Midterm PowerPoint: INSTRUCTIONS
Your topic: Attachment Theory
1, Your midterm will consist of an 10 slide PowerPoint presentation. Instructions for each slide follow shortly.
2, You will need to record yourself dictating. You may include a video cameo of yourself or just audio.
(obviously I will do this part)
3, I have provided SAMPLES FROM PREVIOUS STUDENTS. PLEASE look at these samples BEFORE you read the rest of the instructions. You will feel much more comfortable with the assignment after seeing these! Please note that, unlike these student samples, you are required to dictate your presentation.
Samples attached
Your assigned topic is attachment theory. You are now the expert on this topic!
As the topic expert, you have been invited to lecture to first-year medical students. What important aspects should these students know?
You will create the PowerPoint and record yourself dictating each slide. Please keep your presentation to 5-6 minutes, including the video which you will play as part of your recorded presentation.
Slide 1: Title of your topic, your name, date
Slide 2: Description and examples of your topic.
Slide 3: History of your topic.
Slide 4: Why did you select this topic and why is it so important in human development TODAY?
Slide 5: Examples of how your topic has influenced research and humanity.
Slides 6-10: Present interesting facts about your topic. Perhaps explain misconceptions people may have about your topic.
PLEASE INCLUDE A 1 to 2-minute video on your topic!
LAST SLIDE: You must have at least SIX resources for your topic. Your video will count as one. Make this PP interesting! Include pictures graphics and charts –
5. Use Grammarly to ensure outstanding work!
6.Post your completed midterm PowerPoint.
7.Kindly watch and respond to TWO of your peers’ PowerPoints. Provide a brief critique…what you found interesting and what you would like to see more of in their PowerPoint.
That is it! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOUR WORK!
Examples attached.
I have done a preliminary outline:
Slide 1:Title: Understanding Attachment Theory Presented by Your Name Date: April 5, 2024
Slide 2: Description and Examples:Explanation of Attachment Theory: Overview of John Bowlby’s theory emphasizing the innate need for human beings to form strong emotional bonds with caregivers.Examples: Parent-child attachment, caregiver responsiveness, separation anxiety, secure vs. insecure attachment styles.
Slide 3: History:Overview of the Development of Attachment Theory: John Bowlby’s early work, Mary Ainsworth’s Strange Situation experiment, and subsequent research. Strange situation video link may be good but I’ll leave it up to you.
Slide 4: Importance Today:Why Attachment Theory Matters in Modern Human Development: Addressing contemporary issues such as parenting styles, mental health outcomes, and relationship dynamics.Examples: Impact on childcare practices, therapeutic interventions, and social policies.
Slide 5: Influence on Research and Humanity:Research: Contributions to psychology, neuroscience, and social sciences.Humanity: Shaping interventions for vulnerable populations, promoting healthy relationships, and understanding trauma.
Slides 6-10: Interesting Facts and Misconceptions:Interesting Facts: Brief facts about attachment across different cultures, animal studies, and longitudinal research findings.Misconceptions: Common myths debunked, such as the belief that attachment patterns are fixed or solely determined by genetics.
Last Slide: Resources:
[Your Video Resource]Bowlby, J. (1969). Attachment and Loss: Vol. 1. Attachment. New York: Basic Books.Ainsworth, M. D. S., Blehar, M. C., Waters, E., & Wall, S. (1978). Patterns of Attachment: A Psychological Study of the Strange Situation. Oxford: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.Cassidy, J., & Shaver, P. R. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Attachment: Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications. New York: Guilford Press.Siegel, D. J. (2012). The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are. New York: Guilford Press.Karen, R. (1998). Becoming Attached: First Relationships and How They Shape Our Capacity to Love. Oxford: Oxford University Press.Make sure to include visually engaging graphics, charts, and images to enhance the presentation’s appeal. Incorporate a video that succinctly illustrates key aspects of attachment theory, such as excerpts from Strange Situation experiments or interviews with experts in the field.
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