Explore the psychological literature to find three to five articles that test the use of this inventory or assessment on a specific population.

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Select one psychological personality assessment instrument or inventory to serve as the basis of this assignment.

Explore the psychological literature to find three to five articles that test the use of this inventory or assessment on a specific population.

Create a 15- to 20-slide presentation of an in-depth examination of your selected test and its uses. Include the following in your presentation:

  • A description of the characteristics, uses, and purposes of your selected assessment instrument or inventory, and how it would be used in the workplace
  • An analysis of the relationship between your selected assessment and one of the major theories of personality
  • A summary of your research findings, paying particular attention to differences in the ability of the instrument to differentiate diagnostically between the target population and the general population
  • A list of psychometric properties of the test for the particular population
  • A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of assessment methods used
  • A conclusion using a review of the literature on whether the instrument is an adequate measure of your selected characteristic, and any ethical considerations associated with your selected assessment

Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.

Application of Cross-Cultural Psychology Presentation

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This assignment is to be completed with A+ original work and is due by SUNDAY May 22, 2016 at 5pm (Eastern Standard Time).  

 

A+ work is expected as all of the assignment should EXCEED ALL EXPECTATIONS of the assignment and must pass flawlessly through an originality report. Please follow all instructions in the attached rubric and answer EVERY question in the assignment in order to provide the best work! Please provide A+ original work as this assignment is extremely important!

 

ASSIGNMENT: “Application of Cross-Cultural Psychology Presentation”

Imagine you are a consultant for an organization, and they would like you to work on developing their core values. The organization would like their core values to reflect key attributes of their culture.

 

Select an organization, such as a company, community group, or nonprofit organization.

 

Create a 10- to 12- slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with SPEAKER NOTES describing cultural, research-based models and how they help clarify the organization’s core values.

 

Include at least three credible, peer-reviewed references.

 

Format the citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

 

 

 

GRADING RUBRIC TO BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY:

[OA] Signature Assignment: Application of Cross-Cultural Psychology Presentation100

Select an organization, such as a company, community group, or nonprofit organization(10%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Did not select an organization, such as a company, community group, or nonprofit organization
 Approaches Expectations

Selected an organization that does not lend itself well to the core values assignment requirements
 Meets Expectations

Selected an organization, such as a company, community group, or nonprofit organization
 Exceeds Expectations

Selected an organization, such as a company, community group, or nonprofit organization, and provided a rationale for the selection

Presentation describes cultural research-based models(30%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Presentation does not describe cultural research-based models
 Approaches Expectations

Identifies cultural research-based models, but does not describe/explain the models
 Meets Expectations

Presentation describes cultural research-based models
 Exceeds Expectations

Presentation describes cultural research-based models with evaluation and/or analysis on the importance of each one to the core values

Explains how the cultural research-based models help clarify the organization’s core values(30%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Did not identify or explain how the cultural research-based models help clarify the organization’s core values
 Approaches Expectations

Identified cultural research-based models, but provided no explanation of how those clarify the organizations core values
 Meets Expectations

Explained how the cultural research-based models help clarify the organization’s core values
 Exceeds Expectations

Explained how the cultural research-based models help clarify the organization’s core values, with evaluation and/or analysis of those core values

Create a 10-12-slide Microsoft Power Point presentation with at least 3 credible, peer-reviewed references(20%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Power Point did not include the required number of slides or at least 3 peer-reviewed references. There is an inadequate explanation of findings There is a lack of continuous explanation of the slides The narrative within the slides were read to the audience verses presented during the entire presentation The visual presentation of the work is inconsistent
 Approaches Expectations

Power Point may have included the required number of slides, and/or did not provide at least 3 peer-reviewed references There is an adequate explanation of findings Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the audience related to the visual presentation Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present There is a lack of continuous explanation of the slides The narrative was read to the audience verses presented for some of the presentation
 Meets Expectations

Power Point included the required number of slides and at least 3 peer-reviewed references There is clear and logical written explanation of findings. Few mechanical errors that did not distract the audience during the visual presentation Consistent language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present There is a continuous explanation of the slides The narrative is expanded upon by the presenter
 Exceeds Expectations

