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MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology

Module 1 Discussion

DQ1 Introduction

Welcome!
Let’s take a moment to introduce ourselves to each other. Tell us a little bit
about your background, family, work, goals, and plans for the future, etc. What
are your plans with an earning master’s degree in psychology? Please make your
original post and respond to at least one other student in the course.

DQ2 Resilience
and Stress

Based on
the article on resilience and the video on “How to make stress your friend,”
what is the relationship between resilience and the experience of stress? How
can you apply the concepts of resilience and the experience of stress in
improving your own well being?

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Module 2 Discussion

DQ1 Compassion
Training

Based on
the assigned article and your personal experience, identify and explain one
important potential effect of Mindfulness Meditation. Be sure to provide specific example(s) and
respond to another student. Please make sure to properly cite your sources.

DQ2 Theory
of Reasoned Action

How can you
apply the information you have learned from the video and assigned article to
help you (or other people around you) to have healthier behaviors and habits?

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Module 3 Discussion

DQ1 School-Based
Behavior Change Programs

Based on
the assigned article and your own educational experience what are the most
important outcomes of mindfulness and other emotional regulation intervention
programs in schools and what are the possible obstacles program implementers
might face?

DQ2 Applying
Educational Psychology Principles

How might
you use some applied psychology concepts from the assigned article to help you
motivate a low performing student?

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Module 4 Discussion

DQ1 Eyewitness
Memory

Based on
the assigned reading identify and discuss what you believe would be the two
most essential mental health activities for reducing prison recidivism

DQ2 Cognitive
Biases of Forensic Evaluators

After
viewing the video and assigned article relating to eyewitness memory, make
recommendations to improve eyewitness testimony or to prevent false memories
from forming

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Module 5 Discussion

DQ1
Reducing Sickness

Consider
the last time you were ill (i.e., flu, headache, cold, etc.). Discuss the
extent to which factors other than biological ones may have contributed to your
illness. Knowing the information from the video “ What stress does to your
brain,” “How to stay calm when you know you’ll be stressed” and the assigned
articles, how can this knowledge be used to help reduce your chances (or other
people around you) from getting sick in the future?

DQ2 Adopting
Healthy Behaviors

Think of
someone you know who has successfully changed their health behavior (ex.
becoming a vegetarian, eating less fat, stopped smoking, etc.). What health
psychology concepts, based on the module readings or from your own research,
contributed towards their success in changing their health behavior?

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Module 6 Discussion

DQ1 I/O
Psychology and Research

Based on
the research cited in the assigned articles by Shockley and by Rife & Hall
describe some of the research methods they used to explore telecommuting and
work-life balance. Do any of their conclusions hold true for you? Cite your
sources and reply to at least one other student’s post.

DQ2 Work
Life Balance

Based on
the assigned article “6 Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance Today” and
information from the other articles, identify and explain how key issues
related to work and family relate to your own experiences. Cite your sources
and reply to at least one other student’s post.

MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology

Module 7 Discussion

DQ1The
Science of Persuasion

Describe
and explain at least 3 persuasion methods discussed in the video “The 6
Principles of Persuasion.”

DQ2 Reducing
Prejudice

Based on
the assigned article, discuss 1 strategy for resisting persuasion and provide
an example of how you have or might use it.

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Module 8 Discussion

DQ1 Job
Search Skills and Portfolio of Work

Based on
the assigned readings, describe for the class your process for identifying and
developing your own future job search skills and portfolio of work (academic
and/or professional) for future employment in the field of psychology?

DQ2 Guidelines
for psychology Practitioners

Go to the
APA Guidelines for Practitioners website
(http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/index.aspx) Choose one (1) of the
numerous guidelines found in the website and explain how the guidelines suggested
by the APA can be applied towards your future approach in working in the field
of psychology.

MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology

Module 4 Assignment

Case Study
Assignment

The topic
of the Case assignment is on the rise of mental health issues in the prison
setting. The video link listed below will help you start thinking about the key
issues related to the Case Assignment topic:

VICE News.
(2015). Institutionalized: Mental Health Behind Bars [Video File] Retrieved
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQ50a-m92Y(23:04)

In the Case
Assignment, you will then write a 5-7 page research paper (excluding cover and
reference pages). You must cite at least 4-6 resources from the class, the
Touro library or your own research to support your arguments in the research
paper. Your paper will address the following:

Provide an
introduction that lists the main points of your paper and describes how you
will go about addressing the main issues in the assignment.

Identify
and explain reasons why there has been a significant rise in mental health
issues in prison settings. (This section plus your Introduction should be about
1-1.5 pages long)

Based on
our readings and videos (and your own research) describe some methods of
providing mental health care in prison settings and also some of the challenges
of providing mental health care in prison settings. (This section should be about
1.5-2 pages long)

Based on
our readings and videos (and your own research) provide some ideas for
techniques to help the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals, aid in their
reintegration into their local community upon release from prison and/or reduce
recidivism rates. (This section should be about 1.5-2 pages long)

A summary
section provides an overview of the main points you made in each section and
should be 1-2 paragraphs long

Writing
Guidelines for Case Assignment:

You must
use proper psychology terminology in this essay. Do not exceed 8 pages in this
assignment, excluding title and references pages. The Case Assignment must be
written in APA style format (ex. double spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in
12-point Times New Roman).

Essays
should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Writing
Resources (Use as Needed):

APA Style.
Retrieved from http://apastyle.apa.org/

APA Style
Guides, Retrieved from

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

If you do
not turn in your Case Assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted
from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in your
assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately to avoid a
failing grade for non-submission.

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Module 8 Assignment

Signature
Assignment

In this
course, we reviewed the Foundation of Applied Psychology, which included
looking at Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic
Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social
Psychology, and Career Choices in Psychology.

In your
Signature Assignment, you will select one of the following applied psychology
topics and write an 6-8 page research paper that includes at least 6-8
resources from the Touro Library. You may select one of these topics to
research or suggest another topic of your choice as long as it relates to
applied psychology.

Intelligence
Testing

Group
Testing

Drug
Rehabilitation

Work
Effectiveness

Worker
Motivation

Emotion
Training

Vocational
Testing

Morale
Boosting

Performance
Under Stress

Psychological
Warfare

Emotional
Intelligence

Forgiveness

Conflict
Resolution

Your
Signature assignment must discuss the following topics:

(1) Why is
your topic of interest related to the field of applied psychology?

(2)
Identify at least 2 psychology theories that helps explain your research topic

(3) How is
your topic being measured or evaluated in the field of psychology?

(4) What
does the current research results suggest with respect to your topic?, and (5)
Share your specific personal experiences or case examples of your topic in
everyday life.

Writing
Guidelines for Signature Assignment:

You must
use proper psychology terminology in this essay. Do not exceed 8 pages in this
assignment, excluding title and references pages.

The
Signature Assignment must be written in APA style format (ex. double-spaced with
1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman).

Essays
should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Writing
Resources (Use as Needed):

APA Style.
Retrieved from http://apastyle.apa.org/.

APA Style
Guides, Retrieved from

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

If you do
not turn in your Signature Assignment before the deadline, points may be
deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in
your assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately to avoid a
failing grade for non submission.

MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology

Module 8 Assignment

Student
Self-Reflective Essay

The purpose
of the Student Self-Reflective Essay is to reflect upon what one has learned or
how one has performed as compared with one’s expectations or goals.

At the end
of each course, we ask students to respond to five (5) statements. In your
essay please respond in sequential order to the five (5) statements below.
There is no requirement for length when responding to each statement.

1.
Descriptions of how you feel you improved your knowledge, skills, abilities,
and yourself in this session through this course.

2.
Evaluation of the work you did during the session for the class and
explanations of ways you could have performed better.

3. Topics
you have identified that you did not understand or were not successful in
trying to implement and suggestions you may have about how to improve the
course material on those topics.

4. Ways you
might measure the future effects of what you have learned in this course or
your future progress/improvement.

5. State
whether you achieved the course outcomes, (Student Learning Outcomes stated in
the Syllabus).