What was challenging about writing an intake interview summary? What information is missing that would have made this easier?

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Client Interview

Overview:

After reading about your client, Sue, you will write up an intake summary. Using the

information provided in the Case Vignette, you will take on the role of the case manager

and prepare an intake summary. Additionally, you will identify questions that you would

ask during your interview.

Instructions:

• Part 1: Complete an Intake Summary template that includes important

information. Remember that this should be brief and include only the information

that is relevant to eligibility for services.

o Your summary will need to include:

▪ The client’s demographic information

▪ Sources of information for the intake interview

▪ Presenting problem

▪ Summary of background and social history related to the problem

▪ Previous contact with your agency

▪ Diagnostic summary statement

▪ Treatment recommendations

o Your intake summary will also need to include your name, the date of

contact, and the date of the summary. (Note: best practice suggests

submitting documentation within 48 hours of client contact).

• Part 2:

o After completing your intake summary, write a brief summary about the

experience.

▪ What was challenging about writing an intake interview summary?

▪ What information is missing that would have made this easier?

o Identify what questions you would include in order to identify Sue’s

strengths. Be sure to use proper APA format and include in-text citations

when discussing specific techniques or questionnaires that you may

suggest.

Client Interview

Requirements:

• Part 1: Your intake summary must be submitted using the provided template

attached to the assignment in Blackboard. You will see that the template includes

comments that provide insight and suggestions as to what information should be

included in each section.

• Part 2: Complete this part in a separate Word document.

Do you think that the viewing sexual content on television and film affects a person’s sexual behavior or is it just contemporary sexual practices? Explain.

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Human Sexuality

1. Main Post: Do you think that the viewing sexual content on television and film affects a person’s sexual behavior or is it just contemporary sexual practices? Explain.

Write an essay of 200-400 words addressing these questions.

Give at least two examples to support your conclusion.

How does Gardner illustrate how to overcome obstacles and build and maintain strength? Discuss the specific obstacles and struggle or conflict Gardner faces in reaching or maximizing the strengths selected/noted.

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The Pursuit of Happyness” reflection in relation to positive psychology

Watch the movie, “The Pursuit of Happyness” featuring Will Smith as Chris Gardner. This film can
be viewed on Youtube.com in its full entirety. Reflect on the movie to determine how principles of
positive psychology were depicted in the life of the protagonist (Chris Gardner). Write an essay on
your review of the movie based on the guiding questions below.
Your essay is expected to contain the following:
• Title page. This includes the name of the institution, the title of the essay, your name and
student number, the name of the course and the course number, your tutor’s name and the date.
• Introduction. This will provide the reader with an overview of the content of the paper and a
brief summary of the main aspects of the movie.
• Body of the essay. This is the main part of the essay.
• Provide responses to the guiding questions given using headings as appropriate.
• Your review should be supported by appropriate literature.
• Ensure that all of your sources are cited in text according to APA 7.
• Conclusions. This should follow logically from the information outlined in the body of the
essay.
• References. Every source which appears in your essay must appear in your reference list using
the APA 7 style of referencing.
• Length. The essay should be no more than 3 pages, excluding the title and reference
pages.
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In completing this review, students are expected to demonstrate that they have utilized required
readings and other scholarly writing on positive psychology. Effort should be made to read widely and
use key concepts in analysing the movie. Students should avoid using conversational language,
contractions and extensive use of verbatim quotes. The essay is expected to reflect independent
thought and not a simple report of what happened in the movie.
Guiding Questions:
1. Outline how issues related to the following were depicted in the movie
a. Pleasure and positive experiences
b. Happiness
c. Positive thinking
d. Character strengths and virtues
2. Which one of the strengths would you say Gardner possess in the film (select at least 3)? Why?
Define each strength. (Ex: creativity, vitality, fairness etc.)
3. Discuss the specific obstacles and struggle or conflict Gardner faces in reaching or maximizing
the strengths selected/noted.
4. How does Gardner illustrate how to overcome obstacles and build and maintain strength?
5. Is the tone/mood of the film inspiring or uplifting? Why or why not?
6. What impact did the film have on you? Were you inspired after watching the film? Why or
why not?
7. What is the role of happiness in this story?
8. What specific tenets of Positive Psychology are evident in the film? Expand on at least 2
points.
9. How would you evaluate the overall wellbeing of the protagonist in the context?
10. To what extent are the issues identified relevant in a real-life situation?
11. Based on the issues identified in question 1, what recommendations would you make about
what could be done differently, to improve the overall wellbeing of the protagonist or someone
in a similar situation?
12. What is the significance of the word “happyness” vs “happiness” in the title of the film?
Grading

How does an increase in awareness, of the factors that affect what differing generations believe, positively support a healthy and productive work environment?

