Ethics are an important part of the field of psychology. Violating the ethical principles has a wide-reaching effect on an organization and those involved.

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Ethics are an important part of the field of psychology. Violating the ethical principles has a wide-reaching effect on an organization and those involved.

View the APA website.

Locate an article on the website regarding ethical issues. Sometimes students have trouble finding or picking an article. You might try a search that includes some common ethical issues in the search terms. For example: informed consent, confidentiality, dual relationships, etc. Make sure that the issue clearly involves the psychological field and the ethical issues effecting psychologists. Make sure you present a conflict, not a review of ethical principles. *HINT* APA’s Publication Monitor on Psychology is a great resource for this assignment. You will find ethical discussions here along with a number of articles written by Stephen Behnke, a long standing member of the APA Ethics Committee.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that discusses the following:

The issue in detail.

The ethical principle in this article that has been violated

A summary of the aritcle you have chosen could cover these first two points. Make sure you are clearly identifying the violation.

Diversity implications that are involved. Diversity here refers to special populations. In other words, would this issue or the solution be the same across all people or is it unique because of the people involved? Think about the isses of gender, age, sexual orientation, race and culture. If none of these are an issue, explain why this does not exist.

A mitigation strategy for the ethical issue. Mitigation here refers to solution. Is there a solution presented in the article? What is it? Do you agree with the solution? Why or why not? If there is no solution presented, please suggest one.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Powerpoint Slide On Psych.

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Create a 12- to 15-slide presentation analyzing the formation of habits using behavioral and social-cognitive approaches. Your presentation should cover the following areas:

Analyze one of your habits. How did you develop this habit? Were there role models for this habit? Which people influenced the adoption of this habit?

Why do you continue it? Has there been a time when you have attempted to break this habit?

Use the behavioral personality theory to explain why you have this habit.

Describe components of social-cognitive theory that explain why the habit formed.

Develop a plan that applies operant conditioning to change this habit.

Between the behavioral and social-cognitive theories, which one do you find best explains your personality?

Include detailed speaker notes on each slide, along with title and reference slides.

Provide 3 to 4 references.

Format any citations in your presentation according to APA guidelines.

Structure A COMPREHENSIVE Goal-Setting Program To Help An Athlete Overcome Either Disorder.

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Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disease characterized by an intense fear of becoming obese, a disturbed and distorted body image, significant weight loss unrelated to other illness, refusal to maintain normal body weight, and amenorrhea. Bulimia is an episodic pattern of uncontrollable food bingeing followed by purging. It is characterized by awareness that the pattern is abnormal, fear of being unable to stop eating voluntarily, depressed mood, and self-deprecation. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are the two most common eating disorders. It is difficult to get an accurate assessment of eating disorders due to under-reporting. Athletes, in particular, are very secretive because they run the risk of being dropped from the team if the problem is discovered. They will only share the problem when the problem is almost catastrophic and professional help is needed. As a coach, I have known that at least six of my athletes suffered from this self-destructive behavior.

Research demonstrates that goals are a powerful means for effecting behavior changes. Goals that directly influence behavior focus a performer’s attention on important elements, increase motivation and persistence, and facilitate the development of new learning strategies. Goals that indirectly influence behavior can alter important psychological factors, such as self-confidence, anxiety, and satisfaction.

Structure a COMPREHENSIVE goal-setting program to help an athlete overcome either disorder.

A Career In Psychology

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Write a 7–-page white paper that examines how academic work helps professional success, analyzes the requirements for psychology professionals, and develops an action plan to achieve professional goals.

A white paper originally referred to a government report and meant that the paper was authoritative and informative. White papers today have taken on a broader meaning and are used when a writer wants to make an argument for a specific position or propose a solution to a problem. Typically, the audience for a white paper is the general public seeking a solution to their problems or answers to their questions.

Directions:

Within your white paper, include the following:

Explain how enrolling in a master’s degree in psychology program will help you succeed professionally.

How will this program prepare you to help others in the area of psychology you plan to go into?

How do the expectations of you as a practitioner-scholar help prepare you for professional success?

What role will research play in your career, and what type of research do you want to do?

What insights did you gain from the research you conducted for Assessment 3?

Analyze the requirements for a psychology professional.

Describe the skills and competencies needed to be successful in the field of psychology.

Explain the laws and policies that guide the practice of psychology.

