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PCN-521 Topic 2: Vargas Case Study
Elizabeth arrives on time with Frank and Heidi for the second session. Elizabeth appears somewhat frazzled and tells you that she had just heard from Bob who said he would be “a little late” because he “lost track of time.” You note Elizabeth’s frustration which she confirms by saying this is “typical.” She proceeds to share that she feels “completely disregarded,” especially after having shared with Bob the night before how important these sessions are to her. You notice that Heidi seems upset as well and looks as if she has been crying. You ask her how her day is going and she tearfully tells you that Frankie tore up her school paper with the gold star on it. Elizabeth elaborates that Frank had become angry and ripped up the picture that Heidi was proudly sharing with her. Frank, who had gone directly to the Legos, appears oblivious to the others in the room. When you ask him about his sister’s sadness, he replies, “Who cares? She always gets gold stars!”
As you were about to further explore these feelings, Bob arrives stating, “She probably told you I’m always late, but hey, at least I’m consistent.” You notice Elizabeth’s eye rolling and direct your attention to the children, asking them about what brought them to your office. Heidi says, “I’m good but Frankie’s bad at school, and it makes Mommy and Daddy fight.” Frank, who had helped himself to one of your books to use as a car ramp argues, “I hate school. It’s boring and my teacher is mean.” Bob attributes Frank’s boredom to being “too smart for the second grade…what do they expect?” Elizabeth responds that they, like her, expect him to follow rules and be respectful, and suggests that Bob should share those same expectations. Bob dismisses Elizabeth’s concerns by saying, “He’s a normal boy, not like all your friends from work who you say are ‘creative.’”
You notice Elizabeth’s reaction and decide to redirect your attention to Frank. You ask him what bothers him most about school, to which he replies, “I get in trouble, then I don’t get to have all the recess time, then I can’t play soccer because they already started and they won’t let me play.” You notice Frank’s interest in sports and probe for more information. You learn that he is quite athletic and has been asked to join a competitive youth soccer team that plays on Saturdays and Sundays. You discover another source of discord when Elizabeth shares that Bob “feels strongly” that Sundays are to be spent only at church and with family. Bob confirms that after church on Sundays, they spend the rest of the day with his parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews. Elizabeth says that Sunday mornings are the only time she gets to be by herself and that she typically joins the family around 1:00 p.m. Bob adds, “Apparently Liz needs time to herself more than she needs God and her family,” and suggests she should appreciate his family more because “it’s the only family she has.”
As the session comes to a close, you share your observations of the family by noting their common goal of wanting to enjoy family time together. You also suggest that while Frank’s behavior challenges are concerning, perhaps you could focus next week on learning more about each parent’s family of origin in hopes of gaining a better understanding of the couple’s relationship.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING THIS ASSIGNMENT
Review the Topic 2: Vargas Family Case Study. Write a 750-1,000-word paper in which you demonstrate how therapists apply psychoanalytic and cognitive-behavioral theories to analyze the presenting problem(s) and choose appropriate interventions.
Be sure to answer the following questions in your paper:
1. What are the two main presenting problems for the Vargas family?
2. How are the problems maintained?
· From the psychoanalytic perspective
· From the cognitive-behavioral perspective
3. What interventions would you plan to use in your next session?
· From the psychoanalytic perspective (identify and describe your plan for two interventions)
· From the cognitive-behavioral perspective (identify and describe your plan for two interventions)
4. What is the role of the counselor in the change process?
· From the psychoanalytic perspective
· From the cognitive-behavioral perspective
Cite at least three academic sources (peer-reviewed journal articles, books, etc.).
Goldenberg, I., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2016). Family therapy: An overview (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Our class text book
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 Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
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Posts
· Respond to the REVIEW question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 9. Make sure your response is thorough.
Revel – Section 9.6, Individual Differences in Mental Development – “Explaining Individual and Group Differences in IQ” – Journal 9.4
Since there is actually no “review” question, let’s do the “Connect” question:
“Explain how dynamic assessment is consistent with Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development and with scaffolding (you will need to refer back to the Vygotsky discussion in chapter seven)
· Respond to the APPLY question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 9
Revel – Section 9.8, Learning in School – “How Well-Educated Are U.S. Children?” – Journal 9.6
“Sandy wonders why her daughter Mira’s teacher often has students work on assignments in small, cooperative groups. Explain the benefits of this approach to Sandy.”
