Explain the topic you chose and why it is interesting or controversial

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Do a little research to find a specific topic and learn about explanations on both sides. Consider what you think might best explain the observed facts of the case.

 

Write: Explain the topic you chose and why it is interesting or controversial. Present good arguments on more than one side of the issue (e.g. competing explanations of the facts). Analyze both arguments that you have presented. Then present your own argument for your theory that you feel will best explain this phenomenon. Are there any holes in your theory? Is there any information that would be likely to strengthen or weaken your case?

Case Study: Desert Viejo Elementary School

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Read the following case studies:

 

1.Case Study: Joshua

 

2.Case Study: Desert Viejo Elementary School

 

Create a 10-12-slide PowerPoint presentation (in addition to a title slide and references slide) outlining an intervention for each case study. One of the interventions must include Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). It is up to you to decide which type of intervention is best suited for each scenario. Include the following in your interventions:

 

1.Step-by-step description of each intervention plan

 

2.Rationale for choosing each intervention

 

3.Community resources that are available in your local community that you would include as part of an intervention for each scenario

 

Include a minimum of three scholarly references in addition to the textbook.

 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

 

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

What is the theory of social constructivism?

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Read the Article by Eugenia Georgaca entitled ‘Talk and the Nature of Delusions’ (2004) and answer the questions listed below:

 

1.Summarize the authors central argument about what she feels is important to take into consideration when understanding delusions.

2. On what basis does the author question the ‘irrationality of delusions’ (pg 89). Explain his challenge of the assumption that ‘normal people are rational’.

3. What does the author mean by what she calls taking a ‘sociocultural stance’ in understanding delusions? (pg 91).

4. What is the theory of social constructivism? (pg 92)

5. Do you feel it is important to consider the specific content of ‘delusional’ speech in terms of a co-created way in which delusions are produced? Explain your answer.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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You are interviewing for your dream job as an I/O psychologist. As part of your interview, you have been asked to present a PowerPoint presentation to search committee, which is made up of both managers and employees.

Create a PowerPoint Presentation in which you detail the ways that you, as I/O Psychologist, will benefit both the organization and its employees.

Follow the PowerPoint presentation tips.  There should be ten slides in your PowerPoint—an initial slide and one slide each for the topics below. You should also create speaker notes for each slide of your presentation, which include the main talking points for the topic addressed in the slide.

Your slides should cover the following topics from both the organization and employee perspective in addressing ways the ways that an I/O psychologist can benefit the organization and its employees:

  1. Job Analysis
  2. Employee Selection
  3. Employee Training
  4. Performance Evaluation
  5. Employee Satisfaction, Motivation, and Attitude
  6. Worker Stress
  7. Communication, Group Process, and Employee Behavior
  8. Leadership and Organizational Structure
  9. Legal and Ethical Issues