Analyze psychology as a science as it is presented in your chosen article and explain why you have decided to focus on this particular topic.

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Choosing an Article for the Article Review Final Paper

This week, you will select an article to review for your final assignment in the course, the Aritcle Review, which is due in Week Six. Each article represents a topic and area of psychology. See the attached PSY600 Article Review ListPreview the documentView in a new window to read the articles and make your choice.

In your paper, clearly identify your article selection. Analyze psychology as a science as it is presented in your chosen article and explain why you have decided to focus on this particular topic. Assess the professional roles presented in the chosen article and describe the interactions between psychology professionals and professionals in other fields, if any. Explain any psychological theoretical perspectives presented in the article and why they are of particular interest to you.

The paper:

  • Must be one to two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must address the topic with critical thought.
  • Must use at least one peer-reviewed source chosen from the PSY600 Article Review ListPreview the documentView in a new window
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider sources of resistance to change and strategies for overcoming resistance to change.

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Consider the following scenario:

Harold and Maude Smith have grown their small hotel business from one local hotel Harold inherited from his father to fifty luxury properties nationwide. Mr. and Mrs. Smith made sure their children were involved and invested in the operation of the business. They have two sons and one daughter. Harold is going to retire in one year and is grooming his eldest son Harry to take over. However, they disagree about the future of the business and about Harry’s desire to appoint his sister as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Harold does not agree with the creation of the CTO position, nor does he share his son’s vision of expanding their boutique, luxury hotels outside the United States. They have hired an OD consultant to help them with an overall organizational assessment and strategic planning.

As resistance is a natural phenomenon, understanding and working with it effectively is a key to successful organizational consultation. It is essential for the OD practitioner or consultant to recognize and deal with resistance that is derived from psychological needs and wants. There are also elements that have been shown to stimulate “normal” resistance and therefore should also be considered during the consultation process.

To prepare:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider sources of resistance to change and strategies for overcoming resistance to change.
  • Reflect on the scenario of Harold and Maude Smith, outlined above.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 3 a brief description of how OD consultants identify and address resistance to change. What strategies could be employed to overcome resistance to change and increase the likelihood of acceptance? Finally, explain one strategy that you would employ in the Harold and Maude Smith scenario. Provide a rationale for your strategy.

Briefly explain any developmental theory that applies to the utility of this program and the particular group involved.

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Program Proposal Presentation

 

Prior to beginning this interactive assignment, please review the Federal Program Inventory (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and select one program that would meet a need for your community, a group of people you would like to work with in the future, a group of people that you work with now that could benefit from that program, or a group that you are aware of that could benefit from the program.

For this interactive assignment, you will create a presentation of up to 7-10 minutes in length. You may use any screen-casting and/or presentation software you choose (Power point, Prezi, Thinglink, etc.). Quick-Start Guides are available for Prezi, Screencast-O-Matic, and Thinglink for your convenience.)

For your presentation include the following:

  • Title Information:
    • Program title and agency sponsoring the program
    • Target population and developmental stage
    • Geographic location
  • The purpose of the program:
    • Briefly describe the program and its’ introduction to your community. Include a short analysis of any ethical considerations for the deployment of the program using elements of developmental psychology research and practice to support the suggested implementation.
    • Describe why your program is necessary and appropriate for the chosen group.
    • Explain the expected outcome(s) from your program and at least one method you will use to assess the outcome(s).
    • Briefly explain any developmental theory that applies to the utility of this program and the particular group involved.
    • Evaluate the research that supports the success, or lack of success, for this program?
  • Program Modification:
    • Describe modification you would make to the program to improve its’ suitability for your selected group.
    • Defend why these modifications would improve the program.  Include research to support your claims.

Use a presentation tool of your choice to create a visual presentation that includes the required information as well as compelling imagery related to your program. Each image must be retrieved and cited based on current copyright laws. You may wish to use the PSY605 Where to Get Free (and Legal) Images guide for assistance with accessing freely available public domain images and/or images licensed through Creative Commons. Keep in mind that the goal is to persuade others that this program is both necessary and creative.  Regardless of the mode in which you create your presentation, eye-catching visuals can be very powerful. You are encouraged to be creative and choose images you feel help to highlight the positive aspects of your proposed program.

Create a script for your verbal portion of the screencast, in which you walk your audience through the important points of your program. Include APA citations within the body of the script. Utilize a screen casting tool of your choice to record a screencast of up to 7 – 10 minutes displaying your visual presentation as you read your prepared script. It is highly recommended you practice reading through your script while displaying your visual presentation before recording your final product.

Submit both your presentation and the script. If you use an online presentation software such as Prezi, please include a link to the presentation in the comment section of Waypoint when you submit the assignment.

Does everyone understand his responsibility for change? Responsibilities should be communicated and defined clearly to everyone in the organization.

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l Identify seven questions that you would include to assess organizational readiness for change (List and then explain each question in 40+ words). -Missing

1. Have the benefits of the change been made clear to everyone in the organization? The overall benefits that are expected from the organizational change must be clear.

2. Are the leaders of the organization able to lead the change? Every leader should confident and understand his role in the change.

3. Are the Executive committee and willing to support the change? The executive should clearly understand the change and be willing to support it.

4. Are the strategies to implement the new change been made clear? The strategy to change should be clearly defined and smoothly be applied to the daily operations of the business.

5. Are the staff aware of the change? To achieve the objective of the organization, staffs need to understand the need for change.

6. What is the staff reaction to change? Staff should support and be committed to the change.

7. Does everyone understand his responsibility for change? Responsibilities should be communicated and defined clearly to everyone in the organization.

For centuries, people have believed myths and  misconceptions about psychological disorders and the people who suffer  from them. Modern psychological research has allowed us to correct some  of these misconceptions. As a result, many people have changed their  ideas about mental and emotional disorders. Think of a common  misconception you have observed in society or in your personal  experience. How could information from research be used to change  people’s views of psychological disorders? How can this information help  us to better understand people who experience mental and emotional  disorders?

In a multi-paragraph essay, describe the misconception  you observed and discuss how information from research could be used to  change this misconception about psychological disorders and the people  who suffer from them. Be sure to include details from class materials,  readings, and research on psychological disorders to support your  discussion.