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Create a PowerPoint (12–14 slides) to present your application of developmental theory to a case study that you have selected and analyzed.

Psychology professionals, such as caseworkers and therapists, often think in terms of human development when assessing problems that individuals, couples, or families bring to them. A caseworker, therapist, or other psychology professionals may take notes to document the situation and make interpretations and recommendations. This assessment will give you the opportunity to apply developmental theories in a hypothetical clinical setting while imagining yourself in one of these roles. 

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Human Development
Coon, D., Mitterer, J., & Martini, T. (2019). Introduction to psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior (15th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link. 
Chapter 3, "Human Development," introduces major theories and perspectives pertaining to the field of developmental psychology.
Learn about a famous developmental experiment and look at some of the major theories of human development in the following media pieces:
Human Development Theories.
Piaget's Conservation Test.
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Preparation

Launch and explore the following multimedia piece. After you have reviewed the two case studies, select one to analyze, either Thomas or Imani.
Human Development Case Studies.
Next, imagine that you are a caseworker or any other psychology professional gathering information from a client represented by either Thomas or Imani. Based on the information presented, consider the developmental challenges the person is facing. Then identify at least two developmental theories (such as attachment, cognitive development, moral development, psychosocial development, et cetera), and apply the theories to understand the person in the scenario.
While it is not possible to fully understand the person in the scenario based on the limited information provided, there are a number of developmental theories that can provide context and offer a possible framework for understanding the person's attitudes and behaviors.
Instructions

Based on the scenario and theories you chose for this assessment, create a PowerPoint presentation (12–14 slides)  in which you complete the following:

Give a brief overview of the chosen scenario in your own words.
Provide an overview of the theories you have selected to apply to the scenario.
Describe the stage or stages of the theory that are most applicable to the current phase of life of the person discussed in the case study. Describe in some details the stage of life according to the theory. (For example, in Erikson's psychosocial development theory a child who is 4 years old is in the stage of "initiative versus guilt.")
Search the library for at least two scholarly (peer-reviewed) articles that provide research about the concerns faced by the person in the chosen case study.
Describe how the research from the articles applies to the person in the scenario you selected.
Apply the theories to describe how they help us to better understand this particular person at the current point of life based on the concerns and their impact on the person's well-being.
Your presentation should include the following:

Title:

Title your presentation.
Introduction:

Describe the scenario you chose.
Theories:

First theory:
Describe your first theory.
Describe the stage of life for your chosen scenario based on this theory.
Explain how it fits your chosen scenario.
Second theory:
Describe your second theory.
Describe the stage of life for your scenario based on this theory.
Explain how it fits your chosen scenario.
Applied Theories:

Detail how your first theory helps explain your chosen scenario.
Detail how your second theory helps explain your chosen scenario.
Applied research:
First article.
Describe the findings.
Describe how they apply to your chosen scenario.
Second article:
Describe the findings.
Describe how they apply to your chosen scenario.
Conclusion:

Review key points and important take-aways.
References:

List all references according to APA format so that your fellow researchers can follow up on anything they found interesting or important to their own research.
Slide Structure:

Slide 1: Title Slide.
Slide 2: Overview of Selected Case.
Slide 3: Selected Theory 1.
Slide 4: Theory 1 Application.
Slide 5: Selected Theory 2.
Slide 6: Theory 2 Application.
Slide 7: Scholarly Resource 1 Findings.
Slide 8: Scholarly Resource 1 Application.
Slide 9: Scholarly Resource 2 Findings.
Slide 10: Scholarly Resource 2 Application.
Slide 11: Research Methods.
Slide 12: Summary Slide.
Slide 13: References.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Writing should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to the current APA style and formatting.
Presentation length: 12–14 slides, including a title slide and references slide.
Font and font size: Presentations should use minimum 18-point font. Make sure that the fonts you choose are clear and legible.

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Part 1: Mental Health and Wellness Trends

Directions: Provide short answers of 150-200 words for each of the following two questions. Use three scholarly resources in addition to using the textbook to support your responses. Follow APA guidelines when answering the questions.  

What are the current trends in mental health and wellness?
How do these trends influence the practice of mental health professionals?



Part 2: Mental Health and Wellness Associations

Directions: Pick one or two of the topics listed below and discuss current trends related to each topic. Your response for each question should not exceed 200 words. Follow APA guidelines when answering the questions.

Online counseling
HIPAA/confidentiality
Client rights, specifically informed consent
Implications of behavioral diagnoses in integrated health
Prevention and wellness
Another topic of your choice
Questions:

How does being a member of professional associations help a mental health professional?