· Respond to the APPLY question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 10
Revel – Section 10.2, Self-Understanding – “Influences on Self-Esteem” –
Journal 10.1
“Should parents try to promote children’s self-esteem by telling them they’re “smart” or “wonderful”? Are children harmed if they do not feel good about everything they do? Explain”
****PLEASE RESPOND IN QUESTION/ANSWER FORMAT and ONLY CITE FROM THE BOOK… Chapter 9 & 10 Berk, L. E. (2014). Exploring Lifespan Development (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-134-41266-5
People of German Heritage.
Read chapter 14 and 29 of the class textbook Transcultural Health Care. A Culturally Competent Approach (4th ed.)
Purnell, L.D.(and review the attached PowerPoint presentations. Read Content chapter 29 in Davis Plus Online Website. Once done answer the following questions;
1. Describe the health care beliefs of the German and French Canadian heritages and mention the influence in the delivery of evidence-based health care.
2. Discuss if there is any similarity in the health care beliefs and practices of the German and French Canadian heritage with the health care beliefs of your heritage.
3. If you have to change your health care beliefs for any of one study this week, which one will you choose and why?
The assignment must be presented in an APA format word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum on the discussion board. A minimum of 3 evidenced-based references must be used with the appropriate references must be posted.
References must be no older than 5 years. A minimum of 700 words is required.
PLEASE DO NOT PLAGIARIZE.
To Prepare: Review the following at the Walden Library on how to find existing instruments:
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/testsmeasures
By Day 5
Posta brief explanation of the existing measurement instrument that you identified. Then, compare your original measurement approach to the existing instrument. Next, explain how you would revise or replace your original measurement plan. Finally explain the advantages and/or disadvantages of using existing instruments for measurement. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
By Day 7
Respond to a colleague’s post by suggesting one alternative advantage or disadvantage of their chosen existing instrument of measurement. Explain why your suggestions have value. Please use the resources to support your answer.
Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Chapter 10, “Measurements Concepts and Issues” (pp. 223-245)
Chapter 11,” Methods for Acquiring Research Data” (pp. 246-275)
Chapter 12, “Data Collection Instruments” (pp. 277-294)
Windle, G., Bennett, K. M., & Noyes, J. Windle, G., Bennett, K. M., & Noyes, J. (2011). A methodological review of resilience scales. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 9, 2-18. Retrieved from Walden Library databases
Walker, K. E., & Arbreton, A. J. A. (2001). Working together to build Beacon Centers in San Francisco: Evaluation findings from 1998–2000. Philadelphia, PA: Public/Private Ventures. (see pp. 96-99 for measures). Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED464212.pdf
See pp. 96–99 for measures
Document: Tips When Evaluating Instruments
Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders (Active Learning Activity = 15 points)
Page 8 of 8
Use the crossword puzzle to fill in the blanks on the next page(s). (You do NOT need to actually write your answers in the boxes here).
Part 1—Knowing Key Terms (4 points) :
Fill in the blanks from the crossword puzzle above using key terms from the textbook and/or lecture notes.
Across
10. false sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices that do not really exist.-
11. disorders in which the main symptom is excessive or unrealistic anxiety and fearfulness.-
17. somatoform disorder in which the person is terrified of being sick and worries constantly, going to doctors repeatedly, and becoming preoccupied with every sensation of the body.-
18. a state of immobility.-
19. in psychology, an emotional reaction.-
20. fear of being in a small, enclosed space.-
21. the break away from an ability to perceive what is real and what is fantasy.-
22. false beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their falseness.-
23. type of schizophrenia in which behavior is bizarre and childish and thinking, speech, and motor actions are very disordered.-
Down
1. the tendency to interpret a single negative event as a never-ending pattern of defeat and failure.-
2. severe disorder in which the person suffers from disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, hallucinations, and is unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality.-
3. severe mood swings between major depressive episodes and manic episodes.-
4. an irrational, persistent fear of an object, situation, or social activity.-
5. cutting holes in the skull of a living person.-
6. term referring to someone with antisocial personality disorder.-
7. type of schizophrenia in which the person suffers from delusions of persecution, grandeur, and jealousy, together with hallucinations.-
8. disorder that consists of mood swings from moderate depression to hypomania and lasts two years or more.-
9. anything that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life.-
12. having the quality of excessive excitement, energy, and elation or irritability.-
13. fear of being in a place or situation from which escape is difficult or impossible.-
14. a moderate depression that lasts for two years or more and is typically a reaction to some external stressor.-
15. fear of heights.-
16. the study of abnormal behavior.-
Part 2—Comprehending and Applying Concepts (4 points):
Answer each of the following questions by: (1) Underlining the correct options for multiple choice items, or (2) Providing the correct short answer where appropriate.
