Category: Psychology

Use the Hays ADDRESSING Model Template to assess your cultural identity and analyze the implications your cultural identifications may have on your professional relationships.
In our diverse society, multicultural competency is key for any professional in the field of psychology. It is vital to recognize that cultural identity is multifaceted and to analyze how your own cultural identifications and biases may impact your professional relationships.
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.
When you see a person for the first time, do you have any assumptions or expectations as to how he or she may behave based on appearance?
Why it is important for practitioners to be aware of their own life experiences, personal beliefs and attitudes, cultural values, social identities, privileges, biases, and prejudices?
How can unexamined privileges, biases, and prejudices affect one’s professional work?
What strategies can you use to ensure your biases do not impact your work relationships and decisions?
What cultural populations might you work with that you currently have less cultural competence in?
What guidelines for working with these populations would you consider important?
What specific steps could you take to gain familiarity, understanding, and comfort with groups that you have limited experience working with?
Use the Hays ADDRESSING Model Template to complete your Multicultural Identities Self-Assessment.
You will complete this template to conduct a cultural self-assessment that describes your identity in all elements of the Hays ADDRESSING model.Note: Use the template provided for all work on this assessment. Do not submit a paper. Papers will not be graded.
For more information about the Hays ADDRESSING model, you may review the following chapter from Hays: “Looking Into the Clinician’s Mirror: Cultural Self-Assessment.”
This assessment will help you evaluate how your cultural memberships influence your ability to work professionally with people of similar cultural backgrounds and those with different cultural backgrounds. Many learners find this an eye-opening experience, as they have tended to focus on being the social minority or majority in one area in their lives, and not considered how all of us have multifaceted cultural identities. For this reason, all of us are likely to have experienced being in a cultural majority in some respects and being in a cultural minority in others. Further, it is inevitable that all clinicians have biases in relation to cultural identities and failure to recognize these biases creates the potential for harm. It takes more strength to acknowledge your biases than to argue that you do not have any.
Such acknowledgement and self-awareness is the first critical step in developing strategies for improving your cultural competency around each of those biases to become a more equitable and effective practitioner. This applies to all work in psychology, not just clinical work. In other words, developing cultural competency is important for psychologists who consult and work with businesses (I/O psychologists); those who work in the classroom (clinical, general, educational psychologists); those who work with athletes (sport psychologists); professionals who interface with the legal system (forensic psychologists); those who treat patients, families, and groups with mental illness (clinical psychologists); and those who conduct research (various types of psychologists).
This assessment is based on Dr. Pamela Hays’ (2008) ADDRESSING model, which asks clinicians to look into their own areas of cultural influence, privilege, and potential bias. ADDRESSING stands for Age (and generational influence), Developmental and acquired Disabilities, Religion and spiritual identity, Ethnicity and racial identity, Socioeconomic status, Sexual orientation, Indigenous heritage, National origin, and Gender. Although there are many other aspects of diversity, these are the most common aspects in the United States. Hays’ model has been a useful framework for educators, counselors, and psychologists to examine their own cultural influences, potential biases, and own perspectives. They can then develop plans for addressing how these differences might impact their work with others.
ReferenceHays, P. A. (2008). Looking into the clinician’s mirror: Cultural self-assessment. In P. A. Hays (Ed.), Addressing cultural complexities in practice: Assessment, diagnosis, and therapy (2nd ed., pp. 41–62). American Psychological Association.
Complete the table on the template and review your entries.
Respond to the three questions posed in the space below the table in the template. There are no “right” or “wrong” responses for this assessment. You will be assessed on your insight and ability to recognize the implications of your privilege and biases when you work with others.
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Format: Use the Hays ADDRESSING Model Template (linked above). Use current APA style and formatting guidelines as applicable to this assessment.
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MORAL DEVELOPMENT
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Learning Resources.
Select an immoral behavior of children or adolescents. Suggested topics include but are not limited to bullying, cyberbullying, fighting, aggression, cheating, and crime.
Review contemporary news sources to find a recent event (within the last year) highlighting the behavior you have chosen.
Consider the factors that might have contributed to the behavior, and ways to address the behavior.
Using the Walden Library, locate 1-2 peer-reviewed articles focusing on factors contributing to the occurrence of or treatment of immoral behavior.
BY DAY 3
A description of the event and the immoral behavior described in the article you selected.
An explanation of the factors that may have contributed to the immoral behaviors presented in the article.
A description of two interventions you might use to positively influence moral development in the individual(s) who participated in the event.
Justification of your responses with references to this week’s Learning Resources and 1–2 peer-reviewed articles from the past 5 years.
BY DAY 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues. Consider evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed interventions, offering an alternate intervention, or identifying additional influences on the development of immoral behavior. You may opt to post your peer response as a video to enhance engagement and personalization of your reply.
Week 5: Discussion
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GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Learning Resources.
Review the discussion option assigned to you by your faculty.
Using the Walden Library, locate 1-2 recent (5 years or less) peer-reviewed articles related to the discussion you were assigned.
BY DAY 3
Please respond to the discussion prompt assigned by your faculty:
Option A – Gender:
Explain how your development might have differed if you were born the opposite sex, intersex, or transgender.
Explain how these differences might have impacted the constructs of your current identity and why.
Include specific biological and social influences that might have impacted your development.
Justify your response with references to this week’s Learning Resources and 1–2 peer-reviewed articles from the past 5 years
BY DAY 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues, preferably those who were assigned different options than you. Consider offering additional perspectives and insights into the influences, experiences, and challenges related to the different topics this week. You may opt to post your peer response as a video to enhance engagement and personalization of your reply

