How open are you and your friends and family, when it comes to feelings of depression? Why is it important to talk about these things?

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WEEK 6 WRAP-UP

Last week we focused on the topics of social psychology, stress, relationships, motivation, etc. After learning about these subjects did the perspective you have about stress change at all? If so, how?
Spot check – Psychological Disorders

Define psychological disorder and discuss the consequences for those with a psychological disorder. How does this also affect those surrounding that individual?
Spot Check – Stigmas – Help with this week’s assignment! Optional, but helpful!

In this week’s assignment, you will be asked to also identify the different kinds of stigmas that one would face when diagnosed with a mental health disorder. What is a stigma? Would these stigmas differ depending on when the person was diagnosed? Do children face different stigmas than adults? Do parents of children who have a diagnosis face stigmas? How can friends, family, and professionals help a family to cope with the stigmas that individuals and families may face?

Stigmas surrounding families – Optional
We tend to know (as we enter adulthood) how society perceives and functions around adults who suffer from psychological disorders. However, what are some of the stigmas surrounding children, families, and parents of children who suffer from psychological or developmental disorders? Do you feel that acceptance and supportive services is getting any better or worse for this demographic of individuals? Why? What can be done to help support families with children in particular who have psychological disorders?
Society benefits from inclusions, too! – Optional

Years ago, children with behavioral or developmental abnormalities were sadly institutionalized if families were unable to support the child in adapting to societal expectations. How have our communities and the education system in particular changed over the past several decades to help these individuals adapt and be a part of society? How has this benefited those individuals, the families, as well as society as a whole?
Technology and human behavior – Optional

Think about the prevalence of social media and technology’s effect on the availability of information/communication. How might this affect the types of behaviors that we see from people? Think about the role of technology in any of the many concepts that Chapter 12 discusses in Social Psychology (like group-think, the bystander effect, mere-exposure effect, deindividuation, etc.). How has technology affected how and the frequency that we see any of these concepts in action? I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Marketing uses Psychology! – Optional
As I mentioned in week 1 of class, Psychology is all around us! It is even in the magazine and TV commercials we see, as well as those pesky advertisements that pop up on Facebook. What is the difference between explicit and implicit attitudes (hint: check page 432 of our text)? How does the media and marketing use these concepts to sell their products? What is an example of an advertisement you have seen that illustrates this, and how does it appeal to our either explicit or implicit attitudes to sell the product?

The Stigma of Asking for Help – Optional

Oftentimes, people hesitate to get help when they are struggling with their mental health. People often feel as though they will be looked down upon if they are coping with an issue related to their overall wellness (when it is not related to physical issues). They may be embarrassed or scared of what people will think of them if they do ask for help.
Why do you think this stigma exists? What can communities do to overcome this stigma? How can we help the people we are close to get help if they need it?
Group Therapy – Optional

Group therapy is often used in counseling centers, especially community mental health centers. It is a way to see a lot of different kids or adults at one time who are working through similar issues. What are the pros and cons of group therapy? Can the therapist really make progress with individuals in a group setting?
Current Issues – Optional
Group therapy is often used in counseling centers, especially community mental health centers. It is a way to see a lot of different kids or adults at one time who are working through similar issues. What are the pros and cons of group therapy? Can the therapist really make progress with individuals in a group setting?
Suicide Prevention and Awareness – Optional
It seems as though we have lost numerous celebrities and public figures to suicide. It is easy to negate feelings of depression in instances like this because from our perspective, they have so much going for them. We see the fame, money, popularity, etc., and often struggle to understand why someone in their shoes would take their own life. The aftermath usually includes friends and family stating that they didn’t really know that anything was going on; maybe the person was a bit withdrawn, or busy, or maybe they started using drugs again that they had previously given up, or maybe they were on drugs and this was simply a part of their norm in that part of their life.
A suicide attempt is an act of hopelessness. The person feels as though the people around them may be better off without them, or they feel that they simply cannot get out of the situation that they are in.
What are some key signs that one could look for in their friends to try and prevent suicide? How open are you and your friends and family, when it comes to feelings of depression? Why is it important to talk about these things?

