Category: Psychology

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 8 by Hughes and Batey (2017) in The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Recruitment, Selection and Employee Retention Read the articles by Jelley (2021) and Lundgren et al. (2017).
Personality assessments are widely used in the workplace for purposes of personal growth, career guidance, and personnel selection. You are a newly appointed Human Resources Director and have been asked to prepare a presentation for the management team in your organization on using personality assessments for purposes of personal growth, career guidance, and personnel selection.
For your initial post, create a PowerPointLinks to an external site.-training presentation of at least eight slides (not including the title and reference list slides), including at least 50 words of speaker notes for each slide and citing at least two scholarly sources. In the PowerPoint presentation,
Analyze the use of personality assessments in the workplace, identifying when and how they are commonly used.
Discuss the kind of information that personality assessments can yield and the potential usefulness of this information for individuals taking the assessment.
Discuss the concerns practitioners have about using personality assessments.
In what circumstances would you recommend that your organization administer a personality assessment such as the MBTI or DiSC assessment?
In what circumstances would you not recommend using a personality assessment?
Summarize your conclusions about using personality assessments for purposes of personal growth, career guidance, and personnel selection.
Post your PowerPoint-training presentation as an attachment to your discussion, and include a brief commentary in the discussion textbox that would serve to introduce the training presentation to the management team (e.g., What they would learn by participating in the training session?). You can write this as a short (50- to 75-word) email or memo to the team, explaining what the training will cover and why it is important for them to attend.
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Please No quotes and make sure they go into details about the assignment( it has been very plan and No in-depth details) plus read the instruction carefully. Please…In your own words

Take the Theoretical Orientation Scale (TOS © Smith, 2010) to help you determine your theoretical orientation in counseling theories. The primary purpose of this scale is designed for your own self-discovery and will help to guide you as your start the self-evaluation process for the final paper.
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Then, submit a brief synopsis (250 words minimum) of your results and what the outcomes mean to you. Include a chart with your scores, highlighting your top theoretical approach. The synopsis should be submitted as a Word document with a title (cover) page.

For the completion of this research project, students will have the option of constructing a
three-to-five-page (3-5-page) research paper either individually or in a group (consisting of two
to four students total). Each student/group will be required to research a particular “culture” of
interest (inside or outside of the United States) and discuss how at least four (4) of the following
factors explored throughout the course are viewed/addressed within that particular culture:
family, gender, sex/sexuality/sexism, age/ageism, relationships, marriage,
work/employment, leisure, music, arts, sports, ritualistic practices/customs, holidays, religion,
politics, economics, communication, death/death customs, physical health, mental health,
racism, prejudice/discrimination, and stereotypes. The culture you choose should reflect a “true
culture” (as described later in this handout), but should also be a culture in which you have an
interest in learning more about.

Provide a summary of your experience, academic background, degree(s), research, awards, publications, presentations, and other achievements, skills and credentials.? Not a Resume.??
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you will find, read, and report on an empirical article. Instead of a written summary, you will present in front of the journal club using PowerPoint or google slides. Please write the speaking notes for each slide too. the empirical article should be neurological or about psychology.
Empirical Article Rubric 10pts Empirical Article is a study, not a review so it will have an Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion sections- MINUS 3pts APA Format with title page- 1pts No need for subheadings but you should give me one or two sentences to tell me about each of the sections Introduction- What did they study? Why is it interesting? What was the hypothesis or purpose? 2pt Methods- How did they test the hypothesis include outcome measures 2pts Results- What did they find? 2pts Discussion- How did they interpret what they found and what do YOU think about it? 2pt Reference- Just one Reference for the paper in APA format 1pt

Please use the attached articles to answer the scenario below. The answer can be on page no need for a special format other than citation.SCENARIO:Tammy owns a wedding planning business in Memphis and has 10-15 employees working for her at any given time. The responsibilities of her employees include recruiting clients, establishing and maintaining relationships with venues, catering companies, bridal stores, bakeries, florists, and travel agencies. Employees are expected to plan weddings that match the customers’ expectations and ensure the wedding day runs smoothly. Each employee has approximately 22 weddings per year to plan. Employees earn 3% commission for each wedding in addition to a salary of $15,000/year. Tammy has had a high rate of turnover in the last 3 years with employees leaving mid-way through the planning process. Weddings plans in progress are distributed to existing employees and replacements, which often leaves customers unsatisfied. As a result, the ratings for

Discuss:
1) MRI images show that S.M.’s
amygdala was severely
damaged. Describe her fearless
behavior. What was her reaction
when touching the creatures
that she claims to hate
2) How her reaction to CO2
differed from her reaction to
venomous snakes and manics
with knives
3) What these observations tell us
about amygdala and/or fear
response? Why it is wrong to
conclude that fear emotion is
“localized” in amygdala?

