Unit  8 discussion 1 of 2DISCUSSION RESPONSE ( 350 - 500 Words )Think of a research topic in developmental psychology that deals with aging or changes over time. Briefly describe the different developmental designs, and select one that you would use to explore this topic. Provide a rationale as to why you would use the approach that you selected and why you believe this method is preferable to the other two in this case. Describe some of the pragmatic issues that researchers face when using the developmental designs and how these issues can threaten the validity of your results. Finally, take some time to discuss the problem of generational cohorts and whether or not you feel this would be an issue in your hypothetical study.(DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

Unit  10 discussion 1 of 2DISCUSSION RESPONSE ( 350 - 500 Words )How does your knowledge of research methods lend itself to the use of evidenced-based best practice (EBP)? What tools and resources will you use to help you stay current with the latest scientific research in your field? (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) Unit  10 discussion 2 of 2Please take a moment and say your goodbyes to your classmates and your instructor. Describe your overall impressions of the course and how you believe your knowledge of research methods has changed as a result of completing this class. Do you believe that your new found expertise on the subject of research methods will help you to become a better consumer of the research reports that you read about daily? How?

Assignment 1: Discussion—Visual Searches You probably notice every day that some objects in the environment are easier to notice than other objects. For example, workers at sports stadiums often wear bright yellow shirts, which are very easy to see. While the crowd may blend in together, the workers are prominent and are easy to notice when you want a drink or something to eat. In this assignment, you will further explore how people engage in visual searches and what features of a stimulus make a search easier. Think of a time when you had to locate someone in a crowd, such as a participant in a parade, a friend in a packed theater, or a runner in a marathon. Based on your experience, respond to the following: Were you successful in locating the person? What strategy did you use? Did your search make use of the pop-out effect? How? If not, how might using the pop-out effect have resulted in a successful or quicker search? Did you conduct a conjunctive search? If yes, how did the number of distracters and features affect your search? Using the principles you have read about in this module, how would you make material in a long e-mail stand out in order to ensure that the reader notices it? Visual searches are also very important in warnings. Warnings need to stand out from their background. The warning must first be noticed, then read and understood. For example, a stick figure could be performing an ambiguous action and have an "X" through it. You therefore understand that while you are not supposed to perform some action, you do not understand what that action actually is. Give two examples of a poor warning. Did you understand them? Why did you have difficulties with them? What features could be modified to make the warnings more effective? Write your initial response in 4–5 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By Saturday, August 3, 2013, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, August 7, 2013, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Discussion Grading Criteria and Rubric This discussion assignment is worth 40 points and will be graded using the discussion rubric. For assistance with any problems you may have when completing this assignment—OR—to offer your assistance to classmates, please use the Problems and Solutions Discussion area located through the left side navigation link.