Writing Task: Write a comparison-contrast essay of the two papers below, which should be a minimum of two (2) pages single-spaced and follow the styles established by the American Psychological Association. Focus on attributes specifically pertaining to brain activity, neurochemistry, parenting, and aggressive/violent behavior in children.
Golding, P., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (2019). The early biopsychosocial development of boys and the origins of violence in males. Infant mental health journal, 40(1), 5-22. The early biopsychosocial development of boys and the origins.pdf
Rilling, J. K., & Mascaro, J. (2016). The Neural Correlates of Individual Variation in Paternal Nurturance. In Positive Neuroscience (pp. 21-36). Oxford University Press.
Positive Neuroscience The Neural Correlates of Individual Variation in Paternal Nurturance.pdf
Answer the following in your paper:
1. List and articulate all of the major similarities and differences between the papers.
2. After brainstorming, determine whether you will develop a claim that focuses on the
similarities, differences, or both.
3. Once you have determined what points you want to make in your comparison-contrast essay,
review to determine which will be most relevant for your essay.
4. Write an outline that includes the thesis and topic sentences of your essay. In addition discuss and articulate all of the major similarities and differences if any, based on sex, gender, age, and/or race and ethnicity.