Individual Assignment: Ethics Awareness Inventory

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Individual Assignment: Ethics Awareness Inventory

Complete the Ethics Awareness Inventory, located on your student website.

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your findings from the Ethics Awareness Inventory.

Discuss the role and importance of personal ethics in psychology, principles, and the Code of Conduct.

Discuss how ethics can affect how you will apply psychological principles to personal, spiritual, social, and organizational issues.

Assess how ethics affect psychological knowledge and principles related to personal growth, health, and development.

Analyze advantages of psychology as a degree choice. How do ethics play a role in your decision to pursue a degree in psychology?

Include two to three references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Ethics In Psychology For Acakademic Only

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Module 1: Module 1 – M1 Assignment 2 Discussion

 

Discussion AssignmentAssignment 2: Discussion Question: Ethical Codes and Standards

By Saturday, December 6, 2014, respond to the discussion question. Submit your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates’ submissions and continue the discussion untilWednesday, December 10, 2014.

After moving from a big city to a rural setting, Janice is suffering from anxiety and depression because of adjustments to the change. She wants to seek counseling services to help her adjust. Janice has always valued her privacy and is finding it difficult to commit to seeing a counselor in a rural setting. The community has only one mental health counselor. Janice fears that if she begins counseling sessions, people will learn that she is undergoing therapy. In addition, Janice is a devoted Catholic and is aware that the counselor is a devout Jehovah’s Witness, as is most of the community. Janice is apprehensive that the counselor might try to encourage her to convert. She is desperate to talk to someone and does not know where to turn.

  • Identify the ethical standards of the APA or ACA code specific to Janice’s concerns that the counselor should follow to provide professional and ethical services.
  • Identify specific sections of the ethical code, described in your own words, which may apply to Janice’s situation.
  • Describe, using the scenario, why ethical standards are important for client progress.

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Assignment 2: Discussion Question: Ethical Codes and Standards

 

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Research Hal Cone and Cornel West. Research their biographies on the Internet.

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Research Hal Cone and Cornel West.  Research their biographies on the Internet.

 

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper to include the following:

 

  • Information about each of the thinker’s unique contributions to society

 

  • The problems or issues that their ideas sought to solve

 

  • A description of the solutions and how his or her ideas were implemented

 

  • Each thinker’s personal/ social/ political environments and how you think these factors contributed to their creativity

 

  • The creative process of each thinker, including any obstacles they faced, and a comparison of the creative processes underlying each individual’s work

 

  • A critique of their ideas: could they have done anything differently? How did their work fit into the existing framework of understanding in their field, and how did it advance further understanding of the field?

 

Include at least four academic references.

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Applying Behavioral And Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

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Applying Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

Codrina is a 40-year-old, divorced, white female seeking counseling at a community mental health center.  She is seeking counseling because she has been depressed, unable to sleep well and has lost her appetite since the sudden ending of her marriage one month ago.  Before leaving, her husband told her that he did not love her any longer and doubted whether he ever did. He told Codrina that he had felt lonely and distant from her for the entire three years of their short marriage. He now questions whether she is even capable of feeling love for another person.

Codrina was raised in an orphanage and her childhood years were characterized by isolation, hunger and scarcity. She describes spending many days just staring at the wall and rocking back and forth. After she left the orphanage at 16 years of age she worked in odd jobs and was in and out of abusive relationships with men for a few years until she met her husband about four years ago. She lived with him for six months before they got married. Even from the start she had a difficult time trusting him or any man for that matter. She showed little interest in sex, never cried, rarely laughed and had a very subdued mood most of the time. In the second year of her marriage, Codrina discovered that her husband was having an affair with a woman he worked with. Instead of being upset, she was almost relieved because it seemed to take the pressure off of her to engage in sexual intercourse with her husband.  Out of guilt, he finally told her about the affair. Upon hearing his confession, Condrina showed no emotion and didn’t even ask him to end the affair. From that point forward her husband spent few nights at home and one month ago announced he was filing for divorce. Now, in addition to her insomnia and poor appetite she is neglecting her self-care to the point that she is being shunned by others who come in contact with her, which deepens her sense of isolation. She’s coming to therapy to see if you can help her before she loses all hope that she can regain control of her life.

