Week 10 Discussion On Being Sane in Insane Places, Psychology homework help

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On Being Sane in Insane Places

One of the more controversial articles published about mental hospitals is David Rosenhan’s “On Being Sane in Insane Places.” This account describes how 8 sane people gained admission to 12 different mental hospitals by complaining to the admissions office that they had been hearing voices that said, “Empty, hollow, and thud.’ The pseudo-patients behaved normally during the rest of the admission interview and throughout their hospitalization. Although all of them were eventually released from the mental hospitals, with the length of the hospitalization ranging from 7 to 52 days, all were released with the stigmatizing label “schizophrenia in remission.”

The most shocking aspect of the study concerns the experiences the pseudo-patients had while in the mental hospitals. In brief, they received almost no attention from the doctors, nurses, or even attendants, and they were sedated with over 2,000 pills (which they flushed down the toilets, as did many real patients). The few interactions they had with the staff were usually antitherapeutic. For example, Rosenhan describes how doctors ignored patients, as in the following exchange:

Pseudo-patient: Pardon me, Dr. X. Could you tell me when I am eligible for grounds privileges?

Physician: Good morning, Brett. How are you today? (Moves off without waiting for a response.)

In summing up the study, Rosenhan noted that the pseudo-patients experienced very strong feelings of powerlessness and depersonalization, leading to the conclusion that many mental hospitals are actually detrimental to the patients’ mental health. The flaws of the mental hospitals described in Rosenhan’s article are not unavoidable, as evidenced by the hospital system described by Polak, Deever, and Kirby (1977). For example, in a southwest Denver inpatient hospital alternative system, clients are diagnosed at home rather than in the hospital. Staff offices have been eliminated, leading to greatly increased patient-staff interaction. To avoid depersonalization, patients are often placed and treated in the homes of carefully screened families rather than in a large, impersonal hospital. Also, the daily cost of such treatment is considerably less than the standard rate in hospitals. All of this indicates that it is possible to develop a workable, cost-efficient alternative to psychiatric hospitals.

What other ways can you think of where mental health systems can work to humanize, empower, and personalize their care for patients who have mental illness or disorders? Why do you think that it is important to validate rather than ignore those who seek treatment for mental health issues and disorders?

minimum of 14 complete sentences

 

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Expand Your Literature Review TOPIC: Why is the pay for female less than make in the same position?

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For this assignment, please find at least an additional 5 to 7more scholarly sources to include in your literature review. List each resource and briefly describe how each will be added to your literature review. In other words, why was it added? How will it contribute? For example, did you add a resource based on instructor feedback? Explain. Or did you find while writing that you made an assertion that needed to be supported? Explain. Length: 2-3 pages, not including title and reference pages Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards

 

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History 1302 Assignment 27

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-What were the events that led to the Gulf War and American Participation.

Chapter Assignments need to be at least 4 paragraphs long. To earn credit you must submit all assignments in the correct format. An excellent example can be seen in the Announcements section. Your best 10 Chapter Assignment will be used for your final grade. Remember, previously submitted assignments cannot be reopened.

-Analyze the 2000 presidential election and the disputed outcome.

Write a paragraph about the question above, separate from the other 4 paragraphs needed for the other question.

 

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Final Project Milestone Two: Sources and Thesis Exploration/Proposal

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Please read the full description before starting assignment!

I need someone to write a 1 paragraph proposal on the trickster archetype in mythology. The proposal should cover the give an overview of the the tricksters role in mythology and whether there are good and bad tricksters. This will be the basis for my final project (please see rubric for more details).

Overview: For this milestone, you will submit some preliminary sources (MLA format) and a topic proposal for your presentation to be reviewed for feasibility and validity by your instructor. This topic is not set in stone and can be adjusted as you work on your project. Below is an example posted by my professor on dying/resurrecting deity:

Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed: – Your topic proposal should be at least one paragraph, with the inclusion of a conditional thesis. Below is an example posted by my professor on dying/resurrecting deity:

“In the project, I will discuss the myths of Inanna and Osiris, both earlier examples of the dying and resurrecting deity. I will show how they are alike—both die and come back to life—and will also discuss how their myths are different. Inanna’s myth is closely related to the seasons, but Osiris’ myth is not related to the seasons. It does, though give hope to his followers that they, too, can live in Tuat, land of the dead. Inanna returns to the upper world when she is resurrected, but Osiris must stay in the land of the dead. This myth is very widespread and is found in almost all mythoi.”

– You should submit at least two sources: a primary and a secondary source. Explain why each source is important and why it relates to your chosen topic. (This can be 1–2 sentences). You will need to give a detailed reason why each source relates to the topic of tricksters.

