Category: Psychology

Group Proposal Paper.
Students will prepare a “group” proposal paper, using APA style. The paper will include the following sections, which form the basis of a sound and practical proposal for forming a group identified by Corey & Corey (2006): rationale; objectives; practical considerations; procedures; and an evaluation. Students will prepare the proposal as if it were to be given to an appropriate authority for operational consideration. This will be a paper that will reflect your proposal for establishing a group. The proposal can be for a variety of settings. Paper is limited to 6 pages, not including the reference list and any appendices used to support this proposal. The proposal process is a method to help clarify the nature of the group and procedures used in forming and operating a group.
Will present to the class a summary of the written proposal with a CMC component.
Overview of Format for the Group Proposal Paper: The group you are proposing should have a title and be applied to a specific area. Use references throughout your paper to support your selections of materials and include a reference list at the end of the paper. The proposal will include sections on:
Rationale: This section presents clear and convincing reasons for the group to be established. It covers the appropriateness of the group for the population selected.
Objectives: This section demonstrates the specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time phased goals and objectives. Goals and objectives are clear and direct.
Practical Considerations: This sections details membership, meeting times, frequency of meetings, and duration of group.
Procedures: This section includes the procedures selected to meet the objectives that were identified above. Selected procedures are appropriate and realistic for the population selected.
Evaluation: This section identifies the strategies used for evaluating how well the objectives were met. Evaluation methods are objective, practical, and relevant.
Recommendation: This section provides a summary recommendation on the implementation of the proposed group. It includes suggested start dates and any potential effects of delays. Chapter notes of textbook attached.

The topic should related to Educational and psychological measurement
Length: No more than 4 pages (tables and figures included; references excluded)
Students will identify a widely used instrument of interest and a peer-reviewed published study of its development and/or validation that used either factor analysis or item response theory (or both). Then, prepare a critical review of the selected study with a focus on its method and result interpretation. Use the course reading materials and/or relevant literature to support your opinions. The paper should include the following:
1) A brief introduction to the instrument (e.g., purpose, context, operationalization)
2) Analytical approaches used to validate the instrument
3) Critical evaluation of the validation study in terms of the concepts and principles covered in the course
4) The paper reviewed (attach as a separate PDF file)
*Note: please follow the APA 7th style (e.g., double-spaced, pagination, reference list). Do not include your name in the header. No title page required.
Evaluation Criteria:
Clear description of the instrument (intended use, target population, structure, scoring, etc.) (20%)
Clear understanding of the analytical approaches used in the selected article (20%)
Logical soundness of your critiques (20%)
Use of reading materials and relevant literature (20%)
Compliance with the assignment instructions (e.g., APA 7th guideline, page length) (20%)

I want this written about my brother, he is 29 years old, straight, and a millennial. it says that you must compare my experiences with his, so i am a 21 year old ,straight female, from gen z generation. we both lived in the united states our whole life. I dont want it to sound too profesional so please use simple terms. i am providing a paper that i had previous submitted before that can help how it should be written and maybe give some examples. we both went to the same highschool and it was public but not that large, roughly about 800 students total. our school was more sports focused in both generations. we were always a poor school so the funding wasnt that great and most of the money for sports came from fundraising. there was alot of favoritism among other students becasue of last names. this is just some examples i would like for you to talk about the rest could be made up. the professor didnt give clear instructions on how long its suppossed to be, so it doesnt matter how long but just as long as all the information is in there. For the scholarly reference please find an article that is from psycINFO. please do not stray away from these instructions. ive also attacted the document of the questions to answer and also must be witten in APA format. I cant provide the book for you but i have the reference for it that would maybe help: Arnett, J. J. (2018). Adolescence and emerging adulthood: A cultural approach (6th ed.). Pearson.    

Review the Johari Window in Osland’s chapter nine on page 226. Reflect on your your own arena, facade and blindspots. Could your arena be larger?  Speak to feedback that in the past that may have decreased your blindspots and increased your arena.  Was the feedback useful? How?   Of course you may reflect on any of the other readings for the week as well. 
Osland, J. S., Kolb, D. A., Rubin, I. M., & Turner, M. E. (2006). Organizational behavior: An experiential approach (8th ed.). Pearson.