Explain the ethical conduct expected of a psychology professional.

Outline the process to become a psychology professional, such as credentialing, certification, licensure, and so on.

Compare the requirements to become a psychology professional with the skills and knowledge you already possess.

Where are the greatest gaps in knowledge?

What areas of concern do you have (if any)?

Develop an action plan to achieve your professional goals. (Please focus on the major milestones and do not get lost in the enormous number of smaller steps that you might take.)

In addition to completing your Capella program, will you also participate in any additional training or volunteer opportunities?

Will you create opportunities in your current position that will help you build skill and knowledge?

What professional groups and organizations might you join to help with networking or informational interviews?

How will you stay current with the research and literature in the field? What resources will you use to help develop the competencies needed to be successful both professionally and academically?

Be sure you adhere to APA guidelines for style and formatting, and reference at least five resources that may include both scholarly literature and professional sources.

Additional Requirements

Format: Include a title, page, abstract page, and reference page.

Length: 7–9 pages, double-spaced.

References: At least five current scholarly or professional resources.

APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.

Font: Times New Roman, 12 points.

Historic Milestones

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Discussion 1

Historic Milestones

Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn how the instructor will evaluate your discussion participation throughout this course. Follow these steps to participate in this discussion:

1. Based on your reading of Caulkins et al., Courtwright, and others, identify the two historic milestones that had the most significant effect on shaping the approach to substance abuse treatment in the United States.

2. Justify how and why you believe these events were so significant.

3. For more insight, refer to the Optional Articles section of the Course Material

Discussion 2

Treatment Strategy

Follow these steps to participate in this discussion:

1. Based on your review of the ONDCP’s Policy Web page, conduct an analysis of the national strategy to treat drug abuse.

2. Specifically, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the goals set forth in the strategic plan.

3. If you have experience in the addictions setting, explain your experiences as related to the information. If you have no experience in an addictions setting, interview someone with some experience.

4. Answer the following questions:

o Do you believe the plan is realistic?

o Are the goals achievable?

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disease characterized by an intense fear of becoming obese

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Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disease characterized by an intense fear of becoming obese, a disturbed and distorted body image, significant weight loss unrelated to other illness, refusal to maintain normal body weight, and amenorrhea. Bulimia is an episodic pattern of uncontrollable food bingeing followed by purging. It is characterized by awareness that the pattern is abnormal, fear of being unable to stop eating voluntarily, depressed mood, and self-deprecation. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are the two most common eating disorders. It is difficult to get an accurate assessment of eating disorders due to under-reporting. Athletes, in particular, are very secretive because they run the risk of being dropped from the team if the problem is discovered. They will only share the problem when the problem is almost catastrophic and professional help is needed. As a coach, I have known that at least six of my athletes suffered from this self-destructive behavior.

Research demonstrates that goals are a powerful means for effecting behavior changes. Goals that directly influence behavior focus a performer’s attention on important elements, increase motivation and persistence, and facilitate the development of new learning strategies. Goals that indirectly influence behavior can alter important psychological factors, such as self-confidence, anxiety, and satisfaction.

Structure a COMPREHENSIVE goal-setting program to help an athlete overcome either disorder.

Ethical Codes and Standards

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After moving from a big city to a rural setting, Janice is suffering from anxiety and depression because of adjustments to the change. She wants to seek counseling services to help her adjust. Janice has always valued her privacy and is finding it difficult to commit to seeing a counselor in a rural setting. The community has only one mental health counselor. Janice fears that if she begins counseling sessions, people will learn that she is undergoing therapy. In addition, Janice is a devoted Catholic and is aware that the counselor is a devout Jehovah’s Witness, as is most of the community. Janice is apprehensive that the counselor might try to encourage her to convert. She is desperate to talk to someone and does not know where to turn.

Identify the ethical standards of the APA or ACA code specific to Janice’s concerns that the counselor should follow to provide professional and ethical services.

Identify specific sections of the ethical code, described in your own words, which may apply to Janice’s situation.

Describe, using the scenario, why ethical standards are important for client progress.

Developmentally relevant counseling treatment or intervention plans.

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Refer back to the movie you selected and watched or the case study you read during Topic 1.

Continue working on the biopsychosocial assessment submitted in Topic 2 and complete Part 2 of the biopsychosoical assessment.