Assume that you are a cognitive behavioral therapist and have agreed to work with Codrina. Using principles and techniques from Beck’s Cognitive Therapy (CT), respond to the following questions:

  • From a cognitive behavioral perspective, state at least three assumptions that you would make about the origin of Codrina’s behavioral problems? Be specific and detailed in your response.
  • Describe at least two goals that you, as a cognitive behavioral therapist, would have for Codrina in therapy. Give a thorough rationale for each goal bringing in terms and concepts from CT.
  • How might your goals differ from those that Codrina might have coming into therapy?
  • Identify at least two cognitive distortions that Codrina might be experiencing. State each one and provide evidence from the information given about her life that would support each cognitive distortion you have mentioned.
  • What CT techniques or methods would you use to achieve the goals mentioned in question 2?
  • As a CT therapist, what would be your desired outcome for Codrina be as a result of your work with her?

Your paper should be at least 1000 words. Your paper should be double-spaced and in 12 point, Times New Roman font with normal one-inch margins, and should follow APA style for attributing sources. It should include a title page with a running head and a reference page.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria and Respective Point Value
Maximum
Points
Stated three assumptions from a cognitive therapy perspective about the origin of Codrina’s behavioral problems.
15
Described in detail two concrete and specific goals for Codrina from a cognitive behavioral perspective that a therapist might have for a client.
10
Explained how a cognitive therapist’s goals for his or her client might differ from the client’s goals in this situation.
15
Stated two cognitive distortions and provided supportive evidence from the case study to substantiate the choices.
15
Described at least two techniques or methods a cognitive therapist would use to achieve their stated goals.
15
Described the desired outcome of therapy for Codrina.
10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100

 

Complete the following quiz. Choose your response by highlighting your answer.

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Week Three Quiz

Complete the following quiz. Choose your response by highlighting your answer.

1.When we perform an experiment, we

a. measure independent variables,

b. produce dependent variables.

c. produce control variables.

d. produce a comparison.

e. hold independent variables constant.

2. The control group in an experiment

a. fixes the level of a variable across all experimental conditions.

b. is often untreated.

c. receives the same level of the independent variable as the experimental group.

d. refers to the manipulation of the independent variable.

3. In research on the decompression of pregnant rats, the independent variable is ______, a dependent variable is ________, and a control variable is _______________.

a. Reduced air pressure; behavioral tests; strain of the rat

b. Body weight; climbing ability; time of day

c. Atmospheric pressure; age of rat; climbing ability

d. Number of decompressions; body weight; home cage

e. Experimental group; control group; test performance

4. In experiments, independent variables are

a. the result of careful measurements.

b. extraneous to the experiment and held constant.

c. extraneous to the experiment and allowed to vary randomly.

d. independent of experimenter control.

e. varied by the researcher.

5. Dependent variables are

a. manipulated by the researcher.

b. potential independent variables that are held constant.

c. measured by the researcher.

d. probable behavioral causes.

6. One reason a valid experiment may produce null results is

a. the range of levels in the independent variable was insufficient to show an effect.

b. the dependent variable reflects a broad range of performance.

c. that the experiment is conducted in an environment that is too difficult.

d. that reactivity occurs in the participants (e.g., they adopt the role of “good behavior”).

7. In experiments, the independent variable should be _________, the dependent variable should be __________, and the control variable should be ________.

a. controlled; constant; randomized

b. constant; an effect; causal

c. free; restricted; elevated

d. balanced; unconfounded; an effect

e. manipulated; measured; held constant

8. An interaction occurs when

a. an independent variable effects a dependent variable.

b. one independent variable effects a second independent variable.

c. the effect one dependent variable has is not the same at each level of a second dependent variable.

d. the effect one independent variable has is not the same at each level of a second independent variable.

9. Which of the following is an example of the Hawthorne effect?

a. Experimenter bias

b. Reactivity in an experiment

c. Participant observation

d. Unobtrusive outcomes

10.  A variable that inadvertently causes an experimental result is

a.  confounded with the dependent variable.

b.  confounded with the independent variable.

c.  confounded with the control variables.

d.  unlikely to be important in experiments.

11.  Construct validity permits one to do which of the following?

a.  Generalize

b.  Attribute causality

c.  Have confidence in constructs

d.  Support hypothesis

12.  Which of the following is a source of construct invalidity?

a.  Bias

b.  Random error

c.  Carry-over effects

d.  Counterbalancing

13.  If a study has external validity, one is entitled to

a.  generalize.

b.  attribute causality.

c.  have confidence in constructs.

d.  support hypotheses.

14.  Internal validity allows one to do which of the following?

a.  Generalize

b.  Attribute causality

c.  Have confidence in constructs

d.  Support hypotheses

15.  Which of the following is the most likely to have the greatest internal validity?

a.  Surveys

b.  Case studies

c.  Relational research

d.  Experiments

16.  Test reliability determined by a correlation between scores from the same test taken at two different times is called

a.  test-retest reliability.

b.  parallel forms reliability.

c.  split-half reliability.

d.  predictive reliability.

