Assessment 2 Instructions: Gender or Sexual Orientation Research Paper Write 3-5 pages in which you describe an issue related to gender or sexual orientation, apply psychological theory, and summarize a research study related to the issue.Introduction Why do men and women approach sex and sexuality differently? Does sexual identity change over time? What are the similarities and differences between same sex couples and different sex couples? Take this opportunity to delve more deeply into a topic that strikes your interest, by applying psychological theory and research.Preparation Complete the following: Choose a topic related to gender or sexual orientation to use for this assessment. Gender roles and stereotypes. Gender differences in sexuality. Male sexuality. Female sexuality. Transgender sexuality. Sexual identity. Same sex couples. LGBTQ youth. Read one of the articles provided in the Gender and Sexual Orientation Topics [PDF] document that is related to the topic you chose. Use the Capella University Library to find one more article to use for your paper. Select one theory from the following categories: evolutionary, psychological, critical, or learning theories. The theory you select should help explain the issue faced by a group on which you chose to focus. Review the Gender or Sexual Orientation Research Paper Template [DOCX] you will use to complete this assessment. Instructions The paper should include a brief introduction of the topic and a review of relevant theories and research. The organization of the paper should be as follows: Introduction (1-2 paragraphs). Descriptions of definitions of key terms (1-2 paragraphs). Issues faced by the group or groups (3-5 paragraphs). Review of a relevant human sexuality theory or theories related to the group using the text as a key source (3-4 paragraphs). Summary of one related study. You can choose the article provided to you or the one you found (3-5 paragraphs). Research questions. Methodology. Results. Relevance to topic. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs). You should use a minimum of three references for this assessment, including the course textbook, one of the articles provided, and one additional source you select. Remember to support all portions of your paper with scholarly sources using APA style in-text citations and a reference list.Additional Requirements Your assessment should also meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and format. See Evidence and APA for more information. Number of Resources: Use a minimum of three scholarly resources. Length: 3-5 double-spaced pages Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Template: Use the Gender or Sexual Orientation Research Paper Template to complete the assessment. Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio.Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 1: Apply basic psychological terminology and concepts related to human sexuality. Describe the topic chosen. Define key terms related to the topic chosen. Describe the issues associated with the topic. Competency 2: Apply basic psychological theories to topics in human sexuality. Apply a psychological theory to the issues identified. Competency 3: Apply basic scientific and research concepts and findings related to human sexuality. Summarize a research study. Explain how research has addressed the issues.

Purpose:A competency for evidence-based practice among registered nurses is “the critical appraisal of published research studies to determine their strength and applicability to clinical practice (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019, p. 315).”Course CompetencyDifferentiate the components of the research process.InstructionsScenarioAs a recent BSN graduate, you sign-up to join a journal club on your clinical unit. The journal club serves as a collective effort to remain current with the literature. The purpose of the journal club is to provide a strategy for evaluating current research and translating it into nursing practice. The facilitator of the journal club has asked you to select, critically appraise, and present your findings at the next meeting. Since this is your first time presenting, the facilitator provides a worksheet to guide you through the process.Worksheet ContentSelect one current nursing research article that can be translated into evidence-based practice. Review the article and complete the worksheet provided. Your analysis will include the required elements of the research process and will begin the evaluation phase of appraising the literature. Identify the steps or elements of the study. Determine the strengths and limitations of the research study. Evaluate the credibility and meaning of the study findings

Critical Thinking Chapter Reflection: Tools for Mindful Living chapters 2,3 and 4: Complete 3 critical thinking question:1. Explain each of the 4 steps involved in the MAC Model and provide an example for each of the steps. Please use complete sentences2. What happens in the body physically and psychologically (emotions) when it is in sympathetic vs parasympathetic. Please be detailed and use complete sentences.3. Chapter 4 talks about 3 different types of breath work - what was your favorite and why? Please use complete sentences._____________. 1-Please use APA or MLA format and include properly formatted citations when referencing the book or other sources. I don't need a title page, but I would like your assignments double-spaced using 12 pt Times New Roman font (or something very similar).2. Please answer questions fully and thoroughly. Please demonstrate you have read the chapters. Your responses should show synthesis as opposed to summary. I am anticipating this Sunday's responses to be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pages in length. 3. Remember to use personal experiences and connections. This course is all about you, and I want you to be honest and candid. If you are struggling to find a personal connection, please relate the question to an experience you have seen or have known someone else has gone through. This is a great opportunity for you to practice empathy.4. Be conscious of grammar and spelling. We have wonderful tutors and grad students working in the writing center and are there to help anyone who may need some guidance or a second pair of eyes to look at an assignment.