Part One: The Literature Review
(1500-2000 words)
The sources have to be peer rewieed if you got to foothill.com you can have acces to the database of articles that should all be peer reviewd 
the topic is why is the mind its own doanfall i think if we dont have an escpae we can go towhenever our mind needs one it can be so hard to get out of that cetain qholw i just want to explore the idea that our mind though it conrtol our thorugh and action why are our emtions so overpowering
In this assignment you will write about something that genuinely interests you. The more personally intrigued you are with your topic, the better this project will turn out. If you’re bored… change your topic!!
You should start with something that intrigues you – maybe something you learned in another class, or something from your personal interests. If that’s too difficult, talk to me and we’ll come up with other options. You will then try your best to generate more thinking on this topic – something above and beyond whatever you learned in your previous course. You must read several academic articles that explore this topic directly (or obliquely), and then write your own article. In your academic article, you will try to make as many of your sources connect to one another as possible. Often this kind of article will even pull from sources outside a given field in order to explore a very specific detail. For example, think of a Kinesiology article that cites a Neuroscience article in order to explain a brain/mind connection to motor function.
The specific article that you are writing is called a literature review. This is a genre that scholars write to other scholars which reviews what various studies have been saying about a particular question. You will become one of these scholars and enter into their conversation and use it for your own interests, your own questions. If we think about Bartholomae – you will be appropriating a discourse, not the other way around.
What should the writing in the paper look like?
Your final paper should use many of the same moves that you find in the articles that you are reading. You should write in the same register, should use similar vocabulary and grammar, should use subtitles to organize sections, and, most importantly, should write as a scholar among peers. Some students have even made use of an abstract. If you would like to do this try your best to understand how another article has used an abstract and try to write yours with the same purpose. It’s even okay for you to “meta-announce” as many academic articles do this. While your teachers often discourage this for essays, it’s actually okay to open a section of an article by clearly writing: “In this section I will…”
How much of your own voice should be in the paper?
While much of your article will be built by paraphrasing the other articles that you are reading, you should also try to include at least a little bit of your own voice as you make the different scholars talk to one another. A template that might help you see how this works would be written as: “What X found in her study relates to my overall question of ________  because _______.”
Will They Say I Say help you write this paper?
This article is not an easy task, but it becomes incredibly simplified if you apply templates from They Say I Say. In particular, you should use the several chapters that have been assigned already (3, 4, 6, 8, and 10) but should now also use chapters 5 and 9, both of which will be critical for your success with this paper. I cannot emphasize enough how much They Say I Say will relieve the difficulties that you WILL encounter while writing this article. This goes especially for those of you who have avoided reading the textbook up to this point.
Part Two: Reflection
(300 words)
For this, reflect on your experience of writing as a scholar. Also, reflect on what you have learned about yourself as a writer, thinker, and reader over this past Quarter. Include this at the end of your assignment.
General writing requirements:
Word Minimum and Maximum: 1,500 – 2000 words plus an additional 300 words for the reflection
Minimum Sources: 6 peer-reviewed academic articles (optional: 2 fun sources beyond this).
Times New Roman Typeface, 12 point font, double spaced, 1 inch margins
As you use sources, use the citation conventions that apply in your field (MLA, APA, Chicago)
Your paper must contain a reference page – this will not count towards the word minimum.
Final Draft submitted via turnitin.com
Will you get feedback to help with this assignment?
You will receive feedback from me on your plans and your writing through out this unit so pay close attention to the assignments to see when and where you’ll receive that feedback along with instructions on how to implement my feedback before you submit your final essay.
How do you get a good grade on this paper?
Pick a topic that fascinates you
Make sure you have a clear thesis statement in your introduction paragraph
Make sure you include at least eight references to peer-reviewed articles throughout the paper
Include brief summaries of interesting ideas from the peer-reviewed articles in your paragraphs
You don’t need to summarize the entire article – just the interesting parts that you want to include
Show connections between ideas from different peer-reviewed articles
Include APA or MLA style citations – whichever makes sense for the field you’re writing in
Why are you doing this?
This activity will give you an opportunity to practice some of the course learning outcomes that we will continue to practice throughout the course.
Learning outcomes for English 1A
Writing
Write extended expository text-based compositions on readings and class discussion.
Formulate an arguable thesis and substantiate it through analysis, logical and systematic organization, supporting evidence, and clarity of expression.
Use diction and tone appropriate to the academic community and the purpose of the specific writing task.
Proofread for errors in language and mechanics to the degree that the nature and frequency of errors do not become distracting.
Use techniques of research, especially textual citations and MLA documentation.
Reading
Analyze college-level expository, narrative, and argumentative non-fiction prose written on a level of difficulty equivalent to the public letters of Martin Luther King, Jr. (“Letter from the Birmingham Jail”), the social commentary of Joan Didion (“Slouching Towards Bethlehem”), the essays of Richard Rodriguez (“Toward an American Language”).
Comprehend and evaluate the author’s line of reasoning, the overall main point, and the kind of evidence or development presented.
Identify the author’s intended audience and rhetorical purpose for addressing that audience.
Draw comparisons to other works.
Draw reasoned inferences based on careful reading of a text.
Recognize differences in value systems based on culture in a given text.

