How are you going to try to change the way you approach problems to help you be healthier?

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 Discussion 1

http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/The_Tuskegee_Syphilis_Study_and_Its_Implications_for_the_21st_Century/

1. Read the article directly above this assignment post: “The Tuskegee Syphilis Study and Its Implications for the 21st Century”

2. Write a summary (250 words minimum)

3. Answer the following questions in addition to your summary:

What are the major ethical issues surrounding this study (there are several listed within the article)?

How did the national government step in to redefine how human subjects are treated during experimentation?

What do IRBs require for human subjects today?

Discussion 2

 

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Classical and Christian ideals coexisted for the first time during the Renaissance. Briefly, Humanism and Christianity were aligned. Why was this life changing for the Western world? What did this allow for? (Here’s a hint: Religion and ______ have been at odds for centuries and continue to contradict one another.)

In your opinion which artist best exhibited the combination of these two ideals in their work?

Discusion 3

 

Watch the video How to Make Stress Your Friend https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend

2. Write a summary (250 words minimum)

3. Include information about how stress affects your body and how you can actively change this. What do you have to do to change the way stress affects you? How are you going to try to change the way you approach problems to help you be healthier?

Discussion 4 Answer in complete sentences

1.  Provide an example of a situation or event that could be appraised as either threatening or challenging.  Explain why one would see this situation or event as a threat or a challenge.

2. Go to this site: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_82.htm

Complete the scale, then answer these questions:

  1. What was your stress scale number?
  2. How accurately do you feel that this represents your current level of stress? Why?
  3. What could be added to improve it/make it more accurate?

Explain some changes that occur in families after the birth of a new baby.

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Original work. In your own words. No plagiarism. This will be 6 weeks working on this project.

My Virtual Life includes two simulations. You will raise a virtual child to age 18. Then the project will switch so that you will make decisions about your own life. You will complete the My Virtual Life during weeks 2 to 7. You will submit a reaction paper to the assignment box during each of these weeks.

In this module, you will begin the My Virtual Life Simulation. You will start the program by responding to questions regarding your personality and appearance. The program will congratulate you on the birth of your son or daughter. These are the only sections that you will complete for Module 2.

In your first reaction paper, please respond to the questions below:
1. What is the purpose of assessing your appearance and personality at the beginning of the program?
2. Did the program give you son or a daughter? What did you name your child?
3. Was your baby born on time or early? Discuss the risks associate with preterm and small-to-date babies.
4. Explain some changes that occur in families after the birth of a new baby.

Describe the psychological theory or theories that relate to the mental disorders

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For Week 3, utilize the mental disorder categories from DSM-5 to do an annotated bibliography on current research (within the last five years) on two disorders derived from the following list of mental disorder categories:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Neurocognitive disorders
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and other disorders
  • Depressive disorders
  • Bipolar and related disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma- and stressor-related disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
  • Somatic symptom and related disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • Personality disorders

The literature review is part of a final paper which will be due in Week 5. As part of choosing scholarly journal articles for the literature review, you will use the following subtopics in determining what articles to use.

  • Describe from the origins or history of the mental disorders.
  • Describe the psychological theory or theories that relate to the mental disorders, especially in the areas of diagnosis and treatment.
  • Describe the difference, if any, in age of onset and diagnostic criteria based on gender.
  • Explain the potential impact of the mental disorders on the individual and his or her family.
  • Explain the social perceptions of the mental disorders from stigma to advocacy.

Using the South University Online Library only, find three journal articles related to each topic area chosen. (Your textbook, Wikipedia, or any other Web source will not be accepted for this assignment.) The journal articles have to be from peer-reviewed scholarly journals. The articles do not need to be empirical studies but are required to be from primary sources.

  • Write a summary for each of the journal articles found.
  • Write an analysis and evaluation for each of the journal articles found

How does the interaction between theories and research with designing psychological interventions bring an improved level of understanding to the contemporary sport performers?

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Assignment 2: Reflection PaperThroughout this course, you have had the opportunity to explore a number of theory, research, and practice of sport performance enhancement ideas that are applicable for both individuals and groups of performers through a variety of psychological interventions.

This exploration has allowed you to examine the psychological factors necessary for optimal sport performance to aid in appropriate intervention planning. Write a reflection paper in 2–3 pages, addressing the following:What theory, research, or practice of sport performance enhancement did you learn about in this course that you were completely unaware of before taking this class? Now that you are aware of this, how do you see this impacting your current professional practice?

What psychological interventions did you learn about in this course that you were unaware of previously? Now that you are aware of these psychological interventions, how do you see them impacting your current professional practice?

