Literature Review

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Identify      literature that:Describes       the chosen area of research and provides rationale for the choice.Describes       the significance of the chosen topic:Explain        and justify the implications of the new knowledge for stakeholders,        including community members and those who serve the population.Summarize      sources applicable to the history of the chosen topic:Discuss       historical context and dominant themes in the evolution of the topic;       connect common themes and present counter opinions.Consider       theory in light of seminal works by theorists such as Urie       Bronfenbrenner, Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, Carol Gilligan, Jean Piaget,       Erving Goffman, and Clark Moustakas.Summarize      sources applicable to the theoretical background of the chosen topic:Provide       information about theoretical underpinnings such as empirical/behavioral       or constructivist and humanistic orientations of the literature reviewed.Consider       theory in light of seminal works by theorists such as Urie       Bronfenbrenner, Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, Carol Gilligan, Jean Piaget,       Erving Goffman, Clark Moustakas, Martha Bernal, and George I. Sanchez.Summarize      sources applicable to best practices for engaging in research:Describe       data-collection strategies, research procedures, and approaches for       conducting and reporting research.Summarize      sources that add significance and relevance to the knowledge base of      psychology:

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Overview: In this activity, you will have the opportunity to practice the communication and technical skills needed for your final project. You will create a short PowerPoint presentation with oral narration using the PowerPoint narration tool. This will allow you and your instructor to check that your technology works for the final project, and to troubleshoot any potential difficulties before the project is due. This activity must be submitted in PPT format for your professor to give you feedback on whether your technical components are correct.Prompt: Choose which variables from Social Cognitive Theory that will best fit with your approach to changing your identified topic.Then, in a couple of PowerPoint slides, address the following:·  Give some background information about your chosen variables as they relate to your topic.·  Provide two or three recommendations for how to address each variable.·  Explain the strengths of your recommendations and why they would be successful.·  Explain the challenges you would face when implementing your recommendations.·  PowerPoint: Throughout your short PowerPoint presentation, make sure you use effective multimedia and communication skills:·  Include a combination of text, visuals, and audio narration elements that logically flow with your presentation.·  Construct your presentation in a way that ensures the audio and visual elements are logically organized in order to convey your message to your audience.·  Make sure you provide appropriate supporting evidence in your presentation. Include your references in APA or MLA format in an additional slide at the end of your presentation.NOTE: A headset or external microphone is recommended for better results when recording the oral component of your presentation. However, you can also use the incorporated microphone on your computer or cell phone. Use the Check file compatibility with earlier versions and Are you having video or audio playback issues? resources from Microsoft to help you check compatibility between versions of Office. You may also consider contacting IT Services on campus.Guidelines for Submission: Your presentation should be 2 to 4 slides and no longer than 4 minutes in length. You are required to include a combination of text, visuals, and sound in order to support your work. Speaker notes are not required. Include at least three sources cited in APA or MLA format. If you require alternative accommodations for completing this assignment, reach out to your instructor directly for more information.

