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discuss theories of life-span development by evaluating a theory that seems especially relevant to you and your role as a social worke

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Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman (2016) stated, “We need theories to guide our thinking and our work so that we may undertake research-informed practice” (p. 127-128). At the same time, the authors asserted, “No theory will be perfectly applicable. Perhaps you will decide that only one or two concepts make any sense to you in terms of working with clients” (p. 128). Though you may be able to apply only a few concepts in a particular theory to your work with clients, as a social worker, you should be applying evidence-based research to your work. Empirically-based developmental theories may guide you as you assess clients and their presenting problems. You may also apply developmental theories to your treatment decisions.

For this Assignment, you discuss theories of life-span development by evaluating a theory that seems especially relevant to you and your role as a social worker. Select a theory of life-span development to address in this Discussion. This may be a theory described in the resources of this course, or you may select a theory based on personal research. Locate at least one scholarly resource (not included in the course resources) that addresses the theory you selected.

Post a Discussion in which you analyze the theory of life-span development that you selected. Summarize the theory; then, identify the strengths and weaknesses of this theory, especially as it relates to social work practice. Explain one way you might apply the theory to your social work practice.

300-400 Words

USE MY REFERENCES 

References:

Dybicz, P. (2012). The hero(ine) on a journey: A postmodern conceptual framework for social work practice. Journal of Social Work Education, 48(2), 267–283.

Villadsen, K. (2008). ‘Polyphonic’ welfare: Luhmann’s systems theory applied to modern social work. International Journal of Social Welfare, 17(1), 65–73.

Explain how dynamic assessment is consistent with Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development and with scaffolding

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· Respond to the REVIEW question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 9. Make sure your response is thorough.

Revel – Section 9.6, Individual Differences in Mental Development – “Explaining Individual and Group Differences in IQ” – Journal 9.4

Since there is actually no “review” question, let’s do the “Connect” question:

“Explain how dynamic assessment is consistent with Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development and with scaffolding (you will need to refer back to the Vygotsky discussion in chapter seven)

· Respond to the APPLY question under the “Ask Yourself” section  in Chapter 9

Revel – Section 9.8, Learning in School – “How Well-Educated Are U.S. Children?” – Journal 9.6

“Sandy wonders why her daughter Mira’s teacher often has students work on assignments in small, cooperative groups. Explain the benefits of this approach to Sandy.”

· Respond to the APPLY question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 10

Revel – Section 10.2, Self-Understanding – “Influences on Self-Esteem” –

Journal 10.1

“Should parents try to promote children’s self-esteem by telling them they’re “smart” or “wonderful”? Are children harmed if they do not feel good about everything they do? Explain”

****PLEASE RESPOND IN QUESTION/ANSWER FORMAT and ONLY CITE FROM THE BOOK… Chapter 9 & 10    Berk, L. E. (2014). Exploring Lifespan Development (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-134-41266-5

How does the article relate to assigned readings (this week the reading are on  Individual and Intergroup Personality Differences)?

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hey there I need this  journal article reviewed in about 400 words with the following prompts :

What is the title of the article, the journal in which it was found, and the electronic link to it (if applicable)? Use APA format and title your submission with this information as you would in an Annotated Bibliography.

Describe the content of the article.

How does the article relate to assigned readings (this week the reading are on  Individual and Intergroup Personality Differences)?

Was the article reviewed by experts in the field before it was published?

Does the article have a stated research problem that helps you determine the focus of the author’s work? What is it?

Does the article describe how the author collected and analyzed the data? Please explain.

Is the article logically organized and easy to follow? Support your response.

Is there a discussion of the author’s interpretation of the results of the study? What does it say?

What in this article was most important to you? Why did you find it interesting? What are its strengths and weaknesses?

Is this article something you would recommend or use in the future? Why or why not?

Create an action plan for implementation.

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Your recommendation in the policy brief you presented, in Topic 5, has been accepted by the committee, taken through the legislative process, and is now ready for implementation. Create an action plan for implementation. Once you have your ideas outlined you will prepare an implementation presentation for the legislator to communicate to all stakeholders. Your 10 slide presentation should include:

Any stakeholders (any individual or group that would be impacted by the policy)

Required resources and who provides them (what is needed to implement the policy)

Challenges that might be encountered

Time Frame (time frame should be reasonable)

Evaluation processes ( how will you ensure the policy is effective)

Summarize how agencies, personnel, and public involved in the implementation of the policy will be impacted. Include a description of the considerations needed for seamless implementation of the policy for all stakeholders.

Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Include speaker notes below each content-related slide that represent what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure the speaker notes include 50-75 words per slide.

Was there a previous history with Jon Jonchuck by DCF?

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Five year old Phoebe Jonchuck was thrown to her death off a St. Petersburg Bridge by her own father, Jon Jonchuck.  Answer the following questions:

Was there a previous history with Jon Jonchuck by DCF?

Could this tragedy have been prevented?  Did Jonchucksuffer from a mental illness?  If so, what was the mental illness?

Did he receive treatment?  Is there any responsibility that the therapist has given the outcome of this case?

What type of treatment would have been effective if any with Jonchuck to have prevented this tragedy?

Did he have a criminal record?

Should someone who suffers from a mental illness and has a criminal record be barred from having custody of children?

What could have been done differently by DCF workers?

If you were asking questions of the DCF secretary Mike Carroll what would you want to know about his agencies response to this case?  Should he resign his post given the public outrage?  What measures could be taken to improve the operation of DCF in light of this tragedy?

The story can be found at the following link: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/john-jonchuck-accused-hurling-daughter-bridge-mentally-unfit-trial-n313461

Was confidentiality amply discussed or reiterated at the onset of the group meeting, and to what extent did the facilitator gauge the members’ understanding?

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Unit 8 Discussion 1? $15.00 Due (Monday) 8/24/2018.

Unit 8 Discussion 1

[u08d1] Unit 8 Discussion 1

Group Experience

Analyze what you discovered about yourself while observing a counseling or support group. Please focus on the following when developing your response:

· Evaluation of group processes: Identify the type of group. To what extent were you able to assess group organization, and goals.

· Application of ethics: Was confidentiality amply discussed or reiterated at the onset of the group meeting, and to what extent did the facilitator gauge the members’ understanding? Was the setting appropriate to facilitate confidentiality?

· Effective group leadership: Assess the facilitator’s style and application of group management techniques. How does this compare to your increased knowledge of clinical processes associated with group therapy? If there was a co-leader, describe your observation of roles and cohesiveness.

· Personal reflection: Using anonymous examples, describe how insight of this process might influence your theoretical perspective, facilitation style, and appreciation of group work. How does this compare to points raised in the 2016 article by Weiss and Rutan.

Resources

· Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.

· The Benefits of Group Therapy Observation for Therapists-in-Training.

Readings

Use the Capella Library to read the following:

· Weiss, A. C., & Rutan, J. S. (2016). The benefits of group therapy observation for therapists-in-training [PDF]. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 66(2), 246–260. 10.1080/00207284.2015.1111083

discuss your experience in the self-help simulation this week

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Journal on group simulation

In 450-500 words, discuss your experience in the self-help simulation this week. If you facilitated this week, discuss what you liked, disliked, learned, and felt. If you were a group member, discuss what it was like trying to change your identified behavior. Include any internal struggles with changing your behavior. Also discuss what you liked, disliked, or learned from the facilitator’s approach. You do not need to use APA style, but I will score on grammar and mechanics

I am the facilitator during this power point. We met to discuss the power point and who was going to do what. We also research for the presentation and got information. A lot of communication went on for this power point and as a team communication plays a big part with our team because we all work and have different schedules and some of us are married meaning that we can only meet during certain hours. We did our first group meeting at UOP and also through text and emails.

We talked about the high and lows that a person goes through, although that seems funny the high from cocaine is an all time high but the low is in fact so low it can deteriorate your life and kill you. What stood out to me is how common this drug is used and it come to no surprise because I’m aware of what it does to the user and also how it destroys families, but the negatives do not seem to out weigh the positives with this drug. During our meeting we talked about how famous people such as Tim Allen, Whitney Houston, Thomas Edison, Chris Farley, Len Bias and the list goes on all had deaths relating to cocaine use. Not only were they effected but also their family and we saw Whitney’s daughter fall in the same footsteps of her mother and even died of a drug overdose. Cocaine use is also more common and how its portrayed in movies, to music, and how frequently you see celebrities busted with it I feel it is becoming almost socially acceptable and this is a problem.

Why do other cognitive psychologists emphasize the unique features of the “wet mind” that enables it to perform more efficiently than computers?

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Person as a Processor

Research the topic of the “wet mind” popularized by Stephen Kosslyn.

  • Considering the human person as a processor, why do some cognitive psychologists think that the mind operates according to computational principles, similar to those followed by computers?
  • Why do other cognitive psychologists emphasize the unique features of the “wet mind” that enables it to perform more efficiently than computers?
  • What are the strength and limitations of each theory?

Post should be at least 300 words.

 

Week 3 Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Overview
  • Resources
  • Self Checks

Introduction

This week students will focus on the concepts of understanding the human being as their own personal processor. In addition, we will discuss Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis. Students are expected to read Chapters 2 and 6 in the Lecci & Magnavita text, complete the discussion questions, and complete the written assignment. The text will focus on the various concepts such as the person as a processor. These concepts will include, but are not limited to, a complete overview of Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis and the theories of Pinker, Mischel and Bandura. Students will also be reading the Schustack & Friedman text to explore the concept of explanatory style and the debate over what psychoanalysis is or should be.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the processing and psychodynamic theories of personality. (Aligns with CLOs 1, 3)
  2. Analyze the applicability of these theories to the current profession of psychology. (Aligns with CLOs 2)