Fundamentally throughout this course, you attempted to weave together the theories and research with designing psychological interventions.

Describe why studying these concepts together helps you better understand the profession.

How does the interaction between theories and research with designing psychological interventions bring an improved level of understanding to the contemporary sport performers?

Present your reflection paper in Microsoft Word document format.

Name the file M8_A2_LastName_ReflectionPaper.doc and submit it to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsDiscussed the theory, research, or practice of sport performance enhancement that you learned about in this course and explained how you see this impacting your current professional practice.

8Discussed the psychological interventions you learned about in this course and explained how you see them impacting your current professional practice.

8Described why studying these concepts together helps you better understand the profession and how the interaction between theories and research with designing psychological interventions brings an improved level of understanding to the contemporary sport performers.

8Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

4Total:28

How can the Bible's teachings inform a person's concept of abnormality?

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 After reading Chapter 1-2 which is attached, discuss the concept of “abnormality” from a Biblical perspective. What is considered “normal” and “abnormal” types of cognitions and behaviors? What does the Bible say about abnormal or deviant behavior? How does the Bible’s directives differ from what is currently considered “normal” or “abnormal” in your culture or environment? How can the Bible’s teachings inform a person’s concept of abnormality? Integrate into your discussion the 4 D’s – Dysfunction, Distress, Deviance, and Dangerousness.

Cite all sources in APA format. Must include a Bible verse and application and 1 outside source cited in APA format (in at least 200–250 words). Must Utilize at least 1 journal or book reference (besides the course textbook), cited in current APA format. Be sure your references are scholarly, peer-reviewed, book or journal articles only. Please do not use websites as references of information. Direct quotes will not be counted toward the word count. Also, must include a Bible scripture reference within your thread. Include an application of the passage to the topic about which you are writing, and not just a quote with a one-line explanation.

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What strategies could be applied to utilize what we know about self-perception and attributions to increase your learning performance in the future?

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Attribution Theory and Performance

Prior to beginning this assignment, be sure to read Chapter 4: Cognition, Learning, and the Environment, and read the article “Extending Attribution Theory: Considering Students’ Perceived Control of the Attribution Process”, the Instructor Guidance, and view the following website The Critical Thinking Community (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (http://www.criticalthinking.org/).

For this written assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of attribution theory. In essence, attribution theory states that individuals tend to make sense of (logically prescribe) situations by associating them to self, others, thoughts, feelings, or actions. This theory suggests that learners should consider why they do what they do, and what or who they are giving credit for both the victories and the failures. Further, this theory suggests that if a person believes that they are not good at something, they may attribute their unsuccessful outcomes to external factors, rather than to themselves. In contrast, if individuals have success, they more often may attribute their successes to internal factors.

Using your required resources to support, discuss the following:

  • Describe a time where you feel you have failed and blamed someone else: the teacher, the friend, a loved one. (Failure could be academic, relational, and/or organizational – loss of a job.)
  • Do you believe that you blamed external things to support a more stable version of your own self-image? (In other words, it could not be your mistake). If not, what other reasons might external variables be attributed for our own performance?
  • How do think stability and controllability affect performance attributions, based on our reading this week?
  • Why do you think that self-efficacy plays such a critical role in how we process our learning behaviors?
  • What strategies could be applied to utilize what we know about self-perception and attributions to increase your learning performance in the future? (Minimum of two strategies.)

Suggested template.

The Attribution Theory paper

  • Must be five to six double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use headings and sub-headings. See example. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must use appropriate research methods (e.g. use of the Ashford library) and skeptical inquiry (http://www.criticalthinking.org/) to support the content inclusions.
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Visit the Ashford writing Center to clarify how to create a strong thesis statement and what it helps you to accomplish. You may also use the Thesis Generator (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. For assistance with the critical thinking portion of the written assignment, please see the information included on the Critical Thinking Community website (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. The conclusion typically has two parts: the summary statement (one or two sentences that restate the thesis in a fresh way to reinforce the essay’s main idea) and the clincher (a final thought that creates a lasting impression for the reader).
  • Must use at least one scholarly source from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the required e-book.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined i

assume the role of a clinical or counseling psychologist who has recently opened a private practice or begun working for a mental health agency

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Prior to beginning work on this interactive assignment, please read the Neimeyer, et al. (2011) “How Special Are the Specialties? Workplace Settings in Counseling and Clinical Psychology in the United States” and Heatherington, et al. (2012) “The Narrowing of Theoretical Orientations in Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training” articles. Be sure to also review the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologist and Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. article and the Recognized Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. web page, as well as any relevant Instructor Guidance.