Power Point included the required number of slides and at least 3 peer-reviewed references and provided a creative perspective and/or evaluation of key points There is clear and logical written explanation of findings No mechanical errors; the visual presentation is stimulating to the viewer Consistent language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present There is a continuous explanation of the slides The narrative is expanded upon by the presenter and the presenter engages the audience

Use of APA Format/Style(10%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

APA format and style are not evident
 Approaches Expectations

Missing APA elements; in-text citations, where necessary, are used but formatted inaccurately and not referenced
 Meets Expectations

All key elements of an APA title page are present; In-text citations and a reference page are present with few format errors. Mechanics of writing are reflective of APA style
 Exceeds Expectations

A broad understanding of APA format and style is evident. Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident

 

Evaluate why this test could be a valuable tool for an employer.

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Assignment 2: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Over the years, trait theory has been increasingly used by corporations in hiring and in career counseling. Research has shown that certain combinations of personality traits fit well with different career paths. Thus, personality trait tests for specific jobs can be predictive of both success and satisfaction. Understanding your own personality-trait combinations can give you great insight into your own strengths and weaknesses. With this understanding, you can work to grow your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.

In this assignment, you will explore your personality using a personality test and then analyze the results.

Part 1

First, explore your personality preferences by completing Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MTBI). The full version of the test can only be administered by a trained professional; however, there are many online informal versions of the test which you can find on the Internet. You can search for the test using any one of the following keywords:

  • Personality test + Myers-Briggs typology
  • Myers-Briggs test Record your four-lettered personality type after completion of the test and use the Internet to interpret your personality type.

Part 2

In this part of the assignment, you will write a research paper that analyses your results. Do the following:

  • Mention your four-letter type and the URL of the Web site where you took the test.
  • Discuss whether this type accurately represents what you know about yourself. Examine the four spectrums and explain your answer thoroughly. Substantiate your agreement or disagreement with real-life behavioral examples.
  • Analyze what you consider the strengths and the weaknesses or challenges of this type. List three strengths and three weaknesses and provide a rationale for each.
  • Evaluate why this test could be a valuable tool for an employer.
  • Analyze how a clinician may use this test as a tool for promoting meaningful interventions in treatment.
  • Summarize what you have learned about yourself through this exercise.

Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, June 1, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Evaluated if the four-letter type identified by the test was accurate and was justified with real-life behavioral examples.
20
Identified three strengths and three weaknesses of this type and substantiated answers with a rationale for each showing analysis of strengths and weaknesses of this type.
20
Analyzed why this test may be a valuable tool for an employer and a clinician with appropriate justification.
20
Evaluated what you have learned about yourself through this exercise.
20
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:

ESFP: The Performer

If you’ve arrived at this page without taking the MBTI test you can take the test at this link.

ESFP (extraverted, sensing, feeling, perceiving) is one of the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. People with ESFP personality types are often described as spontaneous, resourceful and outgoing. According to psychologist David Keirsey, the developer of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, approximately four to ten percent of all people have an ESFP personality type.

ESFP Characteristics

The MBTI looks at personality preferences in four key areas: 1) Extraversion vs Introversion, 2) Sensing vs Intuition, 3) Thinking vs Feeling and 4) Judging vs Perceiving. As you’ve probably already guessed, the acronym ESFP represents Extraversion, Sensing, Feeling and Perceiving.

    • Extraversion: ESFPs enjoy interacting with other people and feel energized after they spend time socializing.
    • Sensing: ESFPs prefer to focus on the here-and-now rather than thinking about the distant future. They also prefer learning about concrete facts rather than theoretical ideas.
    • Feeling: ESFPs place a greater emphasis personal feelings rather than logic and facts when making decisions.
    • Perceiving: ESFPs don’t spend a lot of time planning and organizing. Instead, they like to keep their options open.

