Category: Psychology

You write a formative essay (10 Pages)
Topic: write about crime and Violence under youth
1. Introduction
Briefly discuss and introduce your topic to the reader
2. Body: crime and Violence
3. The white paper of social welfare 1997 ( what does the white paper say about the topic, compare statistical data on how it was in 1997 to 2024) etc
4. Relevant legislation and policies ( go through Acts, legislation and policies)what do they say about the topic.
– also do extra fact finding research like what do researchers say about the topic
5. Stakeholders
Who are they and what do they say about the implementation of these policies
6. Challenges faced by stakeholder and beneficiaries
Approach various organizations and beneficiaries what challenges do they face even though these policies are implemented to assist them. How effective are these acts, policies and legislation.
7. Recommendations
Recommendations of improvements
8. Conclusion
9. List of references

People in the United States vary widely in their acceptance of the sexual and gender choices and orientations. The impact of those with views of lesser acceptance is felt the hardest by the most vulnerable among us- our children.
Watch the following video of a Ft. Worth City Councilman speaking about his experiences as a young man marginalized based on his sexual orientation and consider the impact such a message would have on a young person in a similar situation and on an adult who is intolerant of the LGBTQ community.
· Joel Burns: It Gets Better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax96cghOnY4 (transcript located on YouTube site)
Compare and contrast what the experiences of these two individuals (the insecure LGBTQ youth and the intolerant adult) viewing this message would be. How might it reinforce existing beliefs about themselves or motivate them to see themselves and/or the world differently? What additional information would you propose to share with either or both of these individuals to persuade them into such a paradigm shift? Write a 5-paragraph essay that includes each of the elements listed below in the grading rubric. Be sure to use at least 2 references to support all opinions you express in this essay. Your paper must meet the minimum 750-word count requirements AND use the 5 paragraph structure.
All assignments and forums in the class are designed for you to demonstrate your understanding and your knowledge of the material content. It is never acceptable or appropriate to simply provide information that is copied and pasted from a source – any source. It is also inappropriate to provide personal opinions without any credible, expert support. Even if the information were cited properly, copying and pasting does not demonstrate knowledge.

This paper will provide a glimpse of the current state of knowledge in a specific subfield of adult development. You will choose a research area in adult development, locate 3 articles from peer-reviewed, academic journals that examine that area, and write a 4-page paper synthesizing the articles and summarizing the findings. In addition to teaching you about a particular research area in adult development, this assignment will enable you to engage in critical thinking, hone your writing skills, enhance your intellectual curiosity, and apply psychological concepts and research findings to everyday life.
Instructions
1. Select a topic from the following research areas:
o A research area described in the textbook (for example, the relationship between personality and career choice).
o A research area in adult development not described in the textbook. (You must explain how it’s related to adult development topics in the textbook.)
2. Find 3 peer-reviewed articles (no more than 5 years old) that speak to your topic. (Contact the Liberty University Online Reference Librarian(s) if you are not sure how to find articles from peer-reviewed, academic journals.)
o No web articles allowed (e.g., Wikipedia, About.com).
o No magazines, newspapers, or trade journals allowed.
o Not all sources in the ILRC’s journal database are peer-reviewed.
o Articles can include those referenced in the textbook.
o An article must be a research paper, not a book critique or editorial.
(If your article is only 1–2 pages, it is probably not a research paper.)
o Original articles only. (Do not cite a study that was referenced in an article you read—you must read it yourself and use it.)
o Do not use books (including the textbook) or lecture material as a source.
o If you have questions about a source, verify its appropriateness by emailing the instructor before you use it.
o Using sources that violate the criteria will significantly lower your grade.
3. Read the articles, taking notes on the main ideas.
4. Write a thesis statement that will guide your paper.
o Example: A review of literature demonstrates that personality is an important factor in one’s career choice.
5. Write the paper (see format below).
6. The instructor will not proofread papers, but it is acceptable for a friend to proofread for clarity, grammar, and spelling.
7. If you need assistance, contact the Online Writing Center.
Paper format:
▪ Paper text must be 4 pages, excluding references and title page.
▪ Times New Roman 12 point font, 1” margins.
▪ Sections:
o Title page
o Body (4 pages)
▪ Each journal article must be cited in the paper, according to current APA format.
▪ You must use your own words…quotations are not allowed, even if you give the author credit. Copying material from an article and passing it off as your own words will count as plagiarism and will cause you to fail the course.
▪ Avoid 1st person pronouns (I, my, etc.) and 2nd person pronouns (you, your, etc.). Talk about the articles and ideas, not your personal opinion.
▪ One approach:
• Begin by introducing the topic and clearly stating your thesis at the end of the first paragraph.
• Show how Study 1 addresses the thesis.
• Show how Study 2 addresses the thesis and describe how this study is similar to/different from studies already addressed in the paper. What does it add?
• Repeat the above for Study 3.
• For the conclusion, summarize the findings of the paper in terms of how they support the thesis (from one to three paragraphs).
▪ Citations:
• 2 formats:
o One study found that… (Jones, 1999).
o Jones (1999) found that…
• If you refer to the same reference multiple times in one paragraph, you do not need a citation after each sentence (if it is clear the whole paragraph is talking about that source).
• Each factual claim must be accompanied by a citation.
• Biblical references are fine, but the Bible does not count as a peer-reviewed source.
o References:
▪ Make sure to use current APA format.

