What do you think was the underlying reason for the situation? What were your thoughts and feeling in the situation? What was one personal belief that impacted your actions?

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Carper’s Patterns of Knowing

Preparing the Assignment
Nursing knowledge is classified in a variety of ways, one of which is Carper’s Patterns of Knowing (Carper, 1978). Carper’s framework offers a lens through which the nurse can reflect upon insights acquired through empirical, ethical, personal, and aesthetic knowledge (Carper, 1978). Through intentional reflection using Carper’s Patterns of Knowing, nurses can process experiential learning and knowledge acquired through practice. The purpose of this assignment is to reflect upon a specific practice situation and better understand the professional knowledge and insights obtained through that experience.

Criteria for Content

1.) Think of a surprising or challenging practice situation in which you felt underprepared, unprepared, or uncomfortable.
2.) Select an important nursing issue/topic that was inherent to the identified situation.
3.) Briefly explain the situation
4.) Identify the nursing issue inherent in the identified situation

As a method of refection, use Carper’s Patterns of Knowing to analyze the situation. In your discussion, address ONE of the following Patterns of Knowing:
1.) What do you think was the underlying reason for the situation? (Esthetics)
2.) What were your thoughts and feeling in the situation? (Personal)
3.)What was one personal belief that impacted your actions? (Ethics)
4.)What evidence in nursing literature supports the nursing importance of the identified issue? (Empirical)

5.)What new insights did you gain through this reflective practice opportunity? How will this apply to your practice as a nurse practitioner? Be sure to use scholarly literature to support your position.

What pro-social interventions are most effective to create harmonious relations between black communities and law enforcement?

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Assignment: Research Proposal

Research Question

What pro-social interventions are most effective to create harmonious relations between black communities and law enforcement?

Purpose of the Course:

This course prepares students to enter their prospective career and/or continue their education in psychology. Students will explore occupations and leaders in the various psychological fields, formulate and compile their experiences and achievements, and construct a roadmap for success. Original research ideas will be solidified and presented.

Original Content is imperative, clear, and concise writing

At least 500 word summary of your proposal .

The summary must include the following:

Part 1

Introduction: Title, description of what will be researched, an explanation of why the research is important to the field of psychology, and an explanation of how respect for persons, beneficence, and justice will be upheld and the process for informed consent.

Literature Review: An analysis of the literature review detailing findings from 8-10 scholarly, empirical, peer-reviewed references published within the past 5 – 7 years.

Research Questions/Hypotheses: Presentation of research questions and hypotheses.

Part 2

Methods and Data Collection: An explanation of the method , data collection method, sample, instrumentation, and the statistical analysis used to test the hypotheses, if quantitative, or the data analysis method if qualitative.

Hypothetical Findings: A verbal or graphical presentation of the findings and an explanation of how the findings rejected or failed to reject the null hypotheses and answered the research questions.

Suggestions for Future Research: Suggestions for future research based on the hypothetical findings.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

Research Paper Proposals

Throughout the program, you should be thinking of a research topic you would like to explore. In the capstone course (PSY-693), you will create a research proposal. To assist you in the creation of that proposal, you will decide on a research topic and begin collecting empirical studies to support the need for research. Your topic must relate to a basic social psychological principle; however it can fall into one of the applied subfields .

For this assignment you will create your research question and at least five scholarly, peer reviewed, empirical studies, all from the past 5 to 7years. Your articles must support the need for your research.

The following information will assist in the formation of your research question and the beginning collection of literature:

Use the empirical checklist  to assure your article is an empirical article.

Explore the Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching (cirt.gcu.edu) for information on research topics and literature reviews. From the main page, under Research Development – click on Research Ready. Each section has several bits of information to help formulate your research.

 

In Chapter 3, DeVito outlines self-concept. In your own words, consider the sources of self-concept. How might your self-concept influence your behavior or the impression you make on others?

