PSYC/345 PSYC345 PSYC 345 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION

PSYC 345 WEEK 5 DISCUSSIO

Discussion Board Forum 3

One of the biggest controversies in the media today involves a proposed link between vaccinations and autism. For this reflection assignment, present a 1–2-page summary of your position on the topic. What does the research and/or textbook suggest? How might a biblical worldview play into this controversy? How might you advise parents on this topic? What are the potential ramifications of media hype advocating for or against vaccinations?

The following are possible links of interest on the topic:

• Vaccines do NOT cause autism.
  • CDC – Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
  • NICHD's information: What causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs): Other FAQs
  • Vaccines and Autism – Science/Policy Statements – Autism Speaks
• Vaccines DO cause autism.
  • Generation Rescue – Jenny McCarthy's Autism Organization

Submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday. Submit your reply by 1

Discussion Board Instructions

For the Discussion Board Forums, you are required to write 1 thread and 1 critical analysis reply. You will discuss each topic with reference to course content and a biblical worldview. Present an opinion as well as a brief summary of research in the area (citing the textbook or other course content) and integrate your perspective with a biblical worldview (citing Scripture). There is not necessarily a right or wrong answer for these discussions; therefore, you will not be graded on your opinion but on the quality of your support of and reflection on that opinion.

The Post First feature has been activated in the Discussion Board Forums for this course. You will need to post your thread before you will be able to view and reply to other students’ threads.

Each thread must be at least 300 words and be written in current APA format. The thread must include 1 textbook or research citation and 1 biblical citation.

Each reply must be at least 250 words andbe written in current APA format. The reply must include 1 textbook or research citation and 1 biblical citation. Read your classmates’ threads, then summarize the following:

• What did you learn from reading the posts of others?
• What insights were consistent or inconsistent with your own thoughts on the topic?
• Given your own opinion and the opinions of others, how would you best summarize the topic from an academic and biblical perspective?

Submit each thread 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module/week. Submit each reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned module/week except for Module/Week 8.In Module/Week 8, submit your reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.