Psychology

• There are 4 core competencies: 1) Values/Ethics, 2) Roles/ Responsibilities, 3) Interprofessional communication, and 4) Teams/Teamwork. (each topic is worth 25 points.) • Explain each core competency of IPEC. • You must provide a discussion on the significance of the competency for how it impacts interprofessional collaboration. • You must provide an application of the core competency to the goals (from the Interprofessional Collaboration Assignment) that you developed for the patient you interviewed. • You must cite a minimum of 2 evidenced based resources for each core competency discussion. • This paper requires references and must be APA with proper citations

The assignment this week will have two parts. You will combine both parts into the same document and upload only one document as your assignment. Part 1: Explore the NCU Library database called “Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print.” Search this database for three tests that measure infant and/or childhood development intelligence in infancy and early childhood. At least one of the tests should specifically measure cognitive, speech, or intellectual development. Then, prepare a chart which shows the name of the test, the author, what the test measures, and a summary of a review of the test. Include three tests in your list. Be sure to prepare the chart in your own words, in a way that would be useful for your use or that of a specific school or agency. Length: 1-2 page chart Part 2: At this point you are halfway through the course. Add at least four peer-reviewed recent research articles or scholarly websites to support your Signature Assignment (due in Week 8). Prepare a list of these articles, including the bibliographical information for each article and a brief summary of the thesis, participants, methods, and findings of each of these four resources. Length: 2-3 pages

Think of a work, school, or family situation, problem, or task you need to accomplish. Discuss the hygiene and motivator factors using Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory. Then consider Dan Pink’s definition of motivators, would it be better to use extrinsic or intrinsic rewards? Finally, based on your situation, would you be ‘satisfied’ or ‘not satisfied’, ‘dissatisfied’ or ‘not dissatisfied’? Please be specific in your post.

Socioeconomic status has far-reaching implications on child and adolescent development, both positive and negative. Low socioeconomic status has been shown to relate to lower educational outcomes and poorer health. Conversely, higher socioeconomic status has shown better outcomes in the areas of education and health. However, the influences of socioeconomic status are not always crystal clear, which makes this a very complex topic.To prepare:Consider the positive and negative consequences of socioeconomic status on child and adolescent development.Think about possible strategies to counteract any negative consequences you might identify.As you review the Learning Resources, think about how positive and negative consequences may differ between socioeconomic groups.Post by Day 3:Explain briefly the potential positive and negative consequences that socioeconomic status might have on children and adolescents. Provide two specific examples from different socioeconomic groups.

Presbycusis is a condition affecting the hearing of many adults. There are a variety of causes, including damage to structures of the middle and inner ear. The result is loss of hearing—not complete deafness, but difficulty in detecting certain sounds within the normal range of hearing. Use each numbered item as a required subheading in your paper. Students should preview the grading rubric before beginning the assignment.1. explain how normal hearing occurs. Include in your discussion the following points:o How is sound transmitted from the environment outside the body to the inner ear? What structures are involved, and how do they transmit sound?o What happens in the inner ear (cochlea) when sound waves are converted to neural signals? How is sound frequency (pitch) processed?2. Next, summarize the causes of presbycusis and explain how they will interfere with the normal processing of sound as outlined above.o Discuss one source of presbycusis involving a problem with the outer/middle ear.o Discuss one source of presbycusis involving a problem with the inner ear.3. Finally, describe what it might be like to have presbycusis. Include the following points:o If you have normal hearing now, how would your ability to converse with others be affected?o What activities that you now enjoy would be limited by this condition?o How would such a condition affect your work life?The paper should include:· Be a minimum of 3.5 and a maximum of 4.5 full pages, size 12 font Times New Roman, double spaced with 1 inch margins, NOT including the Title and References pages.· A title page· Include the sub headings of: “Introduction”, “How Normal Hearing Occurs”, “Causes of Presbycusis”, “Having Presbycusis”, and “Conclusions”.· Introductory paragraph ending in a clear thesis statement· Several well-developed (5-7 sentences) body paragraphs that explore the assignment questions in detail· A summary and conclusions paragraph

Zoe is a second grader with autism spectrum disorders. Zoe’s father recently passedaway in a tragic car accident. Zoe, her mom, and two older brothers have temporarily relocated from out-of-state and are now living in her grandparents’ house in a small, rural community.Because the family had been living out-of state, Zoe has never interacted with her grandparents. She has challenges responding to social cues, including her name and in understanding gestures. She also engages in repetitive body movements. She is fond of her set of dolls and likes lining them up. When Zoe is agitated, her mother plays Mozart, which seems to have a calming effect. Zoe also enjoys macaroni and cheese.Her grandparents do not understand Zoe’s attempts at communicating. Zoe does not respond well to crowded and noisy environments. Zoe’s mom is working outside the home for the first time.Because of the move, Zoe has transferred to a new school, which does not currently have any students with ASD. Although her mom is generally very involved with Zoe’s education, she is away from the home much of the time due to a long commute for her new job is a neighboring city.Zoe’s grandparents are eager and willing to help in any way they can.Imagine you are serving as an ASD consultant at Zoe’s new school. Using the COMPASS model, create a COMPASS Action Plan for Zoe by complete the following tasks:Identify the personal challenges for Zoe;Identify the environmental challenges for Zoe;Identify potential supports; andIdentify and prioritize teaching goals.In addition, include a 250-500-word rationale that explains how your action plan for Zoe demonstrates collaboration in a respectful, culturally responsive way while promoting understanding, resolving conflicts, and building consensus around her interventions.

