Since fetal alcohol syndrome covers a wide range of problems, there are
many possible symptoms and long-term prognoses. The severity of these symptoms and long-
term prognoses ranges from mild to severe, and can include a small head, a smooth ridge
between the upper lip and nose, small and wide-set eyes, a very thin upper lip, or other
abnormal facial features, below average height and weight, hyperactivity, lack of focus, poor
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Psychology Discussion Requirements
1. You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must be made on
three separate days. The first post is the initial response to the question that appropriately and
completely addresses the topic. This must be completed by 11:59 p.m.(EST) Thursday night. It is
best to post it at the beginning of the week. The remaining two posts are responses to two
different classmates. The first response to a classmate is due Saturday at 11:59 p.m.(EST) and the
second response to a classmate is due on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.(EST). Responses to me do not
count as a response to another student; however, I will interact with each of you throughout the
course. I encourage you to respond back. There will be a deduction of 5 points per day that the
initial post is late. Posts are not accepted after the week closes on Sunday night.
2. Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported
by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for
information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a
source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.
3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words(400 max) and each response must be a
minimum of 200 words (300 max). Please double-check your word count. Only posts that meet
the word count requirements receive credit.
4. Post your word count at the end of each post. There will be a 5 point deduction for each failure
to provide a word count.
5. Please address fellow students and professor by name. There will be a 5 point deduction for
each failure to address by name.
6. Please use spell-check and proper grammar. Points will be deducted for each spelling and
grammatical error up to 10 points for each post.
Psych Discussion Post Due By Cited Source – In Word Count Point Value
Text and Reference
Post 1 – Initial Response Thursday Yes - mandatory 300-400 50 points
is well organized,
includes a citation,
addresses topic, and
demonstrates critical
thinking
Post 2 – Response to Saturday Not required, but 200-300 25 points
1st student is well must cite any work
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, organized, includes used
classmate’s name,
addresses topic, and
demonstrates critical
thinking
Post 3 – Response to Sunda
2nd student is well
organized, includes
classmate’s name,
addresses topic, and
demonstrates critical
thinking
To Drink or Not to Drink
For a long time, mothers have been warned about drinking any amount of alcohol while pregnant
for fear of their child being born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). However, over the past
few years reports are starting to come out stating that a couple of glasses of wine a week during a
pregnancy is ok. In fact, some doctors are saying this can be healthy for the baby because it
relaxes the mother and lowers her level of stress.
Before you start this week’s, discussion read the two Opposing Viewpoint articles below, and
conduct your own research on the web concerning this issue. Then answer the following
questions.
What are the symptoms and long term prognoses for a child born with FAS?
What are the risks to the baby if the mother suffers from chronic stress throughout the
pregnancy?
Based on all you have read do you feel that the benefits of lowered stress levels by the
mother outweigh the minor risks of drinking a glass of wine on a regular basis? Make sure to
support your point of view with information from the source(s) you read. The following articles
are attached above as possible resources for your discussion.
Human DevelopmentNew Human DevelopmentAny Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Is
Harmful.pdf
Human DevelopmentNew Human DevelopmentThe Risks of Alcohol Consumption During
Pregnancy Have Been Exaggerated.pdf
For women drinking alcohol while there has always been frowned upon. In my opinion
the reason I think this is, is because we all know how sever the affects can be on any child
born with FAS. Since fetal alcohol syndrome covers a wide range of problems, there are
many possible symptoms and long-term prognoses. The severity of these symptoms and long-
term prognoses ranges from mild to severe, and can include a small head, a smooth ridge
between the upper lip and nose, small and wide-set eyes, a very thin upper lip, or other
abnormal facial features, below average height and weight, hyperactivity, lack of focus, poor
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