Category: Writing

Kate Purdue
Unit 6 DB: Big Five Personality Testing
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The developers of the IPIP-BFFM break down the Big Five Personality Test into five different factors. The first factor is extraversion, typically characterized by an individual’s tendency to seek out social interaction and stimulation, enthusiasm, and assertiveness in social situations. The second factor is emotional stability; those who score high are characterized as emotionally resilient, calm, and even-tempered. They tend to have better mental and physical health outcomes. The third factor is agreeableness, linked to various outcomes, including interpersonal relationships, job performance, and mental health. Those who score high in this category are considered warm, kind, and considerate. Factor four is conscientiousness; high scores are characterized as reliable, hardworking, and efficient. These individuals engage in health-promoting behaviors, such as exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet. The final factor of the five factors is openness to experience. Individuals who scored high in this category are imaginative, curious, and open to new ideas and experiences. They tend to be intellectually curious and enjoy exploring new concepts and ideas.
I scored the highest in the conscientiousness category. I agree with that result because I am reliable, hardworking, and efficient, which are the three characteristics listed for that trait. I participate in regular exercise and make steady gains in a healthy diet. One drawback I am aware of is that I am excessively conscientious in my work performance, which causes me to be overly perfectionistic and rigid when others cannot produce the same results. I have set a very high standard of proper landscaping, and very few can hit that mark. On the other hand, this higher standard continues to set me apart from most other landscapers and presents me greater opportunities than my coworkers or peers in the same industry.
Psychological assessments and tests are invaluable tools when someone’s mental health is affecting their home life or work performance. They provide us with a deeper understanding of ourselves, help us receive a diagnosis, empower us to maximize our strengths, and guide us towards the proper treatment. For instance, my little sister, who developed schizophrenia due to excessive drug use, is now under close monitoring to ensure she receives the best support through medication and various therapies for her particular diagnosis.
“When interpreting assessment results, including automated interpretations, psychologists take into account the purpose of the assessment as well as the various test factors, test-taking abilities, and other characteristics of the person being assessed, such as situational, personal, linguistic, and cultural differences, that might affect psychologists’ judgments or reduce the accuracy of their interpretations” (APA, 2017). Additionally, “When obtaining informed consent for treatment for which generally recognized techniques and procedures have not been established, psychologists inform their clients/patients of the developing nature of the treatment, the potential risks involved, alternative treatments that may be available, and the voluntary nature of their participation” (APA, 2017). I would include the Ethical Standards contained in the APA Manual.
Self-reporting testing, like the Big Five Personality Test, presents challenges. These include answering questions to make a good impression, misunderstanding a question, exaggerating answers and outcomes, or personal circumstances that can affect the results. It’s important to be aware of these potential biases when interpreting the results of such tests.
Reference
American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct.

Designs that evoke strong emotions
Sometimes, a design will evoke strong emotions, like excitement, satisfaction or frustration. When that happens, take a moment to ask yourself “why?” It can help you figure out what motivates you, and it might give you an idea of what you want to do in the future. It can also lead to some great ideas, when you try to evoke the same emotions with your own work.
Find two designs:
One that evokes a strong positive emotion for you, like excitement or happiness.
One that evokes a strong negative emotion for you, like boredom or frustration.
Both designs should be related to what you’re studying, or what you want to do when you finish your studies.
Make a journal entry about these designs. This activity is mostly for you. Use words and images to organize your thoughts and understand why you feel this way about these designs.
Please include this information for each design:
An image of the design
What is it? What does it do?
How do you feel about it? Why?
Can you imagine yourself using it? What would that be like?
Can you imagine yourself making it? What would that experience be like?
If you wanted to find more information about this design (like who designed it, and what else they designed), where would you look?
Submitting your work
Put your text and your image into a single PDF file, and submit it via Canvas.

Use the guidelines provided to evaluate the attached research article. Refer to the “How to Read Research” slideshow for help if needed.

