How knowledgeable does this individual appear to be about the work that he/she does? What level of preparation did you think the supervisor has to qualify him/her for the role of supervisor? What do you believe is the supervisor’s management style?

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Week #9

Assignment Content

Based on your observations of the manager/supervisor/director of the department in which you intern, write a short narrative (no less than 2 full pages) that describes that individual as a supervisor.

 

Some of the areas that you may wish to consider in response include:

· How knowledgeable does this individual appear to be about the work that he/she does?

· What level of preparation did you think the supervisor has to qualify him/her for the role of supervisor?

· What do you believe is the supervisor’s management style?

· What are the supervisor’s strengths and weaknesses?

· Given your experience with this individual, would you copy his/her style if you were a manager? Why, or why not?

· If you could make suggestions for improvement, what would you suggest?

What is the nature of human uniqueness? What makes human similar and/or different from other species, and the role of culture in evolution.

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So Human, So Chimp

The goal of this activity is to reflect on human nature, what makes human similar and/or different from other species, and the role of culture in evolution.

Step 1. Watch the video (16 min) “So Human, So Chimp” It is a segment of a three-part PBS series titled “What is the nature of human uniqueness?” In this segment, Alan Alda discusses this question with several scientists. You will also see examples or reenactments of experiments shedding light on this question.

Step 2. In the discussion board share your thoughts on what this kind of evidence suggests regarding human nature, what makes human similar and/or different from other species, and the role of culture in evolution. As much as possible, try also to tie your comments to concepts and material covered in this module.

Your initial post to the discussion question must be a thoughtful response to this prompt provided. A 200-word minimum is required for the initial response. Professional language and writing are required. Connect your response back to the video, citing the evidence to support your position wherever possible.

What are the various cognitive, emotional, and environmental causes of narcissistic personality disorders? Why do the diagnostic features of narcissistic personality disorder fall on a spectrum?

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6-1 Discussion: Personality Disorders

In this module, you will explore the concept of personality disorders.

Often, figures in the public eye are deemed by non-experts to be narcissistic. How would you explain to a friend the difference between high self-esteem, narcissism, and narcissistic personality disorder?

For your initial post, review The Three Subtypes of Narcissistic Personality Disorder https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culture-shrink/201906/the-three-subtypes-narcissistic-personality-disorder

and The Psychology of Narcissism. https://www.ted.com/talks/w_keith_campbell_the_psychology_of_narcissism?language=en#t-232825

Hooley J. M., Nock M. K., & Butcher J. N. (2019). Abnormal Psychology. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780135190968/

Then choose a historical figure or a character from TV or a movie to answer the following questions:

In what way does this person exhibit grandiosity and self-importance?

Based on the article, which of the narcissism types most accurately reflects the character of this person?

What are the various cognitive, emotional, and environmental causes of narcissistic personality disorders?

Why do the diagnostic features of narcissistic personality disorder fall on a spectrum?

How does the concept of personality disorders apply to any of the following programmatic themes? You may want to review the Programmatic Themes document.
Self-care
Social justice
Emotional intelligence
Career connections
Ethics

Do violent video games and television impact childhood development? Are they more likely to be violent than children that are not exposed to it? Why is this topic important?

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Your research question.

1.Do violent video games and television impact childhood development? Are they more likely to be violent than children that are not exposed to it? Why is this topic important?

2. A summary of current research on the topic (minimum of 3 sources).

3. Your own observations — what have you observed in your own experiences related to this topic? You may interview someone who has experience or insights, conduct a survey or do a naturalistic observation related to the topic.

4. How do your own observations and experiences fit in with what the research shows?

5. What stood out to you? What did you learn from doing this?

6. This should be a minimum of 5 pages or 1250 words and include a thesis statement.

Describe how the words we use to discuss gender and sexuality shape our perception of what is considered normal or abnormal

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6-2 Activity: Journal

To better understand the elements that shape our view of human abnormality, Jamal has begun to reflect on his own lived experiences. During Jamal’s adolescence, no element seemed more powerful to him than language. Jamal clearly recalls boys taunting him as he prepared for gym class, “Hey freak, you’re in the wrong locker room!” Likewise, when boys and girls would disperse into gender-specific groups, Jamal often found himself gravitating toward the girls because they didn’t appear to be as mean as the boys; however, his female peers felt that he was too “weird” to be included in their clique. For Jamal, these emotionally painful events caused him to experience feelings of confusion, ostracism, isolation, and despair.

For as long as he can recall, Jamal has had difficulty identifying with society’s views of gender and sexuality. He has never felt as though he is singularly male or female; these categories have simply never aligned with his idealized self-concept. Likewise, Jamal has never felt as though he was exclusively gay. On the contrary, he has always felt as though he could fluidly move between sexual orientations, depending on the situation and context, as though human sexuality existed on a spectrum from heterosexual to homosexual. For these reasons, Jamal has recently begun to identify as bisexual and gender non-binary and, for the first time in his life, feels normal.

