Post your assessment selections and reasons why you selected these assessments. What would be the pros and cons of using each? Which would you select for this client?

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From the Learning Resources handout, identify two assessments in the MMY (Mental Measurements Yearbook) that you think would best provide information for you to consider exploring with this client.

MMY link: https://web-b-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/search/advanced?vid=0&sid=8a9cac56-6506-4f1d-9347-39617893b0c5%40sessionmgr102

Case Background: Tracey is a 25 year old divorced woman and has been divorced for a year now. Her ex husband was abusive and she now has full custody of her daughter. She has little to no time for herself because she is too busy taking care of her daughter as a single parent. Tracey experiences extreme anxiety since the divorce but never took time to focus on it because she simply only has time to focus on what her child needs. Tracey only has a short time to herself and that is when she puts her daughter to sleep. During this down time, Tracey eats uncontrollably. She has even gained weight due to the unhealthy habit. Tracey even shares that she prefers to stay home and eat versus going out with family or friends.

Search key words of possible diagnoses such as anxiety, eating disorder, depression, etc. into the MMY search box and it will provide many articles of assessments to choose from.

By Day 3 of Week 7

Post your assessment selections and reasons why you selected these assessments. What would be the pros and cons of using each? Which would you select for this client?

References:

The references will be the articles of which you chose for the assessments. There is a “cite” option to the right of page. You will choose the APA citing format.

Also….

 

Neukrug, E. S., & Fawcett, R. C. (2015). Exercise 3.3: “Practice making a diagnosis.” In The essentials of Testing and Assessment: A practical guide for counselors, social workers, and psychologists (pp. 55). Stamford, CN: Cengage Learning.

Craigen, L. M., Healey, A. C., Walley, C. T., Byrd, R., & Schuster, J. (2010). Assessment and Self-Injury: Implications for Counselors. Measurement & Evaluation in Counseling & Development, 43(1), pp. 3-15. doi:10.1177/0748175610362237
Note: You will access this article through the Walden Library databases.

Carlson, J. F., Geisinger, K. F., & Jonson, J. L. (Eds.). (2017). The twentieth mental measurements yearbook. Lincoln, NE: Burros Center for Testing.

Neukrug, E. S., & Fawcett, R. C. (2015). Chapter 6: “Statistical Concepts: Making Meaning out of Raw Scores.” In The essentials of Testing and Assessment: A practical guide to counselors, social workers, and psychologists (pp. 110-126). Stamford, CN: Cengage Learning.

Neukrug, E. S., & Fawcett, R. C. (2015). Chapter 7: “Statistical concepts: Creating new scores to interpret test data.” In The essentials of Testing and Assessment: A practical guide to counselors, social workers, and psychologists  (pp. 127-149). Stamford, CN: Cengage Learning.

· Carefully review the University of Wisconsin-Extension resource as well as other Learning Resources focused on project budgets.

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Constructing a budget requires time and attention to detail. This section of the grant proposal should include the narrative or justification and the financial details associated with funding the project. While the tabulated costs address the financial requirements associated with the budget, the narrative or justification should explain anything that is not apparent in the itemized budget. Be careful not to get redundant with the budget narrative. It is best to review examples to understand the required balance. Finally, as you consider developing your budget, make sure that you have fully examined the requirements of the RFP. Determine the timeline of the grant as well as your activity timeline and management plan to ensure you have covered all the nuances of project work that has associated costs. Ask yourself: Does this budget reflect all activities? Are all the project costs as well as the in-kind donations and volunteer resources documented? Is this budget realistic?

For this Assignment:

· Review the Final Project Guidelines provided in this module’s Learning Resources.

· Carefully review the University of Wisconsin-Extension resource as well as other Learning Resources focused on project budgets. You also may find additional online information from reputable grant-related organizations.

· With consideration to feedback in Discussion 1 that you received from colleagues and your Instructor, and to your continued evaluation of the literature and funder guidelines, finalize your project Budget, Budget Narrative, and Sustainability Plan.