Make any suggested changes from your instructor.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.5.h. Developmentally relevant counseling treatment or intervention plans.

5.C.3.a. Intake interview, mental status evaluation, biopsychosocial history, mental health history, and psychological assessment for treatment planning and caseload management.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

25) Gather data systematically from the client and other available collateral sources, using screening instruments and other methods that are sensitive to age, culture and gender. At a minimum, data should include: current and historic substance use; health, mental health, and substance-related treatment history; mental status; and current social, environmental, and/or economic constraints on the client’s ability to follow-through successfully with an action plan.

28) Determine the client’s readiness for treatment/change and the needs of others involved in the current situation.

29) Review the treatment options relevant to the client’s needs, characteristics, and goals.

31) Construct with the client and others, as appropriate, an initial action plan based on needs, preferences, and available resources.

32) Based on an initial action plan, take specific steps to initiate an admission or referral, and ensure follow-through.

33) Select and use comprehensive assessment instruments that are sensitive to age, gender and culture, and which address: (a) History of alcohol and other drug use (b) Health, mental health, and substance-related treatment history (c) History of sexual abuse or other physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, and/or other significant trauma (d) Family issues (e) Work history and career issues (f) Psychological, emotional, and world-view concerns (g) Physical and mental health status (h) Acculturation, assimilation, and cultural identification(s) (i) Education and basic life skills (j) Socio-economic characteristics, lifestyle, and current legal status (k) Use of community resources (l) Behavioral indicators of problems in the domains listed above.

34) Analyze and interpret the data to determine treatment recommendations.

36) Document assessment findings and treatment recommendations.

37) Obtain and interpret all relevant assessment information.

111) Prepare accurate and concise screening, intake, and assessment reports.

Compare and Contrast Theories of Counseling

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There are many theories behind the different counseling modalities. Some counselors will adhere to one specific theory, focusing treatment types to the tenets of that theory. Other counselors will adopt a more eclectic counseling foundation, drawing key ideas from multiple theories and combining many treatment types to suit their clients.

For this assignment, create a chart that outlines the following counseling theories: behavior theory, psychoanalytic theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and person centered theory. For each theory, cover the following aspects:

Goals of therapy

Types of treatment

Theoretical explanation of where substance use or abuse stems from

Characteristics of the client that would be the best fit for this theory

Download a copy of the chart template which you can use to create your chart.

Once your chart is complete, address the following questions:

Describe the similarities and differences between the different therapeutic theories.

According to you, which approach or combination of approaches best fits you as a future counselor?

Write a 4–5-page paper (including the chart) in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.

Application Of Role Theory To A Case Study

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This week, you will use role theory to apply to your chosen case study. In other words, your theoretical orientation—or lens—is role theory as you analyze the case study.

Use the same case study that you chose in Week 2. (Remember, you will be using this same case study throughout the entire course). Use the “Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study” worksheet to help you dissect the theory. You do not need to submit this handout. It is a tool for you to use to dissect the theory, and then you can employ the information in the table to complete your assignment.

To prepare:

Submit a narrated PowerPoint presentation that includes 11 to 12 slides. (Case Study of Jake)

Each slide should be written using bullet points, meaning no long paragraphs of written text should be in the slides.

Include a brief narration of less than 30 seconds for each slide (i.e., the narration takes the place of any written paragraphs, while the bullet points provide context and cues for the audience to follow along).

Your presentation should address the following:

Identify the presenting problem for the case study you selected. (Remember the presenting problem has to be framed from the perspective of role theory. For example, the presenting problem can be framed within the context of role functioning).

Identify all the relevant roles assumed by the client.

Analyze the social expectations and social and cultural norms revolving around the role, social position, and role scripts of one of the roles assumed by the client.

Explain the role and social position of the social worker in working with the client in the case study.

Describe how the role(s) and social position(s) assumed by the social worker will influence the relationship between the social worker and the client.

Identify three assessment questions that are guided by role theory that you will ask the client to better understand the problem.

Identify and describe two interventions that are aligned with the presenting problem and role theory.

Identify one outcome that you would measure if you were to evaluate one of the interventions you would implement to determine if the intervention is effective.

Evaluate one advantage and one limitation in using role theory in understanding the case.

Be sure to:

Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.

Use literature to support your claims.

Use APA formatting and style.

Include the reference list on the last slide.