Category: Psychology

Alex is having his first session with a counselor and is recounting his life history: I’ve just turned 20. I finished high school about two years ago, and I have been lost since then. I was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when I was five, and it has been a struggle since then. My mother stayed home to take care of me full time. Through her effort, I thrived. I was in the gifted program from the first grade to high school. I started taking ADHD medications when I was 11. I quit taking them after I graduated high school. I suffered from severe depression to the point that I attempted to hurt myself three times. The only reason I’m still living is because of my mom. She loved me unconditionally, no matter what. I’ve had jobs here and there, but I always ended up getting fired. I now live independently, sort of, with my friends. Most of the time, my mom pays for the rent. I have a girlfriend who I get along with, and I think we are pretty solid. I am applying for jobs, but I hate being with people. I hate being in school; I think it is a colossal waste of money. My sister is a nurse. She is my mom’s star kid- accomplished and successful. My only accomplishment is my car- I love working with my car, although it’s older than me and it cost a lot of money to fix. I love driving it because I feel free when I am driving. I love playing video games, too. It’s a community that never leaves you, and I feel a great sense of belongingness with them. I can be myself when I am playing with my friends. It’s an escape for me -an emotional vacation. However, I am turning 21 soon. The pressure is getting to be too high for me to be financially independent. I don’t know what to do, where to start, or even how to start. That’s the reason why I am here. In 4-5 paragraphs, answer the following questions. Use at least two sources and cite them using APA format:
Why might Alex be finding it particularly difficult to find a job?
Alex regards himself as a lost person. What are the factors that you believe have contributed to him feeling this way?
Please write about the following: What parts of Alex’s story reminds you of your own experience in your adolescence or emerging adulthood years?
How do general theories of human growth and development relate to a young person like Alex?
What effect might Alex’s ADHD have on his development?
What concepts of human growth and development are relevant to him?

Client History (1–2 pages)
Introduce your client to the reader over several paragraphs: Where can this client be found (television, movie, book, etc.)? What makes this client interesting? What does the client “say” about his/her life? How open do you believe the client will be to counseling? How can rapport be built with the client if he/she is hesitant about counseling? Remember to write in 3rd person.
Presenting Problems (1–2 pages)
This section addresses the following questions: Why is the client seeking counseling? What does the client say his/her problems are? What in the client’s life/background makes counseling a viable option for him/her? Use issues that you are aware of in your client’s life, but you can also fabricate some of the client history if there are not enough details provided in the fictional storyline.
This section must be at least 3 paragraphs and emphasize at least 3 problem areas for the client. For example, a client may have issues in personal functioning (depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.), relationships (spouse, children, parents, significant other, etc.), occupational functioning (trouble with boss, coworkers, unemployment, etc.) You may also address any problems the client may be experiencing with his or her spiritual health.
NOTE: It is okay if 2 of the 3 paragraphs focus on personal issues (e.g., depression, then anxiety), and the other paragraph is on a different type of problem, or even if all 3 paragraphs focus on 3 personal issues. Just be clear about what is going on with this client. You are not diagnosing the client, rather, you are just describing the problem/symptom the client may be experiencing. So, for example, “depression” describes a problem the client is experiencing but is not the same as a DSM diagnosis of “Major Depressive Disorder.”
Separate each problem area (e.g., Personal, Relationships) into a paragraph, using level 2 headings (flush left and bold).

Create a literature review research matrix, which includes research concepts that can be found and connected to preselected published scholarly research.
Introduction
This assessment provides a practical opportunity to apply research skills to a literature research matrix.
Overview
For this assessment, you are being introduced to literature mapping as part of the preparation for a literature review. As you collect articles, the following resource can be used to evaluate their scientific merit.
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). (2018). CASP checklist: 10 questions to help you make sense of a systematic review [PDF]. https://casp-uk.net/
Instructions
This assessment consists of completing a research matrix, which is a type of literature mapping/organizing that uses a table format. This matrix includes research concepts that can be found and connected to the published scholarly research provided by your faculty. Four research articles have been selected for you to read and dissect for completing the research matrix (table). The articles for this assessment are posted in the Announcements area of the courseroom. In the Literature Review Research Matrix [DOCX], a sample article is completed for you as an example; you will need to complete the matrix for the remaining four articles.
Additional Requirements
Refer to the assignment scoring guide to make sure you meet the requirements of this assessment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze the methodology used in scientific research.
Identify the study sample in the chosen research.
Identify the methodology used in the chosen research.
Competency 2: Evaluate the characteristics, purposes, benefits, strengths, and weaknesses of research methods.
Identify the main themes in the chosen research.
Identify the research question or questions in the chosen research.
Describe the theoretical framework of the chosen research study.
Describe the findings in the chosen research.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members in the identified field of study.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members of an identified field of study, using APA style and formatting.

