introduction to psychology

Describe what you have observed this week from the discussions and readings as they relate to the history of psychology and psychology in everyday life.Explain how the intersectionality of diverse communities and women has changed over time in the field of psychology.Explain how culture, gender, and society affect your daily decisions.

Therapy

Applying Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on patterns of thinking, with decreased attention on patterns of behavior and emotional components of relationships. Researchers have given an enormous amount of attention to CBT and its application to a variety of individual mental health concerns, but they also have appropriated it for working with couples and families. Many systems purists argue that CBT is an individual-oriented theory that lacks systemic concepts necessary to conceptualize family or couple issues. In the end, you will have to make the decision as a couples and family helping professional as to whether CBT can address the relational demands of practitioner work with couples and families. Choose one media resource from this week’s resources to review. As you begin to formulate a theory-based treatment plan, consider how you would maintain focus on the cognitive-behavioral realm of the couples and/or families, yet attend to the emotional dynamics present in the video. The Assignment (2–3 pages) Based on the theory demonstrated in the video you chose (CBT with either a couple or family): Define the problem. Formulate a theory-based treatment plan including short- and long-term goals for the couples and/or families. Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection. Explain one anticipated outcome of each.

DILEMMA

Medical EthicsIs it ethical to “trim” the results of a medical study in order to get a positive review for an unfinished medical product? Deen, Nabilah, “Trimming Data.” Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (2015)How important are culturally sensitive communications in medicine? Peterson-lyer, Karen, “Cancer: A Failure to Communicate.” Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (2008)What is the most ethical way to distribute vaccine rations? Ludwig, Sarah, “The Ethics of Rationing.” Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (2012)Is it ethical to give a second-chance to an opiod-addicted patient against clinic policy?  “A Second Chance at Drug Treatment.” Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (2020).