...Psychological Needs Paper Everyone has needs. Though each person may want something different, the basic motivation to get that object of want is based on similar principles. We all have basic needs, such as the need of food, water, and sleep. These types of needs are hardwired into our brain, telling us to fulfill them in order to survive. But what of the other needs we experience throughout our life, and the motivation that drives us to accomplish them? In 1968, an American psychologist named Abraham Maslow developed a model of human motivation. Within this model, Maslow broke down motivation and needs based on several levels, forming a hierarchy of needs. The hierarchy of needs used five levels: Physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem needs, and the final level of self-actualization. Maslow believed that people are motivated to satisfy the needs at each level before moving to the next. He surmised that as people move up the hierarchy, they become more motivated to achieve self-actualization, as this would lead to the person’s full potential. From the basic needs of individuals, to the motivation behind each need, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs explains how both biological and psychological needs impact us and our motivation. On a personal level, Maslow’s hierarchy makes sense. To me, it is easy to grasp the concept that there is a motivator behind my needs as a human being. Without the motivator there, there would be little will power to accomplish...
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...Running head: FIRST 2 OR 3 WORDS OF TITLE Paper Title here Author Name Class number Date Note: This paper has been prepared for your reference by Dr. Kate Emmons. Please use it both as a template for your course papers as well as for tips on writing, organization, and APA format. After printing this paper for reference, replace the text and headings with your own. Save with a new filename. This paper was formatted per APA with the help of Reference Point Software (www.refpt.net), an inexpensive and recommended APA formatting tool. Last modified: 12-23-04. If you have corrections, please write to kemmons@wgu.edu Abstract [Type the abstract here, left aligned with no indentation. It should be one paragraph and 120 words or less. Note than an abstract is to summarize and introduce the PAPER rather than the topic. It is not a substitute for (or the same thing as) the introduction, which is the first section of the paper.] Paper Title Here, or First Heading for Longer Papers The purpose of this paper is to help you write scholarly papers that are driven by a thesis or position statement and are formatted per APA (American Psychological Association, 2001). The first paragraph should address the following questions concisely and explicitly: a) What is this paper about? b) What is the thesis or position statement of the paper? c) How is the paper organized? In many ways, academic writing follows...
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...The Effect Child Abuse has on Families Penelope Murray Concordia University Human Development Dr Adkins Professional working in a family agency who has been assigned a family which consist of husband, wife and three children. The family obtains guardianship of a 5 year’s old little boy who has been physically abused, and living in the home where drug and alcohol were present. As the professional I would introduce myself to the family, and ask the parents to briefly explain the reason for their visit. Explain to the guardians that the parents still have legal rights, and could ask for legal contact with the child. Inform them that guardianship could be ended by the court if parents become able to take care of the child. I would have the parents sign a consent stating I, (we), __________________________________________________________, agree to participate in the family assessment. I/We understand that the family assessment is designed to determine the resources, priorities and concerns of my/our family related to the enhancement of my/our child’s health and development. I/We understand that all information obtained during the family assessment will remain confidential and will only be shared with appropriate Family Agency staff for the purpose of referrals. The DSS worker would be the person to set up resources such as therapy for the child, money to take care of the child, Guardian at Litem who is the voice for the child. Children...
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...Clinical Psychology Paper Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine clinical psychology. Address the following items: Discuss the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology. Explain the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology. Discuss the differences between clinical psychology and other mental health professions, including social work, psychiatry, and school psychology. Include a minimum of two sources from peer-reviewed publications. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Discussion Questions How does research affect clinical practice? Is all research equally trustworthy? Explain your answer. What are some of your biases about mental health? How do you think you formed these biases? Week 2 Discussion Questions Can effective therapy happen without administering psychological testing? Explain why or why not. Under what circumstances is testing useful? In what ways does culture influence psychological testing? PSY 480 Week 3 Psychological Testing Article Individual Assignment: Psychological Testing Article Analysis Resources: Electronic Reserve Readings, the University Library, or other resources Locate an article concerning the use of psychological testing in the workplace (e.g., the use of personality tests during the interview process). Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze your selected article. Address the following: Briefly summarize the article. Describe the psychological testing instruments...
