How do the cultural identities of the counselor and the client differ?

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  1. How do the cultural identities of the counselor and the client differ?
  2. Use the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development’s (AMCD) Multicultural Counseling Competencies. What ethical conflicts might arise from this case? What AMCD competencies should the counselor consider to avoid possible conflicts?
  3. Because Paula and Carmen have different values, should Paula refer Carmen to another professional? Explain your rationale and state why the recommended action would make Carmen an effective cultural counselor.

Describe the larger context in which the problem exists.

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Need to Craft an Introduction and Background to the above topic
a) Present an overview of the general topic(s).
b) Describe the larger context in which the problem exists.
c) Present an overview of why the topic of study is relevant and warranted.
d) Briefly explain prior research on the topic(s) and why the topic is of practical, empirical, and theoretical importance.
e) Clearly lead the reader to the problem statement. The reader should not be surprised by the content of the problem statement after reading the Introduction.

Why is there so much disagreement concerning the definition of “family?

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Why is there so much disagreement concerning the definition of “family?” Do you think there is a “normal” family? Why or why not? What makes a family? Do you think the American family is “declining” or “changing?” What is the basis for your answer?

You will be asked to complete written assignments for each module. This may include 2 Live Text Assignments. The assignment will be listed under each module. For the written assignment they need to be at least 1000 words in length, double spaced, 12 font, Microsoft Word document. PDF files will not be accepted. Documents will not be accepted in Works, Wordpad, or Wordperfect. Please do not submit papers in Microsoft Works Word Processor. It will be given a grade of a zero. No excuses. Please make sure you indent your paragraphs, double space your paper and include three sentences a paragraph. Please include an introduction and conclusion. Assignments should include a minimum of 2 references. When you make reference to research material in your paper, you must use appropriate source citations as found in the APA Publication Manual. Citing the book and author at the bottom of a posting is not enough. We need to be able to decipher your thoughts from the material. Consequently, please make sure to cite your textbook, cited examples from the Internet or scholarly sources from the library within the text in APA and include your works cited at the end of the post in APA. Please review and utilize the APA Publication Manual. Assignments are to be submitted by 11:59 pm central by the module deadline. Assignments will not be accepted late At the top of the paper please indicate your name and then skip a space and address the assignment

Provide a brief synopsis of the case study and a brief synopsis of chose theory.

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Case Study

Name:

Age:  35

Gender Identity:  Male

Ethnicity/Race:  African American

Relational Status:  Married

Presenting Problem:  Mr. Flynn is a caregiver to his wife who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. He also works full time job and is a father to one child that he shares with his wife.  Recently Mr. Flynns’ mother passed away.

Client Goals:  Manage anxiety and stress while also finding a way to cope with the recent death of his mother

Continued Challenges:  Anxiety, stress, and panic attacks.

Social Support:  Mr. Flynn lives several hours away from family and has no direct family support.  Due to the condition of his wife his social life has declined over the years.

Assets:  Mr. Flynn is financially stable, has adequate housing and job security.  Due to his childhood he is very resilient.

Choose between an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Solution-focused Counseling or Feminist or Multicultural approach. Explain reason for chosen theory. Provide a brief synopsis of the case study and a brief synopsis of chose theory. Include key concepts from the theory that are hallmarks of the approach. Include key interventions. Lastly, include treatment recommendation and application of theory.

Describe any topic in life that interests you and how you could study that topic through each of the descriptive methods of research.

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Describe any topic in life that interests you and how you could study that topic through each of the descriptive methods of research. The three descriptive research designs are 1)Survey 2) naturalistic observation 3) case studies

Your post should be a minimum of 3 paragraphs consisting of a minimum of 5 sentences. You must cover all parts of the prompts.

Discuss the ambiguity suggested by the multiple sub-theories and frameworks of behaviorism.

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To successfully complete this journal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhvaSEJtOV8&feature=youtu.be

Take the pre-test in Chapter 1: The Foundations of Behaviorism in your required text. Discuss your results.

Discuss the ambiguity suggested by the multiple sub-theories and frameworks of behaviorism.

Hint: Do the numerous sub-theories indicate differing suggestions although one overarching definition of behaviorism is often presented?

Explain how association doctrine and later, connectionism, evolved the foundations of behaviorism.

Compare and contrast the stimulus-response (S-R) model and the law of effect and how the inclusion of a confirming reaction change the model.

Outline the historical evolution of behaviorism suggested by its sub-theories (e.g. molar, radial, and psychological behaviorism).

Summarize any takeaways that you have developed about behaviorism, including its sub-theories, based on the content this week.

