What surprised you about your use of technology and the kinds of technology you use?

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Submit a short (200–300 word) paragraph that includes a summary of the results of your checklist that assessed how you are using technology. Include in your summary:

  • What surprised you about your use of technology and the kinds of technology you use?
  • Which, if any, of the technologies have more to do with your professional life than your private life?
  • What does your technology and the way you use it say about you as a person?

Attach your Technology Back-up Plan as the last page of your Assignment by copying and pasting it into the last page.

What distractions in your life pull your focus away from your new student responsibilities?

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Balancing Work, Life, School, Time And Space: Being Everywhere, Everywhen And Everywho Without Losing Your Mind

Often there are more than words or online imagery in your workspace—it might be children or pets or roommates or spouses. It might at times seem like you have information overload—as if you were standing in the middle of Times Square, New York, or Piccadilly Circus, London. Even the most focused and dedicated student can be easily distracted.

Often when focusing on one task, you lose track of others. That is why it is important to have a plan for stepping out of your other roles and into your new role as student. Don’t be tugged by online distractions—keep your place. Staying focused is a professional competency.

You all have multiple roles in life, and maybe “student” is a new role for you. Being engaged in the work requires you to plan, prioritize and create a space where learning takes place; to combat a feeling of selfishness that you might feel.

For this Discussion you will consider how to address distractions you might encounter as a student at Walden.

To prepare for the Discussion:

  • Read the Week 2 Notes and Readings, which address life’s distractions.
  • Review the article by William, D. K. (n.d.). 10 proven time management skills you should learn today located in this week’s Resources.
  • Explore the resources under the Time Management Tool Kit. Make sure to complete the Time Management Tracking Table and at least one additional resource.
  • Review the Walden Support Community resources and complete the Walden Support Networks Exercise.
  • Review the Discussion Rubric.

What distractions in your life pull your focus away from your new student responsibilities? What concerns do you have about managing these distractions? After completing the Support Network Exercise, what did you learn about your support network?

How will you describe the status of equality between men and women in contemporary Western culture?

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Gender Equality

Women have a long history of being considered inferior to men. However, during the middle to the late 20th century, the women’s rights movement began to improve the plight of women in Western society by granting them access to societal positions previously held only by men.

Some people claim that women have finally achieved equality with men in the 21st century; others are not convinced.

How will you describe the status of equality between men and women in contemporary Western culture?

Do you see any major areas where women are still discriminated against on a large scale? If so, give at least two examples

600 Words

Please do not use Wikipedia.

NEED 2 References

Must use as one of references:

Title:

The Convergence of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender

Author:

Tracy Lynn Robinson-Wood

Edition:

5

Copyright Date:

2017-01-01

Publisher:

SAGE Publications, Incorporated

How can you define a dual relationship to a layperson?

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Please answer the following psychology questions please answer each  provide references  at least  200 words for each answer

Use APA format for references

 

1.Chapter 6

 

One factor in dual relationships mentioned in the reading is harm.  As psychologists we must always assess if the treatment is a) needed. and b) helpful.  Let’s say we have someone come in with depression.  They have chosen to try cognitive behavioral therapy with a psychologist.  They have come in now for six weekly visits and they are appearing to have more of a flat affect, and they have started abusing alcohol in the last few weeks.  We must examine if it is the treatment that is making them worse or try and identify a new approach that will better help them cope.  Is the person still able to make rational decisions?  Would continuing the therapy make them worse?  Are they at risk for suicide?  Do they now need more focus on the alcohol abuse than the depression, or do they need a dual diagnosis approach?  These are just some of the questions that we have to ask and address in order to make sure we are not harming the client.  What are your thoughts on this?

 

 

2. Chapter 6

 

How can you define a dual relationship to a layperson? What prohibitions does the APA Ethics Code place on psychologists regarding dual relationships? Do you agree with the prohibitions? Why or why not?

 

 

 

 

3. Wk 3: Boundaries and You

 

Search for your state’s legal statutes in the code of professional standards regarding professional boundaries. What types of activities would the APA Ethics Code consider to be professional boundaries violations? How do your local statutes relate to a potential violation?

 

 

 

4. nformed Consent

 

What would be the effect on a psychologist who fails to obtain informed consent prior to providing services to a patient? Assume that a 16-year old boy contacts you by telephone, indicating he is contemplating suicide. What are your obligations in terms of assisting this client? How does informed consent apply in this instance?

 

 

 

 

5. Forensic Multidisciplinary Perspectives of Tarasoff Liability: A Vignette Study

 

Remember that each State (South Carolina)has its own laws regulated mandated reporting and the duty to warn.  Your text discusses this in Chapter 7 and you can see more in the video this week on Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California (1976). What does your State specifically have in place?

 

At this website:  http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/mental-health-professionals-duty-to-warn.aspx there is a map of mandated reporting and duty to warn on a State by State basis. Also, click on the link to the table (right hand side of TOC) and it will list the statutes for your State that will impact you as a therapist.

 

 

6. What are some ethics and professional issues related to the practice of social justice in counseling

 

 

7. What are some professional boundaries as professionals a psychologist, therapist should  set when working with clients. As providers we’re responsible for setting and maintaining professional boundaries. And in the helping field, we’re guaranteed to have complex ethical dilemmas. Ignoring them isn’t an option, as we’ve seen in these scenarios. We hope you’ll continue to accept this challenge to seek out your colleagues, and to share your ethical dilemmas and concerns. Remember, it helps to have a conscious decision making process. Either one you’ve created, or the one offered in this video. Take time to discuss your own ethical decision making process now.

  1. Subtle boundary dilemmas: Ethical decision making for helping professionals [Video file]. (1995). Retrieved March 28, 2017, from http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=18566&xtid=49374

     

     

    8. What are some behavior and activities that constitute violations of professional boundaries?