17.  Statistical reliability determines whether results

a.  will occur five percent of the time.

b.  occur because of chance.

c.  are internally valid.

d.  are produced by bias.

18.  Which of the following is a major threat to internal validity?

a.  Confounding

b.  Deviant-case analysis

c.  Truncated range

d.  Dependent variables

19.  A type of validity that is specifically concerned with being able to make causal statements about relationships between variables is _______________ validity.

a.  External

b.  Internal

c.  Construct

d.  Predictive

20.  A replication of research helps to determine ______________ validity.

a.  Construct

b.  External

c.  Internal

d.  Predictive

 

Watch TedTalk Video And Write A Thesis Statement On…..

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WATCH: TED Talks: Gary Lauder: New Traffic Sign – Take Turns (4:27)

 

I am looking for a well thought, well written, thesis as a response to this 10 point question. Watch Gary Lauder’s “New Traffic Sign: Take Turns.”  Notice how he makes his point using Statistical References in order to create change.

I would like you to do the same thing! I want to know how you would change your field and I would like you to back it up with research from the field and tell me the source. In other words, in order to CHANGE/IMPROVE your field (addiction/counseling), you would do the following based on what STATISTICAL INFORMATION ???

I want you to reference the STATISTICAL INFORMATION (a minimum of 3 references: 2 Peer-reviewed Journal articles from the professional literature and 1 website Respected by your profession).

If you are unsure about what a peer-reviewed Journal article is, or do not know how to use the University of Buffalo online library to find peer-reviewed Journal articles, please use the library link in course documents.  I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts and the statistics you reference!!!

 

The purpose of this post is to demonstrate your ability to reference the professional literature with statistical support for your thesis. If you reference studies from literature (which by the way you have to do in order to succeed at this assignment), I will want to know about significant results and the statistical test that was used.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

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Your paper should present a reasoned, convincing argument for a position on a selected topic.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1.    Follow the five (5) steps of persuasion: establishing credibility, acknowledging the audience’s position, constructing a rationale, transplanting root elements, and asking for a response.
2.    Clearly define your position and supporting evidence.
3.    Include all the necessary “evidence” for the reader to reach the expected conclusion in each argument in the paper (whether the overriding argument or one contained in an individual paragraph)
4.    Ensure that each argument in the paper (whether the overriding argument or one contained in an individual paragraph) is valid and free from both formal and informal fallacies.
5.    Include at least four (4) references (sources). At least one (1) of your sources must be obtained from the collection of databases accessible from the Learning Resources Center Web page.

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and effectively organized writing:
•    The paper is well-organized, and every explanation is both complete and easy to understand.
•    Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph for the paper.
•    Main ideas should be addressed in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
•    Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
•    The paper should be checked for spelling and grammatical errors.

Your assignment must:
•    Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•    Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•    Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
•    Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.
•    Write clearly and concisely about issues in critical thinking using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills

PSY 280 Week 3 Individual Assignment Middle Childhood And Adolescence Paper

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Prepare a 950- to 1,150-word paper in which you describe changes that occur during middle childhood and adolescence concerning family and peer relationships, and how they might influence future development. Be sure to include the following items in your description:

Evaluate the effect of functional and dysfunctional family dynamics on development (e.g., family structure, function, and shared and nonshared environments).

Determine the positive and negative impact of peers and changes in peer relations from middle childhood to adolescence.

Examine additional pressures faced in adolescence compared to middle childhood.

Discuss the development of moral values from middle childhood into adolescence.

Use a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

what do you think is the best way that articles in psychology should be selected for publication?

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Based on the links below

what do you think is the best way that articles in psychology should be selected for publication? What are the key strengths of your suggested method? The weaknesses?

Library Article: Peer Review in Scientific Publications: Benefits, Critiques, & A Survival Guide

Library Article: Benefits of Peer Review on Students’ Writing
Library Article: Giving Feedback: Preparing Students for Peer Review and Self-Evaluation.

Week 3 Midweek Assignment

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find two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles on your research topic. 

The literature review is a synthesis of the material on your topic. It serves to tie things together in a cohesive way, reviewing the literature on your chosen experiment. NOTE: The final project will require at least 5 peer-reviewed journal articles on your topic. This week, you will find two (2) of the articles for your final project. You must use current research (within the last 5 years).

In your synopsis for this week, you will include:

  • A summary of each of the journal articles
  • The main points discussed in each of the journal articles and how they relate to your experiment topic
  • Your thoughts and perspectives regarding the concepts covered in each of the journal articles

Cite sources using the APA format on a separate page.