...Resilience PSYC101-09H Dr. Stelter/Jourdan December, 13 2014 (Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Wolford, Vance, Howard, & Ashley, 2014, Trauma Exposure, Psychiatric Disorders, and Resiliency in Juvenile-Justice-Involved Youth, 430–437 ) The topic of this article is about how resilience and other psychiatric disorders plays a part in the lives of juveniles that are involved in the justice system that have exposure to traumatic events. The researcher’s rationale for this research was to prove that resilience might play a role in the negative outcomes of traumatic exposure in the youth that were involved in this study. This study consisted of a total of 350 juvenile who were all in some way involved with the justice system. The methods used in this research were in web-based survey forms that were administered by a third party such as a juvenile probation or parole officer. The participants were identified only by numbers so they could remain anonymous and to ensure confidentiality. In conclusion, the researchers confirms that the more juvenile-justice-Involved youth experience more traumatic events the more chances they have of developing resilience or other psychiatric disorders based on their research. (Burrow-Sánchez, Corrales, Jensen, & Meyers, 2014, Resilience in a Sample of Mexican American Adolescents With Substance Use Disorders, Psychological Assessment, 1038-1043) The top of this article is about measuring resilience in Latino American adolescents who have substance...
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...The Military, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Personality Jaye Crouse Northcentral University Dr. Claire Clifford PSY8100 Jul 20, 2014 Introduction The field of personality psychology has developed out of the necessity to know why people act, feel, and think like they do, to analyze their inward and outward motivations, and to discover where behaviors originate. It is the age-old debate of nature versus nurture that is found in many psychological theories and personality is no exception. Some researchers are convinced that the structure of personality is uniform and personality traits are universal, fundamentally heritable, and comprised of broadly defined dimensions where cultural, social, and gender influences are irrelevant and personality traits are fairly stable (Cattell, Eber, & Tatsuoka, 1970; McCrae & Costa, 1997: Terracciano & McCrae, 2006). Other psychologists such as humanistic and positive psychologists believe quite the opposite and contend that humans are essentially good with free will to make choices, change outcomes, and seek out opportunities to enhance their quality of life with the goal of self-actualizing, making personality a more fluid and less deterministic perspective with a focus on values, resiliency, and subjective well-being (Cloninger, 2013). Other researchers such as Freud, Adler, Horney, and Jung believe culture, society, and environment are profoundly important influences on personality (working in tandem...
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...developmental state of an individual as characterized by high self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resiliency. (Larson, M. D., Norman, S. M., & L. D. (2013) It provides a comprehensive pathway to employing psychology science in workplace operations. PSYCAP utilizes the roles of four aforementioned psychology constructs to assess an individual’s development, performance and overall effectiveness. Results Efficacy Score: 18 pts. 15 - 18 pts. Feedback: High level of PsyCap. Resiliency Score: 18 pts. 15 - 18 pts. Feedback: High level of PsyCap. Hope Score: 17 pts. 15 - 18 pts. Feedback: High level of PsyCap. Optimism Score: 15 pts. 15 - 18 pts. Feedback: High level of PsyCap. Listed above are the results of my PSYCAP assessment. The first category listed in the PSYCAP assessment is efficacy. Efficacy refers to an individual’s level of confidence to achieve a specific goal on a specific task in the workplace. I am in complete agreement the score given on this assessment. The assessment identified my level of PSYCAP as a score of 18 pts demonstrating a HIGH amount. In the workplace, I am consistently faced with a number of challenges. A well-rounded knowledge base and a proven systematic approach to Nursing has given me a great deal of confidence when accomplishing goals both long-term and short-term in the workplace. The next category is resiliency. In psychology, resiliency refers to an individual’s ability to successfully manage stress and adversity in the workplace...
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...The Resiliency of a Filipino by William G. Bacani B : Filipino is resilient G : Since time immemorial, we are tested by countless calamities; volcanic eruptions, devastating earthquakes and lahar flows, super typhoons, flash floods and landslides. B : Victoriously, we surmounted these ordeals and pains, beyond imagination of the human race G : Instant death of our loved ones, claimed by transportation mishaps and natural disasters. Thousands also die in hunger and malnutrition. All : Including ambushes and endless wars in Mindanao. They trampled our basic human rights, such as the right to live G (solo) : I lost my loving husband, who didn't want to join Abu Sayyaf. G (solo) : I lost my only son, who opted to become a military man. G : We lost our innocent children and women, we lost our homes and properties. B : Survivors are Filipinos. The wrath of nature and cruel destiny may steal everything from us. B (solo) : Wealth, properties, and family All : But the Filipinos never give up B : For us we are continuously scourged by the test of time. The spirit to survive and to bounce back remains undefeated All : I'm as pliant as a bamboo for I'm a man of Earth G : My hair may all be blown away by the winds B : And my legs may be crippled by the smash of waves All : But I will stand and pick up the shattered pieces of myself and continue to live B : Resolute to survive, clothed with an inspiration to live, not only for my family but also for my beloved country All...
