Cultural and Professional Competency Paper The primary learning objective associ

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Cultural and Professional Competency Paper
The primary learning objective associated with this paper is for you to explore cultural competency as it applies to your desired profession. Supporting objectives consist of: a) ways in which practitioners might identify their own biases, b) modifying approaches based on clients with individualistic versus collectivistic culture, and c) exploring the characteristics of each aspect of culture as it relates to practice (race, gender, socioeconomic status, physical ability, sexual orientation, and religion).
Instructions
Compose a 6-8 page essay on cultural and professional competency as it relates to a profession of your selection. The paper is to be in APA format and the title and reference pages do not count toward the minimum page requirement. This essay does not require an abstract. This essay can include writing from the first person as it calls for personal assessment and reflection.
Format
Ensure that the following sections are addressed in your paper:
Introduction
Acknowledge the importance of being culturally conscientious in Psychological practice
Identify possible personal biases and how these personal biases could affect practice
Define individualistic and collectivistic cultures
Contrast and compare individualistic and collectivistic cultures
Explain how practical approaches might vary based on individualistic versus collectivistic client culture
Explain the importance of culture in your field as it relates to:
Gender
Ethnicity
Socioeconomic status
Physical ability
Sexual orientation
Religion
Conclusion summarizing the importance of cultural competency in practice
Closing Instructions
Make sure that you include at least 3-5 scholarly sources in your essay (peer-reviewed journals found in the APUS library). Supplemental and required reading covered in this class will also serve as acceptable sources. I would strongly suggest you use the aforementioned bullet-points as respective (sub)headings in your paper to clearly articulate that you had addressed each aspect of this assignment.

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Select one of three provided case studies and apply theories and concepts from social psychology, behavioral ethics, and critical thinking to the case study. Focus on theories related to biases in our thinking, the development of our beliefs, and social influence.
If you could learn how your thoughts may interfere with your own happiness and success, would you want to know? Social psychologists study how our social cognitions (thoughts, attitudes, beliefs) influence our happiness and behavior. Research findings tell us that social cognition has the ability to shape and predict behavior. The more self-knowledge and self-awareness we have, the more intentional we can be about our behavioral choices and the more we can resolve conflicts between ourselves and the social world.
Equally important is looking at how emotions are both helpful and hurtful in decision making and to what extent our emotions may be manipulated by others. Emotional regulation is part of emotional intelligence. Without an ability to self-regulate emotion, a concept known as affect regulation, emotions can fuel depression, aggression, and other self-defeating behaviors.
For this assessment, you will complete a media piece and template in which you apply theories and concepts from social psychology related to biases in our thinking, the development of our beliefs, and social influence. You will also apply behavioral ethics and critical thinking concepts. Being a successful practitioner requires us to understand the importance of ethical behaviors. The behaviors we demonstrate will directly influence those we interact with on a daily basis. In addition, the behaviors of others will influence us and our professional practices. Therefore we want to ensure that we behave ethically and have a positive influence.
***Summarize the case study.*** (attached)
Describe credible and scholarly sources relevant to a particular theory.
Apply a social psychological theory to a chosen case study.
Explain how social psychological research studies relate to a particular social psychological theory.
Apply an ethical reasoning concept to a chosen case study.
Apply a critical thinking concept to a chosen case study.
Review the key points.
Create a text in the third person, adhering to conventions of academic tone.
Use APA-style citations and book, journal references, website, magazine, and blog posts.
Utilize various resources including journals, books, websites, magazines, or blogs.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA Style and Format guidelines.
Resources: Minimum of two scholarly or professional resources.
Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio.

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Select 3 disorders from your textbook’s “DSM-5 Quick Guide.” Using a minimum of

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Select 3 disorders from your textbook’s “DSM-5 Quick Guide.” Using a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences per bullet for each psychological disorder, respond to each of the rubric criteria below to structure your blog post. Support your answers with credible sources when appropriate.
Blog post headline: [Insert text]
Three selected disorders:
Anxiety Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
*In your own words, identify and describe the main diagnostic features of each of the disorders selected.
*Consider biomedical factors: Describe what it means to characterize the disorders as “diseases of the nervous system and the body.”
*Consider clinical factors: Describe the similarities between the disorders selected. In what ways might these similarities impact diagnosis and treatment?
*Consider historical factors: Describe the ways deinstitutionalization has impacted patient rights, levels of care, and access to treatment of the disorders over time.
*Consider sociocultural factors: Describe the social and cultural changes that have caused shifts in the public’s perception of the disorders over time. 
Respond to the three questions in a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Support your answers with credible sources when appropriate and address the rubric criteria.
*Consider the mind-body connection: Describe whether a discernible bidirectional relationship exists between the disorder and physical illness. If so, explain.
*Consider the impact of language and messaging: Describe how the words we use (e.g., in casual conversation, in media communications) when discussing a disorder influence our willingness or ability to manage the disorder.
*Consider the effect of lifestyle choices: Describe the small, but significant, changes in attitude/behavior we can make that could help us to manage the symptoms of the disorder.

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This is discussion question: Investigate and create a list of both informal and

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This is discussion question:
Investigate and create a list of both informal and formal deviance (things that were/are against the law as well as those against social norms). Identify at a solution/technique/action that was used both historically and used in modern times, to control/react to the deviant behavior you listed. Discuss what the differences are and if the modern solutions are more effective than historical solutions and why modern solutions replaced historical ones.
does not have to be 275 words more like 125

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