Psychology

COLLAPSE       There are multiple of reasons why we stress ourselves out everyday. what i learned about myself was that i do get frustrated  especially while driving . sometimes i have bad road rage, especially when I’m in a hurry to just get home. ” one of the most persistent and frequent responses to frustration is aggression, any physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt someone” ( coon, martini, mitterer 2019 ). after reading this chapter i have found ways i can reduce that frustration and try to relax. The stressors or hassles i recognize in my life would be money  because Covid-19 happened and my mom got stuck outside the country so i been living alone and  thinking about nursing school and how i want my interview to go perfect. Small hassles daily like having to cancel my day because something came up unexpectedly and you already had a full day of plans. Work can sometimes be a hassle. not everyday is going to be a smooth day, sometimes you are by yourself and its busy or you may have a rude customer. The way that i cope with stress is by going to the gym everyday, its like a release for me, while exercising you are also improving your health because your body needs movement and nutrition. Having a support system, surrounding yourself with positive people that have goals similar to yours really help and people you can talk to when you are feeling lost and down. Thinking about your future and everything you want helps you stay motivated in school.This makes you a productive student because it motivates you to not give up and to be on top of all your homework and exams. Some people tend to leave everything last minute and stress builds up to the point where they think its too much and drop out. learning to prioritize the important things can help with your stress levels. danesy perez  Being a parent is a lot of stress, imagine adding a full-time job, and going to school full time. Talk about BURNOUT! I am not alone in balancing this thing we all call life. Many of us face stress throughout our lives. For me, being a parent while working and trying to go to school has my stress at levels, I have not been able to understand lately. As of right now, “burnout” is not an actual diagnosis, but a condition (Bianchi, 2013).             I am a strong believer in we are able to manage our own stress, like they say “grant me the serenity for the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference” (Niebuhr, 1943). I have started to cope and manage my stress by organizing the things I can change and making a goal sheet with short term steps. Little by little makes progress. For things I cannot change, I am allowing myself to think before reacting, and get my mind off of it, and help with accepting them by meditating, yoga, and listening to music. Stress management will allow me to be a more productive student by letting me be in control of how to tackle the tasks I am faced with, whether it be a test, or something as simple as a discussion. Being in control and unison of my own mind, body, and soul is the ultimate level of stress control. I can control my mind to think positively with whatever I am faced, which will allow my body to not feel stress, and that calming no stress feeling is what our body always seeks.    References   Bianchi, R. (2015) et al. Is it time to consider the “burnout syndrome” a distinct illness?  Frontiers in Public Health 3:158  Neibuhr, R. (1943)  sermon at Health Evangelical Union Church. Heath, Massachusetts

Term Paper As part of the course, students must write a term paper on a condition, situation, scenario-specific to a stage in the life-span (ex. Crises, aging, “failure to launch”, marriage/divorce, empty nest, sandwich generation, etc.) The term paper must be typed with 1” margins, double spacing and a 12 point Times Roman font. The paper should also include a reference list. A minimum of five references must be utilized. The American Psychological Association format must also be utilized for the paper. The paper should be between four and six pages in length (not including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.).

Comparative Theory Paper For this assignment you will select two theorists and write a paper comparing/contrasting the following: 1.How the theory discusses the development of one’s personality throughout childhood 2.How the theory discusses the development and/or stability of one’s personality throughout adulthood and older age 3.How the theory accounts for one’s overall behavior and demeanor – why do we do the things we do? 4.How personality is objectively measured within the scope of the theory 5.Any other critical tenets of the theories You must select the two theorists from different categories (i.e. choosing Erikson and Bandura) and cannot use two theorists from the same category (i.e. Freud and Adler). Each paper should include: An overview of both theories, answering the above questions (3-4 pages total) An analysis of the similarities and differences of each theories (2-3 pages) Your opinion on which of the two theories is the most accurate representation of the human personality, and why (1-2 pages) The length of your paper will vary depending on the theories you choose and the literature available to you for these theories but should be a minimum of 6 pages. You must use AT LEAST four peer-reviewed journal articles (two per theory) to receive full credit, and cannot complete this paper using solely the textbook; you may utilize the textbook to supplement your responses, but should not be using the book to complete the bulk of your paper. Standard APA formatting is expected. Your paper should have a 12pt font, be double spaced, include a title page and reference page (that does not count towards the minimum 6 pages), and be grammatically correct. Psychodynamic Theories Erikson – Post-Freudian Theory Humanistic/Existential Theories Maslow – Holistic-Dynamic Theory

This assignment will become the introduction to your behavior intervention plan that you will have written by the end of the term.  Your homework assignments will be related to a behavior intervention plan you will write for yourself. Please find 3 research articles in a peer reviewed psychology journals.  I would prefer to see articles from behavior analytic journals.

