Technology and Psychology Professionals
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, be certain to have read all the required resources for this week. In recent years, the psychology profession has been greatly influenced by various forms of technology. The prevalence of psychology professionals using technology to market themselves and engage, socialize, and interact with others has created new opportunities and challenges. This is particularly true with regard to potential interactions with clients via these technologies. Given the exponential growth with which these technological advancements are permeating our world, we expect to see the proliferation of new issues, challenges, and opportunities within the realms of psychological research and practice.
In your initial post:
· Provide an overview of the relevant issues, ongoing trends, challenges, and future opportunities for psychology professionals and the populations they serve.
· Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct can be used to guide decisions in the ethical application of these technologies.
· Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to explain how current technological and policy shifts may influence trends in psychological research and practice.
· Evaluate potential work settings where the use of technologies promotes ease and convenience for both psychology professionals and the populations they serve.
What are the potential responsibilities of the psychology professionals as providers of care with regard to the use of these technologies? Does the increase in ease, convenience, and experience satisfaction for the parties involved outweigh any potential negative outcomes?
Articles
American Psychological Association. (2010). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct: Including 2010 amendments. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx
· This document outlines a series of ethical standards, guidelines, and aspirational goals to guide psychologists.
Bratt, W. (2010). Ethical considerations of social networking for counsellors. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 44(4),335–345. Retrieved from https://library.ashford.edu/ezproxy.aspx?url=http%3A//search.proquest.com/docview/818788035/969B22225CCB4827PQ/1?accountid=32521
· This article considers the ethical and professional implications of social networking for counselors.
Clinton, B. K., Silverman, B.C., & Brendel, D. H. (2010). Patient-targeted Googling: The ethics of searching online for patient information. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 18(2),103–112. doi:10.3109/10673221003683861
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article discusses the ethical and professional considerations of searching online for personal information about clients.
DiLillo, D., & Gale, E. B. (2011). To Google or not to Google: Graduate students’ use of the Internet to access personal information about clients. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 5(3), 160–166. doi:10.1037/a0024441
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article explores several ethical issues related to searching for personal information about clients online, including issues pertaining to confidentiality and informed consent.
Kaslow, F. W., Patterson, T., & Gottlieb, M. (2011). Ethical dilemmas in psychologists accessing internet data: Is it justified? Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(2),105–112. doi:10.1037/a0022002
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article explores a myriad of ethical dilemmas in psychologists accessing Internet data about clients, and also investigates the efficacy of gathering personal information about clients online.
Kolmes, K. (2012). Social media in the future of professional psychology. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43(6),606–612. doi: 10.1037/a0028678
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. The profession of psychology is greatly influenced by technology and social media. This article provides an overview of current and future trends in this area.
Lehavot, K., Barnett, J. E., & Powers, D. (2010). Psychotherapy, professional relationships, and ethical considerations in the MySpace generation. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 41(2),160–166. doi:10.1037/a0018709
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article describes new ethical dilemmas related to social media for psychology professionals. A strong focus of this article is on the potential impact to the therapeutic relationship.
Tunick, R. A., Mednick, L., & Conroy, C. (2011). A snapshot of child psychologists’ social media activity: Professional and ethical implications and recommendations. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(6),440–447. doi:10.1037/a0025040
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article proposes several guidelines for professional practice based on research around child psychologists’ social media activity.
Van Allen, J., & Roberts, M. (2011). Critical incidents in the marriage of psychology and technology: A discussion of potential ethical issues in practice, education, and policy. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(6),433–439. doi:10.1037/a0025278
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article discusses psychologists’ use of technology, with a particular focus on consequences and strategies related to ethical issues in policy, education, and practice.
an essay to explain three passions that strongly influenced someone
Memory Errors in Real Life-Adaptive Constructive Processes and the Future of Memory” and “A Range of Memory Possibilities: The Challenge of the false Memory Debate for Clinicians and Researchers” articles, which offer an overview of memory errors and their origins
Memory Errors in Real Life
Laypersons are often unaware of the extent to which memory errors (including memory of events that did not occur and memory distortions) are commonplace and widespread. The purpose of this assignment is to make you think of not only memory errors in real life, but also the reasons behind their occurrence. Consider the steps listed below:
Read the “Adaptive Constructive Processes and the Future of Memory” and “A Range of Memory Possibilities: The Challenge of the false Memory Debate for Clinicians and Researchers” articles, which offer an overview of memory errors and their origins.