This project is going to be a complete preparation for your preferred profession in healthcare. You are going:
to perform an internet search and find an interview of a professional already working in your preferred profession.
include a one paragraph analysis (4 sentences) of the interview and what information they included that was helpful to you.
provide a Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis of your profession as you did in Module 6 including all parts. The example is provided below. (you made paste from your Module 6 project if you have already completed this portion).
utilize Appendix C – “How to Create an Effective Resumé” (this is in the back of your textbook) to submit the resumé you think will be necessary to get a job in the profession you have chosen. This will require a little creativity on your part since you have probably not completed the education, certification, or obtained the license necessary for the job. This resumé is a projection of where you want to be with education finished, certification and/or licenses completed, and experience finished. The Bureau of Labor Statistics and this textbook should provide the details necessary for your resumé. Appendix C provides several examples and you may copy their format and insert your own information.
Scoring components:
In your submission (.pdf format only)
1. Locate one video on the internet of an interview of a person in your preferred profession used in this project. Submit the URL link (www.) – no personal interviews will be accepted. (20 points).
2. (30 points) Provide a one paragraph analysis of the interview.
3. (20 points) Submit a Bureau of Statistics Statistics analysis for your profession (this is the same procedure as in the Module 6 assignment).
4. (30 points) Include a Resume that represents all the items you should have to apply for a position (Appendix C in your textbook provides examples). Your resume should include the necessary education, degrees, certificates, experience, etc.
Example of BLS Assignment Format:
1. Open a new Word document to enter each requested data point or wording selection under a heading that identifies each section from which it was obtained.
2. Log into https://www.bls.gov/ooh
3. Enter one of your preferred jobs from our health course.
4. Click on the top option with a Occupational Handbook entry
5. Review the summary. Cut and paste the 2023 Median Pay into your Word document under the heading “Median Pay”.
6. Scroll to bottom and click on “What they Do” to advance.
7. Cut and paste the opening paragraph into your Word document under the heading “What they Do”.
8. Scroll to the bottom and click on “How to Become One” to advance.
9. Cut and paste the three sections indicated below into your Word document under the heading “How to Become One”.
10. Scroll to the bottom and click on “Pay” to advance.
11. Cut and paste the opening paragraph into your Word document under the heading “Pay”.
then
12. Click on “Job Outlook” to advance.
13. Cut and paste opening paragraph into your Word document under the heading “Job Outlook”.
14. Click on “State & Area Data” to advance.
15. Click on your occupation to advance.
16. This page will show several US maps that reveal states that offer the highest pay and where more job opportunities are available compared to other states.
17. Scroll down the page and examine the annual mean wage by state. In your Word document, list two (2) thoughts you have regarding the mean pay differences under the heading “Pay Differences”.
18. Scroll down the page and examine the location quotient by state. In your Word document, list two (2) thoughts you have regarding the location differences under the heading “Location Differences”.
19. Save your Word document as a .pdf.
20. Submit your .pdf document

This project is going to be a complete preparation for your preferred profession in healthcare. You are going:
to perform an internet search and find an interview of a professional already working in your preferred profession.
include a one paragraph analysis (4 sentences) of the interview and what information they included that was helpful to you.
provide a Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis of your profession as you did in Module 6 including all parts. The example is provided below. (you made paste from your Module 6 project if you have already completed this portion).
utilize Appendix C – “How to Create an Effective Resumé” (this is in the back of your textbook) to submit the resumé you think will be necessary to get a job in the profession you have chosen. This will require a little creativity on your part since you have probably not completed the education, certification, or obtained the license necessary for the job. This resumé is a projection of where you want to be with education finished, certification and/or licenses completed, and experience finished. The Bureau of Labor Statistics and this textbook should provide the details necessary for your resumé. Appendix C provides several examples and you may copy their format and insert your own information.
Scoring components:
In your submission (.pdf format only)
1. Locate one video on the internet of an interview of a person in your preferred profession used in this project. Submit the URL link (www.) – no personal interviews will be accepted. (20 points).
2. (30 points) Provide a one paragraph analysis of the interview.
3. (20 points) Submit a Bureau of Statistics Statistics analysis for your profession (this is the same procedure as in the Module 6 assignment).
4. (30 points) Include a Resume that represents all the items you should have to apply for a position (Appendix C in your textbook provides examples). Your resume should include the necessary education, degrees, certificates, experience, etc.
Example of BLS Assignment Format:
1. Open a new Word document to enter each requested data point or wording selection under a heading that identifies each section from which it was obtained.
2. Log into https://www.bls.gov/ooh
3. Enter one of your preferred jobs from our health course.
4. Click on the top option with a Occupational Handbook entry
5. Review the summary. Cut and paste the 2023 Median Pay into your Word document under the heading “Median Pay”.
6. Scroll to bottom and click on “What they Do” to advance.
7. Cut and paste the opening paragraph into your Word document under the heading “What they Do”.
8. Scroll to the bottom and click on “How to Become One” to advance.
9. Cut and paste the three sections indicated below into your Word document under the heading “How to Become One”.
10. Scroll to the bottom and click on “Pay” to advance.
11. Cut and paste the opening paragraph into your Word document under the heading “Pay”.
then
12. Click on “Job Outlook” to advance.
13. Cut and paste opening paragraph into your Word document under the heading “Job Outlook”.
14. Click on “State & Area Data” to advance.
15. Click on your occupation to advance.
16. This page will show several US maps that reveal states that offer the highest pay and where more job opportunities are available compared to other states.
17. Scroll down the page and examine the annual mean wage by state. In your Word document, list two (2) thoughts you have regarding the mean pay differences under the heading “Pay Differences”.
18. Scroll down the page and examine the location quotient by state. In your Word document, list two (2) thoughts you have regarding the location differences under the heading “Location Differences”.
19. Save your Word document as a .pdf.
20. Submit your .pdf document