Review the following case study:
Faber, J., & Lee, E. (2020). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for a Refugee Mother with Depression and Anxiety. Clinical Case Studies, 19(4), 239–257.
Assume you are an intern at a behavioral health clinic that addresses concerns of immigrants and refugees who have crossed borders and cultures to live in the United States. You have been asked to prepare a summary of how you would assist the client in this case with her depression and anxiety issues. Your supervisor wants you to summarize the situation in this case, since next week she would like you to begin assisting with actual client summaries. You need to demonstrate your knowledge of both anxiety and depression as well as clinical and sociocultural perspectives, which are applicable to all of the clients at the behavioral health clinic.
Write a 1,050 to 1,400-word analysis of the case from a sociocultural perspective.
Include each of the following in your analysis:
Appraise the sociocultural factors contributing to this client’s depression and anxiety.
Discuss how the therapist in the case study addressed these sociocultural factors throughout the course of therapy.
Evaluate how the therapist applies clinical concepts, such as cognitive errors and cognitive restructuring, as treatment tools, without imposing their own sociocultural values or beliefs on the client.
What do you believe were the contributory factors to the successful outcomes of this clinical case?
Cite at least 1 peer-reviewed or similar reference to support your assignment.
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.

ANSWER
**Analysis of the Case Study of a Refugee Mother with Depression and Anxiety from a Sociocultural Perspective**

**Introduction**

The case study of Faber and Lee (2020) describes the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment of a refugee mother with depression and anxiety. The client, a 35-year-old Somali woman named Fatima, had recently immigrated to the United States with her husband and four children. She was struggling to adjust to her new life and was experiencing a number of sociocultural challenges, including language barriers, cultural isolation, and financial hardship.

**Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Depression and Anxiety**

Fatima’s depression and anxiety were likely influenced by a number of sociocultural factors, including:

* **Displacement and migration:** Fatima had experienced significant trauma in her home country of Somalia, including the loss of loved ones and the destruction of her home. She had also been displaced from her community and forced to flee to a refugee camp. The experience of displacement and migration can be a major source of stress and trauma, and it can increase the risk of developing mental health problems.
* **Acculturation stress:** Fatima was struggling to adjust to her new life in the United States. She faced language barriers, cultural isolation, and financial hardship. Acculturation stress is the stress associated with adjusting to a new culture. It can be a major source of stress and anxiety for immigrants and refugees.
* **Gender roles:** Fatima was raised in a traditional Somali culture, where gender roles are very strict. Women are expected to be subservient to men and to take on primary responsibility for childcare and housework. Fatima may have felt pressure to conform to these traditional gender roles, even though they may have been in conflict with her own values and beliefs. Gender role conflict can be a source of stress and anxiety for women in all cultures, but it can be particularly challenging for immigrant and refugee women who are trying to adjust to a new culture with different gender roles.

**How the Therapist Addressed Sociocultural Factors**

The therapist in the case study addressed Fatima’s sociocultural factors in a number of ways. First, she created a safe and supportive environment where Fatima could feel comfortable discussing her experiences and challenges. The therapist also validated Fatima’s feelings and experiences, and she helped her to understand the impact of the sociocultural factors on her mental health.

Second, the therapist helped Fatima to develop coping skills for managing her stress and anxiety. She also taught Fatima skills for communicating her needs to her husband and children. The therapist also provided Fatima with information about resources and services that could help her to adjust to her new life in the United States.

Third, the therapist was mindful of her own cultural biases and values. She avoided imposing her own beliefs on Fatima, and she respected Fatima’s right to make her own choices. The therapist also made an effort to learn about Somali culture and to understand Fatima’s perspective.

**Clinical Concepts Applied by the Therapist**

The therapist in the case study applied a number of clinical concepts, such as cognitive errors and cognitive restructuring, to help Fatima manage her depression and anxiety.

**Cognitive errors:** Cognitive errors are inaccurate or unhelpful thoughts that can contribute to depression and anxiety. Some common cognitive errors include overgeneralization, all-or-nothing thinking, and catastrophizing.

The therapist worked with Fatima to identify and challenge her cognitive errors. For example, Fatima often engaged in overgeneralization, such as thinking “I’m a terrible mother” after making a mistake. The therapist helped Fatima to see that making a mistake does not mean that she is a terrible mother.

**Cognitive restructuring:** Cognitive restructuring is a CBT technique that involves replacing negative and unhelpful thoughts with more positive and realistic thoughts. The therapist helped Fatima to develop more realistic thoughts about herself and her situation. For example, instead of thinking “I’m a terrible mother,” Fatima learned to think “I’m a good mother who is doing my best.”

**Evaluation of the Therapist’s Approach**

The therapist in the case study applied the principles of CBT in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner. She avoided imposing her own values on Fatima, and she took the time to understand Fatima’s cultural perspective. The therapist also created a safe and supportive environment where Fatima could feel comfortable discussing her experiences and challenges.

The therapist’s approach was effective in helping Fatima to manage her depression and anxiety. By identifying and challenging her cognitive errors and developing more realistic thoughts, Fatima was able to reduce her symptoms and improve her quality of life.

**Contributory Factors to the Successful Outcomes of the Case**

A number of factors contributed to the successful outcomes of this clinical case. First, the therapist created a safe and supportive environment where Fatima could feel comfortable discussing her experiences and challenges. This was essential for Fatima to be able to engage in therapy and make progress.