Keep in mind that your textbook is another valuable source of information regarding memory errors.
Select a case mentioned in a news article where memory errors have been known or can be assumed to have occurred (e.g., eyewitness testimony, instances of recovered memories of traumatic experiences, etc.).
Describe the main features of the errors, their consequences, and their possible sources (i.e., what are the features of human memory that make the errors possible?).
Engage your critical thinking skills:
Explain what cognitive psychology suggests that people do to decrease the occurrence of the memory errors that you discuss in your paper. If these errors cannot be avoided, what does cognitive psychology suggest that people do to prevent the often damaging consequences of such errors?
Note that statements regarding the inaccuracy of human memory, and strategies to decrease the occurrence of errors and their consequences are to be supported by scientific evidence collected by experts. Thus, review the literature on memory errors and use at least two peer-reviewed articles that can answer the questions above.
Must begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper.
Include a brief description of the memory errors featured in the selected news article as well as discussing potential sources and known or likely consequences according to the guidelines described above.
Include a conclusion expressing your thoughts about how these memory errors can be prevented or reduced, and the extent to which their often dreadful consequences can be minimized. Keep in mind that although your opinion is valuable, it needs to be supported by scientific evidence.
The Memory Errors in Real Life Paper
Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use at least two additional scholarly sources in addition to the course text. The articles that you are asked to read for this assignment (Madill, 2004; Schacter, 2012) can be mentioned in your paper and can be included in the reference section, but a minimum of two additional articles is required.
The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Waypoint Assignment Submission
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The 7 habits of highly effective people-Explain in detail what the emotional bank account is and how it works.
DO NOT distort assignment worksheet!! Leave it this way when you submit to me!!
THIS ASSIGNMENT is from the book by Stephen Covey titled “The 7 habits of highly effective people”
Covey Questions CH 4
Paradigms of Interdependence – Think Win/Win
WRITE IN YOUR OWN WORDS!! DO NOT COPY WORD FOR WORD!! MUST be in your OWN wording!! There is plenty of information online for the book and summary so this assignment should be easy but I just do not have the time. It is due tomorrow by 3pm central time!!
Please thoughtfully and carefully answer the following questions. For each question use at least 5-6 complete sentences to answer completely. Some questions will require more than 5-6 sentences to be complete ( Questions like: 2, 5, 6).
1. Explain in detail what the emotional bank account is and how it works.
2. List and explain the six major deposits that must be made to the emotional bank account, what is gained by making those investments?
3. What is the difference between honesty and integrity? Why is integrity so important and what do you need to do to build it?
4. What happens to people when we love unconditionally; what happens when we violate the primary laws of love?
5. Explain in great detail the 6 paradigms of human interaction. Explain what the outcomes are for each paradigm, how it effects people and productivity, and the weaknesses / strengths of each one. What is required in each paradigm?
6. In the Win / Win agreement, explain the 5 elements that must be made explicit and why each element is important?
7. What does Covey mean when he says, “You basically get what you reward?”
Critically reflect on May’s perception of the spiritual process underlying addictive behaviors. Then respond to how May’s interpretation complements or conflicts with your own understanding of spirituality and recovery. Consider (but you don’t have to necessarily write about): What does May identify as the spiritual process underlying the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors? What does he identify as the spiritual healing necessary in order for an individual to transcend addictive behaviors?
Critically reflect on May’s perception of the spiritual process underlying addictive behaviors. Then respond to how May’s interpretation complements or conflicts with your own understanding of spirituality and recovery. Consider (but you don’t have to necessarily write about): What does May identify as the spiritual process underlying the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors? What does he identify as the spiritual healing necessary in order for an individual to transcend addictive behaviors?
