Write a letter to your friend informing her about brain plasticity, with the goal of inspiring hope and optimism for her cousin’s situation.

Choose one of the following topics and write a 3-5 page double-spaced paper in APA style. Cite at least 3 scholarly
articles in APA format. Include a reference list, also in APA format, at the end of your paper. You do not need headings or subheadings for this assignment.

Topics:
1. Recall the story of Ben Underwood who lost his sense of sight at the age of 3 due to a rare form of cancer. Now, a friend has just come to you, informing you that her three-year old cousin will have surgery, due to a rare form of cancer, in which both eyes will be removed. She is distraught. Your friend does not know about brain plasticity. Write a letter to your friend informing her about brain plasticity, with the goal of inspiring hope and optimism for her cousin’s situation. Cite at least 3 scholarly articles which support your advice.
2. A friend has come to you and has recently experienced some major life stressors, including the separation of her parents and financial struggles. Write a letter to her suggesting some practices in which she might engage to buffer against stress. Cite at least 3 scholarly articles to support your advice.
3. A friend comes to you explaining that he/she is concerned about succeeding in life. He (or she) feels he might not be smart enough to succeed and he frequently envisions himself failing. Write a letter to him (or her) giving him research-based advice on how to believe in himself, including research on self-fulfilling prophecy. Cite at least 3 scholarly articles to support your advice.

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