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PowerPoint presentation

DESCRIBE: In Chapter 3, DeVito outlines self-concept. In your own words, consider the sources of self-concept. How might your self-concept influence your behavior or the impression you make on others? (1 page in length)

RELATE: Consider your own experiences with impressions. Have you ever made a bad first impression? What did you do? Analyze your example in the framework of the impression formation processes discussed in Chapter 3. (1-2 pages in length)

GENERATE: Develop a list of things specific behaviors (at least two for each clip) associated with the impression management strategies that Jess (1st clip), Billy and Nick (2nd clip), and Chris (3rd clip) displayed during their interview. (1-2 pages in length)

FORMULATE: In a PowerPoint presentation, formulate a plan based on the impression management strategies outlined by DeVito in Chapter 3 of your text, to help all three individuals improve in their next interviews. What specific strategies would you suggest to help them communicate a more positive image? (3-5 slides for each individual)

JOURNAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Your submission should be 3-5 pages in length
  • Use correct APA formatting for in-text citations

POWERPOINT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Your submission should be 12-20 slides in length

RESOURCES FOR ASSESSMENT:

How is this debate related to the philosophy of psychology? What is the importance of the “mind-body” debate? How does the “mind-body” debate relate to contemporary psychology?

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“Mind-body” debate

The “mind-body” debate has been a prominent issue of debate for centuries. How is this debate related to the philosophy of psychology? What is the importance of the “mind-body” debate? How does the “mind-body” debate relate to contemporary psychology?

Explain the situation and provide two examples of healthy coping mechanisms that you used during this event. Discuss how this relates to what you learned about stress from your readings.

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Healthy Coping Mechanisms

Think of a stressful time in your life. This can be anything from having a big assignment due, participating in a sporting event, or your experiences during the 2020 pandemic. Explain the situation and provide two examples of healthy coping mechanisms that you used during this event (or that you could have used during this event). Discuss how this relates to what you learned about stress from your readings.

Describe the psychological process of motivation. Explain the main sources of motivation. In what ways, if any, do sources of motivation connect with Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs.

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Motivation

Describe the psychological process of motivation. Explain the main sources of motivation. In what ways, if any, do sources of motivation connect with Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs.

 

Define the research topic that you plan to use. Summarize your plan. Provide an annotated bibliography for each of the 5 articles you chose.

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Final research proposal

  1. Throughout this course, you will be working towards formulating a final research proposal due in Week 8. This proposal will guide you through the process of conducting responsible research, even though you will not be conducting the study you describe in your proposal in real life. You will complete different steps in the research proposal process each week and will be expected to implement the feedback provided by your instructor in your final proposal. Here are the steps (course assignments) leading up to your final proposal:
    • Wk 4 Research Plan COMPLETE WEEK 5 ONLY!!! ************wk 5-8 willow follow each week along with professor’s notes
    • Wk 5 Research Proposal Part 1 – Introduction to Research Study
    • Wk 6 Research Proposal Part 2 – Methods of Research Study
    • Wk 7 Research Proposal Q&A: Results and Discussion Sections
    • Wk 8 Research Proposal Part 3 – Discussion and Revisions of Research Study
  3. Read the Research Proposal Guide for details about these assignments. This week you are working on the research plan.
    Develop a plan for the research you will do to complete your proposal by Week 8.
    Locate and read 5 scholarly peer-reviewed articles on your topic.
    Write a 700- to 1,050-word research plan in which you:

    • Define the research topic that you plan to use.
    • Summarize your plan for the following:
    • Study design (i.e., experimental, correlational)
    • Variables of interest
    • Hypothesis
    • Provide an annotated bibliography for each of the 5 articles you chose.
  4. Format according to APA guidelines.
    Submit your assignment.Resources

 

 

What theme do you feel you (female family member/ friend) need to work on improving? Identify at least one way you can work to improve your (their) safety related to the recommendations in this theme.

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Reading Response #3:  Reducing Risk of Trauma (100 points)

Are you feeling “powerful and confident” in your social relationships?  The reading by Crann,  Senn, Radtke, & Hobden (2022) discusses women’s responses and resistance to sexual assault.