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...Consumer Traits and Behaviors Paper and Presentation Formal Outline Nicholas Tatum PSY/322 April 14, 2015 Mr. Scott Skjordahl Consumer Traits and Behaviors Paper and Presentation Formal Outline I. Introduction A. Narrative Hook: Sentence to engage reader in your topic. B. Background on what the paper will be about. C. Thesis Statement: One-two sentences informing the reader what they will learn from reading the paper. It can outline what the main sub-topics of your paper will be II. Identify at least three psychological processes and three social processes that may influence consumer behavior. 1. Psychological factors which influence consumer behavior. 1. Motivation is a key factor as it deals with the consumer and their behavior. 2. Perception is what the consumer thinks about the brand or service. 3. Learning comes with experience. Trial and error. The consumer knows and supports a brand and/or service only after he/she uses the product/service. The consumer is satisfied when they decide to purchase the brand or service again. 4. Beliefs and attitude are essential when the consumer make a purchase. The brand image has an influence on the consumers buying decision. Marketers create the image of the product/service available in selected markets. The brands have an image associated to it. 2. Social processes which influence consumer behavior. a. Reference groups are made up of people that compare themselves with each...
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...and the Affect * This paper will discuss arousal, behavior, stress and the affects. I will first review the difference between physiological and psychological needs, also providing examples. Secondly this paper will discuss the relationship between arousal and behavior. It will also review if there is an affect or impact on performance. Finally this paper will review and access the long-term and short-term effects of stress on the body, brain and behavior. * Physiological needs refer to deficits that exist in the material body or brain. Physiological needs refer to deficits that exist in the material body or brain. Psychological needs, however, do not have any material existence and are mental or psychological in nature (Deckers, 2010). The body has specific needs and if those needs are not met than a physiological need is created. However a psychological drive results when an organism does not receive a needed substance per Decker, 2010 Drives, Needs, and Awareness 8th chapter. A physiological need is responsible for pushing an organism into action. Abraham Maslow examined needs and put them in to tiers from the lowest to the highest. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization (Deckers, 2010). Physiological needs would be considered the most important and fulfilled first, however self-actualization needs are taken care of last. Examples of basic physiological needs are food, water, and breathing...
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...Running head: EXAMPLE PAPER FOR GRADING APA Example Paper for the Writing and Grading of Students’ Papers in the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Norm Stradleigh Course Information Professor Information Date Due Note: The title page establishes the reader’s first impression with the author’s work. Its importance cannot be over-emphasized. Visually center the title block on the page. The title block consists of the title, the author’s name, and the byline. The title is a description of the focus of the paper and should not have comments such as “A Research Paper on…,” as that would be redundant with the expressed purpose of a research paper. APA suggests a title of 10 to 12 words (American Psychological Association (APA), p. 11). Following the title is the name of the author(s). It is double-spaced and centered below the title. Double-spaced and centered below the author’s name is the byline. The byline is the name of the institution or institutions where the work was completed (APA, pp. 11-12). The words “Running head” followed by a colon appear on the title page only; left justified (one-inch margin) and one inch from the top of the paper. Following “Running head:” is a short form of the title, all capitalized. This shortened title has a maximum of 50 characters, including spaces and punctuation (APA, p. 12). The header appears on all pages including the title page. It is the first two or three words of the title (APA, p. 288). It is not in all capital...
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...The Changing Nature of the Psychological Contract and its Impact on Modern Organizations by Kheeran Dharmawardena kheeran.d@its.monash.edu.au Executive Summary Drawing on recently published work by experts in the field of organizational behavior, this paper aims to outline the aspects of the psychological contract that need to be considered in todays demanding work place. It shows how the contract affects the individual, the managers and the organization. The paper further discusses the advantages of recognizing the changing psychological contract and how an organization could form contracts that are beneficial to both the employee and the employer. Introduction Psychological contract, the unwritten agreement between an employer and employee, is changing in the post job security economic environment. With the popularity of contractual, short term employment within organizations, employees are now seeking to create a psychological contact which is more about self-actualization. This change in the psychological contract has implications on organizations that seek to have a work force that is motivated and committed towards the organizations goals. What is The Psychological Contract? The psychological contract according to recent definitions is an individual's beliefs concerning the obligations that exists between the employee and the organization (Lester, Turnley et. al., 2002) . The contract is composed of an individual's perceptions...