What is the clear and concise description of the Philosopher’s approach and method of inquiry?
In what way does the Philosopher offer ethical or sensible guidelines for determining which beliefs and actions are proper or practical?
What are the weaknesses and the strengths of the Philosopher’s methodology?
What are the textual references?

Since exercise impacts stress reduction and health, look at how you utilize it and the specific types of exercise that are most effective. As you do this, think about how you can improve in these areas with both physical and mental exercises.
Describe your weekly exercise routine, and give examples on how it affects your stress and general health.
Also, describe any differences you perceive from when you exercise more or less.
Submit a 300-word initial response 

AS Description:  The goal of this assignment is to encourage critical thinking about various societal conventions about appearance and beauty and how they are impacted by overlapping social identities.
AS Instructions: Every decade seems to have a number of beauty standards that are adhered by individuals depending on a number of (intersecting) social identities, such as, gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, occupation, etc.  Considering your college, work, family and social environments, what are the social norms on appearance (hair, makeup, jewelry, clothing)?  Does it seem that these societal norms on appearance vary by gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and/or occupation?  If so, describe the differences you encounter by any of these social identities in regards to clothing, hair, jewelry and makeup. In the past decade, explain any shift in appearance that you have witnessed that is different from today and what has remained essentially the same?  Upload your assignment as a Word document, 500 words, double-spaced, APA format (APA format includes references and intext citations. Go to OWL PurdueLinks to an external site. for APA citation and format style).