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Identify the generation you fall into Generation Z

Consider your own expectations and beliefs. Do they align with what our content suggests about the characteristics of your identified generational group?

Research one generation that differs from your identification and shares some of the events that have shaped this generation, including their beliefs and behaviors.

Discuss the relationship between events within your generation versus your researched generation.

How might these events, that have developed our ideologies, affect a work environment that includes both generations?

Identify one generation that could potentially be more difficult for someone in your identified generation to effectively work with.

What variables may create this challenge (e.g. communication style, wellness, life balance, etc.)

How does an increase in awareness, of the factors that affect what differing generations believe, positively support a healthy and productive work environment?

Discuss one similarity, and one difference, between an evolutionary-based theory of emotion and a culture-based theory of emotion

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Written Assignment 2

Please number your answers. Four to six sentences per answer please. Concise, accurate, relevant to the question, easy to understand.

1. Discuss one similarity, and one difference, between an evolutionary-based theory of emotion and a culture-based theory of emotion. 4-6 sentences each, citing from text and readings as needed.

2. Think of a time when you felt a strong emotion. What brought it on? Did you follow the cultural rules for the experience and expression of this emotion? If so, what rules were they, and what would have happened if you had not followed them? If not, what made it difficult to follow these rules?

Do the theories you selected differ on the roles of nature versus nurture? Does one theory favor one role to a greater degree than the other? Or is one more neutral in regard to the role of nature and nurture?

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4-2 Project One Milestone

Overview
As you can see, each theory makes certain assump�ons about the origins of personality. Depending on the theory, the focus
can be on unconscious mo�vators, unmet needs, social forces, acceptance by your parents, biology, or your predominant
tendencies or traits. If you find yourself following only one par�cular theory or approach, you might develop tunnel vision. You
might miss observa�ons, inferences, and conclusions that don’t fit the assump�ons of your chosen theory. That is why it is
important to be aware of more than one theory, while acknowledging how they compare and contrast. Understanding the
differences between theories will allow you to acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses of each theory. It will also allow you
to think of the person on different levels.
For this assignment, you will compare and contrast two personality theories or approaches from the personality theory list. For
example, humanis�c psychology and psychoanaly�c theory are almost polar opposites so these are easier to contrast, yet there
are some commonali�es, too. The choice of which two personali�es or approaches to compare is up to you. This milestone
prepares you for Project One, due in Module Six.
Personality Theories and Approaches
• Humanis�c psychology
• Psychoanaly�c theory
• Neo‐Freudian/object rela�ons theory
• Trait approach
• Biological perspec�ve
• Mo�va�on
Prompt
To begin your milestone, first select two personality theories from the list provided that you think contrast in meaningful ways.
Next, use your Project One Milestone Template to address the following rubric criteria:
1. Iden�fy which two theories or approaches you will compare and contrast and explain why you chose them. Your
response should be about 2 to 4 sentences.
2. Describe how your two chosen theories differ by selec�ng 3 topics from A through G below. Your response for each
topic should be about 3 to 5 sentences.
A. Scien�fic nature
▪ Do the theories you selected differ on their scien�fic nature? Is one theory more scien�fic? Consider the
techniques used to collect informa�on and devise theories.
▪ Jus�fy your response.
B. Nature versus nurture
▪ Do the theories you selected differ on the roles of nature versus nurture? Does one theory favor one
role to a greater degree than the other? Or is one more neutral in regard to the role of nature and
nurture?
▪ Jus�fy your response.
C. Origin of problems
▪ Do the theories you selected differ in their determina�on of the origin of mental health or adjustment
issues?
▪ Jus�fy your response.
D. Pathology
▪ Do the theories you selected differ in the emphasis on the pathology of problems versus focusing on
thriving and finding meaning in life? Or is one theory more neutral on the role of pathology versus
thriving?
▪ Jus�fy your response.
E. Free will
▪ Do the theories you selected differ on the role of free will? Does one theory do a be�er job of conveying

G. Internal versus external s�muli
▪ Do the theories you selected favor the role of internal or external s�muli more? Do they define behavior
as more ac�ve or reac�ve?
▪ Jus�fy your response.
3. Describe at least one similarity between your two selected theories. Your response should be about 3 to 5 sentences.

