Category: Psychology

What is your research question? Be as specific as possible. Why is this an important question or area to study? What are two specific hypotheses stemming from your research question?

Theories and Methods

My area of study is Child Welfare Caseworker

A 2- to 3-page paper that discusses research questions in your chosen field( Child Welfare Caseworker) and what research methods have been used to answer these questions.

First, find three journal articles that are actual studies (not review articles, background information, etc.) that are from your field of interest.

Discuss what research questions have been asked in your field. How were the studies were carried out (methods)?

What have the findings been? What questions still remain? NOTE: For the articles that you find for this section, don’t write about each one separately. Rather, synthesize the information.

Next, propose your own study to answer a specific research question from your chosen field.

What is your research question? Be as specific as possible. Why is this an important question or area to study? What are two specific hypotheses stemming from your research question?

Finally, discuss the specific research methods needed to answer your research question. Give some detail. Why is this the best method to use? What kind data will you collect? What is / are your IV(s) and DV (if applicable)?

Conclude by discussing how your proposed study will contribute to your chosen field.

Describe which of Kübler-Ross’s stages of grief are most applicable to Jackie’s situation. Explain your response.

4-2 Activity: Journal

PSY 211 Module Four Activity Template

Then answer each of the following questions with a minimum of 2 to 5 sentences.

Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.

Describe which of Kübler-Ross’s stages of grief are most applicable to Jackie’s situation. Explain your response.
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Explain how a person experiences Kübler-Ross’s stages of grief. Address the following in your response:

Does a person move through the stages in a linear fashion?

What have you read or experienced about grief to support your answer?
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Explain why having a sense of cultural competence (empathy, respect, self-awareness, cultural awareness, communication) could help Jamie be a more effective caregiver.
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Given your unique needs, desires, and aspirations, describe some things that you feel will provide you with a sense of life satisfaction as you enter the later stages of the life span.
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Describe what you learned in this course and how you do or do not see yourself using this material in your future practice. (

Implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of plan with client.

SOW 6435 – EVALUATION EMPIRICALLY-BASED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

In this paper you will describe the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of your intervention plan with your client.

Your paper, including references, should be double-spaced, APA style. Use the major headings below (Introduction, Implementation and Monitoring, Evaluation, Conclusion).

Your paper will be approximately 8-10 pages long (EXCLUDING title page and reference page, and progress notes).

1. Introduction

a. Briefly restate who the client is, what the objective is, and what the planned intervention is.

b. Describe what source(s) you used as the basis of the specific intervention activities (for example, a treatment manual, an article, a website, a book, an agency protocol) and why you chose this source

2. Implementation and Monitoring

a. Maintain regular progress notes (typed) using the handout on the instructor’s website. Progress notes need to be

completed at least once per week. Do not include any client identifying information in the notes. Attach the progress notes to the end of your paper

b. Based on the progress notes, describe whether the intervention as implemented deviated from the intervention plan (yes or no), and if so, why.

c. Based on the progress notes, describe the client’s progress over the course of treatment

3. Evaluation

a. Describe the measurement method (specific standardized scale or behavior/thought tracking method) used to evaluate client change. (3 points)

b. Provide the results of the client’s pretest and posttest. (2 points)

c. Was the client’s objective achieved? (yes or no). If no, what do you and the client think were the barriers to achieving it? (2 points)

d. Submit the completed client satisfaction questionnaire. Describe your reflections on the client’s responses. (4 points)

4. Conclusion

a. Describe what you learned in this course and how you do or do not see yourself using this material in your future practice. (3 points)

Part 1 and part 4 are each worth 10% of the grade. Part 2 and part 3 are each worth 40% of the grade.

This week we watched the TED talk How Racism Makes Us Sick? In this discussion want us to reflect on the TEDtalk and share what you have learned about racism and health.

Racism And Health

This week we watched the TED talk How Racism Makes Us Sick? In this discussion want us to reflect on the TEDtalk and share what you have learned about racism and health.

You will also need to respond to two of your peers.

Have courage. Be kind. ( refer to the NETIQUETTE page for more information)

To receive full credit: you must address the prompt; your responses should be at least 150

Explain the assignment requirements to potential interviewees before conducting the interview giving an example question. Remember to be sensitive to your interviewee as some discussions may elicit painful or strong emotions.

INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
In order to be an effective counselor, we must learn how to have meaningful interactions with individuals and be able to hear and discuss any topic.

The art of listening is imperative, and this assignment gives you the opportunity to intently listen to another individual, digest information that may be sensitive, interpret non-verbal communication, mood, etc. You also have the opportunity to reflect with the individual and ask more questions that may naturally arise.

The interview is practice for you not to impose your own opinions or judgements prematurely but maintain an unbiased, subjective point of view listening, and asking clarifying questions while applying insights and prior learning.