Purpose
This assignment supports your expression of knowledge, targeting the basic concepts, theories, and techniques discussed in the course.  Presented below is a case study.  For this assignment you will develop and present your analysis. Your analysis will include: early thoughts on diagnosis, an accounting of the key symptoms presented, an acknowledgment of the client’s strengths and areas for growth, and potential treatment goals for the client. You will conclude the intake analysis by discussing areas to explore with the client at the next visit.
Client: Carl
Carl is a 37-year-old male who, during his intake visit, communicates he is experiencing a variety of life stressors. As you take notes, the following list is recorded:
change in weight, an increase of 25 pounds
trouble sleeping, primarily interrupted sleep and occasional sleeplessness
low energy
varied eating – periods of not feeling hungry followed by increased eating
irritability and moodiness
anxiety
decreased sexual desire
self-esteem – decreasing
feelings of guilty – economic challenges have resulted in significant income losses
Carl has been married to his partner for eleven years. The marriage has experienced challenges, but is relatively happy and intact. Carl’s partner is an entrepreneur with many irons in the fire, and whose drive contributes to the business’s success and a healthy income ($185,000). Like Carl, his partner must reinvest the majority of their income back into their business ventures. Recent economic shifts have put pressure on the couple’s shrinking savings and investments, and on the upper-middle income lifestyle the two have become accustomed (buying and engaging in desired activities without much worry).
Carl holds a master’s degree from University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. He pursued and obtained his MBA with the goal of establishing his own business. He has a receptionist who works remotely from home on an hourly basis, and one full-time employee. Carl recently made the move from the home office, shared with his partner, to a new office space that has room for his employees. The office is well sized, and includes a conference space where clients can meet. His client list has expanded, but Carl is experiencing difficulties getting clients to pay within the 45-day billing period specified when invoiced for services rendered.  As a result, Carl is often forced to pay his contracted account a service fee to prompt clients for payment.
Carl pays the accountant’s fee because he requires a steady cash flow to pay his employees, pay bills, and meet family responsibilities. The health insurance premium he pays for his family is high (over $1400 per month) due to a pre-existing health condition (his partner has a chronic condition). Additionally, he pays the health insurance premium for his full-time employee. Carl’s partner willingly, and lovingly, paid the family healthcare premium on their plan for over two years at a monthly cost of $1,700.
Carl took over the healthcare premium four years ago, as he felt that his partner had carried that monthly burden alone while he built up his client base. His partner also covered expenses Carl was not able to pay while he attended graduate school and established his business.  During the intake visit, Carl shares that he could not have pursued his business endeavors without his partner’s support (financial and otherwise). He believes that this has created tension in his relationship with his partner, particularly during the current economic downturn.
Carl and his partner have three children, ages 2, 5, and 8. All are healthy, intelligent, fun-loving, and well-mannered, per his reporting. At the time of his visit, Carl has no concerns regarding the little ones. His partner works doggedly to contribute to the finances and to attend to the children. While Carl works most days from 7 a.m. to all hours of the evening, his partner “does it all,” making $185,000 and being a stay-at-home parent.
Carl feels that his partner’s deteriorating physical well-being is the result of this effort to do it all – being there for him and the children. While his partner does not express dissatisfaction, Carl feels (in his words, “understands”) that his partner must feel resentment toward him for the non-stop, around the clock, work he must dedicate to his business. As the funds in their savings has shrunk, Carl feels his personal state has deteriorated, physically, emotionally, professionally, and personally.
Carl concludes his intake visit expressing he needs help.  He needs help regaining control in his life.  He wants your help to develop a strategy for reversing this downward spiral.
Your Task:
Review Carl’s case and give a preliminary diagnosis using the knowledge gained in this course.  Relevant diagnostic criteria can be found in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10 link), and the Study Guide to DSM-5.  You may find useful, as a supplement, the sequential presentation of disorders found in Lumen Learning Abnormal Psychology,  https://courses.lumenlearning.com/abnormalpsychology/ . (Caveat – the Lumen Learning resource uses DSM-IV-TR criteria with DSM-V revision summaries.  Updates and changes within the DSM-V discussed in this course should be taken into consideration, should they apply.)
Answering the following six items, provide evidence of your logic for each decision.  Reinforce responses with scholarly resources and appropriate detailing. Discuss how and why your arrived at conclusions drawn. See rubric for depth and detail expectations. 
Develop your analysis in an organized, well-developed 5 to 7-page paper.
Required Items to be Addressed (scored):
Based upon this intake visit, what diagnosis do you think is most appropriate for Carl? Be mindful, this is your first session. Information is limited to the data collected in this first visit. 
What are the principal symptoms contributing to the diagnosis proposed? Clearly explain, providing details. 
Discuss Carl’s strengths. These will facilitate constructive work with him. 
Delineate Carl’s opportunities for growth and/or improvement. 
Looking to the next visit and beyond, what is your preliminary sketch of the treatment goals you have for Carl? Why do you identify these goals as appropriate for Carl?  
What will you explore with Carl in future visits (e.g., interpersonal, aspirations)? Present rational.  Why do you want to this information? 
Communications (scored):  Writing mechanics (i.e., spelling, grammar, organization); APA Style. In-text and reference list citations need to be in APA style formatting.
Point Total: 280 points
Paper Writing Guidelines:
Paper should be written applying APA style; this includes title page, heading, citations, reference page, and paper formatting (1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point font, etc.). An abstract is not required.
Apply sound writing mechanics: write with clarity, paying attention to spelling, grammar, and syntax.
Submit completed document by assigned due date.
Your final paper should be approximately 5 to 7-pages (excluding title page and reference page):
Title page (do not count page towards paper length requirement)
Body of paper (5 to 7 pages)
Reference page (do not count page towards paper length requirement)

Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Imagine you have been hired to develop an experimental research study, and you need to choose one type of variable for the study. Describe the study; include the specific experimental research method(s) you would use. What type of research variables would you choose (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio), and how are your study variables consistent with the experimental research method you chose?
Due Monday
Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional. (post will be provided after initial response is received)