What benefits can these associations provide these professionals and how they treat clients and maintain ethical decision-making?

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Personal Branding Talk: 1. Research the objective of a short-term career plan and then write one for yourself at your present stage. This will require reflection but is a great exercise in order to think about what you want to do after you graduate from George Brown College. Use your elevator speech. 2. Research what an informational interview is and explain the outcome of an informational interview. And, then write 5 questions you would ask in an informational interview. What was the reason you chose the questions you did?

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The struggles of an adolescent mother and the basics of parenting

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Create a graphic organizer or infographic to display how your school addresses, supports, and integrates culturally responsive pedagogy that encourages student engagement and learning.

In 500-750 words, write an essay addressing the following points:

*An evaluation addressing whether your school is at an appropriate level of cultural competency using the four practice areas in Figure 1.2 in the textbook.
*Based on the school’s cultural competency results, describe the effect culturally responsive instruction and curriculum may have on student learning. Express the need to further develop culturally responsive pedagogy for today’s digital natives in the 21st century classroom with respect to creating globally minded citizens in a globalized world.
*Describe how you will promote digital etiquette, responsible social interactions, and cultural awareness in local and global digital communities with students collaborating with students from other cultures using digital age communication tools.
*Describe three student-centered strategies to improve the school’s current level of cultural competency and cultural climate.
*Review two local and global learning digital communities that explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. Promote the school’s participation in these communities to enhance the students’ global awareness, cultural understanding, and comprehension of the globalized, interconnected world.
  
Use 3-5 scholarly resources to support your main ideas.  Your graphic organizer or infographic should be first and then your essay.

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Describe a “real life” instance of your selected social issue in a professional or a personal setting.
Discuss your perspective on your selected social issue, including the reasons for your viewpoint.
Discuss how your core values inform or influence your perspective on your selected social issue.
Demonstrate that you are really thinking about your issue—don’t settle for easy answers, don’t pretend that conflicting evidence doesn’t exist, and don’t feel that you have to take an either-or position.
Discuss the complexities of your selected social issue. For example, do not just conclude that using academic language is always good, or that government surveillance is always bad, or that wealth automatically leads to health. Think about the intricacies of these issues and how they play out in everyday life.

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Global Studies Public Forum

Paper Prompt #1

In what ways can a global theoretical framework help one better understand the slave trade and the ongiong impact of slavery in the world today?

Some Possible Resources:

How One Man's Story Offers a New Way to Understand Slave Insurrection
https://time.com/5766781/slave-insurrection-atlantic-world/ (Links to an external site.)

The Long War Against Slavery
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/01/27/the-long-war-against-slavery (Links to an external site.) 

Two States. Eight Textbooks. Two American Stories.
https://nyti.ms/2QJK7zq  (Links to an external site.)

World Economic Forum: Ending Modern Slavery 
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2020/01/24/world-economic-forum-ending-modern-slavery/  (Links to an external site.)



Directions:

This paper should be 4 pages double-spaced (about 1000 words), and should include a heading, page numbers, in-text citations, and a works cited page. Be sure to incorporate class readings and presentations, have a clear thesis statement, and make an argument. Papers should be uploaded to canvas by 5:00 PM on February 11th.

Essay Requirements:

Word count: 1000-1200 words.
Word count includes the title as well as the in-text citations, but excludes the header and the end-of-the-paper bibliography.
Format:
Include your name and ID number on page 1 of your essay.
Include page numbers and an essay title.
Your essay should be double-spaced, 12-point font.
Include a works cited or bibliography at the end of your paper.
Citations: citations are required for both paraphrasing and direct quotes from either the text or lecture.
Citation format:
In-text parenthetical citation (Author year, page number) with a bibliography of works cited at the end of the document.
e. (Darian-Smith and McCarty 2017, 13)
Darian-Smith and McCarty. 2017.The Global Turn: Theories, Research Designs, and Methods for Global Studies. Oakland, CA: University of California Press. ISBN: 9780520293038. 
You may use the following example for lecture material:
IN-TEXT: (McCarty 2019).
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
McCarty, Philip. 2019. "Lecture Title" Global Studies Forum, October X, 2020, University of California, Irvine.
See also this link for citation guidelines:https://www.cdlib.org/ (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.). See also the bibliography of The Global Turn for additional examples.
Submission procedure:
Papers should be uploaded to the course website (Canvas).
Upload your essay as either a Word document (.doc or .docx) OR PDF (.pdf). If you upload another format your essay will not be scored. If you use Pages, export to another format or print to pdf.