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...environment. Different forms of violence and aggression, including drug trafficking and abuse, robbery, and rape cases among other forms of violence necessitates the need for analyzing the roles of a correctional psychologist. The special roles played by the correctional psychologists such as providing environments that improve the safety of the staff and inmates, psychological services, inmate management, and conducting an evaluation of the inmate/prison population and its influence on inmates’ health necessitated the study into the topic. In addition, the fact that the correctional psychology has numerous ethical dilemmas and conflicts makes it wanting to study the topic. Introduction Today, corrections are a complex, high profile operation, which consumes a significant portion of the federal operating budget. This paper will concentrate on the duties of a correctional psychologist. The paper begins with an overview of legal issues pertinent to psychological concepts and legal rights of inmates. We then examine the practice of forensic psychology in the correctional environment. Legal issues This section describes the common legal issues facing psychologists working in correctional facilities. The issues have been organized around the principles of American Psychological Association (APA) ethics code. Correctional psychologists see the criminal as a customer. In whichever scenario, the level of confidentiality that a customer anticipates...
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...Title of Paper Author Name Institutional Affiliation Repeat the Full Paper Title Here I post this paper template with some American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines (APA, 2009) in order to help you learn APA. Note that I am not trying to write a thesis here, but am trying to provide you with a useful template and some tips to improve your writing! The use of this template is not required, but I strongly recommend using it to submit your papers in this and other courses if your instructors do not provide a template or guidelines but do require APA. You can simply replace my words and headings with your words and headings. This section is the introduction of your paper. Note that it does not have a heading that says “Introduction”; the fact that it is the introduction is implied by its placement within the paper. A strong introduction will provide the background or an overview of your paper’s topic, explain the paper’s purpose, and provide an outline of the paper. Headings All of your papers will probably include first level headings. First level headings are like the one above. They should be centered, boldface, and use title case (Upper and Lower Case like the Examples in this Paper). For a long, in-depth paper, you may want sections within your headings. These are second level headings. They should be flushed left, boldface, and title case like this: Second Level Heading 1 Second Level Heading 2 Please note that headings follow the 2x2 rule described...
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...divisions of right and wrong, and confinement with their lack of self-identity what are the psychological, emotional, and social effects of incarceration on a juvinile, how little the corrections facilities actually rehabilitate the youth, the issues concerning juvenile corrections and how these and other factors contribute to the youth’s mindset both during and after prison. Part 2 * Haney, Craig. “Prisoners Once Removed.” http://www.prisonexp.org/pdf/haney.pdf, The Urban Institute Press, n.d. Web. 24 November 2014 This source is a scholarly article converted to PDF, and is thoroughly cited from other articles. It talks about imprisonment on individual and state levels, describing the impact of the United States prison system psychologically on prisoners. Other articles I have found on the internet have cited this article frequently, many who seek to reform the prison system have used this article against the consequences of the prison system, especially on youth. * Matsuda, Kristy. “Impact of Incarceration on Young Offenders”, https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/227403.pdf, U.S Department of Justice, 27 April 2009, Web. 24 November 2014. Matsuda discusses the impact of incarceration on youth, basically what my article is about, in a research paper for The U.S department of Justice. The paper utilizes Californian inmates, age 16-25 males, released between 1998 and 99, based on information...