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...This paper will discuss the idea of resiliency and how the United States Army (USA) has applied it over the years, as resilience is imperative to the US Soldier. The USA is a group, through whom land based military operations inflicts and suffers casualties on a regular basis. To kill another person or to lose a loved one is an extreme burden to bear, and many Soldiers throughout the years have not been able to cope with such a hardship. To explore this topic, one must consider the modern idea of resilience psychology, sociological necessities, the Warfighter through time, and the way ahead. The idea of what it means to be a resilient person has certainly changed throughout the years. Thinking back to the previous generations...
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...1945 testing the strength of the Okinawan people B. After the war, Okinawa begins to integrate with the U.S. Military forces. III. Beliefs A. The religion of the Okinawa people consists of early Chinese and Japanese influences. B. In ancestor worship, the core of this religious practice is the ancestral shrine. IV. Culture A. Customs 1. Okinawa’s customs have survived throughout the ages; including distinctive modernization. B. Courtesy is one of the most prominent traits instilled within Okinawan culture. B. Centenarians 1. Okinawa is home to the most documented centenarians in the world. Conclusion: In closing, the Okinawa people have endured many hardships that would have crumbled their society as a whole. From the times of the Ryukyu Kingdom until the present time, Okinawa’s rich history consisted of facing adversity when uncertainty presented itself. Okinawa’s resilience to such adversity is a testament to their beliefs and customs they still hold today. The Battle of Okinawa literally destroyed the Island followed with its residents. As seen over time, the residents did not falter and maintained discipline by adhering to their beliefs and customs. The Okinawa Centenarians are also a clear indication of discipline when it comes to eating, exercising, and cultivating a positive attitude. In all, the resiliency displayed by...
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...back in body. Our souls stayed over there. – ARMY COMBAT ENGINEER, POST-IRAQ Transition can mean the big picture of how a warrior has to try to adjust back into society, but the short term is very critical, from when a warrior leaves the battlefield to when they hit the streets at home. If there’s one thing I learned from my experiences, it was that there was no transition at all. –VIETNAM VETERAN Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has become the major medical issue with our soldiers returning from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. For many soldiers, it is a badge of honor to have served but for most, it is a start to an endless battle of finding the courage to continue to serve or be labeled an unfit soldier for the military and useless to their family. PTSD affects not only the soldier’s way of life but the core of who the soldier is. For this reason, the government should take special care informing society what is PTSD, who gets PTSD and what types of treatments are available to them. Government must ensure there are programs in place to assist soldiers and family members in dealing with PTSD issues. The Department of Defense and Veterans Administration to encourage service members and veterans to seek help early, before problems...
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...Despite having small practical experience in handling large, conventional armies, Washington proved to be a capable and resilient leader of the American military forces during the war. In July of 1775, George Washington accompanied Braddock on an expedition and served as an aide-de-camp. Braddock assigned Washington to several duties during the war which gained him recognition. Although Washington was only a volunteer, he saved Braddock’s army from extermination during the French and Indian War. Moreover, in 1775,...
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...1. NAVAL HISTORY – 1 JANUARY 1947. U.S. Pacific Command is established. USPACOM is one of six geographic Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces. Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (CDRUSPACOM) is the oldest U.S. military authority in the Pacific Command area of responsibility. 2. EARLY SEPARATION POLICY CANCELLATION. We are in a growing Navy. This requires more people, at a time when we are still working our way back to desired sea duty manning levels, and when the competition for talent is especially keen. We will certainly recruit and train many more Sailors to help meet these demands, but that will not be enough. Retention of every capable Sailor will be critical to the operational readiness of the Navy....
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...those who do”, reads West Point’s honor code, allegedly violated in 1976. The West Point Cheating Incident revolves around an incident from 1976, where over 100 juniors were alleged to have cheated on an electrical engineering exam. Cheating on an exam can have damning ramifications at any school, but when it comes to West Point; it is a direct violation of the schools highly held honor code. The honor code is a West Point tradition, and has helped mold military leaders with high integrity and strong values. Due to the sheer number of individuals, who were alleged to be involved, and where the scandal was happening, the event garnered national attention. Due to the uproar in the press and across the country, more pressure was placed on General Sidney Berry, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy by bureaucrats and politicians alike. Diagnosis West Point is not your ordinary school setting. It is a breeding ground for training our nation’s best and brightest future military leaders. In the United States Military, it is imperative for soldiers to lead with character, while remaining calm under fire. It seems West Point, at the time of this event, concerned itself more around punishing for crimes than it did developing character. If West Point was truly interested in developing leaders with high character, it would not utterly dismiss individuals for any perceived violation of the honor code. “[E]ach organization is embedded—more or less—in its own tradition...
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...Abstract In this paper I will discuss a comparison of positive psychology and master resiliency training (MRT). They compare in that one’s life, to be successful whether in the civilian world or military it is essential that the mindset maintains a positive outlook, additionally they are different in content rather than context. Positive Psychology and Resilience Factor In a tactical shift from contemporary definition of psychology, positive psychology refers to the study of happiness. For a long time, psychology sought to define dysfunction among people with more focus on individuals who suffered mental illness and/ or psychological related problems. Psychologists always have the intention to help their patients, positive psychology regards it as one sided because it does not consider the positives of a psychologically tormented patient (Shatte & Reivich 2002). Therefore, this new field of psychology looks at how people can attain more happiness and life fulfillment. In this field, psychology researchers look at issues such as pleasure, strengths, and talents among others. The ability to carry on even when things are not going your way best defines resilience. When this happens, an individual is able to adapt to changes in situations. Resilience is a much needed ingredient to happiness and a happy life (2002). In this paper, analyses of positive psychology are discussed; furthermore, it will compare advocating a positive outcome, the development of self-esteem, and...
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...Speech Main Idea: Suicides and the Military Thesis Statement: At the end of my informative speech, my audience will know more about the Military Suicide Issue and how the number of military or veterans deaths by suicide has been increasing at an alarming rate, the common misconceptions about the possible reasons why current and former military members are taking their own lives and finally what is being done to try and resolve this issue. I. Introduction a. Attention-getter: Across the US there’s thousands upon thousands of members of an exclusive club that nobody wanted to join. I know it was a group I never wanted to join. We are known as Suicide Survivors, we are the surviving family members of the military members and veterans who have taken their own lives and each day our group grows in size. In one collective voice we scream for answers to the seeming unanswerable question… Why? b. Preview: In 2012, TIME Magazine published an article titled “One a Day” referencing to the rate of active duty suicides. According to an article in the Government Executive the VA reports an average of 22 Veteran suicides per day. A look at some of the statistics and commonalities can help provide a clear idea of the contributing factors. II. Body c. Main Idea 1: Statistics: According to TIME Magazine since 2001 there have been more active duty deaths from Suicide than there have been due to overseas combat. i. 20% of military deaths were suicide vs. 7% that...
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...organizational goals and milestones. Based on her past performance, while assigned to the Operational Contract Support Cell (OCSC) CPT Hartman is ready to assume Command of a logistical support company. CPT Hartman's character was above reproach throughout this rating period. She could always be counted on to do what is right despite the multifaceted logistical demands placed on the OCSC during the peak troop surges periods of this one year OCONUS assignment. She fostered a mission-focused command climate that supported the objectives of EO, EEO and SHARP program. CPT Hartman leads from the front and exudes a superior military appearance at all times. Consummate professional and projects the appropriates military bearing for subordinates to emulate. She remains positive and focused in the face of adversity and setbacks. Promotes physical fitness, mental toughness, and resiliency regardless of the situation. CPT Hartman successfully obtained the operational knowledge necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of an Acquisition Officer. She quickly analyzes every situation and applies succinct lines of efforts consistently promoting teamwork. She is actively pursuing her Master's Degree in Business Administration and supports professional Soldier...
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...Haiti Earthquake of 2010– Vulnerabilities and Resiliency On the 12th of January in 2010 at 4.53 pm Haiti was struck by a massive earthquake that is considered as one of the deadliest earthquakes in the western hemisphere in a century (Chinn, 2011). According to The Haiti Earthquake (2013) it killed 220.000 people, injured 250.000 people and left more than a million homeless. The earthquakes’ characteristics: There are several different aspects of Haiti earthquake that amplified its impact. First of all, Haiti is located on the edge of the Caribbean plate that crushes into the Atlantic plate (The Haiti Earthquake, 2013). This area is known for its tectonic activities as the plates are constantly moving and creating friction between them,...
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...SGT Rodriguez, Shanna, Marie LC10 “What does the Warrior Ethos mean to me?” As Soldiers we all originate from various backgrounds, but we hold common beliefs once we voluntarily pledge an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. The Profession of Arms reflects American ideas and values. The people of America place special trust and confidence in us to never betray certain principles. “I will always place the mission first, I will never accept defeat, I will never quit, I will never leave a fallen comrade.” These four short but strong statements are the Warrior Ethos that every Soldier regardless of combat or non-combat related MOS live by in order to go the extra mile. These common beliefs, values, and ethos bind us in a brother and sister-hood that empower us to place our mission first, not allowing distractions to defeat that purpose. The Warrior Ethos were written for Soldiers to live and fight by, both on and off the battlefield. However, the Warrior Ethos are remarkably more versatile to keep only within the confines of warfare. The Warrior Ethos goes substantially beyond the battlefield. As leaders we are taught to analyze situations with an organizational perspective. Seeing through that perspective, one understands that a warrior contributes while leaving a legacy and ethos means character which describes the ideology of the Army. The Army is not a job or a career, it is a calling. As a Soldier, a leader, a spouse, a parent, a...
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