General Psychology

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Throughout this unit, you have learned that certain links exist between emotions, motivation, and stress. In fact, if one does not handle his or her stress effectively, numerous health issues could arise. For this assignment, you are to compose a two-page reflection paper in which you examine a current or former stressful event in your life. You must embrace Selye’s general adaptation syndrome (GAS), and describe your reactions to the stressful event during each stage. Be sure that you recount the various facial expressions that you displayed as you PSY 1010, General Psychology 4 progressed through each stage as well. What coping strategies did you embrace to help solve the problem? Additionally, how was your professional work impacted by the stressor? Furthermore, did you experience additional conflicts with other individuals as you endured this life trial? You must effectively examine each of the areas listed above. Furthermore, you should visit the CSU Online Library to identify a source that provides specific information on how this stressful issue could impact your health, future goals, and motivation. You must integrate the textbook as a source as well. Tips for writing your Reflection Paper:  Introduction – This is meant to give a concise overview of the featured stressful event and is usually one paragraph in length. In your introduction, you will reveal the featured stressful event that you will examine for this paper.  Summary – This contains your description of the required areas listed above in the opening statement, including Selye’s GAS, your facial expressions, coping strategies, professional impact, and relationship conflicts.  Analysis – In this portion of the paper, you should provide information from the textbook and an additional source identified from the CSU Library to analyze the impact that the stressful event could have placed upon your health, future goals, and motivation.  Conclusion – This summarizes your final reflections for the featured topic. For instance, what implications have you uncovered during your research that you will apply to future stressful events? Note: Do not forget to double space your response and use Times New Roman 12 pt. font. This written assignment should have a cover page, two full pages of content in which you organize the four sections of the reflection based on the guidelines as listed above, and a references page. You are required to utilize the textbook and one additional source for this assignment. Both sources should be included on your references page. You should also have accompanying in-text citations for each source that you have used throughout your response. The text book used is Wade, C., Tavris, C., & Garry, M. (2014). Psychology (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Assignment 1: LASA 2: Conducting And Analyzing Statistical Tests

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Assignment 1: LASA 2: Conducting and Analyzing Statistical Tests

By Monday, November 2, 2015, post your results to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox. Your written presentation to the following problem situation should be a formal academic presentation wherein APA guidelines apply.

A study wants to examine the relationship between student anxiety for an exam and the number of hours studied. The data is as follows:

Student Anxiety Scores
Study Hours
5
1
10
6
5
2
11
8
12
5
4
1
3
4
2
6
6
5
1
2
  1. Why is a correlation the most appropriate statistic?
  2. What is the null and alternate hypothesis?
  3. What is the correlation between student anxiety scores and number of study hours? Select alpha and interpret your findings. Make sure to note whether it is significant or not and what the effect size is.
  4. How would you interpret this?
  5. What is the probability of a type I error? What does this mean?
  6. How would you use this same information but set it up in a way that allows you to conduct a t-test? An ANOVA?
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Explain why a correlation is the most appropriate statistic.
36
List the null and alternate hypothesis.
20
Compute and correctly present the correlation between student anxiety scores and number of study hours.
36
List the alpha, statistical significance of the results and the effect size. Provide an interpretation of the results.
60
List the probability of a type I error and explain what it means.
36
Explain how the same information would be set up to allow one to conduct a t-test and an ANOVA.
48
Writing Components:

Organization: Introduction, Thesis, Transitions, Conclusion

Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure

APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations

Style: Audience, Word Choice
64
Total:
300

How would you explain the reported criminal behavior using the two theories you selected?

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Media and Crime Log—Entry II

In this module, you will have an opportunity to add to your media and crime log by applying theories presented in this course to media portrayals of crime. The American public is fascinated with crime and therefore, there is no shortage of media depictions of crimes and criminals. In this assignment, you will use the scholarly knowledge you have gained in the course to analyze how the media portrays crime.

You are now familiar with biological, psychological, and sociological theories of crime. In M2: Assignment 2, you wrote a log entry applying psychological theories of criminal behavior to analyze articles or news stories. In this assignment, you will write your second log entry.

Research newspaper or magazine articles related to crime using the print or online news media.

Select two articles or news stories and apply at least two theories from the biological, psychological, and/or sociological perspectives to each article or news story.

Write an analysis of each article or news story addressing the following:

  • What is the purpose of the story as you perceive it?
  • How is crime or criminal justice portrayed?
  • What feelings or reactions are evoked in you by the article?
  • How would you explain the reported criminal behavior using the two theories you selected? Explain your choice of theory.

Give complete citation for the selected article and include a digital copy if possible.

Write a 2–3-page log entry in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, October 28, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Selected two articles or news stories appropriate for the assignment demonstrating in-depth research.
16
Described the purpose of the article and portrayal of crime or criminal justice.
16
Analyzed the feelings or reactions evoked in you by the article.
28
Applied biological, psychological, and/or sociological theories to explain the crime described in each article.
32
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
8
Total:
100

Describe the role or position of the human services professional interviewed.

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For this assignment, complete and submit a PowerPoint presentation on the selected agency/organization. Include the following in your presentation:

  • Identify the agency/organization and describe its mission statement.
  • Describe the role or position of the human services professional interviewed.
  • List and describe the range or types of services the agency/organization provides.
  • Describe the population the agency/organization serves and explain the broader social needs and issues that affect this population.
  • Describe how the agency/organization is staffed and its funding sources.
  • Recommend training for staff based on analysis of information. Make sure you address ethical standards specific to the population/s they serve.
  • Focusing on the population of clients served at the agency/organization, describe what you have learned about how those clients are influenced or affected by events and decisions at 1) the selected agency/organization, 2) your local community, 3) national or global society.
  • Explain whether you would want to work at the agency and, if yes, the position you would like to hold and why.( Yes, I would work for this organization. I was a victim of domestic violence. My story of being a victim can impact other victims seeking help)
  • Describe what you have learned about yourself in the context of completing this assignment (your preconceptions, experiences, and insights about certain populations, services, or agencies).
  • Use the PowerPoint notes feature to include comprehensive speaker notes for your presentation. Include your references on one slide. Include graphs and tables where appropriate.

Develop an 7-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources