Write 3 pages in which you explain what grieving is, describe the grieving process for two populations and analyze the differences, and determine a theory of development or model of grief that explains how each population grieves.
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Assessment Instructions
Preparation
For this assessment, you will choose one of two topics on the topic of grief and loss to examine. Your research efforts should focus either on how children and adults grieve, or on the cultural differences in grieving. Locate at least 3 scholarly or professional research articles to use.
Requirements
Choose one of the two topics listed below to examine:
Your submitted assessment should include the following:
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Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED Explain the concept of grieving.Does not define grieving. Defines grieving. Explains the concept of grieving. Explains the concept of grieving; examines the idea of loss and the stages of grieving. Describe the grieving processes for different populations.Does not describe the grieving processes for different populations. Describes the grieving process for a population but not a second population. Describes the grieving processes for different populations. Describes the grieving processes for different populations using examples supported by research. Compare the similarities and differences in the grieving processes for different populations.Does not compare the similarities and differences in the grieving processes for different populations. Compares the grieving processes for different populations but only the similarities or differences, but not both. Compares the similarities and differences in the grieving processes for different populations. Compares the similarities and differences in the grieving processes for different populations using examples supported by research. Apply theories and models to explain differences in grieving processes of different populations.Does not apply theories and models to explain differences in grieving processes of different populations. Applies theories and models to the grieving processes of different populations, but the theories and models do not explain the differences in grieving processes. Applies theories and models to explain differences in grieving processes of different populations. Applies theories and models to analyze differences in grieving processes of different populations. Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Use APA format and style.Does not use APA format and style. Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors.
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