The word abnormal carries a lot of humanistic weight. Like a practitioner who is bound by ethical codes of conduct to ensure that no harm is done within the scope of clinical practice, each of us has a moral obligation to ensure that we don’t inflict psychological harm on others—intentionally or unintentionally—with the language we use when discussing gender and sexuality. As we learn to value our individual differences, one idea resonates: It’s our implicit responsibility to embrace all people with compassion, empathy, and acceptance as they attempt to be what comes most naturally: themselves.

Prompt

The following resources support your work on this activity:

Module Six Activity Template: You may use this template to complete the Module Six Activity assignment.

Psychology Research Guide: This resource was created to help you find psychology related content.

For this journal activity, you will focus on the influence of language on shaping perceptions of human behavior. Specifically, consider how the words we use can have a dramatic positive or negative influence on how we view the biological, psychological, and social orientations of others. Respond to the following prompts with a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Address the rubric criteria listed below and support your answers with a credible source when necessary.

Describe how the words we use to discuss gender and sexuality shape our perception of what is considered normal or abnormal. Provide an example within your response.

Imagine engaging in conversation with family, friends, or colleagues and eventually realizing that they were inadvertently promoting stereotypes about gender or sexuality. Describe the thoughts and feelings that you might experience during such a conversation.

Describe the language used within your own culture (e.g., family members, friends, colleagues) when discussing gender and sexuality.

Guidelines for Submission

Submit your completed Module Six Activity Template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

What are stage theories of health behavior change? How do they differ from continuum theories?

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What are stage theories of health behavior change? How do they differ from continuum theories?

The essay needs to answer What are stage theories of health behavior change? How do they differ from continuum theories?

The Essay MUST be written from the attached document. I will add the citation unless you find additional information from a different source please add that citation
Please see attached chapter 4 of Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health

Can you identify the argument, premises, and conclusion presented in the article or video clip and explain its importance?

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For this video presentation, you will pick one item that addresses a current issue and make connections to class concepts. The item may be print or video and may be the product of any source. TV commercials can be a great source for this analysis, because you will need to identify, and present which rhetorical devices and fallacies are present in it. Otherwise, you can use an article from the current edition of a newspaper or magazine, a segment from a news or talk show, YouTube post, vlog, or any program that features current affairs would all work for this assignment. Videos or clips that you are analyzing should be no more than 2 minutes in length. You must cite whatever source you use on a References page on your Power point slides!

For this video presentation:

Can you identify the argument, premises, and conclusion presented in the article or video clip and explain its importance?

Did the speakers/writers use deductive or inductive reasoning?
Identify 2-3 of the following class concepts: vague/ambiguous language, credibility, cognitive bias, rhetoric, logical fallacies, generalizations, arguments from analogy, cause and effect reasoning, and value judgments about morality/law/aesthetics. Explain why you think the argument fits this concept. Also identify if this was purposeful and why, as well as how this impacts the strength of the argument?
Provide a conclusion to your video. Was the argument convincing? What is your position? (30 seconds max)
Points possible: 100 points; Length: 4–5 Minutes Maximum!

Items used for your analysis should not be more than 1 year old.

You may cut up clips, pause to identify concepts, or use a clip for a full 2 minutes. However, you cannot use over two minutes of video.
Clips and articles must be embedded in a PowerPoint that you will use to supplement your presentation. 5-8 Power point slides maximum.

How did you know that it was this emotion, and not another one? Did you know immediately, or did it take some time for you to determine which emotion?

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Psychology of Emotions

Think of a time you experienced a strong emotion.
a. What was that emotion?
b. How did you know that it was this emotion, and not another one? Did you know immediately, or did it take some time for you to determine which emotion?
c. What somatic (body) cues did you have – that is, what was your body doing to make you feel the emotion you did?
d. What was your posture and facial expression? Do you think they magnified this emotion, or not?

Describe the impact of COVID-19 on you, your loved ones, and your community? How have the government’s program and responses benefited you, family, and community?

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covid 19 impact

The purpose of this assignment is to gain a deeper knowledge of how current issues are being handled nationally and internationally. The assignment specifically helps to understand the onset and progress of COVID-19 and its impact on individuals, families, communities, and nations and emerging social policies.

In a three page paper, describe the impact of COVID-19 on you, your loved ones, and your community? How have the government’s program and responses benefited you, family, and community? What changes would you recommend? Compare and contrast COVID-19 responses of the U.S. government with other developed countries. Title page is required and be sure to follow APA 7th edition formatting guidelines in organizing your paper. Upload your assignment as a word document.

What does it mean to “own the problem”? Describe your responsibilities as a case manager when the client owns the problem.

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Owning the Problem

When working with those who are in need it is easy for boundaries to be crossed and the line of who is responsible can become blurred. In this exercise you will learn why it is important to discern who owns the problem.

Write a 3 page paper addressing:

What does it mean to “own the problem”?

Summarize the four reasons why the case manager should know who owns the problem.

Describe your responsibilities as a case manager when the client owns the problem.