Topic: Sexual Attraction Among Each Sex: Key Differences
My topic is supposed to explore what is sexually attractive to men and what is sexually attractive to women, then explain differences but also state the key differences. I have attached 7 peer review articles that are written on the topic of sexuality among each sex. I would recommend there be an introduction about the topic before starting the literature review part of the paper. Paper just needs to be very detailed, clear, and concise!
Thank you.
Description of assignment: The purpose of this assignment is for you to expand your
knowledge of a topic you are interested in within the field of the psychology of human sexuality.
You goal is to then to hone in more specifically on a certain aspect of that topic and discuss it in
detail. You will accomplish this by summarizing the current literature that addresses the topic
that you have chosen. In other words, you will read several peer-reviewed articles and
summarize the content into a cohesive review of the information, write your conclusions on the
information, and offer suggestions for future research.
● Your literature review should include at least six sources. Please choose papers that are
related to each other so that you have some cohesiveness in your paper. Because this is
a review of the literature, your sources will be peer reviewed journal articles and not
medical/government websites (e.g. web MD, wikipedia, etc.).
● You will attempt to use original sources as opposed to secondary citations.
● You 2 do not need to summarize every article. Rather, you may select what you feel are
some of the more relevant sources.
● The body of the paper (not including title page or reference pages) should be five to six
pages (no less than four but no more than six) to adequately address the topic.
● Paper MUST BE in APA style (7th edition) when you write this paper. You do not
need an abstract and you do not need to break your paper into sections like you would if
you were submitting a research paper where you are presenting original data (i.e. you do
not need to break your paper into introduction, method, results, and discussion sections).
However, you will need a properly formatted title page and reference page/list.
● You should use APA style citations in the text of the paper, include a running head on
your title page and following pages, correctly format your reference list, and make sure
that any source cited in the text is included in the reference list.
● This will be graded on adherence to APA style, overall writing quality, grammar,
thoughtfulness, clarity, cohesiveness, etc.
I have attached the instructions and 5 articles to the question which was the MAX amount so I’ll add article 6 & 7 once the question uploads.