Complete a self-reflection log of your experiences and obstacles. Please respond with a minimum of 100 words.Topic 1:1. Describe how you will use your personal qualities to contribute to your coaching or mentoring abilities.2. How do these qualities serve as a value to your mentee?3. How do you establish trust with your family? With your friends? With your coworkers? Is this an important factor to establish in the mentor/mentee relationship?Topic 2:1. What personal qualities do you prefer in those individuals you seek to coach or mentor? Are there different qualities more suitable for coaching than mentoring or vice-versa?2. How difficult is it to select a person to coach or mentor who possesses the qualities for which you are looking? What could you do in your workplace to identify potential mentee opportunities?3. How do you decipher goals that are short-term versus long-term? As you are working with your mentee, how do you guide the mentee through developing short-term and long-term goals that would meet the mentee’s vision?Topic 3:1. Reflect on two coaching techniques selected to support the short-term and long-term goals of your mentee. Why were these techniques selected and how can they help your mentee achieve success?2. Reflect on two mentoring techniques selected to support the short-term and long-term goals of your mentee. Why were these techniques selected and how can they help your mentee achieve success?3. How did you decide which technique(s) to use with your mentee? How do these techniques account for both your and your mentee’s values and beliefs? What ethical considerations did you have to account for in developing your Individual Development Plan?Topic 4:1. How important is the Individual Development Plan in meeting the goals of your mentee?2. List a minimum of three activities you could present to your mentee. Reflect on your decision to use these activities to meet the vision for your mentoring experience.3. How could you incorporate leadership skills into your mentoring experience that demonstrate kindness, compassion and the good of the organization and the community?4. How do you distinguish between coaching activities and mentoring activities? Label your activities as either coaching or mentoring opportunities.Topic 5:1. How can coaching activities benefit the culture in your work environment? Is it beneficial to develop activities individually or as a group activity? How can you leverage on an individual’s knowledge, strength, and skills to create a positive outcome for the individual and work environment?2. Describe the follow-up schedule you will use with your mentee. Does it support the activities listed in the Individual Development Plan? Does it require modifications or adjustments? Explain.3. Are there ethical considerations (e.g., culture, religion, personal beliefs, etc.) that must be considered when preparing activities for an Individual Development Plan? Discuss potential considerations and how to ensure you have developed an experience that meets the needs of your particular mentee.Topic 6:1. Discuss possible strategies to hold your mentees accountable for the activities and to reach both short-term and long-term goals. How can these strategies support the growth process?2. Reflect on the evaluation and observation process of the mentoring experience. Discuss the importance of evaluating your mentees prior to setting goals. What advantages and disadvantages come with the evaluation and observation process?Topic 7:1. As a mentor, how do you feel about the progress your mentee made toward the achievement of the goals?2. How does your mentee feel about the progress made toward the achievement of the goals?Topic 8:1. In a brief reflection (250-500 words), discuss the feedback you received on your Mentor Evaluation. Reflect on the development of your Individual Development Plan, its success, and the results for your mentee. Was this process rewarding? What were your strengths and weaknesses as a mentor? If you had it to do over again, what specific elements would you change? If you would not change anything, explain why?

Some years ago, US employees were offered, and accepted, full-time jobs with a high level of benefits. Today, that trend has reversed where part-time job and/or temporary consulting jobs are becoming more common as opposed to full-time employment. Given this background, address the following:Provide a brief, statistical background on the rising level of part-time versus full-time employment, including the rise of consultants versus employees.Discuss the criteria a human resource professional should utilize to determine whether an organization should hire a full-time versus part-time employee, a consultant versus an employee, and what those implications would be for both an organization and an employee. Must be 300 words

In a written essay please answer the following questions:What are the differences between leaders and managers? What characteristics are similar and what are different?Provide a total of three examples. First, of someone who has great managerial skills. Second, another individual with great leadership skills. Third, another person with poor managerial skills. These can be made up individuals or examples you have seen without any identifying information. Discuss how the staff of each individual would be affected by the skills of the leader/manager.Complete the Emotional Intelligence Test Discuss your scores and what they mean. What did you learn about yourself as a leader? (Note that a 10 on the EI test means strong. On the score page, click on the blue “here” under “interpreting your GEIT scores, click here” for more information on each section and what it means.Assignment Expectations:Length: 1500 to 2000 words total (at least 500 words per question prompt)Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of three (3) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.Learning Materials.Weiss, S. A. & Tappen, R. M. (2015). Essentials of nursing leadership and management (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company. Read chapters 1 and 2.

Your boss has asked you to participate in a discussion on the nature versus nurture debate with a group of incoming professionals in your field. For your discussion, you will need to be prepared, so you must write a report to present to your boss prior to the discussion. Be sure to address all of the following points: What is meant by nature versus nurture, and why is it relevant to the counseling profession? What arguments exist on each side of the debate? Give examples from your own experience as well as the experiences of others to support your explanations. Conclude the report with your stance on the topic. Do you agree or disagree with one side or the other or a combination of both? When commenting to other students, determine whether you agree or disagree with the aspects of their stance and explain your reasoning.