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 Review Paper—Topic Proposal & Reference PageWrite one to two paragraphs (a) summarizing the problem area (be specific in defining the problem), (b) describing what you already know about the topic, and c) why you have chosen this topic for your literature review. The topic should apply psychological research to an individual, organizational, or social problem. Include a working title and the objective of the paper.

Review Paper—Topic Proposal & Reference Page

· Review Paper—Topic Proposal & Reference Page
The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to select a topic in the particular area in which you have an occupational or research interest, and to locate a minimum of ten scholarly references. A helpful Web site for organizing and writing a literature review is www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/ReviewofLiterature.html.
You may also want to review the following documents that are available in the Doc Sharing area of the course:
· A sample literature review,
· a PowerPoint document illustrating how to set up your word processor for APA style
· a “Guide for Writing a Literature Review”
· a PowerPoint tips document
Topic Proposal
Write one to two paragraphs (a) summarizing the problem area (be specific in defining the problem), (b) describing what you already know about the topic, and c) why you have chosen this topic for your literature review. The topic should apply psychological research to an individual, organizational, or social problem. Include a working title and the objective of the paper.
Reference Page
Search for literature on your selected topic and create a Reference Page containing at least 10 scholarly references. A good way to begin searching for relevant literature is to search for key words related to your topic in a research database. Narrow your search to articles in peer-reviewed journals. Another good idea is to check the list of References at the end of an article to find other relevant work. If you have any questions about this part, please feel free to set up an appointment with your instructor or ask the librarian. You will create a reference page for your literature review paper in an appropriate APA style. Your resources must come from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals or books. No Internet resources may be used here.
Click here to review the APA 6th Edition APA sample paper.
Submit your topic proposal and reference page to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
Name your file: AU_PSY492_M1_A4_LastName_FirstInitial.doc

Assignment 4 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Submitted a topic proposal of two paragraphs. Defined the problem clearly and in specific terms appropriate to the topic. 10
Applied psychological research to an individual, organizational, or societal problem. 10
Discussed your current knowledge/understanding of the topic. 10
Submitted at least 10 scholarly references pertaining to topic area. 10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 10
Total: 50
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Managed care is a frequently discussed and debated topic among mental health professionals. Managed care organizations encourage short-term, brief therapy and mandate the use of evidence-based practices. Using the Argosy University online library resources, locate one peer-reviewed journal article that describes the use of brief or solution-focused therapy with a client or population of interest to you. Post your article as an attachment in the Discussion Area.

Managed care is a frequently discussed and debated topic among mental health professionals. Managed care organizations encourage short-term, brief therapy and mandate the use of evidence-based practices. Using the Argosy University online library resources, locate one peer-reviewed journal article that describes the use of brief or solution-focused therapy with a client or population of interest to you. Post your article as an attachment in the Discussion Area.

Tasks:

In a minimum of 200 words, post to the Discussion Area your response to the following:

  • Summarize the article you selected by describing:
    • The purpose of the article
    • The client/population mentioned in the article
    • How brief or solution-focused therapy was used with the client/population
    • The outcomes/results of the use of brief or solution-focused therapy
  • Looking through the lens of managed care, describe how counselors, clients, and managed care organizations benefit from brief or solution-focused therapy.
  • Looking through the same lens, provide an argument to managed care organizations that describe the disadvantages associated with the use of brief or solution-focused therapy.
  • Further explain what you perceive to be the main advantages and disadvantages of managed care. Be sure to elaborate rather than regurgitate the material covered in the module and assigned readings.
  • Explain how the learning from this module will contribute to your professional growth as a new counselor-in-training.
  • Your discussion should clearly reflect your thoughtful and logical analysis of the information.

Support your rationale and analysis by using at least two resources from professional literature in your response. Professional literature may include peer-reviewed journal articles you can access through the Argosy University online library; relevant textbooks; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (websites ending in .edu or .gov).
Be sure to read all of your classmates’ original posts and respond to more than two of your classmates’ posts. Your responses should be substantive, meaning they should encourage further dialogue and discussion, encourage your classmates to think about other aspects of the topic, compare your response to your classmates’ responses, or ask a relevant question, to better assist you with your understanding. Responses such as “I like/I agree” or “I don’t like/I don’t agree” are not complete enough.
Your discussion posts and all written assignments should reflect graduate-level writing skills and appropriate use of APA style, including in-text citations and references.

Submission Details:

  • By the due date assigned, post your responses to the Discussion Area.
  • Through the end of the module, respond to more than two of your classmates’ posts. While responding, critique the relevance of the article selected by your classmates. Describe how your understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of brief or solution-focused therapy is similar to or different from their understanding. Be sure to mention any aspect in your classmates’ posts that you had not thought about previously as relating to managed care.

Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsQuality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions8Quality of responses to classmates6Frequency of responses to classmates2Reference to supporting readings and other materials2Language and grammar2Total:20

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psychoanalytical and psychodynamic theories:present an overview of both Freud’s theory and Jung’s theory of the role of the unconscious mind as it pertains to personality and behavior.  Then compare and contrast the basic assumptions of the two theories and note the similarities and the differences as they relate to human behavior.  Based on your reading and research explain which interpretation of the unconscious mind you support.

The unconscious mind is a core concept in most psychoanalytical and psychodynamic theories, but Freud and Jung’s theories are the most developed and prominent. Your text and the required readings and media have presented the two theories. In your initial post of a minimum of 350 words, present an overview of both Freud’s theory and Jung’s theory of the role of the unconscious mind as it pertains to personality and behavior.  Then compare and contrast the basic assumptions of the two theories and note the similarities and the differences as they relate to human behavior.  Based on your reading and research explain which interpretation of the unconscious mind you support.
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What are at least two legal issues associated with clinical psychology? Provide an example of a situation that could be legal but unethical. Explain your response.