Some common ESFP characteristics include:

  • Optimistic
  • Practical
  • Seeks out new experiences
  • Spontaneous and sometimes impulsive
  • Like facts and concrete information
  • Dislikes theories and abstract information
  • Gregarious
  • Enjoys people and socializing
  • Focused on the present
  • Like variety, dislikes monotony

ESFPs tend to be very practical and resourceful. They prefer to learn through hands-on experience and tend to dislike book learning and theoretical discussions. Because of this, students with ESFP personality types sometimes struggle in traditional classroom settings. However, they excel in situations where they are allowed to interact with others or learn through direct experience.

When solving problems, they trust their instincts and put trust in their own abilities to come up with a solution. While they are reasonable and pragmatic, they dislike structure, order and planning. Instead they act spontaneously and do not spend a great deal of time coming up with a plan or schedule.

As extraverts, ESFPs enjoy spending time with other people and have excellent interpersonal skills. They are good at understanding how other people are feelings and are able to respond to other people’s emotions in productive ways. For this reason, ESFPs can make good leaders and have a knack for mobilizing, motivating and persuading group members.

ESFPs are often described as warm, kind and thoughtful, making them popular and well-liked by others. ESFPs enjoy meeting new people, but they also have a thirst for new experiences. They are generally focused on the present and will often be the first person to try the newest ride at an amusement park or try out a new adventure sport.

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Famous ESFPs

Researchers suggest that some of the following famous individuals exhibit characteristics consistent with the ESFP personality type:

  • Bill Clinton, U.S. President
  • Ronald Reagan, U.S. President
  • Bob Hope, actor
  • Marilyn Monroe, actress
  • Pablo Picasso, artist
  • Woody Harrelson, actor
  • Goldie Hawn, actress
  • Saint Mark, apostle

Some fictional characters that with ESFP characteristics include:

  • Homer Simpson, The Simpsons
  • Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, Home Improvement
  • Peter Griffin, Family Guy
  • Clementine Kruczynski, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Best Career Choices for ESFPs

With their strong dislike for routine, ESFPs do best in careers that involve a lot of variety. Jobs that involve a great deal of socializing are also a great fit, allowing individuals with this personality type to put their considerable people skills to good use. Careers that involve a great deal of structure and solitary work can be difficult for ESFPs, and they often become bored in such situations.

A few possible career choices for ESFPs include:

  • Artist
  • Actor
  • Counselor
  • Social Worker
  • Athletic coach
  • Child care provider
  • Musician
  • Psychologist
  • Human resources specialist
  • Fashion designer

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Abnormal Psychology

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Abnormal Psychology Unit 7 Discussion

Unit 7: Personality and Substance Use Disorders – Discussion

Your post should be at least 400–450 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources.

Substance Use Disorders

In society, many people link abusing drugs or alcohol to an individual’s lack of personal responsibility or morality. Prior to American model Anna Nicole Smith’s death, which was from an apparently accidental overdose of several prescription medications, her son, Daniel, had died just months before from an apparent drug overdose. This incident poses the question of whether the son inherited a vulnerability to addiction from his mother or was the habit picked up from living with her over the years.

To prepare for this week’s Discussion, review the following sources in addition to this week’s assigned Reading.

· Harvard Health. (2004). The addicted brain, a Harvard review. Harvard Health Publications: Harvard Medical School. Retrieved from http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/The_addicted_brain.htm

http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/The_addicted_brain.htm

· In the case studies in the Course Home Tab, read Case Study 3 Ellis: Substance Use Disorder: Opioid

http://extmedia.kaplan.edu/artsSCi/PS440-1404A/case_studies/ps440_cs03_substance_use_disorder.pdf

Proceed with this week’s Discussion by addressing the following about the nature of substance use disorders:

1. Provide an overview of the biological, psychological, sociocultural theories surrounding the causes of substance use disorders.

2. Next, select one of the theories (biological causes, psychological causes, or sociocultural causes) and defend and support how the selected approach can explain why people use psychoactive drugs, such as the individual in this week’s case study.

3. Based on the selected cause, explain why it is difficult for a person to stop the drug or alcohol use and addiction.

The strongest answer will refer to the textbook and concepts from the Reading material or other credible sources.