LGBT Policy Statement

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Assessment Instructions—Must use attached templateQuestions to ConsiderTo deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.SHOW LESSHow does the understanding of perceiving persons and attribution bias help you in your personal or professional life?What theories could be applied to reduce prejudice, discrimination, or sexism in your professional setting?What factors influence the link between attitudes and behavior?Resources  APA ResourcesBecause this is a psychology course, you need to format this assessment according to APA guidelines. Additional resources about APA can be found in the Research Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom. Use the resources to guide your work as needed.American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).This resource is available from the Capella University Bookstore.Required ResourceUse this template to complete your assessment.Assessment Instructions PreparationUse the Capella Library and the Internet to research current LGBT workplace legislation; hiring, firing, and retention, promotional opportunity, health insurance, or parenting leave. Some suggested keywords for searches include a combination of LGBT and: protection in the workplace; inclusion; self-concept; self-esteem; self-efficacy; normalization; discrimination; social support; perceived stress in sexual minorities;et cetera.The deliverable for this assessment is a research-based policy statement. Sample policy statements and templates are available on many Internet Web sites, if you wish use them as guides. Use the Policy Statement Template, linked in Resources, to complete this assessment.The purpose of a policy statement is to state acceptable methods or behaviors in an organization. Essentially, a policy states the organizational values and how those values relate to the organization’s purpose.InstructionsAssume the role in the scenario described below.ScenarioYou are a consulting organizational psychologist. You have been retained to develop a new policy for the LGBT population in your professional setting (or for a setting from your experience.)DeliverablePropose a research-based policy for one specific issue regarding the LGBT population for a setting.For example, propose a new policy for hiring, firing, and retention, promotional opportunity, health insurance, or parenting leave.Identify the professional setting related to your experience.The Policy Statement should be two pages, maximum.Brevity does not mean this assessment lacks academic rigor. Disciplined, succinct writing requires thorough knowledge of the subject and excellent writing skills.Address each of the following elements in your policy statement, using the template provided in the Resources:Analyze research related to concepts of self-esteem, self-concept, self-presentation, and self-efficacy for the LGBT population.Integrate social psychology principles and research to propose an LGBT policy for a workplace.Analyze how the proposed policy and current workplace legislation reflect social psychology principles.How does the research-based proposed policy meet the requirements of current laws?How do laws reflect principles of social psychology?Evaluate the implications of a new policy for the organization and individuals.How will this new policy be perceived by others in the organization?How will this affect the organizational culture?What suggestions do you have for addressing resistance or changing the culture?Support positions with references from scholarly and professional literature.Additional RequirementsWritten communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and APA format and style.Length: Maximum length is 2 pages. Use the Policy Statement Template to complete this assessment.References: Include a minimum of five peer-reviewed references (in APA format). Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.PreparationUse the Capella Library and the Internet to research current LGBT workplace legislation; hiring, firing, and retention, promotional opportunity, health insurance, or parenting leave. Some suggested keywords for searches include a combination of LGBT and: protection in the workplace; inclusion; self-concept; self-esteem; self-efficacy; normalization; discrimination; social support; perceived stress in sexual minorities;et cetera.The deliverable for this assessment is a research-based policy statement. Sample policy statements and templates are available on many Internet Web sites, if you wish use them as guides. Use the Policy Statement Template, linked in Resources, to complete this assessment.The purpose of a policy statement is to state acceptable methods or behaviors in an organization. Essentially, a policy states the organizational values and how those values relate to the organization’s purpose.InstructionsAssume the role in the scenario described below.ScenarioYou are a consulting organizational psychologist. You have been retained to develop a new policy for the LGBT population in your professional setting (or for a setting from your experience.)DeliverablePropose a research-based policy for one specific issue regarding the LGBT population for a setting.For example, propose a new policy for hiring, firing, and retention, promotional opportunity, health insurance, or parenting leave.Identify the professional setting related to your experience.The Policy Statement should be two pages, maximum.Brevity does not mean this assessment lacks academic rigor. Disciplined, succinct writing requires thorough knowledge of the subject and excellent writing skills.Address each of the following elements in your policy statement, using the template provided in the Resources:Analyze research related to concepts of self-esteem, self-concept, self-presentation, and self-efficacy for the LGBT population.Integrate social psychology principles and research to propose an LGBT policy for a workplace.Analyze how the proposed policy and current workplace legislation reflect social psychology principles.How does the research-based proposed policy meet the requirements of current laws?How do laws reflect principles of social psychology?Evaluate the implications of a new policy for the organization and individuals.How will this new policy be perceived by others in the organization?How will this affect the organizational culture?What suggestions do you have for addressing resistance or changing the culture?Support positions with references from scholarly and professional literature.Additional RequirementsWritten communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and APA format and style.Length: Maximum length is 2 pages. Use the Policy Statement Template to complete this assessment.References: Include a minimum of five peer-reviewed references (in APA format). Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.

Addressing Bias

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PurposeIn today’s current healthcare settings, the increasing diversity, globalization, and expanding technologies produce complex ethical pressures that influence nursing practice and practice outcomes. To be effective in a master’s-prepared advanced nurse practice role it is important to understand personal values, beliefs, strengths, and limitations. The purpose of this assessment is to promote introspective reflection related to implicit and/or explicit personal biases. Students will develop a plan to reduce bias and promote personal and professional growth.Criteria for ContentComplete a self-inventory on personal biases you hold. The biases might be implicit or explicit.In a one to two-page summary, address the following.Identify your selected specialty track (education, executive, family nurse practitioner, healthcare policy, or nursing informatics).Discuss how biases can impact outcomes in selected nursing practice settings.Identify personal biases and attitudes toward people with various cultural, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, and religions that are different than your own.Select one bias that you have.Develop one strategy to reduce this biasa minimum of two (2) scholarly literature references must be used.