Notes from my professor regarding sources:

Primary sources are the original works, i.e. The Enuma Elish, the Egyptian Book of Coming Forth by Day (aka The Book of the Dead,)The Iliad, Hesiod’s “Theogony,” The Popol Vuh, and The Mabinogion (Welsh) to name a few. Do not use encyclopedias, websites, or dictionaries that summarize the myths!

Secondary sources are works written about the primary sources, i.e. commentary, analysis, etc. An example of this is Joseph’s Campbell’s work on the hero motif.

If you need further clarification, visit this site: Primary vs. Secondary Sources

I also urge you to use the Shapiro Library which can be accessed in the module.

Wikipedia and about.com are not acceptable, academic sources for college works. Also, keep in mind that sites such as Crystalinks (which catalogs myths) are also not academic, nor are personal websites published by people who are not experts in the field. Such sites as Sparks Notes, abstracts, or summaries of longer articles are also not acceptable. Encyclopedias are not college fodder, nor are dictionaries. Scholarly articles can be found via databases such as EBSCO and JSTOR, BUT make sure that the articles are full text and not abstracts. If you have questions about whether a site is reputable or not, ask me!

And some possibly helpful websites:

If you are looking for online sources, I am posting a couple of sites that might help you! Keep in mind, though, that these texts are in public domain, so the language might be a bit archaic. For example, E.A. Wallis Budge was the foremost Egyptian scholar for years, but his work was completed in in the late nineteenth/early twentieth centuries. Theories might have changed since Budge’s time, but the gist of the myths remain the same. These sites contain a lot of primary sources, but I am not sure how many secondary sources would be available.

Sacred Texts

Ancient Texts

Keep in mind that your works cited sources can (and should be) works in progress. You can continue to find sources until the project is due. I listed some print sources in the discussion area–as have some students–so peruse that list. I will add to it as more “things” come to mind AND I invite you to add your input.

KEEP IN MIND: Wikipedia, about.com, Shmoop, encyclopedias, and dictionaries can be launching points to find other sources, but they are not suitable for college works. Neither are most personal sites (or sites such as Crystalinks), and pages that have several paragraphs are not in depth sources. They will not count in the number of required sources. The project needs to have accurate and reputable sources.

And last: when explaining why the source is important and how it is related to the topic, it is not enough to write, “This article is about the dying and resurrecting deity.” How does the source support your thesis? This is especially important for secondary sources.

 

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unit 5 English practice PEER review

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Practice Peer Review

Do not begin this discussion until you have thoroughly reviewed all areas and resources in Unit 5. In this discussion, you will post a rough draft of your Explanatory Essay for your peers to review. You will also write a brief explanation of your writing process for your classmates. You will then review the papers of at least two of your classmates.

To complete your posts, follow these steps very carefully and thoroughly:

  1. Carefully review all areas of Unit 5.
  2. Compose your Explanatory Essay draft in full APA format, with your two required sources cited in text and in a References page at the end.
    • Use your prewriting materials from Unit 4 and the feedback you received from your instructor to write a full draft of 3–4 pages. (This page length requirement does not include the title page, the reference page, or the revision statement.)
    • Your Explanatory Essay should explain your topic using rich information from your two sources and from your own understanding of the topic. Integrate quoted and paraphrased information from both sources (your choice from the List of Approved Articles for Writing and your scholarly, peer-reviewed library article) throughout your essay. Incorporate source materials smoothly into your paragraphs, and fully cite the articles in text and in a reference page at the end of your essay.
      • For instructions and examples related to in-text citation and end referencing of articles from your book and from the library, please refer to the Explanatory Essay Sample resource. Refer also to the APA section of A Writer’s Reference, under Article or Chapter in an Edited Book or an Anthology, and Article from a Database, and/or to The Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers, APA Referencing, page 453, Work in an Anthology, and Article from a Journal.
  3. After you have completed these steps, write a main discussion post in which you give your classmates some information about your paper.
    • Explain which techniques for explaining (definition, process analysis, or causal analysis) you used, what plans you have for revisions, and what questions you would like your reviewers to answer.
    • Then attach your draft to the post. Do not write your draft in the text field for the message. Be sure to return to the discussion to find out what your peers and instructor have said about your draft.
    • You are also strongly encouraged to make use of Smarthinking during this drafting and revision stage of your Explanatory Essay. Smarthinking is a free service provided to you as a Capella learner that allows you to submit any writing assignment for a free review from a qualified tutor. If you would like to use this excellent tool, click the link in the Resources section.
  4. Do not begin reading and reviewing your classmates’ essays until you have thoroughly reviewed the media piece, Performing Peer Review: Explanatory Essay.
 

