Write a 8-10 page paper on your emerging theory. Base this theory on at least two other theories, at least one of which is the focus of a chapter from the required textbook, and you should take into account biological, psychological, and social aspects of human development.

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Personal theory of change

For this assignment, students should write a final paper, with a culmination of their own personal theory of change. You should write a 8-10 page paper on your emerging theory. You must base this theory on at least two other theories, at least one of which is the focus of a chapter from the required textbook, and you should take into account biological, psychological, and social aspects of human development. In describing your personal theory of change and counseling, you should comment on:

(a) The assumptions and beliefs you hold about people’s capacity to change.

(b) The conditions that must be present to produce change.

(c) How you view the role of the counselor as a therapist.

(d) How you view the role of the client in therapy.

(e) How you view the relationship between the counselor and client.

(f) What are the central techniques and methods necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.

(g) How your theory takes into account multicultural considerations.

(h) Are there clients for whom your orientation may not be suited.

You must cite professional literature in your paper, using at least five sources outside the required textbook, at least one of which must have been written by a major founder of one of the theories from which yours is drawn.

Write a film critique explaining how well both disorders were portrayed throughout the film. The critique should include the following: a brief explanation of Sybil’s background and story, at least two events in the film that portray schizophrenia

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Sybil Critique

Critique Assignment

We will be watching the film Sybil in class. This film covers the true story of a woman who was plagued with both Schizophrenia and Dissociative Identity Disorder. She lived in a household with an abusive mother and a neglectful father. Religion also stifled the parents from bringing Sybil or her mother to a psychiatrist.

You will write a film critique explaining how well both disorders were portrayed throughout the film. The critique should include the following:

A brief explanation of Sybil’s background and story

At least two events in the film that portray schizophrenia

At least two events in the film that portray dissociative identity disorder

A conclusion about whether or not the film was effective in portraying the realities of the disorders

Write a research paper between sixteen and twenty double spaced typed pages using Times New Roman 11 or 12 point font. Include textbooks and peer-reviewed journal articles; that is articles that are published in professional journals, such as the Psychological Bulletin or the European Journal of Psychology.

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Trauma in early childhood development

Students will write a research paper between sixteen and twenty double spaced typed pages using Times New Roman 11 or 12 point font. Of note, this page count includes an abstract, and references. This will be a research paper and so all information should be based on proper sources. Proper sources include textbooks and peer-reviewed journal articles; that is articles that are published in professional journals, such as the Psychological Bulletin or the European Journal of Psychology. Approximately ten to twenty sources should be used. Also, APA style is required, especially in respect to citation, quotation and referencing.

Can listening to music lead people to take drugs? Critically evaluate relevant evidence to assess the possible effect of music on drug and alcohol use.

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Advanced social psychology

This module will be assessed with a 3,000 word coursework essay that answers a question that you will develop with advice from your topic leader.

Essay Question: ‘can listening to music lead people to take drugs? Critically evaluate relevant evidence to assess the possible effect of music on drug and alcohol use.’

We weren’t given Amuch guidance on the subject other than to answer the question. Standard Essay, Intro/Mainbody/Conclusion.

Explain how different theoretical perspective influence applications. Explain the psychological issues and pressures of adolescence, such as identity formation. Describe psychosocial functioning in young adulthood.

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Think Like a Psychologist Paper #2

Purpose & Skills:
The purpose of this essay is to help you connect psychological concepts and theories with the real–life topic of arranged marriage, using a multicultural perspective. Developing this essay gives you the opportunity to practice the following skills that are vital to your success not only in this course, but also in your professional life beyond college.

Time Commitment:
3–4 hours, including time to watch the assigned documentary, review concepts in your textbook and supplemental source on Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, develop your paper, revise/edit, and submit.

Learning Outcomes: How is this connected?
This paper will also help you to become familiar with the following learning outcomes for this course:
1. Explain how different theoretical perspective influence applications.
2. Understand the interaction of heredity (nature) and environment (nurture) as each affects cognitive and psychosocial milestones throughout the lifespan.
3. Explain the psychological issues and pressures of adolescence, such as identity formation.
4. Describe psychosocial functioning in young adulthood.
5. Discuss the impact of intimate relationships and lifestyles on human development, including love, marriage, divorce, blended families, alternative lifestyles, and parenthood.

Describe your achievement of a goal and your friend’s or family member’s achievement of a goal using motivational theory of incentives or Yerkes-Dodson law. How were the experiences similar or different? Explain any similarities or differences in the experiences using research from motivational theory.

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Motivation

For this Discussion post, you will write about a time where you motivated to accomplish a goal.

Incentive theories state that we are motivated by positive goals. This motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic. Think back to a time when you were able to achieve an important goal in your life. Then, ask a friend or family member to tell you about a time when they achieved an important goal.

Initial post:

Describe your achievement of a goal and your friend’s or family member’s achievement of a goal using motivational theory of incentives or Yerkes-Dodson law. How were the experiences similar or different?