Sexual value refers to deeply held beliefs and attitudes about what is right and wrong, desirable and undesirable sexual behavior. Our sexual values guide our sexual behavior most of the time. Share your thoughts and opinion regarding the sexual scripts that refer to stereotypical male or female roles. Explain what you view as the difference between intimacy and sex.
Provide a general introduction to the topic of theories of personality. Explain what you plan to cover and describe the direction your paper will take. Note: This section will not feature a heading.
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review sections 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 of Chapter 1 in the text. In addition, read the e-book sections by Glanz (n.d.) and Saucier and Srivastava (2015).
The major assignment for this course is the development of your personal Integrative Personality Theory. In this paper, you will select one concept from each of the seven models covered in this course to include in your theory. Note that this is not meant to be an overview of each model, and the paper cannot focus on just one model. Rather, you are to select a specific concept from a theory in each model, and you must include one concept from each of the seven models in your final paper. Click here for examples of some of the main concepts from the Psychodynamic Model
In this week’s assignment, you will begin work on the final paper. You will complete the specific secions of the paper that are indicated below. This allows you to begin work on this major assignment and receive formative feedback from your instructor in order to improve final submission. Please use this template to build your Integrative Theory of Personality paper. It is APA formatted already and will guide you through the needed sections.
Instructions for the week three required sections:
Introduction: Provide a general introduction to the topic of theories of personality. Explain what you plan to cover and describe the direction your paper will take. Note: This section will not feature a heading.
Major Concepts
In this section, you will present the seven specific concepts identified from the seven models you think best apply to the study of personality in distinct subheadings. For each concept, identify the major personality model from which the concept was taken as well as the theorist associated with that model. Each concept section should be approximately 3-4 paragraphs. For week three, you need to complete two of the seven total required by week five.
Click here for an example of how to structure your discussion of each concept.
- Psychodynamic Model Concept
- Neurobiological Model Concept
- Behavioral Model Concept
- Cognitive Model Concept
- Interpersonal/relational Model Concept
- Trait Model Concept
- Self-Psychology Model Concept
Excluded Concepts
In this section, present the concepts you have chosen to exclude in your theory of personality development. Reflect on the basic assumptions that define personality and identify three specific excluded concepts from any of the theories studied in the course. For each of the excluded concepts, provide a rationale explaining the various aspects of the concept that make it unsuitable for your use and compare and contrast it with the concepts you have chosen to include. Each concept will be approximately 2-3 paragraphs. In week three you need to flesh out the section for one of the three-all three are due in week five.
The Differences between Healthy and Unhealthy Personalities
Describe the basic differences between healthy and unhealthy personality, based on the concepts that you have chosen to include and exclude from your theory. This section will be approximately two to four paragraphs. Start the draft in week three to be finalized in week five.
The Roles of Heredity, the Environment, and Epigenetics
Provide your analysis of the roles heredity, the environment, and epigenetics play in the development of personality. Discuss how heredity and the environment might affect personality disorders. This section will be approximately three to five paragraphs. Start the draft in week three to be finalized in week five.
Assessment and Measurement of the Theory
There is no requirement in week three for this-the section must be completed by week five.
Self-Reflection
In this section of the paper, review the self-reflection you wrote in Week One of this class and describe how and in what ways your views have or have not changed. Analyze your Week One self-assessment using the concepts that you have included in your integrative theory and describe how your theory explains your personality. This section will be approximately four to six paragraphs. Start the draft in week three to be finalized in week five.
Conclusion: There is no requirement in week three for this-the section must be completed by week five.
Research a minimum of four of the eight scholarly sources related to these concepts in the Ashford University Library to support your statements in the paper. Popular websites and your textbook may augment, but they will not count toward the minimum number of sources needed for the paper.
The assignment:
- Must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title page and references page) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
- Must document all sources in APA style.
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style
Regular work pattern for an operative with epilepsy-Demonstrate the screening process through which the counselor, consumer, and others determine the most appropriate course of action to meet the consumer’s needs and the available resources within the community by determining the eligibility to a particular program.