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Reconstructing the Lost Tribe

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Reconstructing the Lost Tribe

This essay is taken from our text Writing Logically, Thinking Critically 8th edition, where it is presented in its entirety.

Your essay will “characterize the society that uses the language” discussed in the text. Do not describe a tribe or culture that already exists. Use your imagination and your impressions. Read and reread all sections of the writing assignment (specifically “The Topic,” “The Approach,” and “Audience and Purpose”) to be clear on your direction.

The objective of this paper is for you to have the opportunity to formulate a thesis, to provide development and support for your ideas, and to demonstrate your ability to structure a clear and effective essay.

Please create a draft for this essay. The Draft should be 2+ pages and conform to MLA format.

The final essay should be 3-5 pages and should conform to MLA format.

Be sure you have met the requirements for the essay. Check for mechanical and typographical errors. Be sure to follow MLA format. There are no references required for this essay nor is a Works Cited page required.

No plagiarism!

 

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Multiple-choice question

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  1. An environmental psychologist is most likely to study:
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

QUESTION 2

  1. Company X-Y was able to achieve maximum productivity with low costs. It also used practices that contributed to employee satisfaction with low turnover. Company X-Y achieved __________and ________:
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

QUESTION 3

  1. Regarding flex time, which of the following statements is false?
    It involves the use of starting and quitting times that are flexible within the daily schedule.
    It does tend to increase employee productivity.
    It includes the use of a core work period during which employees need to be present.
    Very few large organizations now use flexible work arrangements.

10 points

QUESTION 4

  1. In ergonomics, machines and other devices go through ________________ to observe how user-friendly the device is.
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

QUESTION 5

  1. When teaching, it is more advantageous for students if instructors use:
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

QUESTION 6

  1. Jerald was in full concentration, feeling no pain, and feeling in control during his long-distance run. Applying ideas from humanistic psychology, sports psychologists refer to this experience of optimal states as:
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

QUESTION 7

  1. A “Theory X” management style is more likely to use ____________ as a strategy than a “Theory Y” management style.
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

QUESTION 8

  1. Effective ways to promote job enrichment are:
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

QUESTION 9

  1. The design of voice recognition programs and video games that sense physical movement fall into the category of:
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

QUESTION 10

  1. Psychologists are able to control conditions in research to better understand how juries make decisions by using:
    a.
    b.
    c.
    d.

10 points

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Human Services worker case, answer questions

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Read the following case vignette:

Tameka is a 45-year-old divorced mother whose two children are now older, married, and living in another state. Tameka has worked two jobs for years while she put her two daughters through a private high school in her community. Both daughters were good students and took advantage of Tameka’s guidance and assistance as she mentored them into early adulthood. They love their mother and were grateful for her ability to help them select colleges and later employment opportunities. The oldest daughter is now married. She is working for a large cable company and has recently been promoted to a position in North Carolina, nine hours from her mother’s home. The youngest daughter was married last month and has moved to Colorado with her new husband. For the first time in 24 years, Tameka finds herself alone at home. She is not sure what to do with herself. She has decided to come to the women’s transitional center in her community. She has heard good things about what they do and hopes she will learn about some service that will give her life more meaning.

Use the attached document to answer questions about this case.

APA Style

 

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CAREER COUNSELING THEORY CASE STUDY

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Career Counseling Theory Case Study

For this assignment, you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of career counseling theory by choosing a career counseling theory addressed in Units 1 or 2 and applying it to the case study provided below. Approach the case study from the perspective of your individual specialization (mental health counseling, school counseling, and so forth). You can embellish the case scenario as needed to help you complete the assignment.

Scenario

Taneka, a 17-year-old African-American female, is a high school junior. She is the eldest of three siblings living with her single-parent mother. Her mother has worked for the past 15 years at a manufacturing plant. Her father has not been a part of Taneka’s life.

As the eldest, Taneka has held major responsibilities throughout her life to support her working mother, such as caring for her younger siblings: Derrick, now age 14, and Kenya, age 12. These early duties reinforced development of her natural leadership skills. Taneka has been recognized from an early age for being mature, responsible, and dependable. As her siblings have grown, she has been able to have part-time jobs, most recently as a salesperson at a teen fashion store in the local mall. It was here that she first realized she had a knack for dealing with people, and they responded well to her—employers, co-workers, and customers alike. She was recently approached by her supervisor to consider participating in the company’s employee leadership training program.

This has caused Taneka to start thinking about post-secondary educational possibilities. Previously she had thought college was out of her reach, due to the limited financial resources of her family and no history of anyone in her family ever attending college. As such, she had not previously given much importance to her grades. Rather than participating in extracurricular school activities, she focused on working. She is on track for graduating with her class next year and has a current grade point average of 2.05.