1. What is the primary difficulty with applying the criterion of “social norm deviance” to define abnormal behavior?
a) Norms are difficult to enumerate.
b) Cultures accept and view all behaviors as normal.
c) Behavior that is considered disordered in one culture may be acceptable in another.
d) Norms do not guide behavior except in rare instances.
2. Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to decide if a pattern of behavior should be considered to be a psychological disorder?
a) The behavior is physically exhausting.
b) The behavior causes subjective distress.
c) The behavior goes against the norms of the society.
d) The behavior is maladaptive.
3. The biological model views psychological disorders as resulting
from_____________.
a) distorted thought patterns
b) repressed memories
c) underlying behavioral issues
d) physiological causes
4. The psychoanalytic model holds that abnormal behavior is the result of ______.
a) learning
b) repressed thoughts
c) biology
d) biochemical imbalances
5. Alan went to see a psychologist to get some help overcoming his anxiety in public. The psychologist spent a lot of time discussing the specific thoughts Alan has when he is in public and trying to help him change those thought patterns. The psychologist could be best described as
adhering to the _______________.
a) cognitive perspective
b) behaviorist model
c) psychoanalytical perspective
d) biological model
6. Disorders such as koro, susto, and amok are considered __________.
a) restricted syndromes
b) naturalistic syndromes
c) sociocultural disorders
d) culture-bound syndromes
7. _______is used to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.
a) The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
b) The Physician’s Desk Reference
c) The Textbook of Psychological Disorders
d) The Textbook of Physiological Disorders
8. In any given year in the United States, approximately how many adults over age 18 experience a mental disorder?
a) 5 percent
b) 22 percent
c) 52 percent
d) 76 percent
9. Which of the following statements is true about anxiety?
a) It is never considered realistic or normal.
b) Some anxiety is realistic when its source is obvious and understandable.
c) It always manifests itself as a disorder.
d) It is unusual for a mentally healthy person to experience anxiety.
10. Liza has an anxiety disorder. She is currently seeing a therapist who believes that anxiety disorders are a result of illogical, irrational thought processes. Liza is probably seeking treatment from a
a) behaviorial psychologist.
b) cognitive psychologist.
c) psychoanalyst.
d) psychologist with a biological perspective.
11. The cognitive process of magnification could be most accurately described as
a) interpreting a single negative event as a never-ending pattern of defeat.
b) making mountains out of molehills.
c) giving little or no emphasis to one’s successes or positive events.
d) throwing the baby out with the bath water.
12. Disorders that take the form of a physical illness that has no real physical cause are referred to as
a) dissociate disorders.
b) schizophrenia.
c) somatoform disorders.
d) mood disorders.
13. What did Freud believe about somatoform disorders?.
a) They are caused by the repression of disturbing thoughts, conflicts, or memories.
b) They result from magnifying symptoms and allowing false beliefs to dominate one’s thinking.
c) They are the result of positive and negative reinforcement.
d) They are due to an imbalance of the neurotransmitters GABA and serotonin.
14. Disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness, memory, the sense of identity, or some combination are called _________.
a) paraphilias
b) anxiety disorders
c) somatoform disorders
d) dissociative disorders
15. Which of the following perspectives claims that shaping may play a big role in the development of some cases of dissociative identity disorder?
a) behavioral
b) humanistic
c) biological
d) psychoanalytic
16. Disorders characterized by disturbances in emotion are known as ______ disorders.
a) conversion
b) somatoform
c) mood
d) dissociative
17. Which of the following is the biological explanation for mood disorders?
a) They are a result of learned helplessness.
b) They are a result of anger turned inward on oneself.
c) They are a result of distortions in thinking.
d) They are a result of an imbalance of brain chemicals.
18. Sal has decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in his prefrontal cortex. Which disorder might he be at risk of experiencing?
a) antisocial personality disorder
b) agoraphobia
c) schizophrenia
d) dissociative fugue
19. Disorders that affect the entire life adjustment of a person are referred to as
a) somatoform disorders
b) dissociative disorders
c) mood disorders
d) personality disorders
20. Which of the following statements represents the biological view of personality disorders?
a) They are due to an inadequate resolution of the Oedipus complex.
b) They are a type of learned behavior.
c) They have physiological causes.
d) They are due to disturbances in family relationships.
Part 3—Underst anding and Applying Concepts (4 points) :
For each of the following case studies, play the role of a clinician and make the most accurate diagnosis possible with the given information from the following choices. Write your response in the blank space beneath each description.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depersonalization Disorder
Dissociative Fugue
Somatization Disorder
Panic Disorder/Panic Attack
Specific Phobia
Major Depression
Paranoid Schizophrenia
Agoraphobia
1. If you interacted with Scott briefly, you might think that he is normal. However, once he told you about the government’s plot against him and how he was going to be rescued by some alien friends, you would start to suspect that he is disordered.
2. Shannon’s moods seem to swing abruptly, and she often seems unable to control her impulses. She has had many sexual encounters and often complains of boredom, though she is seldom alone and often caught up in very intense, stormy relationships. Her friends are on edge around her because of her Jekyll-Hyde behavior.
3. Emmit, who has just suffered a serious knee injury, cannot undergo an MRI because he has an irrational fear of narrow, enclosed places.
4. Frank awoke one morning and suddenly realized that he had another name and a family in another state. He had no idea how he came to be living his present life.
5. While teaching her class one day, Theresa suddenly begins having difficulty breathing. Her heart starts pounding wildly, and she feels weak and dizzy. She feels as if she’s having a heart attack and is honestly afraid that she’s going to die in the next minute or two. (Assume that Theresa is not having a heart attack).
6. Although Jack is enjoying watching the football game, he feels oddly detached, as though he is watching himself and his actions from outside of his own body. Because this has happened several times recently, Jack is startled for fear that he will totally lose control of his thoughts and behavior.
7. Sarah has an unrealistic fear of shopping in crowded stores and walking through crowded streets. She has begun to spend more and more time home alone in order to avoid the panicky feeling she gets when she goes out in public.
8. Sam’s friends are starting to worry about him. Normally energetic and fun-loving, Sam has become withdrawn and sullen. He has lost weight, is constantly tired, and hasn’t been showing up to lacrosse practice or to his fraternity meetings. In his conversations with others, he expresses feelings of doubt and unworthiness, and seems to be entertaining suicidal thoughts.
9. Because Amy feels “dirty” a lot of the time, she spends much of her day at the sink, washing and rewashing her hands hundreds of times until they are red and raw.
10. Joan has seen several specialists and undergone numerous diagnostic tests to determine the cause of her recurring headaches and episodes of dizziness. The doctors are perplexed and can seem to find no physiological cause for Joan’s symptoms.
Part 4—Synthes izing and Evaluating Concepts (3 points) :
Using your knowledge from the textbook and/or lecture notes, answer each question by typing your response in the space provided below. For each question, your answer should be one or more healthy paragraphs (Your total answer should be at least 100 words or more).
1. Explain the four ways in which abnormal behavior is defined in the field of psychology.
2. Compare and contrast depression and bipolar disorder. How are they similar? How are they different?
3. List and describe two anxiety disorders. List the most relevant symptoms of the disorders that you choose. Describe the viewpoints of two different psychological models on the cause of anxiety disorders.