Prejudice on campus. Recent studies suggest that prejudice is increasing on campus. Study this question using observation and interviews. Be sure to keep these results anonymous.
1) Sample & Incidents of Discrimination. Choose four people to interview; two of these people should have minority status; two should have majority status (broadly defined—i.e., a minority is anyone who has ever been part of a group in an environment that comprised less than 50% of a population). Ask these four people to report incidents of discrimination that they have personally encountered themselves or witnessed others encountering. Summarize this in one paragraph.
2) Disliked Groups, Attitude Formation & Change. Also ask them to name groups of people that they dislike and why. Ask them how this attitude formed in them. (Listen carefully; let them tell their story). In particular, probe for whether or not they formed a negative attitude through a stereotype presented through mass media or rumor. Ask them what (if any) event(s) would they have to experience, or information would they have to hear, in order for their attitude to become positive? Summarize responses to these three questions in one paragraph.
3) Summarize your observations and your reactions, and where and how you made them, in one paragraph.

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Relate the content to developmental issues we have discussed (examples: genetics/ epigenetics, the nature/ nurture debate, parenting, Bronfenbrenner’s approach, culture,….).
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In what way does this documentary inform our understanding of human development?

Read the article and study the timeline. Write a minimum summary about the study and how you feel about this experiment. Include the following information: who sanctioned the study; would you participate in a similar study; what are the symptoms of; how does syphilis progress?; Can it kill; how did Tuskegee change research practices? Then review the American psychological association’s ethical standards, and write another paragraph how ethics would apply to such a study, and what ethics were violated in the Tuskegee experiment.

Summarize Jung’s view of human nature. (B) What is your personal, religious, and/or spiritual viewpoint of human nature?

Before beginning work on this assignment, review the articles Write a Graduate School Essay that Will Knock Their Socks Off Links to an external site., The Common Application Links to an external site., and How to Write a Job Application Essay Links to an external site., and review the resource Essay Structure Links to an external site..
An essay.
The content of this essay should reflect the knowledge gained (from taking psychology courses) and how you will apply it in your life.
For additional support, see What is Reflective Writing?
The essay mustBe three pages, excluding the title page and references.
Have an introduction and a conclusion
Apply the components Also review What is Reflective Writing?Links to an external site.
Exhibit obvious attention to critical thought and understanding of the content, as demonstrated in Samantha Agoos’ TED-Ed Animation, 5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking Links to an external site..
Limit the use of quoted material, utilizing academic voice. See the Academic Voice Links to an external site.resource for additional guidance.
Apply exemplary grammar. Remember that this is an important variable for meeting your goals.

For this discussion, you will be focusing on your self-development and your learning experiences in the context of the workplace. In your initial post, apply basic research methods and the alignment of content within research to the questions below by making connections between your personal experiences and the content from the readings. You might also utilize other peer-reviewed articles of interest to you to support your assertions and conclusions.
For this discussion:
Summarize what stood out to you as important from each of the required resources.
Analyze how your personal development in the learning and cognition domains have matured and developed through your formative years and work experiences.
Do you see yourself as a life-long learner? Please explain rationale based on research and your knowledge about this concept.
Lastly, apply ethical principles and professional standards of learning and cognition psychology that you have learned about to teaching or counseling others in the workplace.
What implications should you consider when working with others?
This discussion should be a minimum of 500 words in length and should establish your understanding of the content, apply appropriate methods of ethical practices, and exhibit appropriate scaffolding of personal experience to the week’s content.

Include the following key elements in your paper:
Counseling Program and Degree:
-Explain your reasons for seeking a counseling degree.
I want to be able to help those in need. I like the versatility of having a license because you can either do therapy or case management for the community.
-What do you hope to achieve in this program? Ensure your reasons are rational and well thought out.
I hope to achieve a better understanding of the requirements needed to get my LPC. I also hope i can gain more knowledge and skills to better interact and react with clients

-Explain why you feel you will be successful in a graduate counseling program.
I feel like ill be successful in the graduate program because I am super dedicated and willing to work hard to improve. I have good interpersonal skills and open mindedness to those who are different from me. Having cultural awareness and emotional awareness are a big plus in this field
Counseling Aptitude
Research and summarize at least two research articles on commonly accepted personality characteristics of counselors.
List 3-4 characteristics, and describe how you embody them currently.
Describe how your personality characteristics will impact your counseling approach and style in a counseling setting.
I am a very emotional being. I feel and can understand other peoples’ emotions very well. I think this will help me gain trust and reliability with my clients. I am also very adaptable and open minded to those around me
Potential Areas for Growth
Explain some challenges you expect to encounter in your journey to becoming an effective counselor. Include anticipated challenges related to completing your academic program, as well as challenges related to your counseling aptitude.
I see challenges come into play when it comes to group therapy. I am not great at public speaking and tend to get a shakey voice. I also know that personally, I will have hard days emotionally because my clients will be coming to me with alot of emotional trauma.
Describe how you plan to address or overcome these challenges.
I plan to practice and take every opportunity I can get to become better and more comfortable. I have a job in behavioral health that allows me to practice my public speaking and interpersonal skills daily.