In addition to looking at the reported effectiveness of sexual assault resistance programs (EAAA) this article discusses how participation in such programs can increase feelings of empowerment in women.  That is, past participants reported learning to trust their judgment (about the potential risk) and increased behavior in being to stay safe without restricting their personal freedom.

For this reading response question, I want to examine your thinking about the 4 themes discussed in the reading about how women protect themselves and other women.

Theme #1: Appraising the Situation

Learning the different ways men can assert power over women in social situations  (p.154)

Theme #2: Naming Discomfort

Women can prioritize their well-being by naming their discomfort and setting assertive boundaries (p. 154)

Theme #3: Resisting Gender Norms

Trying to change and/or acting against social norms (p. 155)

Theme #4: Resistance as a Community Action

Forming partnerships to prevent men’s coercive behavior. (p. 155)

Demonstrating care for each other’s safety.

 

For this reading response you are to focus on the following questions:

  1. Reviewing the themes about how women can protect themselves and other women, which theme do you feel you (female family member/friend) are adequately performing?  Explain how you believe you (they) are using the safety theme you selected.   You are required to make at least one direct reference to the reading or lecture content when you discuss this question. Be sure to provide a citation for the material you discuss.

 

  1. What theme do you feel you (female family member/ friend) need to work on improving?   Identify at least one way you (female family member/ friend) can work to improve your (their) safety related to the recommendations in this theme. You are required to make at least one direct reference to the reading or lecture content when you discuss this question. Be sure to provide a citation for the material you discuss.

 

  1. Finally, would you consider participating (or recommending to a female family member/friend) in a sexual assault risk reduction program?  Did the information presented in this article or tonight’s lecture influence your decision?  If so, how?  If have you already participated in such a program?  Which one and what are your thoughts about the program (give a short review)?

 

Discuss normal body changes that occur through puberty into young adulthood. Discuss specific STDs, causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment.

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PowerPoint presentation

Design a PowerPoint presentation for high school aged students discussing normative aging changes, sexuality, STDs, and prevention.

  • Discuss normal body changes that occur through puberty into young adulthood.
  • Discuss specific STDs, causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment:

**You should include a slide or two for each of the following: Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes, HIV, Syphillis, HPV

  • Discuss pregnancy and prevention.

The assignment should be submitted in PowerPoint format, with at least 10 content slides (in addition to a title slide and reference slide) and include at least two scholarly sources other than provided materials.

 

How important of a role does cultural background play in this case? What additional information would you need about her culture? What kinds of values conflicts might you experience due to the client’s culture? How would you manage your personal values while working with this client?

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Case Study Assignment Instructions

Overview

This Case Study Assignment is designed to help you apply the course content to a counseling situation. In this Case Study Assignment you will have the opportunity to think through a clinical case, identify and prioritize key issues involved, consider and clarify relevant diagnostic issues, provide one assessment to clarify the case, and formulate treatment recommendations that are most likely to be helpful to the client. This Case Study Assignment will directly apply to your work in COUC 667 and with clients when you begin practicum.

 

Instructions

For this assignment you will read the case study then generate a report that uses the following outline.  Each section should be separated by the appropriate APA headings (Level 1, Level 2…)

Client Concerns

Symptoms Behaviors Stressors
(Examples) Sadness Trouble sleeping Parents’ divorce
Fatigue    
No appetite    
Hopelessness    

 

Client Concerns: Using a table as in the example above, identify and list the client’s symptoms and any other key issues/concerns noted. (Modify the chart size as needed.) For example, these may include biological, psychological, social, and/or spiritual problems. If symptoms/behaviors overlap, you only need to list them once.

Assessment

Provide one assessment that will be used to clarify the diagnosis — a valid assessment that a counselor can use. Give a short (3-5 sentences) overview of the assessment, what it would help you learn about the client, and why you chose it over other assessments (for example: Beck Depression Inventory: identifies clinical depression, strong research base, short, easy to administer and score). Provide one peer-reviewed journal article reference to support the use of this assessment.