Explain any similarities or differences in the experiences using research from motivational theory.

Can listening to music lead people to take drugs? Critically evaluate relevant evidence to assess the possible effect of music on drug and alcohol use.

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Advanced social psychology

This module will be assessed with a 3,000 word coursework essay that answers a question that you will develop with advice from your topic leader.

Essay Question: ‘can listening to music lead people to take drugs? Critically evaluate relevant evidence to assess the possible effect of music on drug and alcohol use.’

We weren’t given much guidance on the subject other than to answer the question. Standard Essay, Intro/Mainbody/Conclusion.

What are the gender differences in the way that female sexual promiscuity is perceived? Is there a biological basis to back up this difference? Is all of society involved in this perception or is it from specific pockets of people? What, if anything, can be done about it?

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Gender differences

You will need to write a 1500–2000-word essay on the topic you choose. Your thoughts on the topic should be supported by a minimum of 3 articles you find in the FGC library database (or other scholarly articles). APA formatting, meaning a cover page, in-text citations, and a reference page, is expected.

What are the gender differences in the way that female sexual promiscuity is perceived? Is there a biological basis to back up this difference? Is all of society involved in this perception or is it from specific pockets of people? What, if anything, can be done about it?

Discuss the concept of sexual harassment. suggest strategies that can be put in place to prevent sexual harassment.

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Sexual harassment

Discuss the concept of sexual harassment. suggest strategies that can be put in place to prevent sexual harassment.

Choose one of the personality assessment scenarios from the discussions. Describe general observations of the client during the assessment period provided in the chosen personality assessment scenario and explain whether the client’s behavior might have had a negative impact on the test results.

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Psychological Assessment Report

A psychological assessment report is created by psychology professionals to inform groups or individuals of the assessments appropriate for their current needs. This type of report also includes a summary of the services provided to these groups or individuals. This evaluation is used by the various entities to assess basic needs, competencies, preferences, skills, traits, dispositions, and abilities for different individuals in a variety of settings.

Psychological reports vary widely depending on the psychology professional creating it and the needs being assessed. Some of the psychology professionals who create this type of report include counselors, school psychologists, consultants, psychometricians, or psychological examiners. This type of report may be as short as three pages or as long as 20 or more pages depending on the needs of the stakeholders. Many reports include tables of scores that are attached either in an appendix or integrated into the report. Despite the many variations in assessment reports, most include the same essential information and headings.

Students will choose one of the personality assessment scenarios from the discussions in Weeks Two, Three, or Four to use as the basis of this psychological assessment report. Once the scenario has been chosen, students will research a minimum of four peer-reviewed articles that relate to and support the content of the scenario and the report as outlined below. The following headings and content must be included in the report:

The Reason for Referral and Background Information
In this section, students will describe the reasons for the referral and relevant background information for all stakeholders from the chosen personality assessment scenario.

Assessment Procedures
In this section, students will include a bulleted list of the test(s) and other assessment measures recommended for the evaluation of the given scenario. In addition to the assessment(s) initially provided in the personality assessment scenario from the weekly discussion, students must include at least three other measures appropriate for the scenario.

Immediately following the bulleted list, students will include a narrative description of the assessments. In the narrative, students will examine and comment on the major theoretical approaches, research methods, and assessment instruments appropriate for the situation and stakeholder needs. In order to defend the choice of recommended assessments, students will evaluate current research in the field of personality theories and provide examples of how these assessments are valid for use in the chosen scenario. For additional support of these recommended assessment measures, students will evaluate the standardization, reliability and validity, and cultural considerations present in these personality assessments that make them the most appropriate tools for the given scenario. Students will conclude the narrative by assessing types of personality measurements and research designs often used in scenarios like the one chosen and providing a rationale for why some of those assessments were not included.

General Observations and Impressions
In this section, students will describe general observations of the client during the assessment period provided in the chosen personality assessment scenario and explain whether the client’s behavior might have had a negative impact on the test results. Students will analyze and comment on how the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct affected the implementation of the personality assessment during the initial process. Based on the observations and analysis, students will assess the validity of the evaluation and make a recommendation for or against the necessity for additional testing.

Test Results and Interpretations
In this section, students will analyze the results of the assessment provided in the chosen personality assessment scenario. Based on the score, students will interpret the personality factors (conscientiousness, openness, emotional stability, introversion, extroversion, work drive, self-directedness, etc.) that are present.

Note: Typically, this section reports test results and is the longest section of a psychological assessment report because the results of all the tests administered are analyzed and reported. Some psychologists report all test results individually, while others may integrate only a portion of the test results. However, in this report, only the assessment presented in the chosen personality assessment scenario will be included.

Summary and Recommendations
In this section, students will summarize the test results. They will provide a complete explanation for the evaluation, the procedures and measures used, and the results and include any recommendations translating the evaluation into strategies and suggestions to support the client. Finally, students will provide any conclusions and diagnostic impressions drawn from the previous sections of the report.