Description
Key Assignment
Scenario
You have just been promoted to a management position at a multinational company. Most of the leaders of the company are from the baby-boomer generation, which is known for closely adhering to a hierarchical, top-down leadership model. They have been with the company for an average of 18 years. You have been with the company nearly 5 years, working your way up from team leader at one of the subsidiaries of the company. You feel confident in your relationships with most of the senior leadership. The new director—an outsider—has asked you to create a leadership development program that focuses on concepts from positive psychology and the servant leader philosophy. These concepts are very foreign to the culture of the company, which makes your task more complicated.
Your research and preparation have provided you with ample information to develop the framework for a leadership development program (as requested by the director). The director has asked you to provide a proposal to the board of directors that includes the following:
An introduction to the historical underpinnings of positive psychology and servant leadership
Key concepts from each, and how they apply to leadership within the company
A brief outline of the development program
A summary of what benefits the company will accrue from the implementation of your plan
An example of what each leader will ultimately create for him- or herself (the personal leadership creed from Week 4, including the instructor’s suggested changes)
Remember to consider the culture of the company as you develop this proposal. Also, remember that the director is new and is asking for your help to make a powerful impression of the direction that he or she is intending to take the company. This proposal should be 10–15 pages, and it will include any references that were used.
Reading and Learning Materials
Use the following resources to help you complete this assignment:
Success With Positive Psychology
The Happy Secret to Better Work
Impact of Positive Psychology at Workplace—Self Well-Being and Experiences at Workplace
Creating a Culture That Thrives: Fostering Respect, Trust, and Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your textbook and all course resources.
Reference
TED. (2012, February 1). The happy secret to better work | Shawn Achor [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/fLJsdqxnZb0

Effective supervision is crucial for ensuring the quality and ethical application of ABA principles.
In an APA 7 formatted document discuss the following:
Describe the qualifications and skills required for a behavior analyst to effectively supervise and train others.
Analyze the importance of providing ongoing supervision and support for technicians and students implementing ABA principles.
Discuss strategies for creating positive learning environments and fostering professional development within the field of ABA.
Analyze the role of a supervisor in identifying and mitigating potential ethical dilemmas faced by supervisees.
Discuss strategies for creating a supportive and learning-oriented supervisory environment that encourages professional development while upholding ethical standards.
Consider how cultural competency and sensitivity can be integrated into supervisory practices.
Assignment Requirements:
The assignment should be between 4-7 pages. This does not include the title and reference page.
Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Please include a title page, reference page, and in-text citations as needed.
Use relevant academic resources to support your arguments.
The submission must be APA 7 formatted.
This assignment requires original work and proper citation of any external sources used, such as books, articles, or webpages.

Read the abstract of each of the articles from Chapter 5.
Select ONE (1) article that interests you the most.
Here is the very important part. Write a summary of the article you selected. You should summarize (a) the introduction, (b) the methods section, and (c) the results. Your summary should accurately reflect what the author(s) thought (the introduction), what they did (the methods section), and what they found (the results). Your summary should be a minimum of 300 words.
Following your summary, state why you think the article is important OR why the study you selected is important in terms of the real world. This part is purely your personal opinion, but saying that you simply “like” or “dislike” the study is not acceptable. There is a reason for why you selected that article. Tell me why it is is important.

Exam Content Biology, as applied to the study of brain functions, is an important part of understanding behavior. Learning the anatomy of the brain, the nervous system, and the endocrine system provides a person in the field of mental health with a basis for researching and treating disorders. In this week’s assessment, you look at the biological aspects of a neurological, psychological, or neurodevelopmental disorder. Imagine you have been asked to write a research article on the biological and biochemical aspects of a specific mental disorder for publication in a psychological journal. Select and research a mental disorder that falls into one of the following categories of disorders: Neurological Psychological Neurodevelopmental Write a 700- to 1,050-word article analyzing the biological and biochemical aspects of the mental disorder you selected. Use the topics below as headings in the article. Overview Identify common symptoms associated with the disorder. Neurophysiological Factors Describe the neurophysiological elements of the disorder, such as those found in: Neurotransmitters Nervous system, sensory and motor systems Brain function Therapeutic Interventions Provide 3 therapeutic interventions used to treat the disorder and describe how each treatment helps to reduce or manage the symptoms of the disorder. Therapeutic Interventions Analysis Examine contemporary perspectives toward the 3 treatments you selected. Include the following in your response: What are some varying perspectives (values, beliefs, opinions) on the interventions you described? How have these perspectives evolved over time? How might analyzing these diverse perspectives help mental health professionals in providing solutions to individuals who have the disorder? Clinical Application Based on your research, identify an evidence-based approach to treating the disorder. Include the following in your response: How does scientific or psychological research support the evidence-based approach? Why is the evidence-based approach effective? How might it be used to treat the disorder or improve an individual’s mental or physical health? How can the evidence-based approach be modified to accommodate varying needs of individuals who have the disorder? What are some ethical standards practitioners should consider when using the evidence-based approach? What are some short- or long-term effects of the intervention? Include a minimum of 5 scholarly sources in addition to your textbook to support your article. Format your article according to APA guidelines.