For your Assignment:

Part I: Budget Template

· Use the budget template provided in the Learning Resources.

o Fill in the budget template for your project.

Note: Rationale for costs will be provided in the budget narrative.

Note 2: Budget line items should consider the non-personnel and personnel resources listed in the methodology section.

Part II: Budget Narrative and Sustainability Plan

· The Budget Narrative expands on the line items of the budget, providing a reviewer detail and justification for how you arrived at the projected dollar amounts. For example: If hiring a consultant for $2,000 is a line item, the narrative might explain that this is based on 40 hours @ $50/hour.

· The Sustainability Plan explains how your agency plans to continue operating this program once the funding has run out.

· It also indicates where future funding and other resources might be obtained.

Note: All relevant cost issues from the budget are addressed in the sustainability plan.

Identify if the behavior belongs to either a functional or topographical response class. Provide a rationale for each of your choices.

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Defining Behavior

Clear and operationally defined behaviors are important for the field of behavior analysis for several reasons. Clear definitions are necessary to replicate findings and to determine the accuracy of data. This replication and accuracy are key factors in providing the field with solid research. After developing observable and measurable behavior definitions, we can begin to take a deeper look at the environmental variables that influence those behaviors and categorize those behaviors in a meaningful way.

There are two parts to this assignment.

First, you need to observe someone for half an hour and identify three behaviors of interest that could be selected for behavior modification. To avoid reactivity, attempt to keep the observation as discrete as possible without informing the subject that he or she is being observed. Some examples of potential behaviors could include:

  • Observing your child wiping his nose on his sleeve.
  • Observing a TV character telling inappropriate jokes.
  • Observing a friend bite her nails.

After your observation is complete, write a paper using APA style in which you:

  • Define operationally the behaviors you chose.
  • Describe the environmental contingencies surrounding each behavior (antecedents and consequences).
  • Identify if the behavior belongs to either a functional or topographical response class. Provide a rationale for each of your choices.

Next:

  • Define topographical and functional response classes.
  • Analyze the differences and similarities between a response class and a stimulus class.
  • Provide an example for both terms—stimulus class and response class.

Assignment Requirements

Your assignment should meet the following 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 guidelines.
  • Resources: 2–3 scholarly or professional resources.
  • Length: 2–3 double-spaced pages of content, in addition to the title page and references page.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
  • SafeAssign: You are required to use SafeAssign before submitting the completed assignment to your instructor. Submit your work to SafeAssign as a draft, review the results, and make any needed changes. When you are ready, submit your assignment to the assignment area for grading.

Refer to the Defining Behavior Scoring Guide to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.

Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources for helpful writing information.

Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio.

Resources

  • https://courseroomc.capella.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/PSY/PSY7709/210100/Scoring_Guides/u02a1_scoring_guide.html

Analyze how the portrayal of ethnic, cultural, or social groups by the media can influence social perception of those groups and perpetuate stereotypes. Provide specific examples of how a group has been portrayed in the media.

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Prejudice and stereotyping seem to be part of the human condition, and it is essential to examine how attitudes develop in order to change our behavior as individuals and as a society.

Search for research articles on theories and concepts related to prejudice, stereotypes, and groups. For your assessment, apply at least one theory or concept to each of the following:

  • Examine how attitudes and behaviors of a group can contribute to prejudice and stereotyping.
  • Analyze how the portrayal of ethnic, cultural, or social groups by the media can influence social perception of those groups and perpetuate stereotypes. Provide specific examples of how a group has been portrayed in the media.
  • Explain how membership in a group can influence social judgment.
  • Analyze how subtle stereotyping in everyday language and cognitive dissonance can affect the ability to bring about social change. Provide specific examples.
  • Describe the types of ethical considerations researchers should consider before conducting research on the hotly debated topics of prejudice and stereotyping.
  • What are the implications and likely consequences for society if prejudice and stereotyping are not reduced?

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 guidelines.
  • Resources: Minimum of 3–4 scholarly or professional resources.
  • Length: 4–5 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.