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MPS690 Capstone

Module 1 Discussion

DQ1 Introduction

Please take
a moment and introduce yourself to the class.

DQ2 Theoretical
Perspectives

Choose one
(1) intervention scenario listed below that will serve as the topic for your Capstone
Project in this course.

(a) In the past decade, headlines reporting the
tragic stories of a young person’s suicide death linked in some way to bullying
have become regrettably common. There is so much pain and suffering associated
with each of these events, affecting individuals, families, communities and our
society as a whole. There is an increasing national outcry to “do something”
about the problem of bullying and suicide.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other violence
prevention partners are seeking ways to develop intervention programs in the
public high schools aimed at sensitizing students, parents, faculty and staff
to the risks of suicide and the “warning” signs of suicide in
adolescents. Your task is to help develop an intervention program that helps
involve students, parents, faculty and staff to identify the causes of bullying
and prevent suicide among adolescents who are being bullied.

(b) The obesity epidemic has become a major
health concern, especially with a three-fold increase in the last three decades
among school-aged children (Office of Health Assessment and Epidemiology,
2011). In fact, many children in low
socioeconomic household are growing up with fast-food as a staple food source
in their diet that greatly contributes towards childhood obesity. Furthermore,
childhood obesity has a direct correlation with adult obesity by further
developing into various health issues (National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute [NHLBI], 2013). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
is seeking ways to develop intervention programs in the public elementary
schools and the corresponding community around the public elementary schools
aimed at sensitizing students, faculty, parents and staff to the problems of
childhood obesity and promote both healthy food choices and exercise that is
more physical. Your task is to help develop an intervention program that helps
involve students, parents, faculty and staff to identify the causes of obesity,
promote healthy food choices and increase physical exercise.

(c) Fearing for their careers, many military
service members keep quiet about their mental health problems—and their silent
suffering is taking a toll on our military readiness. A fifth of people
returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are reporting symptoms of
post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression, and only about half seek
treatment (Dingfelder, 2009). In addition to the human cost, the wave of
service members with mental illness will cost the country about $6.2 billion in
direct medical care and lost productivity in just the first two years after
they return from deployment (Dingfelder, 2009). The Department of Defense is
seeking ways to develop intervention programs aimed at military service
members, military families, military officers and staff to the problems of not
seeking treatment for psychological trauma such as Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder. Your task is to help develop
an intervention program that helps involve military service members, military
families, military officers and staff to identify the symptoms of psychological
distress among military service members and help reduce the stigma of seeking
mental health treatment among this population.

(d) If you prefer to address a real-world
problem that would benefit from an psychology-based intervention program for a
community or private organization, please describe that problem in your
threaded response to be discussed and approved by the course instructor

For
intervention scenario you chose, please summarize and cite at least at least 2
articles from the Touro Library that describe a psychology-based theoretical
framework which can be used to help change the behaviors of the individuals in
the intervention program you plan to develop. Please use the assigned video in
Module 1 to help identify a theoretical framework you plan to use in the
intervention program. Make sure you respond to at least one other student’s
post.

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Module 2 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

In reviewing
the 2 articles assigned and the video on the “Science of Marketing”, identify
and explain the common themes related to media literacy and marketing that can
shape the opinions and behaviors of individuals. What guidelines can be
developed in order to improve media literacy? Please cite your source(s) and
respond to at least one other student.

DQ2 Application
of Knowledge (part 2)

In viewing
the “Vaccine War” video, compare and contrast the different persuasion methods
used by both sides of the vaccine debate (pro-vaccination and anti-vaccination)
to support or spread their arguments to the general public. Based on all the
articles and videos covered in this module, how can the media and technology
can be used to shape the intervention program you are planning to develop?

(a) In the
case of the anti-bullying and anti-suicide intervention, what is the role media
and technology in promoting bullying and suicide? On the other hand, how can
media and technology can be used to help inform parents, teachers and staff
about bullying and suicide? What type of messages can be crafted and
transmitted via media, technology to help prevent bullying, and suicide in a
public high school setting? Please provide specific examples and cite your
sources.