Second, the

Identify and describe three (3) things from your lecture and/or your textbook have described that can be done to help children develop in a positive way. Item (1) must be something that parents can
do to help their children develop successfully (e.g., parenting styles, nutrition, discipline, etc.) Item (2) must be something schools can do to help children develop successfully (e.g., teaching style,
nutrition, physical education, etc.), and Item (3) is up to you to choose (something parents can do, schools can do, the child can do, the government can do, etc.). However, each item must be supported
with research.
– You may choose any time period from conception through adolescence (each item can be from a different age range)
– Your three items do not have to be on the same topic (it is likely easier to choose 3 different items to discuss)
NO QUOTES allowed, instead rephrase the information in your own words.
I am not expecting a “textbook style” of writing. Write as though you were explaining the concept to a friend who had never heard of your topic before. Define the appropriate words, and explain the appropriate concepts well enough that your friend would be able to
understand after listening to you. For each of your 3 items you should include the following:
1) Describe what your (research-supported) item is. (what are you suggesting should happen)
2) What age range does this apply to? (Infancy? Adolescence? Etc.)
3) What specifically are the benefits? (make sure it is supported by research) This is likely your longest section, and the one most likely to include your required citation. Do not simply list a few items, you need to describe what the benefits are and why they are beneficial. Cite your sources.
4) How should/could this be implemented? (Be specific and detailed, give examples. Make sure this is both supported by research, as well as realistically achievable.)
5) Misc. information you wish to add (not required, but sometimes you may wish to share personal stories or an interesting finding, this is the section to do so)
This is not a traditional essay, so please do not write it as such (e.g., you are not required to have an intro, conclusion, etc. Simply the three items.)
EXAMPLE:
Item #1: Parenting Styles (Parents)
1) Parents should adopt an authoritative style of parenting.
2) The age range this applies to is __________…
3) The benefits of authoritative parenting are _____________…
4) Parents can be more authoritative by ____________…
Item #2: Etc. (Schools)
1) Etc.
2) Etc.
3) Etc.
4) Etc.
Item #3: Etc. (Misc)
1) Etc.
2) Etc.
3) Etc.
4) Etc.

There is a learning curve that takes place whenever a student has a new instructor. Some of the reports that I have received thus far indicate that assignments are not being read closely and errors are showing up
Week 1 Report [After Reviewing 1st week’s Material]
Weekly Report & Paper

Each student will offer a written report for every week. This report shall consist of the following:
1) The written report offers specific details of how you took an idea from either the lecture, the textbook [cite page] or the PowerPoint presentation [cite slide] and utilized information in class in a real life situation either at home, work, church, school or some other group setting. 1 sentence.THE FOCUS HERE IS ON SOMETHING THAT STOOD OUT, EVOKED A STRONG EMOTION OR A REALIZATION, OR INSIGHT. CAN YOU IDENTIFY AND NAME THE EMOTION THAT YOU FELT. BE SURE TO INDICATE WHERE YOU FOUND THIS INFORMATION BY INDICATING TEXT PAGE OR POWERPOINT SLIDE # [Rubric 2 points]
2) In this report you will mention;
a) The specific idea/concept from last class that you used, or were specifically assigned,1 sentence. HERE YOU NAME OR IDENTIFY THE CONCEPT. [Rubric 1 point]
b) Your understanding of the idea, 1 sentence. HERE YOU EXPLAIN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPT. [Rubric 1 point]
c) The time, date and location that it was done, 1 sentence. AT THIS POINT YOU SHARE WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED WITH ANOTHER PERSON. THIS OCCURS THIS WEEK AND NOT SOME EVENT YEARS AGO. [Rubric 1 point]
d) Tell explicitly how you did it, or what you observed, 2 – 5 sentences. HERE IS WHERE YOU ELABORATE ON WHAT YOU SAID AND WHAT YOU SHARED. [Rubric 1 point]
e) Describe with details what the exact behavioral response from others was 2 – 5 sentences.DESCRIBE WHAT RESPONSE YOU RECEIVED FROM THE OTHER PERSON. BE SPECIFIC – BODY LANGUAGE, FACIAL EXPRESSION AND VERBALIZATIONS. [Rubric 2 points]
f) Did you get the desired response. Y/N If not what could you have done differently to get the desired response?1 sentence WERE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN EVOKING THE SAME RESPONSE FROM THE OTHER PERSON YES OR NO. IF YOU DID NOT GET THE DESIRED RESPONSE THEN WAS IT DUE TO POOR TIMING [TOO EARLY- BEFORE COFFEE OR DID YOU CATCH THE PERSON AT A BUSY TIME. [Rubric 1 point]
Approved Text: Abnormal Psychology. 10th Edition. Comer and Comer
can the stuff be answered the way it’s said instead a paragraph.
What I hope to learn from this class is . . .
I hope that the information provided in this class will empower me to . . .
In setting a goal for myself when this class is over I will have accomplished . . .
Specific areas that I would like to work on include the following . . .
Other expectations of mine for this class include . . .