Discuss in terms of a global impact and specific issues such as personality development, intelligence, mental illness, substance abuse, and sexual identity.

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Nature versus nurture is a controversial topic debated by professionals in the human services field. Your beliefs and values will influence your decision making and actions with future clients; therefore, it is important to identify where you stand on this issue.

Tasks:

Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, conduct research to support your view on the nature versus nurture debate and respond to the following questions:

  • What are your views on how nature (genetic and hereditary influences) and nurture (environmental influences) shape human development across the life span? Support your views with examples.
  • Which area has more impact on human development, and why? Discuss in terms of a global impact and specific issues such as personality development, intelligence, mental illness, substance abuse, and sexual identity.
  • How might your beliefs about nature versus nurture influence your future work in the human services field? For example, if an administrator at a community service board believes that mental illness is related to environmental stressors, how might this influence agency policy? What if the administrator holds the opposite belief—that mental illness can be attributed to primarily biological causes?

Submission Details:

  • By Saturday, January 9, 2016, post your responses to this Discussion Area in a minimum of 300 words. Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Develop and present a template, or model letter, that can be used to request letters of recommendation for your graduate or certification program.

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Portfolio

You will create a professional planning portfolio containing five documents organized according to three purposeful sections:  1) The Core section—completed by all students. 2) either an Employment section or a Graduate School section, depending upon your post-baccalaureate plans. 3) a revised copy of your Career Review Paper, which has been corrected according to the feedback you received from your instructor.

The Core section will contain the following two documents:

Document 1: Personal Statement (15 points)

Compose a personal statement describing your immediate and long-term career and life goals, including an explanation of why these goals are appropriate and realistic in terms of your curricular, extracurricular, professional, and personal experiences.

  • When composing this document keep it personal, framing the discussion from your perspective (I, my, me).
  • A maximum page length for your Personal Statement is not specified as your goals and aspirations are unique to you.  Take the space you need to effectively, and succinctly, define and discuss your goals.  Historically, students have achieved this in 2-3 pages.
  • The document should be formatted using sound APA formatting practices: 1-in. margins on every side of the page, page numbering, double-spaced, and appropriately sized sans serif or serif fonts.

Document 2: Reflective Paper (15 points)

You will write a paper reflecting upon your educational experiences within your psychology program journey, using the Program Goals as an organizational paradigm. That means you will organize your paper using the Goals.  The body of the paper will be organized into sections corresponding to the Goals. This paper should include thoughts regarding successes and challenges, new insights, and personal transformations. This should be at a deep level rather than a surface mention. You must address each of the Program Goals which are displayed below and discuss how you have specifically met that goal, referencing courses, papers and concepts.

  • Organize the Reflective Paper by the Program Goals and use headings per the APA Manual.
  • List the Program Goal verbatim (with proper citation) and then address each component to receive maximum points.
  • The Reflective Paper will be 6 to 10 pages, double-spaced, not including the expected title and reference pages. APA Style is expected and you must reference yourself when quoting from past papers.
  • Only academic/scholarly sources should be used.  Avoid common, general reference websites like Wikipedia, Psychology Today, or Verywell Minded.

UMGC Psychology Program Goals 1

Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology to prepare for graduate studies or careers in which psychological training is relevant.

2

Apply basic knowledge of research methodology, statistics, measurement, guidelines, ethical standards, laws, and regulations in order to design, participate in and to evaluate research in a variety of contexts.

3

Apply knowledge of human behavior to inform personal growth, communicate effectively, solve problems, make decisions and interact with individuals, communities, and organizations.

4

Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and where possible appropriate technology and the scientific approach to solve problems related to current and emergent trends within the domains of psychology.

5

Value diversity and different perspectives, tolerate ambiguity, and act ethically to communicate appropriately with various sociocultural and international populations.

The Employment / Advanced Studies section will include the following two documents:

Document 3: Resume/Curriculum Vitae (8 points)

Craft a current, accurate, and professional-appearing resume or curriculum vitae.  Which you choose to present depends on your aspirations.  Resumes tend to be competency-based, designed to be a marketing document that showcases your skills, achievements, and work experiences [1].  They tend to run 1-2 pages in length.  A curriculum vitae is credential-based and is most often composed for jobs in academic, medical fields, or research.  They provide a comprehensive, detailed, accounting of one’s education, certifications, research experience, and professional memberships and affiliations [2].  Due to their purpose (an explanation of credentials), curriculum vitae can easily exceed the 1-2 pages.

  • Your document should reflect your professional experience and be presented in a clean, orderly fashion, consistent with resume/vitae practices.
  • UMGC Career Services is an excellent resource to explore.  There you will find useful tutorials and writing guides for resumes.  You can also access resume building assistance via CareerQuest.
  • wikiHow provides a brief summary of points for inclusion in a curriculum vitae.
  • O*Net Online – A must see and explore!  When constructing your resume/vitae careful, concise wording is critical to building a document that 1) captures your knowledge, skills, and abilities, and 2) uses language recognized by employers.  An excellent resource for inspiration and for beefing up resumes is O*Net Online.  O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work, designed for use by job seekers, HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!  Here you can find detailed descriptions of jobs (requirements, duties performed, education requirements, future outlooks, and links to parallel work).