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Submit a full draft of your Grief Intervention Proposal to the discussion board 

Title: Helping Seniors Cope With The Loss Of A Spouse

Outline

Counseling
Problem to be addressed and prevalence
•    The problem is helping the seniors cope with the loss of a spouse, as this is a highly prevalent problem in the US.  
Target population
•    The target population in the project is seniors. Although people handle grief differently, the seniors specifically are mostly affected because they have been married for many years, and they may feel like grief may never come to an end.  
Three SMART goals your proposed interventions
•    Helping them understand that grieving is a process and it takes time
•    Finding them a support system, i.e., grief support groups 
•    Educating them on the importance of avoiding to be isolated as it leads to loneliness and other depressive symptoms
Annotations 
•    Jacobson, N. C., Lord, K. A., & Newman, M. G. (2017). Perceived emotional, social support in bereaved spouses mediates the relationship between anxiety and depression. Journal of affective disorders, 211, 83-91.
The article stipulates that following bereavement, people tend to develop anxiety symptoms, which leads to depression. The study uses the Bayesian structural equation models and reveals that offering emotional and social support dramatically helps in reducing anxiety and depressive symptom for the bereaved people.
•    Jeffreys, J. S. (2014). A family-centered approach to helping older grieving people. Bereavement Care for Families, New York, Routledge, 232-246.
The source stipulates that adopting a family-centered approach is imperative in assisting senior citizens when grieving. With the help of a therapist, the family can go through the grieving process together. 
•    Meichsner, F., O'Connor, M., Skritskaya, N., & Shear, M. K. (2020). Grief before and after the bereavement in the elderly: An approach to care. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
            The authors denote that seniors encounter four forms of grief, which are pre-death, acute, and integrated grief disorder. They suggest several instruments that geriatric psychiatrists can use in identifying patients who need support and best practices to take care of grieving patients. The support should focus on helping them understand their grief, manage pain, think about their future as well as connect with memories. 
•    Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Larson, J., & Larson, J. M. (2013). Coping with loss. Routledge.
            The source states that seniors coping with loss tend to isolate themselves often and thus become lonely. Losing their partner in life and their unwillingness to see friends or talk about the loss leaves them in so much pain. It is, therefore, essential for them to find a support system to help them go through the grief process.
•    Sullivan, C., & Infurna, F. J. (2019). The multidimensional nature of social support and engagement in contributing to adjustment following spousal loss. Aging & mental health, 1-13.
According to the article, the loss of a spouse has a negative effect on both the mental and health of an individual. Social support and engagement are found in the research to have significantly improved the adjustment of individuals after a spousal loss.  
Structure of proposed intervention (duration, services, and format)
•    The bereavement intervention program will take 12 months. 
•    It will offer several services, including grief counseling and grief therapy. 
•      The intervention program will use different formats because people grief in different ways, and it's important to avoid imposing on them a particular type of grieving. There will thus be options for group support and one-on-one support.

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You are a juror in a robbery case. You are listening to the testimony of two eyewitnesses, one who was robbed at gun-point on the street at night and one who observed the robbery from a distance.

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Doctoral learning is not about getting smarter; it’s about getting better. How does the idea of getting better rather than smarter affect the approach on doctoral studies? How does it affect the approach of a dissertation research?

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Personal Branding Talk: 1. Research the objective of a short-term career plan and then write one for yourself at your present stage. This will require reflection but is a great exercise in order to think about what you want to do after you graduate from George Brown College. Use your elevator speech. 2. Research what an informational interview is and explain the outcome of an informational interview. And, then write 5 questions you would ask in an informational interview. What was the reason you chose the questions you did?

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Essay (child custody)

What is in the BEST INTEREST of the child?  You have been asked by a family court judge to evaluate the mother and father of two boys and one girl who are going through a vicious divorce and custody battle plus a potential foster couple and offer expert recommendations  for the judge to consider who gets custody (and type of custody) of these children.  The mother works at an exotic dance club and has a history of drug abuse.  The father suffers from PTSD and is an alcoholic.  The boys are 12 and 14 years old and the daughter is 10 years old.  The family is Catholic and Hispanic.  The foster parents have a history of taking in foster children and are Black & Muslim.  How would you go about determining the fitness of each parent (including foster parents)?  What assessment tools would you use (parents and children) and what scales would you be focusing on?  How would you conduct your interviews?  Feel free to be creative.