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DISCUSSION-3
Standardized Coding Systems
As a result of the fragmented nature of the health care system, professionals in various specialty areas of medicine have developed their own unique sets of terminology to communicate within that specialty. In the past, limited attention has been given to codifying practices in order for them to be understood and utilized across disciplines or through different information technology systems. The implementation of a federally mandated electronic medical records system, therefore, poses a challenge to nursing professionals and others who must be prepared to utilize standardized codes for the new system. Why are coding standards important for promoting consistent, high-quality care?
According to Rutherford (2008, para. 15), “Improved communication with other nurses, health care professionals, and administrators of the institution in which nurses work is a key benefit of using a standardized nursing language.” In this Discussion you consider the reasoning behind and the value of standardized codification.
To prepare
Review the information in Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice. Determine which set of terminologies are appropriate for your specialty or area of expertise.
Reflect on the importance of continuity in terminology and coding systems.
In the article, “Standardized Nursing Language: What Does It Mean for Nursing Practice?” the author recounts a visit to a local hospital to view its implementation of a new coding system. One of the nurses commented to her, “We document our care using standardized nursing languages but we don’t fully understand why we do” (Rutherford, 2008, para. 1). Consider how you would inform this nurse (and others like her) of the importance of standardized nursing terminologies.
Reflect on the value of using a standard language in nursing practice. Consider if standardization can be limited to a specialty area or if one standard language is needed across all nursing practice. Then, identify examples of standardization in your own specialty or area of expertise. Conduct additional research using the Walden Library that supports your thoughts on standardization of nursing terminology.
Please Provide References
Learning Resources
Required Readings
American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing informatics: Scope & standards of practice (2nd ed.). Silver Springs, MD: Author.
“Metastructures, Concepts, and Tools of Nursing Informatics”
This chapter explores the connections between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom and how they work together in nursing informatics. It also covers the influence that concepts and tools have on the field of nursing.
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2015). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 6, “Overview of Nursing Informatics”
This chapter defines the foundations of nursing informatics (NI). The authors specify the disciplines that are integrated to form nursing informatics, along with major NI concepts.
Brokel, J. (2010). Moving forward with NANDA-I nursing diagnoses with Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act Legislation: News updates. International Journal of Nursing Terminologies & Classifications, 21(4), 182–185.
In this news brief, the author describes the initiatives that NANDA-I will implement to remain abreast of the HITECH legislation of 2009. The author explains two recommendations for the federal government’s role in managing vocabularies, value sets, and code sets throughout the health care system.
Matney, S., Brewster, P. J., Sward, K. A., Cloyes, K. G., & Staggers, N. (2011). Philosophical approaches to the nursing informatics data-information-knowledge-wisdom framework. Advances in Nursing Science, 34(1), 6–18.
This article proposes a philosophical foundation for nursing informatics in which data, information, and knowledge can be synthesized by computer systems to support wisdom development. The authors describe how wisdom can add value to nursing informatics and to the nursing profession as a whole.
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Strategic Plan Natural disaster
The Research Paper is a ten- to twelve-page paper (excluding title and references pages) that provides the student the opportunity to investigate a specific natural disaster topic, apply graduate-level critical thinking to the presentation of the information, and utilize and synthesize appropriate current research for your selected topic. The Research Paper utilizes professional health care knowledge and skills and applies those proficiencies to the context of quality improvement and risk management by developing a natural disaster strategic plan for community health: Mobilizing For Action Through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Process. The three-part Strategic Disaster Plan will be developed in Weeks Two, Four, and Six. Review Chapter 3 in the textbook. In this final part, the students will take the strategic issues identified in Part II (Week Four) and formulate goal statements and strategies for addressing issues, resulting in development and adoption of an interrelated set of strategy statements. Lastly, an action plan with an evaluation timeline that identifies outcomes to be reached and what steps would be taken to ensuing adjustments in the strategy plan if needed. The final draft with all three parts will be posted together for a final grade.
Writing the Research Paper The Research Paper:
1. Must be ten to twelve double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least ten scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according
- Reflect on this course. As preparation for writing, review each of the following aspects of the first three assignments you completed during this course:
- The research skills needed to complete those assignments.
- The course readings, especially from your Critical Thinking in Psychology text.