Below are three sources of information on memory. Please choose two out of the three…or all three because they are extremely interesting…and answer the questions below in your discussion.
1. The following website takes you to a very informational website on childhood memory:
Childhood Memory (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Recovered Memories of Sexual Abuse

2. and 3. Below are the short YouTube videos that address memory. One is on childhood witness and the other is a TedTalk on how reliable is your memory.
How reliable is your memory? | Elizabeth Loftus

Please address the following in your discussion:
Cite examples/research from any two of the above sources. Summarize parts of what you have viewed or read so that we have a background of what you are talking about.
Based on the sources you cite (YouTube videos and website), reading in your text about child’s eyewitness recall, repressed memories of abuse, and short-term and long-term memory…
What is your opinion of using children for witnesses? Using adults for recall of childhood abuse experiences?
Facts about our memory, in general? As usual, support your opinions.

Purpose and mission statements
Describe the problem: what is the condition, phenomenon, or cause at the heart of your organization?
Provide relevant information and data that justify the need for such an organization, such as incidents or prevalence rates
Describe how a minimum of three of the five pillars of psychology form the foundation of your organization and support your purpose
What specific theories, knowledge, and/or methods are you drawing on?
How do the approaches, services, or mission/philosophy of the non-profit incorporate one or more of the pillars?
Describe the specific, research-based goals of the institute
What is the function of your nonprofit? How is it delivering on its mission and purpose? 
Connect the goals to services, function(s), and intervention
As a nonprofit, you need to prioritize your offerings; what data are you using to drive these decisions and programs? 
What areas of expertise are needed to guide your organization?
What skills and roles will these individuals have? (eg, researchers, clinicians, subject matter experts, types of psychologists (social, biological, experimental), etc.)
Conclusion
Summarize how your non-profit will be well-equipped and informed to deliver on its mission. Must include APA citations for the sources referenced. 

For this discussion, you will first listen to part of “The Testosterone Show Links to an external site.”, an episode from the radio show This American Life. Listen to the intro, and then select one of the first three Acts to focus on.
In your post, give a brief overview of what happened in the act that you listened to. Be sure to include: Was the person (or people) focused on in the segment you selected experiencing activating or organizing effects of hormones? How did you make that categorization? How were hormones related to (or change) their behavior, emotion, and cognition? Did any of the descriptions or experiences surprise you? [6 pts]
link; https://www.thisamericanlife.org/220/testosterone

The student will select a client from their internship site and complete an 8-page (minimum) case conceptualization report detailing the following ten competencies, which align with the Midterm and Final Evaluations and are further described in the grading rubric:
I. Assessment Skills
Includes a summary of the DSM-5 diagnosis, biopsychosocial assessment, mental status exam, substance use, risk assessment, and any other assessment instruments used.
II. Intervention & Conceptualization Skills
Includes a summary of how the assessment informs treatment, treatment plan, goals, and interventions used. Incorporates any relevant cultural, racial, ethical, and legal (if applicable) issues related to the case, and reflects the intern’s personal theory of counseling.
III. Writing Skills and Document Organization
Paper clearly and succinctly communicates clinical impressions. Paper is organized, with appropriate grammar, spelling, and APA Style.
IV. Use of Supervision
Includes a summary of how supervision impacted clinical decision making and case conceptualization.
V. Knowledge & Application of Site-Specific Information
Includes a description of how the site’s clinical services and structure affect the assessment, treatment, and conceptualization of the selected case. Any relevant policies, regulatory processes, and program evaluation measures associated with service delivery are included.
VI. Professional Counseling Competencies
Includes a description of how the case was conceptualized from the professional counseling framework compared to other mental health professions (e.g., counseling promotes clients’ optimal human development, wellness, and mental health through prevention, education, and advocacy activities, including advocacy for those with mental health issues.)
VII. Personal Attributes & Self-Understanding
Includes a summary of 1. intern’s reactions, awareness of own emotional response, and effective countertransference management related to the client case, and 2. awareness of intern’s impact on client (i.e., intern’s race, gender, religion) and client’s transference responses.
VIII. Interpersonal Competencies
Includes a summary of how the intern’s interactions with supervisor, interdisciplinary team, and site colleagues informed the case. Describe how the use of empathy, compassion, and respect for client’s autonomy were evident in the client’s treatment.
IX. Student’s Strengths
Identify and describe at least three of the intern’s personal strengths that enhanced the client’s treatment.
X. Student’s Areas for Development
Identify and describe at least three of the intern’s areas for development that would further enhance the client’s treatment.

