Psychology

Assignment InstructionsThis exercise will help you develop skills to communicate about psychopharmacology as applied to clinical cases. There are two parts to this assignment.Before you begin, read the following linked Resources:APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.Mock Form LetterPart 1:Identify the components of the form letter that you consider essential for referral.Justify your response.Identify the elements of the letter that you suspect may not be in compliance with the ethical guidelines.Justify your response.Part 2:You have determined that a client has generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and believe that this person would benefit from one of the benzodiazepine drugs. Complete the following:Choose any of the benzodiazepine drugs listed in Chapters 6, 9, and 18 of the Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists text.Create a profile for a hypothetical client who would benefit from this type of medication, based on its effect on neurotransmission and the hormonal system.The profile should contain enough information about the client’s GAD that you could perform a diagnosis to determine the disorder. You do not need to address any treatment issues; however, do include any significant demographic or background factors that may inform clinical decision making related to the medication choice.Write a brief letter to a primary care physician that explains your rationale for the use of this medication with this client. Assume the physician does not know you and include properly cited references to support your assertion so he or she is convinced to accept your referral.Additional RequirementsLength: 2–3 pages of content plus title, abstract, and reference pages.References: Include at least one current, scholarly reference from a peer-reviewed academic journal or academic book. References should be no older than 5 years.Formatting: Use current APA formatting, including correct in-text citations, proper punctuation, double spacing throughout, proper headings and subheadings, no skipped lines before headings and subheadings, proper paragraph and block indentation, no bolding, and no bullets. You must also use proper APA style to list your references. Refer to APA Style and Format (linked in Resources) for more information.Avoid stigmatizing language.

Graduate School Option Document1. Advanced Studies Search(7 points)Present: 1) the results of a computerized graduate/certification program search that yielded at least three possible programs, and 2) a brief report that explains why each of these programs is appropriate for you based on your immediate and long-term career and life goals as described in the first section of this portfolio.2. Professional Personal Statement for Applications(15 points)Most graduate school and advanced studies programs require submissions of an application. Many require “Personal Statement.” This is a narrative essay that combines self-reflection, details about past experiences (volunteer work, internships, etc.) and a clear expression of your goals and interests in the program of study. This is often achieved in 1-2 pages.Useful resources: A keyword search – “how to graduate school personal statement” should help you find a variety of resources (e.g., GoGrad) on how to write a strong personal statement3. Letter of Recommendation Request Template(5 points)Develop and present a template, or model letter, that can be used to request letters of recommendation for your graduate or certification program.Useful resources: a variety of online resources outline steps and suggestions for developing requests for letters of recommendation.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is used as a science of modifying behavior in many professions involving elements of performance. For example, a sports coach uses performance management knowledge to train and improve the performance of players. Human resource professionals use similar knowledge to increase the effectiveness and engagement of their employees.In this assignment, you will briefly review the current literature regarding the implementation and benefits of ABA, and organizational behavior management (OBM) to a field of interest to you (please go ahead and adapt this to relate to your dissertation topic).General Requirements:Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.Refer to Chapters 2-4 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. These chapters contain essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, academic grammar and usage.This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Sins of the MotherID Crimefeed (2017, October 25). A look back at Susan Smith – the South Carolina mom killed her two young sons. (Webpage)Read the attached article. Then answer at least 4 of the following questions.http://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/a-look-back-at-the-susan-smith-case-23-years-after-the-south-carolina-mom-killed-her-2-young-sonsQuestions: Answer five of the following questions.Susan violated what most people consider our most sacred trust when she killed her children. How could she have done it? Develop a profile of a woman who might kill her own children. Online, find the FBI’s profile of women who kill their own children. Compare your profile with the FBI’s profile.Discuss potential effects that sexual abuse can have on a young woman. How might Susan’s experiences with her stepfather have affected her behavior?Discuss possible pressures on a young couple that marries in their teens, especially under the circumstances of David and Susan’s marriage.Identify nonverbal cues that Susan gave. Discuss how it is possible to tell if someone if lying from nonverbal behavior. What information does the use of the polygraph supply?Speculate on why Susan might have done what she did. Include speculations about her marriage as well as her own childhood and adolescence.Susan wanted relief from loneliness and the problems in her life. She wanted to commit suicide but did not want her sons to suffer as she had after her father’s suicide. She believed that if she killed her sons first and then committed suicide, her sons would suffer less than if she left them on their own. She felt burdened and was overwhelmed by the responsibilities of being a single mother. What role might depression have played in her actions?

Nature or Nurture: The Case of a Boy Who Became a GirlNature or Nurture: The Case of the Boy Who Became a Girl by Keith K. Schillo. Case copyright held by the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Originally published November 16, 2011. https://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/files/gender_reassignment.pdfQuestions: Answer five of the following questions.1. Some people have argued that the Johns Hopkins psychologist used this opportunity as an experiment to test his nurture theory of gender identity. What are the expected results of this experiment, assuming that the nurture theory is valid?2. According to the nurture theory, predict the gender identity Bruce would express if he were not subjected to gender re-assignment surgery and raised as a boy?3. Provide one peer-reviewed article, selected from our UMGC Library’s databases, that address current research or theory on gender identity.4. In light of newer research on gender identity, what advice would you give parentswho are considering gender re-assignment of a male infant who lacks a penis, but has functional testicles?5. What are your thoughts on therapist behavior. What guidelines and codes of ethics direct therapists managing cases of this nature?