Taneka is now questioning her previous assumption about college or other post-secondary educational possibilities, but she does not have a clear idea of what she would like to pursue as a career. Choosing a career and a post-secondary program to prepare for it, seeking financial support, and navigating the admissions procedure all remain mysteries to her.

In your paper, address the following:

  • Argue for one relevant theory to be applied to the scenario. Note: Appropriate career counseling theories include, but are not limited to, Holland, Super, Krumboltz, Gottfredson, Social Cognitive Theory, and Person-Environment-Fit.
  • Identify the theory you chose and provide a rationale as to why you have selected this career theory.
  • Describe the key components of your chosen career counseling theoretical framework.
  • Analyze any challenges you might have applying this theory to the case.
  • Propose possible approaches for addressing the challenges you identified.
  • Be sure to include research findings that support your use of this theory. Include a minimum of one supporting reference not provided in this course.

Your assignment should be 4–5 pages in length and include at least three references, including your text. Be sure to indicate your specialization in your paper. Review the Career Counseling Theory Case Study Scoring Guide to understand the grading expectations for this assignment.

READINGS

Use your Career Counseling text to complete the following:

  • Read Chapter 3, “Career Counseling Models,” pages 77–120.
  • Read Chapter 4, “Integrating Career and Personal Counseling,” pages 121–136.
  • Read Appendix C, “Multicultural Career Counseling Checklist,” pages 416–418.
  • Review Chapter 2 and Appendix B as necessary to provide information for this unit’s discussion activities.

Multimedia

Click The Career Diamond to view the interactive piece, featuring an interview with Patricia Andersen, EdD. This presentation provides an illustrated demonstration of the Career Diamond.

Optional Readings

Use the Capella University Library to read one of the following articles related to your specialization area:

  • Walker, J. V., & Peterson, G. W. (2012). Career thoughts, indecision, and depression: Implications for mental health assessment in career counseling. Journal of Career Assessment, 20(4), 497–506.
  • Anctil, T. M., Smith, C. K., Schenck, P., & Dahir, C. (2012). Professional school counselors’ career development practices and continuing education needs. Career Development Quarterly, 60(2), 109–121.
  • Harrington, T., & Long, J. (2013). The history of interest inventories and career assessments in career counseling. Career Development Quarterly, 61(1), 83–92.

Career Counseling Theory Case Study Scoring Guide

Due Date: Unit 2
Percentage of Course Grade: 10%.

CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Describe the key components of a career counseling theory.
21%		 Does not identify the key components of a career counseling theory. Identifies a career counseling theory but does not describe its key components. Describes the key components of a career counseling theory. Describes the key components of a career counseling theory with exceptional clarity, incorporating relevant information form the literature.
Apply a career counseling theory to a client scenario.
21%		 Does not apply a career counseling theory to a client scenario. Identifies a career counseling theory but does not specifically apply it to a client scenario. Applies a career counseling theory to a client scenario. Applies a career counseling theory to a client scenario, supporting the rationale with relevant literature.
Analyze potential challenges and solutions to applying a career counseling theory to a client scenario.
21%		 Does not describe potential challenges and solutions to applying a career counseling theory to a client scenario. Describes potential challenges or solutions to applying a career counseling theory to a client scenario. Analyzes potential challenges and solutions to applying a career counseling theory to a client scenario. Analyzes potential challenges and solutions to applying a career counseling theory to a client scenario, supporting the analysis with relevant literature.
Analyze research findings related to the use of a chosen career counseling theory in a client scenario.
21%		 Does not describe research findings related to the use of a chosen career counseling theory in a client scenario. Describes research findings related to the use of a chosen career counseling theory in a client scenario. Analyzes research findings related to the use of a chosen career counseling theory in a client scenario. Analyzes research findings related to the use of a chosen career counseling theory in a client scenario, providing both critical and supporting evidence.
Communicate effectively through the consistent use of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and APA format expected of a counseling professional.
16%		 Communicates in an ineffective and unprofessional manner through unclear, wordy, disorganized, and grammatically incorrect writing that incorporates incorrect APA style conventions. Communicates in an inconsistent manner through language that lacks clarity, conciseness, organization, and proper grammar usage or that incorporates APA style conventions with errors that detract from the strength of the writing. Communicates in an effective and professional manner using scholarly resources that support the analysis through clear, concise, well-organized, and grammatically correct writing that incorporates appropriate APA style conventions with few errors. Communicates in an exemplary, effective, and professional manner using scholarly resources that support the analysis by connecting concepts through clear, concise, well-organized, and grammatically correct writing that incorporates appropriate APA style conventions with no errors.

 

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