ANALYTICAL MOVIE REVIEW | VIDEO PRESENTATION (OF YOUR REVIEW)
What is an analytical review of a movie?
An analytical film review goes one step further than a usual review. It briefly describes the film, evaluates it, and also analyzes the film by focusing on an interesting, significant or important area of the film, such as its theme, to explore in depth.
Steps for writing the review:
First, find a film that you want to review. This could be one that you simply loved, or one that you found problematic. Or both!
Second, watch the film a few times if you can, but do so at least once more if you have seen it before.
Third, write your review.Think about whether or not you will write a fantastic review, or a favorable review, or a poor review, or a scathing review. This will set the TONE of your review.
Next, who is your audience for this film? For example, if you are reviewing a Sci Fi film to a forum of Sci Fi lovers, keep in mind that they are well versed in your genre.
You should not rehash the entire plot, but instead give the most critical information about the film to the reader. Then, introduce the formal elements (narrative techniques, mise-en-scène (focus in on one or two parts: setting, the human figure, lighting, composition which includes framing), the cinematography and use of camera angles, shot selection, etc, hat you will be discussing. Your thesis should connect the elements you will discuss to their importance to the film as a whole, and then . . .
You will have an introduction, body, conclusion. Remember your reader needs to know the basics about the film – title, date, director, etc.
Finally, remember that this is a film review! Give your evaluative opinion of the film based on the points you chose to analyze for your analysis, Do you recommend it? Or not? And why?
Guidelines: Paper (75 Points)
Around 750 words
You will need a works cited or references page with at least the film properly cited. You may include other sources, but this is not a requirement.
MLA or APA formatting.
Presentation (25 pts)
Finally, you will give 5 minute presentation of your film review in Week 8. Choose the highlights from your review and rhetorically convince your audience that they should or should not see this film and the reason’s why. This is a much shorter version of the longer review so it is up to you to make your own rhetorical choices as to what to include or not.

How do English Americans compare with other Americans with respect to their educational attainments, occupational and income experience?
Discuss at least two factors that, in your view, are responsible for the strong economic characteristics of English Americans.
Why are English Americans considered an ethnic group? (Hint-to answer this question fully refer to the unit on explanation of the concepts of race and ethnicity).
Why are English Americans considered a majority group in American society? (Hint: to answer this question fully and adequately refer to the unit on Ethnic Stratification)

I wrote writing after reading a book. Can you refine and organize the contents better and write them down again?
DO NOT USE ANY AI OR CHAT GPT!

PART 1——
Let us examine Heros and how they function in our lives.
For your initial post (Due by Oct 6 Sunday 11:59p):
After viewing the video, ‘What makes a hero,’ do all of the religious episodes mentioned follow the pattern of the hero’s journey? Find a comparable story from last week. Does it follow the hero’s journey pattern?
Is the hero’s journey formula so flexible that it can be applied to any story with a main character and a beginning-middle-end story arc? Try to identify a successful book or movie that defies the hero’s journey pattern. Consider how that story could be modified to conform to the hero’s journey.
What do ordinary people have in common with heroes? Why do you believe people look to heroes? Especially those like Sir Gawain, Maui, and Mwindo?
Do you think that the Iliad follows Joseph Campbell’s heroic monomyth theory? Why or why not?
PART 2——
Students will create a 1 page-long typed response to one of three review prompts. Responses must be in MLA format.
Purpose:
Explore in writing what you have read and what we have presented in the modules.
Instructions:
Reply to only 1 of 3 topics/questions located below.
Students are to submit their assignment by Oct. 8th, 11:59 pm using the submission link on this page.
Use citations and supporting evidence from texts/videos found in Modules 10-15.
Restate the chosen topic/question in the first few sentences of your response.
MLA Format Review Purdue WebpageLinks to an external site.
Topic/Questions:
Identify and analyze any recurring motifs, themes, and patterns in any of the myths from weeks 10-15. (Use at least two different regions, ex. do not use two Roman myths; feel free to identify/analyze two or more but do not go above three different myths/stories)
Compare and contrast the mythological speculations between any two or more regions/cultures we have discussed. (Weeks 1-15, can be only weeks 10-15, up to you)
Identify, compare, and contrast any of the humanities-based texts used to interpret our myths. (The Death of Death, Myth & Ritual, Myth & the Hero, Heroic Monomyth, etc.; yes, you can use any Humanities text outside of weeks 10-15 to support your argument)

Introduce yourself to your peers by sharing something unique about your background. Explain how you expect this course will help you move forward in your current or future career.
Identify the weaknesses that you have and explain how you plan to minimize their impact and develop those skills.
Respond to a Peer
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.
Read a post by one of your peers and provide a substantive response, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connections.