Describe what is happening at the individual level within the team. What are some of the task and relational dynamics affecting the team?

/in /by

You are part of an organizational team. For the three years prior to a new member joining the team, performance was high. In the year after the new member joined, performance has gone down. The new team member has a slower than usual growth curve. A few months after being employed, the existence of a minor medical issue made it possible for the new team member to avoid some responsibilities. Since that time, the team’s workload has also increased. It would seem as though the team is overworked at this point, and it is starting to take its toll on the team’s overall performance and motivation.

For the first paragraph of your post, address any one of the following bullet points. Where possible, select a different bullet point than others have been selecting (i.e., we should try to spread the bullet points out so that each is getting equal attention during the discussion.)

 

What stage of team performance would you consider this team to be currently in? Why? What should be done to move the team to the next stage of development or to a healthier stage of development?

 

Looking at this situation, explain what intrinsic and extrinsic motivations may be influencing the change in team performance?

 

Describe what is happening at the individual level within the team. What are some of the task and relational dynamics affecting the team?

For the second paragraph of your post, choose one of the following bullet points. Where possible, select a different bullet point than others have been selecting (i.e., we should try to spread the bullet points out so that each is getting equal attention during the discussion).

 

If you were the team leader in this situation, and you had the opportunity to make changes, what are some of the changes you would recommend?

 

Would it be a good idea to solicit input from the team members in regard to finding a solution? Why or why not? What would be the advantages and dangers?

 

What could be the significant problems for the team and its members if the performance continues to decrease? Explain what the team leader’s role is in ensuring this does not happen.

The final paragraph of your post (3 to 4 sentences) should summarize the one or two main points that you are attempting to make in your post.

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the main theorists, theories, and some of the research avenues taken by Gestalt psychologists. Conclude with a brief overview of the influence of Gestalt on cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and Gestalt therapy.

/in /by

For this week’s assignment, imagine that you are delivering a presentation to your graduate school colleagues on the history and influences of Gestalt on the major areas of cognitive psychology today. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the main theorists, theories, and some of the research avenues taken by Gestalt psychologists. Conclude with a brief overview of the influence of Gestalt on cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and Gestalt therapy.

 

Your PowerPoint should contain citations where necessary, an engaging slide design with illustrations, and transitions and animations where you think necessary. Remember, the purpose of a PowerPoint is to support the presentation that is embodied in your speakers’ notes, retaining the interest of your audience and moving them along the logical progression from your introduction to your conclusion.

 

Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as speaker notes for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists.

 

Support your presentation with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.

 

Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide)

Notes Length: 200-350 words for each slide

 

Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style where appropriate.

 

The Articles attached have to be referenced.

Identify three improvements of the WAIS-IV over the WAIS-III

/in /by

1. What is the interactionist point of view? Identify two intelligence theorists who believe in this perspective.

2. What is the main difference between the factor analysts and traditional theorists with regard to theory derivation?

3. A school psychologist strongly believes a particular child is in need of special services. What is the psychologist trying to control for if he or she uses the most recently normed test available?

4. What are two benefits of the WASI?

5. Identify three improvements of the WAIS-IV over the WAIS-III.

6. Provide one advantage and one disadvantage of group-administered intelligence tests.

7. Give three examples of extra-test behavior on an ability test.

8. RtI is said to be multilevel in nature because there are at least three levels of intervention. What are these three levels of intervention?

9. Name three recommended uses for the Woodcock-Johnson III.

10. Name three things that would be included in the best approach to diagnosing a specific learning ability.

11. What is the purpose of empirical criterion keying?

12. Identify two functions of validity scales on personality tests.

13. Identify a criticism of the MMPI that contributed to the need for developing the MMPI-2. Identify a criticism of the MMPI-2.What is the purpose of the inquiry stage of the administration of the Rorschach test?

14. What is the purpose of the inquiry stage of the administration of the Rorschach test?

15. Identify three criticisms of projective tests.

16. What principle do assessors utilize when interpreting the TAT?

17. Give an example of a behavioral assessment approach.

18. What does a mental status exam assess?

19. Give an example of the Barnum effect.

20. Why is it recommended to utilize the BDI-II with other tests?

21. A neuropsychologist blindfolds a patient and then moves the patient’s arms and legs in various positions. The patient is unable to identify where his limbs are located. The neuropsychologist would MOST likely suspect that the patient has suffered some sort of damage to which lobe? Explain your reasoning.

22. What are three things that the Tower of Hanoi measures?

23. Give an example of a performance assessment.

24. What is an assessment center and what is it utilized for?

25. How does Maslow’s hierarchy apply to worker motivation?

Essay Questions
The essay questions below are worth 7 points each.
1. One of your friends asks you the unlikely question “What contributes to intelligence?” Based on what you have learned in this course, what would be your response?

2. Compare and contrast crystallized versus fluid intelligence. Give an example of each form of intelligence.

3. Compare and contrast two established personality assessments discussed in the course. Include in your discussion strengths and limitations of each measure.

4. Throughout the course, issues related to cultural diversity have been addressed. Identify one intelligence, educational, or personality measure and describe its strengths and
weaknesses as it relates to diversity.
5. Identify and describe at least three ethical dilemmas or responsibilities a psychological assessor may face.

What are your general concerns about her physical condition? What are the implications of her recent weight loss? Are there any particular nutrients she may be deficient or low in?

/in /by

Refer to the case study information attach below (“An Older Woman Living Alone”). Review the case study patient information in detail. “Miss E” is referred to you by a local community outreach service. The program director believes that Miss E can benefit from a nutritional assessment and possible nutritional therapy. For this Assignment, imagine that you are a clinical nutrition assistant at a private nutrition consulting firm and the supervising dietitian asked you to address the following questions in a formal way:

1. What physical changes have influenced Miss E’s food intake?

2. What are some socioeconomic or psychological changes that may be influencing her nutrition intake?

3. Could these changes be impacting her overall nutritional status?

4. Which nutrients are likely to be low in her diet? Why?

5. What are your general concerns about her physical condition? What are the implications of her recent weight loss? Are there any particular nutrients she may be deficient or low in?

6. How have her dietary practices and choices impacted her nutrition and health status? (Be specific.)

7. What are your nutrition recommendations? (Include estimated calorie needs, protein needs, menu changes, the recommendation — or not — of an oral supplement, e.g., a vitamin/mineral or oral drink nutrition supplement.)

Requirements

· Organize your answers to the above questions into a 3-page essay (estimated word count of essay should be around 750 words). You may include a sample menu if needed. Include a minimum of three APA-style references.