Diagnostic Impression

Provide the primary diagnostic impression based upon the DSM-5-TR. Include the ICD-10 code and full name of each diagnosis. Be sure to consider secondary disorders in addition to the primary disorder. Is there more than one diagnosis? Provide the following for all diagnoses.

Signs and Symptoms

List the signs (client’s report) and link them directly to the symptoms (criteria you find in the DSM-5-TR) in table form (example below) to make sure you have linked every client sign to every DSM-5-TR symptom you will use to support the diagnosis. Be sure to adjust the size of the table accordingly. If there are client reported signs that do not fall into the DSM-5-TR diagnosis, make note that you considered them, but they did not align with the DSM-5-TR.

DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria: disorder name and code number Client’s Signs/Reported Symptoms:
Criterion A:  
   
Criterion B:  
   
Criterion C:  
   
Criterion D:  
   
Criterion E:  
   
Criterion F:  

 

Other DSM-5-TR Conditions Considered

List other DSM-5-TR conditions you considered and the process you went through to decide they were not the correct diagnosis. For example: “The client reported three symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, but five symptoms are needed for this diagnosis, so the disorder was ruled out.”

Developmental Theories and/or Systemic Factors

Discuss theories of normal and abnormal development and/or systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.  For example, consider questions such as “What Erikson stage is the client in?” or “What is occurring within the client’s family system that may be influencing the client’s current functioning or behavior?”

Multicultural and/or Social Justice Considerations

Discuss multicultural or social justice considerations that went into your diagnostic thought process.  For example, what would the client say about their symptoms/situation from their cultural point of view? Is/Could the client be experiencing concerns related to discrimination, marginalization, oppression, etc.?

Treatment Recommendations

Key Issues for Treatment

  • In bullet point form, identify the top 2-3 symptoms/issues you believe are involved in the case study, in order of importance.
  • The goal here is to clearly delineate what you believe will be of the most help to your client.

 

Recommendations for Individual Counseling

Identify two treatment recommendations for individual counseling based on the 2-3 key issues you identified.  You will need to cite these recommendations using peer-reviewed journal articles, focusing on the treatments a counselor would provide.  Medication or referral to another type of therapy may be a recommendation, but since these are case management, they do not count towards the two required recommendations and should not be the primary recommendations listed. Consider recommendations that will be motivating to your client and reflect a collaborative approach. Be mindful of multicultural, ethical, and social justice considerations. Approach this part of the assignment as your exploration of what you would do with this type of client in individual counseling.

Specific Considerations

For each case study you will have one specific consideration. You will need to provide one paragraph responding to the questions that correspond with each case study. In your response to these questions, address how these considerations affected your diagnostic impression and your treatment recommendations.

Anna – Case Study 1: How important of a role does cultural background play in this case?  What additional information would you need about her culture?  What kinds of values conflicts might you experience due to the client’s culture?  How would you manage your personal values while working with this client?

Sam – Case Study 2: How does a client being in crisis change the focus of your assessment and treatment planning?  How might a client being in crisis affect a diagnosis?

Jeff – Case Study 3: How do multiple diagnoses affect the decision-making process for diagnostic impressions and treatment planning?  How do you decide what disorder you might address first, or do you address both simultaneously? How does a substance use disorder affect the process of diagnostic impressions and the order you make treatment recommendations?

Jane – Case Study 4: How does a triggering event affect how you prioritize treatment interventions?  How important is it to collaborate with the client when treatment planning?  What are some barriers you might encounter treatment planning with this client and how might you address those barriers?

Phil – Case Study 5: How might the client’s age affect diagnosis and treatment recommendations?  What kind of consideration must be made for the family system?

Each Case Study Assignment is to be 3 – 5 pages in length. This excludes the title page and reference page. Use current APA format. The Case Study Assignment does not require an abstract. The Case Study Assignment requires a minimum of 3 resources from peer-reviewed journals. This can include the maximum of one textbook reference. All resources need to be less than 10 years old.

Be sure to review the Case Study Grading Rubric before beginning this Case Study Assignment.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Tur