Overview

AssignmentDue DateFormatPoint ValuePerson as a ProcessorDay 3 (1st post)Discussion Forum2Analyzing PsychoanalysisDay 3 (1st post)Discussion Forum3Explanation in Personality TheoryDay 7Written Assignment10

Resources

Required Resources

Lecci, L.B. & Magnavita, J.J. (2013). Personality Theories: A Scientific Approach. San Diego: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

  • Chapter 2: Psychoanalytic and Neo-Analytic Theories of Personality
  • Chapter 4: Neurobiological Models of Personality (review)
  • Chapter 6: Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Personality

Freud on Freud – YouTube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj2JFI4BsRQ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Murray, H.A. (1940). What should psychologists do about psychoanalysis? First published in Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Retrieved from EBSCO Host PsycARTICLES

Peterson, C. (2010). Good Hope and Bad Hope. The Good Life, July 24, 2010, Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-good-life/201007/good-hope-and-bad-hope (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Peterson, C. (2011). There are no accidents. The Good Life, August 8, 2011, Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-good-life/201108/there-are-no-accidents (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

What Should Psychologists Do about Psychoanalysis?

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Weekly Discussion 2

Analyzing Psychoanalysis

After you have read the assigned reading for this week (Chapter 2 in Lecci & Magnavita and “What Should Psychologists Do about Psychoanalysis?”), do you agree or disagree with Murray’s analysis?

If you could discuss the article with him, what questions would you ask and why?

Post should be at least 300 words.

Weekly

 

Week 3 Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Overview
  • Resources
  • Self Checks

Introduction

This week students will focus on the concepts of understanding the human being as their own personal processor. In addition, we will discuss Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis. Students are expected to read Chapters 2 and 6 in the Lecci & Magnavita text, complete the discussion questions, and complete the written assignment. The text will focus on the various concepts such as the person as a processor. These concepts will include, but are not limited to, a complete overview of Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis and the theories of Pinker, Mischel and Bandura. Students will also be reading the Schustack & Friedman text to explore the concept of explanatory style and the debate over what psychoanalysis is or should be.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the processing and psychodynamic theories of personality. (Aligns with CLOs 1, 3)
  2. Analyze the applicability of these theories to the current profession of psychology. (Aligns with CLOs 2)

Overview

AssignmentDue DateFormatPoint ValuePerson as a ProcessorDay 3 (1st post)Discussion Forum2Analyzing PsychoanalysisDay 3 (1st post)Discussion Forum3Explanation in Personality TheoryDay 7Written Assignment10

Resources

Required Resources

Lecci, L.B. & Magnavita, J.J. (2013). Personality Theories: A Scientific Approach. San Diego: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

  • Chapter 2: Psychoanalytic and Neo-Analytic Theories of Personality
  • Chapter 4: Neurobiological Models of Personality (review)
  • Chapter 6: Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Personality

Freud on Freud – YouTube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj2JFI4BsRQ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Murray, H.A. (1940). What should psychologists do about psychoanalysis? First published in Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Retrieved from EBSCO Host PsycARTICLES

Peterson, C. (2010). Good Hope and Bad Hope. The Good Life, July 24, 2010, Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-good-life/201007/good-hope-and-bad-hope (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Peterson, C. (2011). There are no accidents. The Good Life, August 8, 2011, Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-good-life/201108/there-are-no-accidents (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

What is the main purpose of the argument?

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Assignment Details Part 1:  Please find an argument to analyze.  Be creative!  Some suggestions are to use a commercial, letter to the editor (or op/ed piece).  Analyze the argument you choose.

· What is the main purpose of the argument?

· Is it inductive?  Deductive?

· Are there any fallacies being used?  If so, which ones?

Part 2: Does the argument align with a philosophical theory or theorist? Choose one philosophical theory or theorist and explain – from that perspective – what you would change to make the argument better.  Think about the steps that you could use to improve the argument. For example, if you pick Socrates as a theorist think of how Socrates would reflect upon and engage the argument for change.   Look for common fallacies like:

· Circular thinking – typically restating the premise in the conclusion and creating a “circular” argument

· Appeals to authority – generally this fallacy considers an argument that we should listen to based on some “false” or “non” authority. Is this happening in your argument example?

· False cause – in this fallacy the writer or speaker attributes a “false” cause to some effect or result (often you will see superstitious thinking used here).

· Sweeping generalizations – this fallacy occurs when an individual makes generalizations (usually stereotypical thinking)

· Equivocation – in this fallacy a person confuses two senses of the meaning of a word (like a free animal- is it free because it doesn’t cost anything or is it free because it is not in a “cage”?)

· Red herring – very common in political settings.  This fallacy is a distraction (think of a big red fish – pretty distracting, right?)

Utilize at least 2 credible sources to support the arguments presented in the paper. Make sure you cite them appropriately within your paper, and list them in APA format on your Reference page. Your paper should be 4-6 pages in length, not counting the Title page and Reference page. In accordance with APA formatting requirements, your paper should include a Title and Reference page, should be double-spaced, and include a running head and page numbers