Chapter Two: Literature Review – minimum two – three pagesInformation about previous investigations / researches about your topicTheory Frame to be used during your investigationHypothesis

JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONSYou are to review a psychology journal article. The article to review is on D2L. The review should not be longer or shorter than 3 double-spaced typed pages (5 Pages for graduate students). Use 1 inch margins, left right, top, and bottom. You are to use Courier or Times New Roman 12 pt font. You are to use sentences and paragraphs, outlines and bullet points are unacceptable. Journal article reviews are due on the last day of class, April 28th. Please deposit your review in the appropriate dropbox on D2L. The following points should be addressed in your review.What was the study’s hypothesis? That is, what was the purpose of the study?Participant information: number, gender, reason they were selectedMaterials used: includes machinery, questionnaires, etc.Procedure: what exactly did the researchers do and have the participants do?Results: what did the researchers find?Discussion: according to the researchers, what is the significance of the findings?Opinion: what is your opinion of the value of the study and the significance of the findings?

Article Review – ProfessionalAssignmentI’m Done Due April 27 at 11:59 PMPurpose: The purpose of this assignment is for you to show your understanding of peer-reviewed empirical articles through: 1) reviewing original research; 2) evaluating claims, methods, and conclusions; and 3) communicating your analysis in a way that translates scientific information into common terms for a general audience. In writing an article review, you gain skills in summarizing key points and findings, interpreting results, evaluating the validity of the methods used and results reported, and communicating information to an audience in ways they understand.Step 1: Read the tips from the UMGC library on “Finding Experimental (Empirical) Research Articles.” Pay special attention to the sections on “Scholarly Research Articles” the “Structure of An Experimental Article”Step 2: Using the UMGC Library electronic databases, find an article published in the last seven (7) years in an academic, peer-reviewed journal related to clinical or counseling psychology (e.g., Professional Psychology: Research & Practice). The article should describe, specifically, an experiment or empirical study by the researchers. This means that the researchers conducted a study that contains easily identifiable independent and dependent variables. (Do not select meta-analyses, summaries, editorials, or theoretical articles. It is your responsibility to make sure that the journal article you select is appropriate. If you are unsure about the relevance of your article, contact your instructor for approval.).Step 3: Read the article starting with the Title and Abstract, which will give you a quick preview of the purpose and results of the article.Step 4: Read the Introduction. Highlight the purpose of the article and the author’s hypothesis (e.g., what was studied, what did the author predicted, and why did they find the topic worthy of study). Pay attention to the context provided for the research (i.e., what research has been done previously in the field? what issue or problem is this study trying to address?).Step 5: Read the Methods section. Note the description of the participants and any tests, surveys, questionnaires, apparatus, or other materials that were used. Pay particular attention to the details involved in the experimental procedure. How were the variables manipulated or measured? Recall that the Independent Variable (IV) is the variable that is manipulated by the research (i.e., whether the room is hot or cold (if that is the variable of interest) or whether participants are given a placebo, shown any type of media or other stimuli, given talk therapy, or instructed to take medication (if that is the variable of interest). Remember that the Independent Variable is what was different about the experiences of the different groups. Recall also that the Dependent Variable (DV) is that variable that is measured, or, the outcome of the study.Step 6: Read the Results. Try not to get intimidated by complex statistical analysis. Instead of focusing on the numbers, focus on the short descriptions that accompany the findings explaining what the researchers found (i.e., Did the researchers find evidence that supports their hypothesis?)Step 7: Read the Discussion. Pay special attention here to what the authors say about the importance of their findings or the lack of findings. Think about other things you could do to look at this issue.Step 8: Prepare a 1-2 page summary of the article in your own words. Be sure to address the following questions in your summary:What is the purpose of the research? (Address specifics regarding the overall purpose of the research in question.)What hypothesis is tested? (Provide a clear statement of the researchers’ prediction.)How did the researchers investigate their research question? (Provide details regarding the study methodology.)What are the pertinent results of the manipulation? (What were the findings and conclusions drawn?)What is your personal opinion of the study conducted? Should it be repeated? What could be improved?What is your overall impression of the work? What are the implications of the study for the practice of counseling psychology?Your summary should be written as a coherent essay (do not format as a list of answers to these questions). You may include additional insights in your analysis, but you must address these key issues.Step 9: Prepare your Article Review according to the following guidelines:Formatting: Structure your paper utilizing APA style (7th Edition); this includes title page, headings, in-text citations, reference page, and general paper format (1-inch margins, double-spaced, appropriately sized sans serif or serif fonts – e.g., 12 Times Roman). An abstract is not required.Submit to your Assignment Folder as a single document in either Microsoft Word, PDF, or RTF format.

Client/Therapist TransferenceWrite a one page opinion/research paper on the topic listed below. The assignment is due in on the submission button/page in this assignment page by Thursday at 11:59pm. Be prepared to discuss this topic in class and defend your thoughts and opinions. This assignment is worth 10 points. You will have ONLY one (1) attempt to submit this assignment so make sure you do it right. No papers will be accepted after the due date.Topic: What are good and the bad aspects of using transference in therapy between a client and therapist? Give two examples of both good and bad.

Chapter 13 AssignmentInstructions: By now you have read Chapter 13: Industrial-Organizational. Your job for this assignment is to answer the following personal adjustment/critical thinking questions that pertain to topics in chapter 13. Each answer needs to be a minimum of one paragraph (5 full length sentences) to received full credit.Questions:Which of the broad areas of I-O psychology interests you the most and why?What are some of the KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) that are required for your current position or a position you wish to have in the future?Critical Thinking: What might be useful mechanisms for avoiding bias during employment interviews?