- The ethical aspects of conducting a research project like the one outlined in those assignments.
- The summary of your findings from the research you did in the course project. What insights into your specialization topic did you gain from the experience?
- The insights you have gained about yourself in the discussions and exchanges with your peers in this course.
- The changes you have experienced in your self-image.
- Any additional approaches you will need to consider to ensure that you meet the high ethical standards of a professional psychologist.
- Consider the following:
- Changes in your thinking and behavior. For each of these aspects, analyze the connection between changes in your thinking and the work you have done in this course. Describe specific examples that illustrate the changes, and explain the relationship between your new thinking or behavior and this doctoral program. Identify and cite at least two specific resources you have encountered in this course that have triggered these changes, and explain the connections.
- Changes in your approach. Choose a major event earlier in your life. Include the roles of other people who were involved in this event and their relationships with you. Analyze ways in which you might approach that event differently now, considering the new direction that you are taking in your life. Include specific examples of the manner in which you worked with others, and the extent to which you might handle those relationships differently, knowing what you know now. Identify and cite at least two specific resources you have encountered in this course that have triggered your new ideas about approaches.
- Changes in your role. How do you expect to assess the value of your doctoral degree? Look ahead 8–10 years into the future and describe the ways in which you expect your life to be different. Explain the connections for any differences that you see as directly related to this course or to the doctoral program. Identify and cite at least one credible career resource that supports your image of the future.
- Write about your reflection. Organize your written assignment according to the three questions in the overview: Why I am in this program? What I am trying to become? How I will achieve my goal? Use the insights you have gathered from your analysis of changes in your thinking, behavior, relationships, and plans as evidence to support your answer to each question. Suggestion: Some learners find it easier to write the second and third sections before attempting to complete the first section.
Written Paper
In your paper, address the following:
- Assess the value of your doctoral degree in psychology to others, as well as to yourself.
- Describe specific examples of personal change required to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology.
- Analyze requirements for performing ethically in accordance with professional standards.
- Include your findings from the research you did in the literature review portion of the course project.
- Explain how learning the skills involved in doctoral research will impact your self-image.
- Describe a plan for your career direction in the field of psychology.
Unit VII Scholarly Activity
PSY 1010, General Psychology 4
Identify cultural influences that could affect your son’s or daughter’s motivation and drive. In your letter, incorporate research from the textbook to explain how you have sought to positively influence your son or daughter’s development. You may also use the CSU Online Library for additional reference material. Your letter should be at least one page in length but can be longer if necessary to address all aspects of the assignment. You must use at least the textbook as a reference for this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. This paper does not have to be formatted in APA style. It should be set up like a letter; however, you should use APA-formatted citations and references, and you should include a reference page after the conclusion of the letter.
Instructions
Your reading describes several transitions and life events that can occur during middle adulthood. While many of those in middle adulthood thrive, that is not always the case, as evidenced by the occurance of midlife crises.
Create a presentation (using PowerPoint, or your favorite slideshow tool) in which you address the following:
- Identify and describe three challenges typically faced in middle adulthood (make sure to cite sources) – minimum 3 slides
- Identify and describe three recommendations for how to overcome those challenges(make sure to cite sources) – minimum 3 slides
- Offer two detailed suggestions for how thrive in middle adulthood (make sure to cite sources) – minimum 2 slides
You must cite your unit reading and/or outside sources to support your statements. I’m not looking for opinions here – you must support your statements and suggestions with cited sources. Include a reference slide at the end, with your references in APA format, and use in-text citations on your slides.
Keep in mind that I’m also not looking for you to copy and paste information from the reading/websites and stick it into your slides. You can use a direct quote if you feel you need to, but it must have quotation marks around it to indicate that it is a direct quote. Everything else will need to be in your own words (paraphrase), followed by an in-text citation to indicate where the information came from. I want to see your writing, not what you’ve copied and pasted from other writers. Read this helpful guide on paraphrasing. At least 80% of your assignment needs to be in your own words.
Make sure that you give each slide a title so it is clear which slides are focused on challenges and which slides are focused on recommendations and suggestions. Be sure to include images or graphics to make your slides visually appealing.