Discuss 3 of the 4 ways in which schemas influence behavior. Use at least 2 of the related studies we discussed during lecture as part of your answer

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If you attempt to mix-and-match prompts from different essays you will lose half of your essay grade (e.g., if you select 1A & 3G you will lose 15 points).  Essay responses should be 2-3 paragraphs.

Essay option 1.   (choose 2 of 3 below; don’t answer all 3 across A B C)
a. Johnson & Wilson (article)
– What were the differences in size & strength perceptions of Asian, Black, & White men?
– How did racial stereotypes influence judgments?

b.  Lovaglia (article): Discuss the Robber’s Cave study (Carolyn Sherif & Muzafer Sherif)

c.  Discuss 3 of the 4 ways in which schemas influence behavior. Use at least 2 of the related studies we discussed during lecture as part of your answer.

Essay option 2.   (choose 2 of 3 below; don’t answer all 3 across D E F)
d.  Talhelm (article): Discuss how the Starbucks findings are related to individualism & collectivism in different parts of China

e.  Lovaglia (article): Discuss Ridgeway’s research on the Glass Ceiling

f.  Psychological Distance: Use two of Milgram’s obedience variations to explain the relevance of psychological distance. (You may use up to three examples if necessary)

Essay option 3.   (choose 2 of 3 below; don’t answer all 3 across G H I)
g.  Dal (article): Discuss the interaction between introversion/extraversion & social loafing.

h.  Lovaglia (article): Discuss Steele’s research on Stereotype Threat.

i.   Peer Pressure: Discuss the following three examples of normative social influence from among Asch’s variations
– Allyship
– Privacy
– Group Size

Explain the goals of service delivery planning to intervene with child maltreatment (e.g., safety, permanence, and well-being).

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Imagine that you are a forensic psychology professional in a community where the court has asked for your input on how to intervene with child maltreatment. Draft a report with recommendations you would make to the court for a service delivery plan based on the APSAC Report. You can incorporate examples or illustrations from other Learning Resources into your report. Include the following bolded components as headings in your report:

  • Explain the goals of service delivery planning to intervene with child maltreatment (e.g., safety, permanence, and well-being).
  • Explain the role of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for victims and perpetrators of child maltreatment.
  • Provide examples or illustrations of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for the victim, family members, and the perpetrator(s).
  • Evaluate how the seven APSAC evidence-based practice guidelines may address the safety and needs of victims, their family members, and perpetrators of child maltreatment.Topic 5, you submitted a treatment plan for your client Eliza. Since the initial treatment plan, several changes have taken place within Eliza’s case. Since the mandatory assessment two weeks ago, you have discovered that Eliza is again on your client listing for the day due to a mandatory evaluation, with the incident report indicating that campus public safety, due to a tip from a concerned resident, found the client passed out and alone in her dorm, smelling of alcohol.

APA format 2-4 page paper

How would an I-O psychologist view your best and worst jobs?

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 Unit I Reflection Paper Write a minimum of a 750-word reflection paper on the following topic: Compare and contrast the worst and best jobs that you have held in your career. If you do not have work experience, share volunteer or personal team experiences. 1. Using the concepts of organizational climate and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), what was the difference between the two jobs, and why did you like one job over the other? 2. How would an I-O psychologist view your best and worst jobs? Be sure to focus on I-O psychology specifically rather than focusing on psychology in general. 3. How do you believe these factors impacted your job performance? For example, were you more motivated by your favorite job than you were for your least favorite? Use APA formatting for your paper and include an introduction, main points, and discussion section. Throughout the reflection paper, be sure to demonstrate synthesis of the ideas presented and the implications of these insights for your future learning. Make sure to use headers to organize your paper. There is no minimum sources for this assignment. However, if you use someone else’s idea (this includes the textbook), make sure to cite and reference it using APA formatting.