Category: Psychology

Define social comparison. How do we use it on a daily basis? What is the difference between upward and downward comparison, give an example of each? What is the most helpful type of social comparison for discovering how you fit in any particular situation? How does this connect with the concept of self-esteem?

Self-esteem

Self-esteem is the evaluation of our self-concept. We often think that high self-esteem is beneficial and although it often is, there is a dark side. When high self-esteem mixes with narcissism it can be an issue. An interesting study done by Bushman & Baumeister (1998) demonstrates how these individuals react to insult (See below). The results suggest that contrary to our beliefs these individuals aren’t suffering from low self-esteem, and they are hiding it with an over-inflated sense of self.

They evaluate themselves highly and are narcissistic. What do you believe are the consequences based on the findings for society? Do you think our focus on self (selfies, social media) is increasing narcissism? What could we do to combat the rising narcissism?

http://persweb.wabash.edu/facstaff/hortonr/articles%20for%20class/Bushman%20and%20Baumeister.pdf (Links to an external site.)

Define social comparison. How do we use it on a daily basis? What is the difference between upward and downward comparison, give an example of each? What is the most helpful type of social comparison for discovering how you fit in any particular situation? How does this connect with the concept of self-esteem?

How do Counselling Psychologists tailor therapeutic interventions towards the unique sociocultural context of LGBTQ+ individuals?

Protocol for Ethics (Empirical Project)

How do Counselling Psychologists tailor therapeutic interventions towards the unique sociocultural context of LGBTQ+ individuals?

Create and add interview questions (interview questions to ask Counselling Psychologists regarding tailoring their therapeutic interventions for the LGBTQ+) to the ethics protocol as an appendix.

What independent variables are used and how are they measured? What is the justification for including these predictor variables? If you found significance, what is the strength of the effect?

Multiple Regression

ASSIGNMENT:

Use SPSS to answer the research question. Post your response to the following:

What is your research question?

What is the null hypothesis for your question?

What research design would align with this question?

What dependent variable was used and how is it measured?

What independent variables are used and how are they measured? What is the justification for including these predictor variables?

If you found significance, what is the strength of the effect?

Explain your results for a lay audience, explain what the answer to your research question.

Describe what you learned about your state licensure and certification requirements and how your planned coursework does or does not meet these requirements. What steps will you need to take independently from your degree program in order to complete any licensure or certification goals you have?

Professional Development Plan

Describe the key philosophies of the counseling profession: wellness, resilience, and prevention. Explain how the wellness model impacts the way in which counselors view clients and the concerns brought to counseling.

Articulate the roles and characteristics of an effective professional counselor for at least two different professional roles.

Compare and contrast two professional counseling associations, such as NAADAC and the ACA, and assess how these organizations can help in a counselor’s professional development.

Describe what you learned about your state licensure and certification requirements and how your planned coursework does or does not meet these requirements. What steps will you need to take independently from your degree program in order to complete any licensure or certification goals you have?

Considering the rise of technology in modern society, evaluate how technology might affect your clinical practice, assist you in creating innovative solutions, and optimize your performance.

State your ultimate goal in your career trajectory. Based on what you learned in Unit 2, discuss a timeline of how you will meet this goal.

What kind of training and certifications would be helpful? What kind of resources in your state will you need to consider? Summarize your future professional development steps and your timeline to complete them.
Other Requirements

Explain the concept of ecological rationality, its accepted limitations, and its benefits as a model in decision-making. Share your thoughts on its usefulness to your own decision-making processes.

Applications and Future Directions of Cognitive Neuroscience

The following questions are worth 22 possible points each.

Maslow noted that humans have some needs that press over others. Discuss, with adequate detail, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and provide an example of how his structure allows people to prioritize the various needs experienced.

Increased cue availability in the decision-making process generally leads to better, more accurate decisions being made. Ecological rationality is, in part, grounded by this assertion.

Explain the concept of ecological rationality, its accepted limitations, and its benefits as a model in decision-making. Share your thoughts on its usefulness to your own decision-making processes.

Define and discuss the concept of intelligence. Considering the types of intelligence presented in the course materials, which conceptualization do you believe most comprehensively represents human intelligence? Provide your rationale for your selection.

Discuss the relationship between memory and learning, exploring whether one process disproportionately affects the other or if these two processes have reciprocal influences on each other. Share a few methods or techniques that might be applied to enhance or improve the affected process or processes in this relationship, ultimately resulting in better memory or improved learning capabilities.

The following question is worth 12 points.

Discuss the most useful information you have learned in Cognition and Learning. Share the ways the new knowledge will affect your day-to-day activities, or thoughts about your activities, moving forward.

Write an analysis in which you describe Russo’s case study and context, outline the problem, identify alternatives, and then select and justify one alternative. Include minimum of two quotes.

Write an analysis in which you describe Russo’s case study and context, outline the problem, identify alternatives, and then select and justify one alternative. Include minimum of two quotes.

List and discuss risk factors and warning signs for suicide among your assigned population.rovide three national resources for suicide prevention (hotlines, websites, etc.). Use required resources to write the fact sheet.

Suicide Prevention Fact Sheet

Describe the prevalence of suicide within your assigned age population (elderly or
adolescentlteen).
fa Present and explain statistical evidence relating to suicide and co-existing

V provide statistical evidence of the prevalence of each within your assigned
population.

List and discuss risk factors and warning signs for suicide among your assigned
population.rovide three national resources for suicide prevention (hotlines, websites, etc.).
Use required resources to write the fact sheet.

 

Describe what your identity is along with what you believe is essential for you to recognize what you are capable of becoming.

Identify

Effective therapists have an identity (p.19). They know who they are, what they are capable of becoming, what they want out of life, and what is essential.

Describe what your identity is along with what you believe is essential for you to recognize what you are capable of becoming.