Once you have finished writing, consider running the tool Turnitin (found in your Course Resources tab) to assure you have successfully used your own voice, rather than another author’s.

 

Your journal this week should be 700 to 900 word

Discuss why you think a developed mental understanding about learning is important as a student of psychology.

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Select two theories discussed in your required reading, and describe the areas of each theory that you were not previously aware of and why these areas may suggest a need to assimilate, or even accommodate, your own current knowledge.

If unclear on the difference between assimilation and accommodation, see the following resource: The Assimilation vs Accommodation of Knowledge (Links to an external site.).

For example, did you know there are multiple sub-theories within behaviorism or cognitivism? Do you have previous knowledge about the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) model suggested by constructivism?

Discuss why you think a developed mental understanding about learning is important as a student of psychology. Include all of the following in this explanation:

Why is it important to clearly understand the process for acquiring knowledge and then the variables that support effectively processing this knowledge?

What myth does stating “we all learn differently” promote to others?

Why does a more critical understanding potentially support a learner?

How could this understanding affect our success in a career?

How might culture (socio-economic, social circle, etc.) affect one’s ability to accommodate or assimilate an expanded knowledge about learning?

Lastly, compare and contrast your previous knowledge about this content to the more complex analysis of learning that you read about this week in the introduction chapter of your text (see the Writing Center’s

Discuss and reflect on your conclusions of the research process and this assignment in its entirety.

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Research Study Proposal Part I and Research Study Proposal Part II are one large assignment divided into two parts. This is the second part of your Research Study Proposal, which builds upon the work you completed in Part I.

Using the same topic you selected for Part I of your proposal, discuss all components denoted below. Use each numbered item as a required subheading in your paper.

1. Data Collection Procedures (Describe the step-by-step process you would use to collect your data?) (1 page minimum)

.2. Data Analysis (Select two types of statistics you would use to analyze gathered data; not stats formula details, but which stats you would use) (1 page minimum).

3. Contribution to the Field (explain the benefits to individuals, groups and society as a whole of the study results. Example: Using the first hypothetical social psychology study from Part I, if we find that public awareness ads are associated with improved changes in attitudes toward the severely mentally ill might we use such study results as a means of advocating for Federal funding for expanding advertising efforts; or if study results show no to little association between ads and public attitude changes, might we better serve the severely ill by pursuing other means of reducing stigma? (1 page minimum).

4. Research Limitations (1/2 page minimum). Discuss limitations that you foresee in Part I and Part II of your Research Study Proposal. It may be helpful to review your Instructor feedback for Part I of this assignment.

5. Discussion (1/2 page minimum). Discuss and reflect on your conclusions of the research process and this assignment in its entirety.

The Research Study Proposal Part II must:

·         Use each numbered item as a required subheading in your paper.

·         Be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 full pages, size 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced with 1 inch margins, NOT including the Title and References pages.

·         Be in APA format, including a title page and reference page.

·         Be proofread and contain few to no grammar errors, misspellings, incorrect APA formatting, or typographical errors.

·         Incorporate a minimum of three supportive scholarly citations and references to support content and conclusions.

Describe the cognitive psychology concept. 

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Week 3 Around the Web with Cognitive Psychology

150 Possible Points

This assignment is intended to enhance your ability to make connections between the course readings and “real-life” situations and the everyday occurrence of cognitive processes as depicted in popular media and professional research sources. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts succinctly and coherently.  Be creative, but ensure that the reader is to able to discern that you can critique the article/media source in a scholarly way as related to course material. This is a great launching point as you begin brainstorming for the Week 7 Creative Project.

Assignment Instructions

For this assignment, you are tasked with identifying a research article or reliable, popular media source (news segment, blog article, etc.) that focuses on a topic related to cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, of a specific process or function of these area have addressed in the first three weeks of the course.

Upon identifying your select media option, you will draft a 5 to 6-page reflection paper, summarizing the media sources’ topic, and its relevance to our understanding of cognition and learning.  Any topic discussed in our readings is fair game, but needs to be clearly depicted in the source you chose.

In your submission, please be sure to clearly address the following topics:

  • Briefly describe the article/media source you selected (e.g. its plot, characters, themes, etc.).
    • This description does not need to be lengthy (the entire plot or process explained does not need to be explained; hit the high points).
    • Rather, the summary should be sufficient to demonstrate that you reviewed the article/media source and can convey the most relevant aspects as they relate to cognitive psychology.
  • Describe the cognitive psychology concept.
    • What does it mean in relation to your article/media source?
    • How you see it displayed in the article/media source you chose?
  • What new information have you learned about cognitive psychology and how it is portrayed in the public eye?
    • Does the information portrayed in the article have broader implications for the field of cognitive psychology as it is presented?
    • Why or why not, and what might the effects be with changes or remaining the same?
  • Close your work with a brief, but succinct summary of the major take away points from your exploration around the web with cognitive psychology.