Answer the following questions. Your response to each question must be at least 150 words in length.
1. What are at least two legal issues associated with clinical psychology? Provide an example of a situation that could be legal but unethical. Explain your response.
 
2. What are at least two ethical issues associated with clinical psychology? Provide an example of a situation that could be ethical but illegal. Explain your response.
3. Define professional boundaries, boundary crossings, and boundary violations. What effects do boundaries have on the therapeutic relationship?
4. What are at least two cultural limitations associated with assessment and treatment? In your response, discuss the use or misuse of assessment instruments, therapy techniques, research results, or any other facet of clinical practice that could have potentially harmful, culture-specific implications.

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The implication of conscientiousness-Are there certain behaviors you might observe in someone that is conscientious? Is it possible to be "overly" conscientious

What is your definition of conscientiousness?

How might this trait be helpful in the working world or even as a therapist/clinician?

Is there every a time, you think, that being conscientious might not serve someone well? I would suspect that employers might find this to be a highly valued trait, what are your thoughts on it? Are there certain behaviors you might observe in someone that is conscientious? Is it possible to be “overly” conscientious?what is your definition of conscientiousness? How might this trait be helpful in the working world or even as a therapist/clinician? The way I think of it is planning, preparing, being mindful, attuned to what needs to be done and that old saying “cross all your T’s and dot all your i’s”. Is there every a time, you think, that being conscientious might not serve someone well? I would suspect that employers might find this to be a highly valued trait, what are your thoughts on it? Are there certain behaviors you might observe in someone that is conscientious? Is it possible to be “overly” conscientious?

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What is I/O psychology and how does it relate to what we have been learning and discussing in class as it relates to personality and personality assessment? What type of training do I/O psychologists go through?

What is I/O psychology and how does it relate to what we have been learning and discussing in class as it relates to personality and personality assessment? What type of training do I/O psychologists go through? As I am sure you are all learning, there are many different aspects of personality assessment, some assessments are used to help guide clinicians in treatment planning, others for career/vocational assessments, some for forensic types of issues. Are there other areas where personality assessment can be helpful? Are there any cons/negative aspects to personality assessment? Say why or why not. APA format, 250-300 words, references.
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Analyze the case of the Ramona family. How could the daughter repress such memories for so long? Does the fact that her father successfully sued the therapist prove that the memories are false?

Graded Discussion.
5.0 Points Possible.
Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
How to Study More Effectively: Putting Knowledge of Memory Functioning to Work
In this discussion forum, you will explore the imperfect content of our memories of experiences. For your initial post, complete the following steps:
Watch the following videos:
False Memories
Loftus Speaks: The Malleability of Memory
In the videos, Loftus describes the ease with which false memories can be created or altered. Yet people like Paul Shanely are incarcerated, convicted of heinous crimes based on the testimony of men who have claimed to have repressed memories of years of childhood sexual abuse until adulthood. The two sides of the argument are referred to as “The Memory Wars.” For this discussion, choose one of the following prompts:

Analyze both sides of the Shanely case. Which side is best supported by the scientific evidence? Which one do you support and why?

Analyze the case of the Ramona family. How could the daughter repress such memories for so long? Does the fact that her father successfully sued the therapist prove that the memories are false?

Analyze the case of Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton. How is it possible to be so sure that you recognize a face when it is not the right person?

Provide an overview of Loftus’ research. How does that prove (or not) that memories can be created or altered?

Use your critical thinking skills and present a cogent analysis and argument for the position you choose to defend. Support your points with evidence from at least one peer-reviewed research article. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates. Choose posts that address a different prompt than you chose. In your answers, discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the content of each post. A minimum of 200 words should be used for each response to other posts. Be certain to continue monitoring the discussion board until 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Day 7 of the week.

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Self- Observation: Identifying Your Values

PART 1 – Make a table like the following:
Enter a list of 7 to 10 things that you love to do. After the name of each activity, write the date you last experienced it. Place a dollar sign after each activity that costs more than $10. Now go through the list again, and place a P after those activities that usually require considerable planning. Review your list, and place an S after activities that you share with others. Finally, place an A after those activities that you do alone. Part 2 – This assignment  is based on Exercise 4.1 Self- Observation: Identifying Your Values (see p.107). The purpose is to help identify the activities you enjoy and determine whether you are finding time to participate in them (what do you value…approach or avoid?). One premise of the exercise is that many people do not know clearly what their values are. Ideally reflect on the alignment or lack of alignment among what you do, what you value and how your goals align (or do not align). What does this exercise tell you about yourself? Why is it that some people find time to do the things they enjoy, whereas others do not? How do values influence goals? Use ideas and thoughts
Things I love to do: Date Cost Pla n
Shar e Alone
from the readings and lessons to help. Most submissions range between 350 to 550 quality words.  Remember: Unlike the discussion board, your responses to this assignment are private. Only you and I have access to your journal.  Also the journal entries are worth twice as many points (20) as a discussion post (10). Your ‘product’ needs to reflect that difference!
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Discussion Paper: Cognitive Dissonance-What does the Bible suggest we do when we are feeling discomfort, conviction, or worry about a particular situation?

Psych 312
Discussion Board Forum Instructions
For each forum, you are required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt. Each thread must be 300–500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge.
Topic: Cognitive Dissonance
 
describe the discomfort of cognitive dissonance and ways to alleviate this discomfort.
Provide an example of cognitive dissonance from your own life and how you did reduce (or could have reduced) the dissonance.
What does the Bible suggest we do when we are feeling discomfort, conviction, or worry about a particular situation?