INSTRUCTIONS

Conduct an interview (this is NOT a counseling session) of at least 10 questions with ONE person/couple that currently classifies themselves as the following:

● Married
● Separated
● Divorced
● Divorced and Remarried
● Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor

You may also observe Family Court answering at least 10 questions via observation.

When formulating questions, think of information that may be beneficial to know as a counselor working with individuals in a marriage and family session.

The questions must be open-ended considering implications such as the role of religion, cultural influences, environment, family of origin, finances, children, etc.

You may use information from our texts/videos to help you formulate questions (remember to cite/reference information using current APA format when needed).

Explain the assignment requirements to potential interviewees before conducting the interview giving an example question. Remember to be sensitive to your interviewee as some discussions may elicit painful or strong emotions.

The body of the paper must be 3-5 pages and contain a general summary of the interview along with your personal reaction/what you’ve learned.

● First 2-4 pages- Include an introduction of the person interviewed (marital status, occupation, education, etc.) with permission of the interviewee. This portion should be no longer than half a page and does not count as part of your 10 questions.

The bulk of your paper will highlight key points of the interview. Ensure that your paper is not merely a list of answers, but a well thought out, organized summary of your interview.

After your summary, conclude by reflecting upon and analyzing the interviewee’s statements/experiences to identify a common theme within the interview (i.e. loss, miscommunication, loneliness, perseverance, faith, etc.) explaining how and why you chose this theme. Include Biblical support.

● Reaction Page-The last, FULL page of your paper will consist of your reaction to the interview including what you deem as beneficial information as a counselor, what you learned through this process, and how faith has an impact on your reaction.

The full transcript of the interview (questions and answers) must be TYPED as an appendix to the paper.

Proper current APA format must be followed; however, a Title Page and Reference Page are not required for this assignment.

Describe the possible risk factors the client presents that would make him or her at risk for depression and suicide. Then, plan an intervention for that client to address these issues.

Depression and Suicide Intervention

Description

Post a review of the literature on adolescent depression and suicide and identify an evidence-based intervention that addresses these issues. Then, apply that intervention to either the Brady or Tiffani case. Describe the possible risk factors the client presents that would make him or her at risk for depression and suicide. Then, plan an intervention for that client to address these issues.

Describe the intervention and the underlying theory. Identify the target behaviors that this intervention is used to address. Finally, describe the strengths and weaknesses of the intervention.

Online Interventions

Description

For this Discussion, choose a concern that adolescents face, such as depression, suicide, self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, or family dynamics and family conflict.

Conduct research to find an online intervention that addresses this concern.

Assignment: Post a description of an Internet-based intervention used with adolescents to address the concern you identified.

Describe the intervention and the underlying theory. Identify the target behaviors that this intervention is used to address. Finally, describe the strengths and weaknesses of the intervention.

Analyze and discuss the similarities and differences in the individuals’ needs depending on whether the issues occurred due to a national traumatic event or an interpersonal trauma.

Evidence-Based Interventions Used in Trauma

Description

To prepare: Read the DSM-5 section on trauma and stressor-related disorders and review the Learning Resources on PTSD, disaster response, and trauma.

Then search the literature for studies related to an evidence-based intervention used to treat those suffering from trauma and stressor-related issues. Specifically, locate the following:

One study on treating symptoms resulting from a national traumatic event (e.g., natural disaster, mass shooting)

One study on treating symptoms resulting from an interpersonal trauma (e.g., rape, childhood sexual molestation, domestic violence)

Assignment: Post the APA references for the two studies you located.

Provide a brief description of the traumatic events, including a summary of how they affected the individuals involved.

Describe the interventions discussed in the articles and explain how they addressed the psychosocial issues and needs of the individuals affected by the trauma.

Explain the effectiveness of the interventions, as stated in the articles.

Analyze and discuss the similarities and differences in the individuals’ needs depending on whether the issues occurred due to a national traumatic event or an interpersonal trauma.

Psychology-Using techniques demonstrated in class, find 3 scholarly research articles related to a topic we discussed in this course.

Interventions that are effective in the development of communication/language skills in autism

Using techniques demonstrated in class, find 3 scholarly research articles related to a topic we discussed in this course.

Introduction to Psychology is a course that covers a very broad range of topics, this assignment allows you as a student to investigate more deeply an idea, concept, theory or topic that interests you. Remember that there is specific criteria for “scholarly” sources. For example, news web articles (cnn), magazine articles (Time), some online health publications (webmd) and blogs are NOT scholarly. Your paper should be 10 pages double spaced, Times New Roman font, regular margins and should summarize and review the research for an audience of your peers (someone with a basic knowledge of psychology). APA style is to be used such as appropriate citations in-text and references. Plagiarism and academic honesty on this assignment will not be tolerated, refer to the course syllabus for more information about academic dishonesty.