Document 4: Employment or Advanced Studies (Graduate School/Professional Certification) 

Depending on your post-UMGC studies aspirations, choose either the Employment or the Advanced Studies option to complete. If you are planning to attend graduate school or continue your education in a professional certification program (e.g., nursing, physical therapy, social work) complete the Advanced Studies option.  If you are currently employed and plan to remain at your job for now, select the document type that best expresses an option you may, or plan to, pursue in the future.  (That is, yes, everyone must complete this document for the portfolio. )

The Employment Option:  The Employment section, Document 4, will contain the following requirements, collected and presented in a single document.

Employment Option Document

1.  Job Search

(7 points)

Present: 1) the results of a computerized job search that yielded at least three job possibilities and 2) a brief report that explains why each of these jobs are appropriate for you based on your immediate and long-term career and life goals as described in the first section of this portfolio.

2.  Cover Letter

(15 points)

Compose a professional-appearing cover letter that can be modified for specific job applications. When writing address your knowledge, skills and abilities derived from your experiences and from your work in the Psychology program.

3.  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 an employment opportunity.

The Advanced Studies (Graduate School/Professional Certification) Option:   The Advanced Studies section, Document 4, will contain the following requirements, collected and presented in a single document.

Graduate School Option Document

1.   Advanced Studies Search

(7 points)

Present: 1) the results of a computerized graduate/certification program search that yielded at least threepossible 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 statement

3.  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.

The Career Review (updated) section will include the following:

Document 5: Revised Career Review Paper (5 points)

Portfolio Formatting (10 points): Follow the formatting requirements for each document type.  Writing mechanics (spelling, grammar, citations, references and general APA style adherence) are scored.   It is advised that Portfolio documents be submitted as five independent files, unless you have been told defiantly by your instructor.  Clearly label each file, representing its designated content.  If you have a strong wish to compile your Portfolio into a single document, communicate this preference and discuss with your instructor.  Single, compiled documents take more time and attention to detail due to special formatting needed to retain the integrity of each document’s formatting requirement.

What negative consequences could result if parents followed Bem’s suggestion to raise androgynous boys and girls?

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• Write two DQs per article. Questions must be typed and submitted to Canvas by the beginning of class time on the day that the relevant article is to be discussed (see syllabus).

• As you read each article, take notes. Underline important points and jot down ideas or questions that come to mind while reading it; this will help you write DQs more easily.

• D Qs should neither be too specific (“What does the fourth word on p. 27 mean?”) nor too general (“Was this a good article? Why or why not?”). Try to strike a balance between the specific and general. Try to ask thought-provoking questions that make connections to other areas of study and other realms of life—what you saw on the news, read in the paper or a magazine, etc. Note that questions that could be asked of any article are not good questions (e.g., What were the weaknesses of the methodology?). Your questions should center around content that pertains specifically to the assigned article.

• Be sure to point the reader to the specific content of the article that your question addresses.

• Avoid questions with “yes/no” or “either/or” answers. Good DQs are open-ended. Also avoid leading questions. See below for examples of good DQs.

• Go for controversy! Try to pose questions that would easily engage the class in discussion.

• If you miss class on the day that DQs are due, you must post them to Canvas by the beginning of class time in order to avoid a late penalty on your questions.

• When it is your turn to lead class discussion on an article, you must still turn in typed DQs on the article, but these may be the same questions you used to stimulate class discussion during your presentation. Note that you should be sure to turn in two different DQs per discussion leader.

Example Discussion Questions

1. What negative consequences could result if parents followed Bem’s suggestion to raise androgynous boys and girls? How might peers respond to boys with stereotypically feminine characteristics and girls with stereotypically masculine characteristics? What are the positive consequences of raising androgynous boys and girls? Where does one draw the line between a healthy de-emphasis on gender and a healthy acknowledgment of gender in raising children?

2. Josephs, Markus, and Tafarodi argue that individuation (distinguishing the self from others on the basis of talents or accomplishments) does not serve as a significant source of esteem for American women (because of gender-role socialization). How accurately does their argument describe women in the U.S.? Explain your response. How do women in the U.S. compare, in terms of how individualistic they are, to men and women in Asian cultures? How does the pressure that women feel in our society to be appropriately “feminine” interact with the individualistic norms that all Americans experience?

What are some behavioral indicators from Scenes 1–6 that signal a potential for violence within the scenario? Were there opportunities to intervene that may have changed the outcome of the case?

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Mass murder of any kind is devastating and tragic, but when a person kills his or her entire family, it is particularly difficult for the extended family and the community. In many cases of familicide, a series of behaviors precede the incident. These indicators can be very visible to outsiders, or they can be hidden deep within the family structure. As a forensic psychology professional, it is important that you are able to recognize these warning signs and offer help when needed.

In this Discussion, you analyze the case of Scott and Andrea, a couple whose relationship is headed down a dangerous path. Pay particular attention to the behavioral indicators in the scenes that could signal potential violence, and consider how you would intervene to prevent violence from taking place.
To prepare for this Discussion:

·  Review Scenes 1–6 of the Death in the Family podcast.

·  Listen to Scene 7 of the Death in the Family podcast.

By Day 3

Post a response to the following:

What are some behavioral indicators from Scenes 1–6 that signal a potential for violence within the scenario? Were there opportunities to intervene that may have changed the outcome of the case? What strategies could have been used to prevent the situations from escalating?

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