The Assignment (1 page)
Analyze the importance of the validity of the information/research on which the criminal profile is based, the strengths and benefits of criminal profiling as a tool of investigative psychology, and the liabilities/limitations of it as a tool, that is:
Explain at least two issues related to the validity of information or research on which criminal profiling is based and the importance of that validity;
Explain at least two strengths and benefits of criminal profiling as a tool of investigative psychology; and
Explain at least two liabilities or limitations of criminal profiling as a tool of investigative psychology.
Summarize your analysis with a conclusion that you would draw about the use of criminal profiling as a tool of investigative psychology. In each instance, be specific and use examples to illustrate when possible.

This week, you will begin using skills assessment data to inform your behavioral treatment plans. As a behavior analyst, the most effective treatment plans are crafted from the information collected via the assessment process. For this discussion, you will review the ABLLS protocol (https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/artsSCi/PS563/2204A/PS563_U1DB_Bobby_ABLLS-R_Chart_1_v3.2.pdf) and grid (https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/artsSCi/PS563/2204A/PS563_U1DB_Bobby_ABLLS-R_Chart_1_v3.2.pdf) for Bobby to inform your treatment decisions for the case scenario below.
You have the ABALLS results in the grid, and the Scenario: Bobby presents to your clinic as a very early learner. He currently has no reliable way to communicate his wants and needs, but he will sometimes pull his caregiver’s hand toward an item he likes and will reach for items he wants when they are visible. Bobby has few powerful reinforcers but enjoys watching videos on his tablet, loves drinking juice and eating cookies, and enjoys physical play such as climbing playground equipment and swinging on swings. Bobby currently makes a few vocal speech sounds (e.g., uhh, mmm, eeee), but they are not under any echoic control. Bobby has some emerging motor imitation skills and some relatively strong visual performance skills. (e.g., He can match identical 3D objects, such as when completing puzzles.)
With these provided, you are expected to develop an intervention to improve Bobby’s mand repertoire. Be sure that you identify the following in your initial discussion:1) The response topography targeted (e.g., vocals, signs, or pictures). 2) Initial mand targets, and why you chose them. 3) The specific procedures you will use during mand training (make sure these are described thoroughly enough so that someone else could implement your intervention). 4) Whether you will use DTT, NET, or a combination of both, and why.
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TEXTBOOK/RESOURCES FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/sites/afirm.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/resources/DTT%20EBP%20packet.pdf
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/sites/afirm.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/resources/NI%20EBP%20Brief%20Packet.pdf
– Read Chapter 5 in The Verbal Behavior Approach: “Manding.”
Mary Lynch Barbera. (2007). The Verbal Behavior Approach : How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
– Read Chapter 7 in The Verbal Behavior Approach: “Errorless Teaching and the Use of Transfer Procedures.”
Mary Lynch Barbera. (2007). The Verbal Behavior Approach : How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
– Read Chapter 23 Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis: “Behavioral Treatment of Autism.”
Wayne W. Fisher, Cathleen C. Piazza, & Henry S. Roane. (2021). Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis. The Guilford Press.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, VIEW THOROUGHLY, AND USE ALL INFORMATION IN THE TEXTBOOK/RESOURCE AREA TO SUCCESSFULLY ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS DISCUSSION.
The all caps is not for yelling but more for making sure the information present is not overlooked, respectfully.

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