 

Include a minimum 5 to 6 pages, not including the required APA formatted required title and reference pages; submit APA style in-text citations throughout the work as well.

 

The basic parts of a paper should also be included; these are the opening, introduction section, with a precise thesis statement, the body of the paper with clear, discernable headings where appropriate, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the major points of the entire paper.

 

The APUS Library provides APA formatting resources at Writing@APUS. You may also see Purdue’s OWL https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for general APA formatting information and for formatting help on many topics.

 

All submissions are due by the end of Week 3, Sunday at 11:55 pm ET. 

 

See the Grading Rubric Below

Criterion Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Points Earned
Relevance of article/media source

40 Points Possible

 Student clearly presents the concept studied and the concept is clearly contained within the article/media source chosen. Student provides a mostly accurate description of a concept discussed. At times, description lacks coherence. Student provides a marginal description of a concept discussed. Sufficient details and supporting evidence are lacking. Does not clearly describe a concept studied.  
Description of concept

40 Points Possible

 Student provides an accurate description of the concept observed in the article/media source. Description is thorough and gives examples. Student provides a mostly accurate description of the concept observed in the article/media source. At times, description lacks coherence. Student provides a marginal description of the concept observed in the article/media source. Inaccuracies are present. Sufficient details and supporting evidence are lacking. Does not describe the concept observed in the article/media source or the description is mostly inaccurate.  
Description of the article/media source

20 Points Possible

 Student provides an accurate, thorough, and rich description of the article/media source. Student provides a mostly accurate description of the article/media source. At times, description lacks coherence or may be vague. Student provides a marginal description of the article/media source. Inaccuracies are present. Sufficient details and supporting evidence are lacking. Does not describe the article/media source in enough detail to indicate that the student has actually seen the film or read the entire book.  
Connections between the source and the concept

30 Points Possible

 Student provides an accurate, thorough analysis of the connection between the article/media source and the chosen concept. Student provides a mostly accurate analysis of the connection between the article/media source and the chosen social psychology concept. At times description lacks coherence. Student provides a marginal analysis of the connection between the article/media source and the chosen social psychology concept. Sufficient details and supporting evidence are lacking. Does not analyze the connection between the article/media source and the chosen social psychology concept.  
Overall Presentation of material (Flow, Clarity, APA Format, Use of Proper Grammar/Spelling to convey thoughts)

20 points possible

 Submission is clear and coherent, flows well, and has a professional appearance. Few if any errors in grammar/spelling are made for written entries or in spoken English for video entries. Submission is understandable, but flow may be stilted or meaning unclear in spots. Some written or spoken grammatical errors are evident. Submission appears “amateurish” in spots. Submission seems choppy or difficult to understand. Submission appears mostly amateurish or unprofessional. Many errors in grammar/spelling in evident. Submission appears largely unprofessional, messy, and contains numerous grammar/spelling errors.  

 
Summary Comments: Total Earned

/150

 

 

Explain the importance of using imagery scripts with particular sport populations.

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Bulldogs team: Women Tennis Players
Intervention 3 – Brief Imagery Script
For this assignment, you will create an imagery script for the athletes to help reduce anxiety and improve performance by helping the Bulldogs team obtain a more relaxed and positive state of mind before competitions. Be sure to use descriptive words that can connect the athlete to their specific sport situations and environments, such as “the smell the grass,” “warm sun on your face,” or “the feel of the bat in your hand.”
Case Study: The coach of the Bulldogs team is familiar with the benefits of imagery and would like you to help a few of the athletes use this skill to help them reduce their anxiety before performing in game situations. The coach states that there are several athletes that appear very uptight before games.
There are two parts to this assignment:
Introduction
Include an introduction to the skill of imagery that briefly teaches athletes the key factors that make imagery use most effective. This should be 1 page in length and include the following:
Explain the importance of using imagery scripts with particular sport populations.
Explain key variables that can be effective when using an imagery situation.
Imagery Script
Write a script that you would use to guide the athletes through an actual imagery exercise. This should be between 1/2–1 page in length and include the following:
Incorporate key aspects of effective imagery in script.
Utilize professionally appropriate descriptions that connect with the specific athlete and sport context.
Please review the scoring rubric to see how the assignment will be graded.
Assignment Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA current edition style and formatting.
Length of paper: 1–2 typed double-spaced pages, not including required cover sheet and reference page. No abstract required.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.