Why is it important that probation and parole officers have the knowledge and understanding of psychological and sociological constructs and theories?

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In this module, you learned the concepts of the rehabilitation theory and practice as well as the roles of probation and parole officers. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the majority of parole, probation, and other correctional officers need at least a bachelor’s degree related to psychology, social work, or criminal justice to work in their respective fields (www.bls.gov). Keeping this information in mind, answer the following:
• Why is it important that probation and parole officers have the knowledge and understanding of psychological and sociological constructs and theories?
• Do you agree that a bachelor’s degree should be the minimum requirement for persons in probation, parole, and corrections? Why?
• What other areas of training and specialization do you think would most benefit probation and parole officers? Explain your reasoning.
• Along a similar line, what professions, other than those of parole or probation officers, should include courses related to probation and parole for their staff? Why? Are there any noncriminal justice enforcement professionals that would benefit from probation or parole training? How?

Explain how your views have changed about the psychology of gender.

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The psychology of one’s gender is personal in both its experience and expression. Throughout this course, you have discussed the psychology of gender, its origins, and its impact on your life both personally and professionally. This course has also provided you with rich readings that are the foundation to further learning.
Based on your experiences of this course, respond to the following:
• Explain how your views have changed about the psychology of gender.
• Describe the theory or research that had the most profound impact on your own understanding of gender. Give reasons for your response.

Explore your own emotional development and how it has supported your gender expression.

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The psychology of gender can be significantly influenced by interpersonal interactions and environment. You often learn to communicate emotionally from the people around you and the expected social norms in your community.
In this assignment, you will explore your own emotional development and how it has supported your gender expression. You will also learn how expression of emotions has an impact on relationships.
Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research emotional development and gender expression.
Respond to the following:
• Explain how the expression of emotion has affected your ability to have successful personal and professional relationships.
• Describe what or who has influenced your ability to express emotions successfully.
• Describe in which areas of your life you have struggled to communicate emotion. Describe what or who has contributed to the development of these challenges.

What problems are often experienced by individuals and their families as a result of this illness

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Research Project Directions

The purpose of this assignment is to examine the research literature in Health Psychology and how this is applied to chronic health issues.

Choose a chronic health issue individuals experience (e.g. diabetes, fibromyalgia, asthma, addiction) that is often seen by health psychologists.

Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay that addresses the following:

  1. a)What problems are often experienced by individuals and their families as a result of this illness (e.g. anxiety, depression, stigma, stress, non-adherence)?
  2. b)How can psychological theory be applied to describe the source of the problem and to treat the issue for the individual?
  3. i)You may choose the psychological theory/theories you wish to apply (e.g. stress theories, adherence theories, health promotion theories, and social norms theories, as long as they are discussed in the literature).
  4. c)What issues are discussed in the literature regarding this health issue? What research is currently being examined on the topic?
  5. d)How can health psychology/health psychologists aid individuals, families, and/or communities in coping with the illness?

Utilize a minimum of six outside scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journal articles obtained from the GCU library).  Certain websites (e.g. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Psychological Association) may be used in addition to the six peer-reviewed journal articles.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.