Using the case study below follow the instructions as listed. Due by 9:00 am EST Tuesday
This is the case study: Regular work pattern for an operative with epilepsy
A machine operator on shift work developed epilepsy. Her employer was concerned that this might increase her risk of personal injury or put others at risk.
The company involved the employee and, with her consent, her GP. They found the operative was more likely to have seizures if her sleep pattern was disrupted, so a move to day shifts gave her a regular work pattern and she was better able to manage her condition.
Answer these questions in the paper. Everything is explained
Client File Project
(9 pages, 6 page body, title page, abstract page, references):
1. Demonstrate the screening process through which the counselor, consumer, and others determine the most appropriate course of action to meet the consumer’s needs and the available resources within the community by determining the eligibility to a particular program. Identify the appropriate screening instrument to use when determining the eligibility of a client into a program. Gather information from client and collateral sources. Validate screening instruments, including their purpose, application, and limitations. Use a screening instrument.
2. Identify the counseling theories that have been utilized in the file. Describe the theory and theory techniques that are effective.
3. Who is on the treatment and referral team? What are each person’s duties and responsibilities? How is your position as the case manager important?
4. Have you checked the referral dates and requirements? What are the diagnoses and issues that your consumer is having based on the latest DSM? What are the next steps that you and the team will pursue to effectively assist the consumer? What are some multicultural considerations? Familial considerations?
5. Develop a reference list. Be sure to include the authors’ views inside the paper.
Behavioral, Intergenerational, and Structural Approaches Paper Review the genogram you created for the Week 2 assignment. Use your genogram to identify one of the following patterns that could be or has been present in your family:
False Memories-Describe at least one research study from a peer-reviewed journal that investigated how eyewitness memory can be affected by false memories.
False Memories
The US legal system places a lot of importance on eyewitness memory. Most people would report that they can accurately convey what they saw in a particular situation. However, these ideas are not supported by research. Instead, research shows that memory is quite malleable and is affected by many factors. This research repeatedly demonstrates that people do not remember exactly what they experienced. This module’s experiment will show you firsthand how memory for events is not always one hundred percent accurate.
Access the CogLab demonstration False Memory. Follow the instructions to complete the demonstration to familiarize yourself with false memory. Then locate at least one research study from a peer-reviewed journal that examined how eyewitness memory can be affected by false memories.
Based on your research, respond to the following situation:
You are considered to be an expert in false memories, and a local district attorney has therefore requested your expertise on the following case:
On Tuesday, March 6, 2007, a bank was robbed in Slidell, LA. It was just after opening time, 9:04 a.m., and there were barely any customers, when a car arrived and parked in the side parking lot of the bank. Two men came out of the car and walked to the entrance. Both wore dark clothing. Upon entering the bank, they held out guns and asked for the manager. When the manager identified herself, the smaller of the two robbers ordered her to open the safe. Meanwhile, the other robber, a tall, and burley man, walked around holding his gun in his outstretched arm, and threatening the remaining employees and customers. The manager complied and the smaller robber collected all the money and valuables from the safe. After five minutes, the big robber asked if his companion was ready to go. When he was, the two ran back to their car, and drove away.
The district attorney has asked that you create a presentation about false memory and explain how it might influence this case. He asks that you specifically address the following:
- Describe false memory and false memory experiments. Use the CogLab experiment to illustrate false memory experiments, special distracters, and normal distracters.
- Describe at least one research study from a peer-reviewed journal that investigated how eyewitness memory can be affected by false memories.
- Explain how false memory might influence this particular case. Use specifics from the description of the case, the CogLab experiment, and research to support your answer.
- Using evidence from the case, the CogLab experiment, and outside research, justify why eyewitness testimonies should or should not carry weight in criminal proceedings.
- Discuss any procedures which can increase or reduce the occurrence of false memories when reporting eyewitness events.
Remember, your presentation is designed to help the jury understand false memory and how it might influence the eyewitness testimony of this case. You will have ten minutes to present.
Since this is a legal case, you must include formally written slide notes (proper grammar, proper paragraphs, APA formatting, and academic tone) with research to support your claims. The presentation will be a legal document in this case, so make it worthy of being legally binding!
Develop an 5–6-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.