Discussion- Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

Discussion Topic

Describe some people you have seen on the subway or public places or other settings, where the person appeared to exhibit symptoms or behaviors of schizophrenia disorder. Describe the behaviors you observed and how it made you feel. 

At least 275 words.

Chapter 12:

Course Materials 

Kearney. C & Trull. T, Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach, 3rd edition.  

Cengage, 2018 -ISBN: 9781337273572( Mind Tap)

Social Psychology

Aggression Textbook: Social Psychology 11th Edition-Saul Kassin, Markus, & Fein. (Chapter 11) Chadee Theories in Social Psychology 1st Edition (Chapter 11)

Parenting Behavior and the Risk of Becoming a Victim and a Bully/Victim: A Meta-Analysis Study

Subjective Socioeconomic Status Causes Aggression: A Test of the Theory of Social Deprivation

Content Summary: Aggression

Gender Emotions

 

  • Briefly explain how emotion impacts others in a specific situation (in a meeting at work, in the classroom at school, on the team in sports, in family dynamics, in intimate relationships, etc.)
  • Choose one emotion in particular, and analyze gender differences in this emotion by addressing the following:
    • Briefly explain how the expectation or stereotype related to this emotionthe experience and expressionis different for each gender.
    • Briefly explain where the expectation or stereotype of this emotional feeling and expression comes from.
  • Pick one culture that is different from your own in terms of expectations of emotion and gender. Explain how the emotional expression is similar and different for this culture compared to your own.
  • Explain any conclusions or insights you have about gender and emotion based on completing this Assignment.

Discussion #3

Group Observation and Critique Observe the 3 videos posted below and pay close attention to how the leader manages the group.  You need to critique the effectiveness of the group paying careful attention to the skills used by the leader to help the group accomplish its purpose. You may also comment on significant roles played by other participants of both a helpful and counterproductive nature. Comment on what you learned, what was done effectively by the leader and what, if anything, should have been done differently.    (4 pages minimum)

 

 

 

Professional Development Plan: Competencies of Addiction Professionals

 

2- to 3-page paperthat addresses the following:

  • Describe the three competencies that you selected and explain why you consider these the most important competencies for addiction professionals.
  • Explain any competencies that you may need to further develop and explain why.
  • Describe professional development opportunities that you might participate in to strengthen professional competencies.

Critical Analysis of Research

 

The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to practice the critical analysis of the contents of research articles. When you identify a research article, you want to begin by assessing whether the source of the article is scholarly and current. Once you have verified these elements, it is important to determine what the researchers were attempting to investigate, how the study was carried out, and what the outcomes were.

For this Assignment, you will critically examine the elements of a scholarly article. Because you will need to choose research articles that represent each type of methodology when you create your Final Project Annotated Bibliography, it is essential for you to understand the contents of a research article.

To Prepare

  • Review the media programs and blog found in the Learning Resources which will introduce you to the critical elements of a scholarly article, how to identify them, and how to read scholarly articles.
  • Review the Haas and Ray (2020) article found in the Learning Resources. You will use this article to complete this Assignment.
  • Review the Scholarly Article Content Analysis Worksheet Preparation Guide, the Scholarly Article Content Analysis Worksheet including the brief case conceptualization found in the Learning Resources and consider the client for any counseling implications. Note: you will use this Worksheet to complete this Assignment.

Assignment

  • Complete the Scholarly Article Content Analysis Worksheet for the Hass & Ray (2020) article.
  • Analyze the contents of the article and apply the findings to the case conceptualization included in the worksheet.
  • Critically analyze the article and identify all components:
    • Is the article scholarly?
    • What is the problem/purpose?
    • What is(are) the research question(s)?
    • Who are the participants?
    • What are the ethical/cultural considerations?
    • What data /information was collected from participants?
    • How did the researchers describe the results/answer to the research question?
    • How does this research apply to the case study?