For this assignment, you will choose a psychological disorder from our text to research further.      You’ll then write up a mock case study for a hypothetical client with your chosen disorder.     Your case study should include the following sections: Client ‘Name’:  List the name of your hypothetical client.   (No real people, please.) Background Information: This section should include information that your ‘client’ would share with you during your initial meeting.   This can include information on family life, occupation, and any medical details that are pertinent. Symptoms: This section should fully describe the client’s complaints.   Why did he/she seek treatment, and how severe are the issues?   These should align with the DSM-V description of your chosen disorder. Differential Diagnosis: Here you’ll include 2-3 similar diagnoses that could have fit some of your client’s symptoms.   List the disorders, their symptoms, and why you ruled them out for this particular client.  Diagnosis and Rationale: Share the diagnosis for your client, and your rationale for the client’s diagnosis.   Why does this diagnosis make sense for your client? Treatment Recommendations: Describe how this disorder is typically treated. References: List at least two reliable references. Submit in Canvas.   Requirements: APA formatting of citations in the body of your text AND a reference page. (Otherwise your formatting should reflect the case study style…you can just list the topics from above and fill in your text under each.) Word document 1″ margins, 12-point font, double-spaced, at least 3 pages in length (not including title or reference page) Submit in Canvas; a TurnItIn report will be run and any instances of plagiarism will result in a grade of ‘0’ for the assignment.

For this assignment, you will create a Personal Development Plan. This will be a minimum of two pages. The plan should include the following information. Title Page (not included in required page count) Professional Component Page to address the following items: Who am I in my current professional capacity? What type of organization do I want to work for (national, state, local, etc.)? Where am I today compared to where I want to be? What are the benefits of where I am? What happens if I stay status quo? What are goals I could set for the future, and what resources or assistance will be needed? What higher education and training do I need to obtain to reach my goal? Plan Moving Forward Page What is my professional component of life goal? How will I reach this goal? The title page will include the title “Personal Development Plan.” Also, include a paragraph header for the Professional Component and the Plan Moving Forward sections of your reflection paper.

The purpose of an article review is to provide the academic community with a description, summary, and evaluation of the completed work. For the article review, students will assume the role of an expert who is critically evaluating contemporary research in the field of psychology. Students will incorporate material from across the course, analyzing and applying theories and principles of psychology, into a cohesive and well-written article review. This learning activity will facilitate the development of research skills, critical thinking, and writing skills that are necessary to success in the field of psychology. The article for review was chosen in Week Two of the course and must be used in this review. Carefully read the selected article, and then write the Article Review. Begin with a well-written introduction to the article that: Analyzes the article and identifies the professional area of psychology it represents Assesses the roles of psychology professionals within this area and describes whether or not the article clearly and correctly represents these roles. Evaluate the theoretical perspective on which the study is based Detail the hypotheses presented in the study or the relationship of interest Describe the sample(s) presented in the study (how participants were obtained, selected, sample size, etc.) Discuss where the study was conducted: university setting (lab), organization (field), etc. Examine the ethical concerns in the study using the APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct as a guide. Summarize the results of the study. Be certain to specify the findings and whether or not the hypotheses were supported. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the study (usually found in the discussion section of the article). Evaluate possible contemporary applications of the results within the article Create a conclusion that includes a synopsis of professional insights about the study. In the creation of the Article Review, it is paramount to include information in the form of peer-reviewed research to support any statements made. A minimum of five peer-reviewed articles, not including the article chosen for this assignment, are required for this paper. Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper: Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that includes an analysis of the article and identification of the professional area of psychology it represents, as well as an assessment of the clear description of the roles of psychology professionals within the area presented. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that includes a synopsis of professional insights about the study. Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources, including a minimum of two from the Library. The article being reviewed will not count toward this total. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in theWriting Center. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the  Writing Center.

Create a 2 slides  Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that addresses the following:  Are certain aspects of personality theory more applicable to men and others more applicable to women? Complete speaker notes for each slide, they must be at least one paragraph long.  Use at least 3 academic sources, (No papers will be accepted in this course without references and citations). Submit your assignment.

This topic of this essay is boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.  Here is a proposed outline.  It does not need to be followed specifically but rather is meant to give you a clear idea of what I am looking for. Define boundaries Importance of boundaries in a therapeutic relationship Violation of boundaries- the cost:  e.g., loss of trust, decreased effectiveness of therapy, etc Countertransference as a major factor in violation of boundaries Power differential and how it can create issues in therapy if not monitored/attended to    with potential to ultimately lead to abuse of power      worst abuse- sexual improprieties Tie in ethic of “avoid harm” Circle back to foundational importance of strong professional boundaries This is not a Psyc 101 assignment.  It needs to have a higher level of sophistication.  I do not want to receive a paper with typos or poor sentence structure!  I am allowing plenty of time so that you don’t need to feel time pressured.  Thank you for your consideration.

Copy and Paste the link to a news story or an article as the source at the end of the page. The news story or article has to be related to a current event or a discipline in the humanities such as art, music, dance, cinema, psychology, etc. Along with the link, you should provide a brief summary of your understanding, why you chose this particular article, and why you agree or disagree.