Define social comparison. How do we use it on a daily basis? What is the difference between upward and downward comparison, give an example of each? What is the most helpful type of social comparison for discovering how you fit in any particular situation? How does this connect with the concept of self-esteem?

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Self-esteem

Self-esteem is the evaluation of our self-concept. We often think that high self-esteem is beneficial and although it often is, there is a dark side. When high self-esteem mixes with narcissism it can be an issue. An interesting study done by Bushman & Baumeister (1998) demonstrates how these individuals react to insult (See below). The results suggest that contrary to our beliefs these individuals aren’t suffering from low self-esteem, and they are hiding it with an over-inflated sense of self. They evaluate themselves highly and are narcissistic. What do you believe are the consequences based on the findings for society? Do you think our focus on self (selfies, social media) is increasing narcissism? What could we do to combat the rising narcissism?

http://persweb.wabash.edu/facstaff/hortonr/articles%20for%20class/Bushman%20and%20Baumeister.pdf (Links to an external site.)

 

Define social comparison. How do we use it on a daily basis? What is the difference between upward and downward comparison, give an example of each? What is the most helpful type of social comparison for discovering how you fit in any particular situation? How does this connect with the concept of self-esteem?

Analyze an Issue or Event in Diversity Through the Lenses of History and the Humanities.

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Final Project Milestone Two

Analyze an Issue or Event in Diversity Through the Lenses of History and the Humanities.

What are some key attributes of the historical lens, and what do they reveal about diversity? How do historical events affect how we currently perceive diversity in the past?

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Assignment: Narrated Journal

The Diversity Paradox: Immigration and the Color Line In Twenty-First Century America, Chapter 1 Challenges of Diversity: Essays on America, Introduction

While the readings this week are both American-focused and focused on specific aspects of diversity, they help illustrate how the lens of history can help us understand diversity and related issues. These readings also demonstrate the interconnectedness of the four lenses, as you will encounter facets of the other lenses in these articles. As you read this module’s selections, consider:

• What are some key attributes of the historical lens, and what do they reveal about diversity?

• How do historical events affect how we currently perceive diversity in the past?

You will choose one segment from the series linked below to focus on for the Module Three Assignment. This is Life with Lisa Ling.

Describe the key philosophies of the counseling profession: wellness, resilience, and prevention. Explain how the wellness model impacts the way in which counselors view clients and the concerns brought to counseling.

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Professional Development Plan

This assignment is designed to start you on the journey of intentionally planning your professional development and career trajectory. Find at least two articles related to professional identity, key philosophies, and technology within addiction counseling. With these articles and your Internet research on state licensure or certification requirements from

Unit 2, prepare a 4-5 page paper that includes the six components listed below. Note that the assignment components are to be written in third person unless otherwise noted. Also, all components should be grounded in the literature and Web sites used in Unit 2, and cited in APA format. The final page should be your specific plan for professional development.

1. Describe the key philosophies of the counseling profession: wellness, resilience, and prevention. Explain how the wellness model impacts the way in which counselors view clients and the concerns brought to counseling.

2. Articulate the roles and characteristics of an effective professional counselor for at least two different professional roles.

3. Compare and contrast two professional counseling associations, such as NAADAC and the ACA, and assess how these organizations can help in a counselor’s professional development.

4. Describe what you learned about your state licensure and certification requirements and how your planned coursework does or does not meet these requirements. What steps will you need to take independently from your degree program in order to complete any licensure or certification goals you have?

5. Considering the rise of technology in modern society, evaluate how technology might affect your clinical practice, assist you in creating innovative solutions, and optimize your performance.

6. State your ultimate goal in your career trajectory. Based on what you learned in Unit 2, discuss a timeline of how you will meet this goal. What kind of training and certifications would be helpful? What kind of resources in your state will you need to consider? Summarize your future professional development steps and your timeline to complete them.

Genie Wiley is an example of what method of testing? Which of these is NOT a form of testing from the testing method? Going out into the jungle or rainforests to study chimpanzee’s is an example of what observational method?

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Psychology

Genie Wiley is an example of what method of testing?
a. Case-Study
b. Longitudinal
c. Survey
d. Naturalistic-Observation

Which of these is NOT a form of testing from the testing method?
Aptitude Tests
Intelligence Tests
Regression Tests
Personality Tests

Going out into the jungle or rainforests to study chimpanzee’s is an example of what observational method?
Naturalistic-Observation
Laboratory-Observation
Testing
Cross-Sectional

The water float test was used during the ?
Modern ages
Classical ages
Middle ages
Stone ages

Gestalt psychology was founded by three _ psychologists.
Austrian
German
Polish
Swedish

Charles Darwin is most associated with this perspective of Psychology.
Humanistic
Evolutionary
Socio-Cultural
Biological

Discuss what three factors do you think have contributed to the opioid epidemic in the United States? Discuss the treatment option that you think will be most effective in reducing opioid addiction in the United States.

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Discussion: Opioid Addiction

In your required readings, you learned that the opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health problem in the United States.  According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), opioid addiction has contributed significantly to overdose deaths. In fact, all U.S. overdose deaths involving opioids increased to more than 42,000 deaths in 2016.

Directions

In your initial post:

  1. Discuss what three factors do you think have contributed to the opioid epidemic in the United States?
  2. Discuss the treatment option that you think will be most effective in reducing opioid addiction in the United States.

Write an analysis in which you describe Russo’s case study and context, outline the problem, identify alternatives, and then select and justify one alternative.

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Russo’s case study

Write an analysis in which you describe Russo’s case study and context, outline the problem, identify alternatives, and then select and justify one alternative.

Include minimum of two quotes.

Discuss the broader implications often associated with the term plasticity.

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Neural Plasticity and Cognitive Development

Before responding to this discussion, watch the following video, and then read the article on Neural Plasticity and Cognitive Development.

The Science of Brain Plasticity – Dr. Merzenich

Stiles, J. (2000). Neural Plasticity and Cognitive Development. Developmental Neuropsychology, 18(2), 237-272.

Some researchers argue that brain plasticity is more than just reorganization in response to injury, but rather that it also is a fundamental process in normal brain development and cognitive functioning (Stiles, 2000). Stiles used plasticity to refer to the complex interaction of neural development and input from the environment to create functional patterns in the brain. Plasticity is seen as the mechanism for active (rather than passive) neural development. In this post, you will discuss the broader implications often associated with the term plasticity.

Compare and contrast Piaget’s, Vygotsky’s, and the Information Processing theory’s approach to the mechanisms of cognitive change.

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Cengage Learning

Compare and contrast Piaget’s, Vygotsky’s, and the Information Processing theory’s approach to the mechanisms of cognitive change (i.e., Piaget: disequilibrium, cognitive conflict, equal-status peer discussion, change through self-discovery, opportunities to practice new schema; Vygotsky: guidance by more knowledgeable person in ZPD assisting with things child can’t do independently, increasing internalization of self-guidance, reliance; Information Processing: selective attention, automaticity/fluency; transfer of skills, metacognition).

Which of the websites is most effective with increasing self-esteem in middle childhood children? Why? Which activities on the website would be most beneficial or most interesting to children?

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Self-esteem and self-concept building for children

Search the Internet for websites that address middle childhood self-esteem and self-concept building for children. Locate at least three websites to compare and contrast. Then answer the following questions:

Which of the websites is most effective with increasing self-esteem in middle childhood children? Why?
Which activities on the website would be most beneficial or most interesting to children?
Do any of the websites you located address potential mental health issues? If so, which ones? How are they addressed?
Do any of the websites you located address bullying? If so, how?
In what ways could a teacher incorporate the activities on the website into their class assignments?