For this interactive assignment, you will assume the role of a clinical or counseling psychologist who has recently opened a private practice or begun working for a mental health agency. You are eager to begin working with your ideal client(s), but you first need to market your services. One way to attract clients is to create a professional website that provides an overview of your specialties.

For this interactive assignment, you may use any website building platform you choose; however, you may wish to use Wix.com  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., a free website development platform, to create your website. You may refer to the Wix Quick-Start Guide and read the PSY650 Dealing with Wix.com Instructions for assistance with creating your website should you decide to use Wix as your platform.

Create a fictitious persona based on the role you are assuming and create a website with the following required elements.

Name, Photo, and Credentials: Be sure to include your persona’s degree, type of license, and any professional membership organizations appropriate to your assumed role. You may also list any appropriate division memberships and certifications applicable to your specialty.

Personal Statement:  Create a 200-word personal statement in which you describe attributes that make your assumed persona, practice, and/or agency unique. Explain to potential clients what problems and/or issues you address and how you could help them in your assumed role. You may also describe why you have chosen this profession and why people choose to work with you.

Specialties: Identify at least three areas in which your persona specializes (e.g., trauma, relationships issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem). Access the APA’s Recognized Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. page for more information on this topic.

Treatment Preferences: Compare the possible theoretical orientations appropriate to your assumed role, and identify your treatment orientation. Identify which modalities (e.g., individual, couples, family, and/or group) your persona would use with clients. For further assistance with creating this portion of the website, review the Heatherington, et al. (2012) article titled “The Narrowing of Theoretical Orientations in Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training.”

Client Focus: Describe the population that your assumed persona would primarily serve. Include information regarding age, gender, religious orientations, ethnicities, and/or special populations. List all languages you speak fluently and provide any additional information on cultural specialization your persona may have.

Confidentiality and Limitations: Explain to the client what information will remain confidential in your sessions as well as the limitations of confidentiality. Keep in mind the age of your target population.

Once you have completed your website according to the instructions, copy and paste the URL for your website into the forum for review by your instructor and peers.

Explain how the motivations and tactics differ between the domestic and the international terrorist groups

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Details:

Choose two domestic and two international terrorist organizations from the government lists of terrorist organizations. In 1,000 words, describe the following:

  1. Describe the ideological foundations of each of the groups.
  2. Describe the modus operandi of each group and their most recent acts of terror.
  3. Explain how the motivations and tactics differ between the domestic and the
    international terrorist groups you chose.

Use three to four scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Discuss how you would negotiate the conflict between your values and your ethical obligation to release your client's records.

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There are times when human services providers are obligated to release confidential information about clients in spite of having concerns about how the information will be used. However, they are also responsible for protecting the clients’ privacy at such times.

The case that you will analyze in this assignment illustrates the conflict faced by human services professionals when responding to requests for their clients’ confidential information.

The Case:

Assume that you are working with a client who was referred to you by his probation officer. You receive a request by the probation officer for all of your client’s records since the beginning of his treatment. You have consent from your client to release the records.

However, the records contain information that you think would cause the probation officer to misappropriate her authority with your client because the officer has informally shared with you her disdain for people who have engaged in the type of activity that your client admitted to in one of your sessions.

While you have the obligation to release your client’s records, your values about the potential abuse of authority by the probation officer cause significant internal conflict about releasing the records.

Tasks:

Consider the case and respond to the following in about 300 words:

· Discuss how you would negotiate the conflict between your values and your ethical obligation to release your client’s records.

In your answer, you should address the following:

· The extent of information being requested

· The client’s understanding of the purpose of releasing the confidential information

· Your duty to protect your client’s right to privacy

· The potential result if you refuse to release the records

demonstrate your theoretical understanding of the psychological skills that lead to success in athletics

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Assignment 1: Critical Thinking Essay

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your theoretical understanding of the psychological skills that lead to success in athletics. Read Critical Thinking Question in your textbook and answer the question in a 1-2 page essay that meets these additional requirements:

 

*QUESTION: Outline and propose your own psychological skills training program. At each step, explain your reasons and rationale.

  • Clearly define each step and provide logical reasoning for the appropriateness of this skill with support from personal experience and relevant scholarly sources.
  • Include why you chose each step in your rationale. Provide either personal experience and/or scholarly resources to defend your choice.
  • Explain briefly the rationale for your overall plan, such as why you would develop the plan in the way you choose to do so.
  • Briefly relate this plan to an experience in your past were it would have been applicable. If you do not have a relevant experience, briefly theorize of a real life situation were this plan would be applicable.

Write the analysis in 1–2 pages and present it in Microsoft Word document format