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...ALTER THIS PAPER....IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO TURN IT IN....USING IT VERBATIN WILL RESULT IN A 100 MARK AND IDENTIFICATION WITH ANOTHER STUDENT PAPER...IN OTHER WORDS, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY CHEATING AND MAY BE EXPELLED FROM YOUR UNIVERSITY...I WOULD USE IT AS A GUIDE, A LAUNCHING POINT....SOMETHING YOU COULD PARAPHRASE OR BORROW SOME IDEAS... Personal Theory of Counseling or Psychotherapy Personal Theory of Counseling or Psychotherapy Personal Theory of Counseling of Counseling or Psychotherapy Introduction This application paper will discuss my personal theory of counseling or psychotherapy in a number of different areas. Specifically, I will discuss the seven areas of interest. First, I will discuss and describe my basic view of human nature, Second, I will determine key factors that account for changes in behavior. Third, I will describe the nature of the therapist client relationship and its importance. Fourth, I will describe key functions and role of the therapist. Fifth, I will discuss the goals of therapy. Sixth, I will determine the techniques and theories of my approach. Seventh, I will discuss specific client issues best suited for my approach. (Walden University, 2012). In this paper I plan to describe and explain my own personal model for counseling. My personal model of counseling uses Gestalt Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy and Adlerian Therapy which I think complement one another well My Basic View of Human Nature ...
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...Psychological Disorders & Treatment Paper Candace Ward PSY/203 Foundation of Psychology November 16, 2015 Kurtis Armstrong Psychological Disorders is a disorder of the mind involving thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that cause either self or others significant distress. Significant distress can mean the person is unable to function, meet personal needs on their own, or are a danger to themselves or others. There are many types of psychological disorders, this paper will focus on Dependent personality disorders, cyclothymic disorders and well as PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. I will also include treatments and what each treatment option will entail. This paper will be concluded with my thoughts on how these disorders can affect our everyday lives and how important it is to be aware of these particular disorders. Dependent personality disorders or DPD is a psychological disorder that is characterized by a persuasive psychological dependence on other people. According to the Psych Central, Dependent personality disorders lead individuals to engage in dependent and submissive behaviors as well as sometimes being seen as “clingy” or “Clinging” to others. It also mentioned that people who suffer with dependent personality disorders tend to have self-doubt, they may belittle themselves a lot, and or repeatedly refer to themselves as “stupid.” Symptom may include having a difficult time making everyday decisions. For example, the individual may need extra help...
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...Response Paper: The Usage of Utility Psychological Measurement for Mental Illness Diagnosis Winifred Gordon Southern New Hampshire University Abstract This week assignment we are asked to write a response paper discussing the utility of using psychological measures that are in relations to mental illness diagnosis. With so many changes that are ongoing, there is a movement in the psychology world for the use of psychological measures to further aid in diagnosing mental illnesses and to push for specific measures as part of the diagnostic criteria. In this week paper I will respond to both articles and give my response to my thoughts when it relates to the usage of utility psychological measurements in relations to mental illness. Response Paper: The Usage of Utility Psychological Measurement for Mental Illness Diagnosis “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) marks the first significant revision of the publication since the DSM-IV in 1994. Changes to the DSM were largely informed by advancements in neuroscience, clinical and public health need, and identified problems with the classification system and criteria put forth” (Regier, Kuhl, and Kupfer, 2013). Because of the new movement in psychology, the requirements of utility usage in psychological measurements, can now help aid with diagnosing mental illness. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a form of dementia that causes a change in the brain resulting in the loss of memory, changes...
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...What is clinical psychology? Clinical psychology is the “discipline that uses what is known about the principles of human behavior to help people with their numerous troubles and concerns they experience during the course of life in their relationships, emotions, and physical selves” (Plante, 2011). The paper will discuss the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology and how psychology is still changing overtime. Next, the paper will discuss the roles that research and statistics play into clinical psychology. Lastly, the paper will include the differences between clinical psychology and other types of health professions, such as clinical psychology versus social work, clinical psychology versus psychiatry, and clinically psychology versus school psychology. History and Evolving Nature of Clinical Psychology Clinical psychology has changed over the last 25 years. For starters the DSM-III was published as well as the APA standards were revised. The American Psychological Society was founded, as well as the APA published the findings from the Presidential Task force for evidence-practice. Two of the main evolved approaches would be the Cognitive-Behavioral Approach as well as the Humanistic Approach. The Cognitive-Behavioral Approach was popular in the 1970s and they were used for depression as well as “treatment focusing on changing thinking, feeling, and expectations became as important as the goal of changing overt behavior” (Plante, 2011). The Humanistic...
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