Develop a 3–4 page research paper based on a selected case study related to understanding sexuality in ourselves and our relationships. It is useful to explore practical information about maintaining healthy, effective relationships, whether or not they involve sexual interactions. Understanding the communication process and how complex it may become is vital, since both the sender and receiver have complicated interpretive systems through which any message is filtered. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.Teenage pregnancy continues to be a problem in the United States, creating consequences for teen parents and for the larger society, although rates of teen pregnancy have mostly been decreasing in recent years. Because this is a psychology course, you need to format this assessment according to APA guidelines. Additional resources about APA can be found in the Research Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom. Use the resources to guide your work as needed. The following resource is required to complete the assessment. The resources provided here are optional and support the assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from
the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you. The following articles are examples of scholarly research on the development of sexuality. Search the Capella University Library for additional peer-reviewed articles to support your assessment. Use this resource to examine the ethical standards that guide professional behavior as they relate to the issues and concepts identified in the human sexuality case study you select for your assessment. Develop a light research paper based on case studies provided in the interactive media piece (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading). Read the case studies and select one on which to base your paper. Try to choose the case study that you feel best applies to the requirements for your paper, which are provided in the instructions below. Use your selected case study to write a 3–4 page paper in which you complete the following: Do not restate the case study within your paper; you should only identify and refer to the selected case study as needed to illustrate your points. Your paper should follow a logical structure and be evidence based. Use the MEAL plan to help guide the organization of your paper. Conduct independent research for resources and references to support your paper. Provide a reference list and in-text citations, in APA format, for all of your resources. You may cite texts and authors from the suggested resources as well as any additional reputable resources you find on your own. If you wish, you may use the APA Paper Template (linked in the Resources under the APA Resources heading) to complete your paper. In addition, you are urged to use the resources in Capella University’s Writing Center to help you develop clear and effective writing. In the Writing Center, you will be able to receive feedback on your writing, use writing resources, discover new writing strategies, and explore different ways to draft, revise, edit, and proofread your own work.