For specific details required in this assignment, as well as the scoring grid, please review the BCBA Interview & Reflection Overview.
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Assignment part 1:
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Treatment Outcome Models document, provided in the introduction area of this week’s discussion, and think about how each model relates to the treatment of forensic populations.
Review Chapter 21, “Aftercare and Recidivism Prevention,” in the course text Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research. Focus on the effective use of treatment outcome models when treating forensic populations.
Review the article “Guilt and Shame as Predictors of Recidivism: A Longitudinal Study with Young Prisoners” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on using the recidivism model in the treatment of forensic populations.
Review the article “A Study of Methadone Maintenance for Male Prisoners: 3-Month Postrelease Outcomes” in this week’s Learning Resources. Note the distinctions among the three treatment outcome models in the treatment of forensic populations.
Review the article “Adult Sex Offenders on Community Supervision: A Review of Recent Assessment Strategies and Treatment” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on the distinctions among the three treatment outcome models in the treatment of forensic populations.
Review the article “Moderate Adolescent Drug Use and the Development of Substance Use Self-Regulation” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the nature of treatment outcome models used with juveniles.
Select one of the three treatment outcome models that is of particular interest to you for use with this Discussion.
Conduct an academic search in the Walden Library and select at least one scholarly article from a peer-reviewed journal that uses the treatment outcome model (recidivism, relapse, or harm-reduction) you selected.
Reflect on the results of the study in terms of the outcome model you selected.
Consider how the results of the study might be different if one of the other two treatment outcome models had been used. Think about how the outcomes might change.
Post by Day 5 a brief summary of the research article you selected, including an identification of the treatment outcome model used in the study. Then explain how the study might have been affected and how the outcomes might have changed if one of the other treatment outcome models had been used.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
Material need for this discussion.
Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research
Chapter 21, “Aftercare and Recidivism Prevention”
Hosser, D., Windzio, M., & Greve, W. (2008). Guilt and shame as predictors of recidivism: A longitudinal study with young prisonersLinks to an external site.. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 35(1), 138–152
Kinlock, T. W., Gordon, M. S., Schwartz, R. P., & O’Grady, K. E. (2008). A study of methadone maintenance for male prisoners: 3-month postrelease outcomesLinks to an external site.. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 35(1), 34–47.
Percy, A. (2008). Moderate adolescent drug use and the development of substance use self-regulationLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 32(5), 451-458.
Stalans, L. J. (2004). Adult sex offenders on community supervision: A review of recent assessment strategies and treatmentLinks to an external site.. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 31(5), 564–608.
Geyer, M. D. (2009). Treatment outcome models- i Have uploaded the treatment outcome.
Assignment Part 2- Use the same articles listed above.
To prepare for this assignment:
Review the course document, Treatment Outcome Models (found in this week’s Learning Resources).
Review Chapter 21, “Aftercare and Recidivism Prevention,” in the course text Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research. Pay attention to the effective uses of treatment outcome models with forensic populations.
Review the article “Guilt and Shame as Predictors of Recidivism: A Longitudinal Study with Young Prisoners” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on using the recidivism treatment outcome model with the treatment of forensic populations.
Review the article “A Study of Methadone Maintenance for Male Prisoners: 3-Month Postrelease Outcomes” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how the choice of treatment outcome models impacts the effectiveness of treatments used with forensic populations
Review the article “Adult Sex Offenders on Community Supervision: A Review of Recent Assessment Strategies and Treatment” in this week’s Learning Resources. Focus on the distinctions among the three treatment outcome models used in the treatment of forensic population
Focus on the similarities and differences among the three treatment outcome models in terms of relevance in defining treatment success and/or failure with specific forensic populations, challenges in application, and advantages of using each model.
The assignment (2–3 pages):
Briefly describe each of the three treatment outcome models: recidivism, relapse, and harm-reduction.
Compare (similarities and differences) the three treatment outcome models in terms of relevance in defining treatment success and/or failure with specific forensic populations, challenges in application, and advantages of each model.
Explain at least one conclusion you drew or insight you gained as a result of your comparison.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.

Each paper should be approximately two double-spaced pages (You are always welcome to write more). Demonstrate both your understanding of key concepts and reflect, critique, apply, and synthesize material including how this might apply to you. Typically, a reflection could include a brief explanation of some key concept as described in the reading and then your reflection, which could include a critique, application, or integration. Once you have established that you understand the concept or theme, it is fine to bounce it off your own experience or explore how it might apply to you, to the world at large, or to better understanding some idea.
Reflection paper C.
Instead of a quiz, these chapters (11 and 12 in Mindsight) are to be written about in a reflection paper (see explanation above about reflection papers). Respond and reflect on either or both of these two chapters or some concept within them from Siegel’s book.
Siegel, D. J. (2010). Mindsight: The new science of personal transformation. NY: Bantam.