Describe and discuss how at least three different institutional agents of socialization influenced this particular value or belief at the core of your self-concept.

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Self in Society

In this 3-5 page (700+ words) paper, you will describe and analyze how institutional agents of socialization influenced a core value or belief at the core of your self-concept. The objectives of this assignment are to demonstrate your understanding of the concept of the ‘self,’ how the self is construed through socialization, and how social institutions influence our self-concept.

Instructions:

Identify one core value or belief that defines your “self.” Refer back to Lesson 3 discussions to identify a value or belief at the core of your self-concept.
Describe and discuss how at least three different institutional agents of socialization influenced this particular value or belief at the core of your self-concept.
In Lesson 3 discussions you examined how social group agents of socialization (i.e., your family and friends) shaped a core value or belief of your self-concept. In this paper, think broader about how social institutions (including school, work, mass media [and social media], religion, the legal system, economic system, medicine, etc.) influenced or impacted this value/belief in your life. These institutions may have influenced you via experience with or participation in these institutions, the way the institutions operate and/or are structured, by way of changes in the ways institutions operate or are structured, and more. Employ your sociological imagination and think about the ways that society influenced this value–try to think above and beyond individual interactions to how the way that society is organized and structured influence(d) your value/belief. (A good exercise is to imagine yourself in a different time period or culture because then you can see institutional influences that we take for granted in the here and now.)
Identify, briefly define/discuss, and apply the following concepts in your analysis of this value: self, sociological imagination, agents of socialization, and self-fulfilling prophecy (or labeling).
Be sure to include full reference citations for every resource invoked in your paper (even assigned readings and videos—There should be at least 2 references to course materials in your paper.

Why don’t you go concur the world ? Why don’t you try harder? Why don’t you stand on your ground?

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Journal Week 5

What does it mean to be white in America? Being American has different implication for people specially depending on their ethnicity. Why don’t you go concur the world ? No white man is standing between you and your dreams. Why don’t you try harder? Why don’t you stand on your ground? I’ve encountered this attitude many times specially from white people. As if it’s hard for white people to view the world from other perspectives and truth to be told, they never had to because it’s a white men’s world. People of color know exactly what it feels to view the world from a white man view because they encounter racism so many times. They are aware how they think about people from different races. It’s hard to understand others when the world is set up to be yours. As a white man, you’re already a ahead of the game when you come into his world just because of the color of your skin and that is, my friend, privilege. But what does it take for us, as human beings, to try and understand each other and validate each other’s experiences and views in life? It’s important to understand our experiences in this world is not absolute.

It is for sure a terrifying to think we live in a world that your kid as a teenager can get killed by the police. We don’t want to believe it and we don’t want to think about it because it makes us feel unsafe. But the fact is that most African American households have to talk to their teenage boys about how to act around the police and public in general just to stay alive.  Our experiences as Americans can be drastically different because of racism in this country. Life in America has been set up in a way to give a push for whites and give setbacks to others, especially black people. There has been systemically oppression when it comes to certain races in America and that simply can’t be ignored. Racism is not a switch that we can turn off in a day. Just because people have the right to vote doesn’t mean everything is fixed. Racism is systematic problem in this country, it is imbedded in everything and anything.  It takes awareness, openness, and venerability to understand that our experiences in this life is not the same. It also takes courage to come out of your comfort zone and to validate other experiences and feelings so we can have a country in which everyone has an equal chance to succeed.

Why do you think teen use is so popular? What did you learn about these forms of abuse?

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Db 3

Two common drugs of abuse for teens that are on the rise are 1) DXM (cough medicine) and 2) prescription medication. In thinking about these issues, why do you think teen use is so popular? What did you learn about these forms of abuse?

Find a type of media or product from which you think that it is stigmatizing or destigmatizing towards mental illness.

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Mental illness.

You are asked to find a type of media or product from which you think that it is stigmatizing or destigmatizing towards mental illness. The material may be anything, from movie clips, to advertisement, social media, to newspaper articles or opinions, photos/stories, … as long as you have a good story about it for why and how it could be considered as being (de-)stigmatizing. Report should include the media material/product + story [max. 1 page]