(b) In the case of the obesity prevention
intervention, what is the role media and technology in promoting obesity,
unhealthy eating and lack of physical exercise? On the other hand, how can
media and technology can be used to help inform parents, teachers and staff
about obesity and unhealthy eating? What type of messages can be crafted and
transmitted via media and technology to help prevent obesity, unhealthy eating
and lack of physical exercise in a public elementary school setting? Please
provide specific examples and cite your sources.

(c) In the
case of the psychological treatment intervention for military service members,
what is the role media, technology and military in promoting the stigma of having
a psychological disorder and lacking the initiative to seek treatment? On the
other hand, how can media and technology can be used to help military families,
military officers and staff help identify the symptoms of psychological
distress in military service members and help them seek psychological
treatment? What type of messages can be crafted and transmitted via media and
technology to help promote seeking psychological treatment within a military
community setting? Please provide specific examples and cite your sources.

(d) If you
chose your own real-world scenario, describe how the intervention program would
be affected by media portrayals. Furthermore, please explain how media messages
can be crafted to help change behaviors in the community setting or private
organization

You can
find 2 additional articles from the Touro Library to support your arguments.
Please cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student

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Module 3 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

In viewing
the “Generation Like” video, compare and contrast the various marketing methods
used in order to influence consumer behaviors. In reviewing the 2 articles
assigned in this module, identify and explain the common themes related to
social media literacy and usage that can shape the opinions and behaviors of
individuals. Please cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other
student.

DQ2 Application
of Knowledge (part 2)

Based on
all the articles and videos covered in this module, how can social media and
can be used to shape and create engagement in the intervention program you are
planning to develop?

(a) In the
case of the anti-bullying and anti-suicide intervention, how can social media
can be used to help inform students, parents, teachers and staff about bullying
and suicide? What specific challenges might be faced when developing a social
media campaign to prevent bullying and suicide in a public high school setting?
Please provide specific examples and cite your sources.

(b) In the
case of the obesity prevention intervention, how can social media can be used
to help inform students, parents, teachers and staff about obesity and
unhealthy eating? What specific challenges might be faced when developing a
social media campaign to help prevent obesity, unhealthy eating and lack of
physical exercise in a public school elementary school setting? Please provide
specific examples and cite your sources.

(c) In the
case of the psychological treatment intervention for military service members,
how can social media can be used to help inform military families, military
officers and staff help identify the symptoms of psychological distress in
military service members and help them seek psychological treatment? What
specific challenges might be faced when developing a social media campaign to
help promote seeking psychological treatment and help reduce the stigma of
psychological disorders in a military community setting? Please provide
specific examples and cite your sources.

(d) If you
chose your own real-world scenario, describe how social media can be used to
create engagement with the intervention program you are planning to develop.
Furthermore, please explain how social media messages can be crafted to help
change behaviors in the community setting or private organization

You can
find 2 additional articles from the Touro Library to support your arguments.
Please cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student

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Module 4 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

In reading
over the article titled “The Nature and Development of Critical-Analytic
Thinking”, please describe your own real world experiences that match at least
5 principles or methods in developing Critical Thinking as described in the
article. Please make sure to properly keep the identities of the individuals
and organizations anonymous when you describe your real world experience. What
areas of critical thinking would you like to improve upon in the future? Please
explain why. Please cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other
student

DQ2 Application
of Knowledge (part 2)

Based on
all the articles and videos covered in this module, how can critical thinking
be integrated into the intervention program you are planning to develop?
Furthermore, describe how social psychology principles can be applied towards
the intervention program you are planning to develop.

Find 2
additional articles from the Touro Library to support your arguments. Please
cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student

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Module 5 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

In reading
over the 2 assigned articles in this module, what are the key lessons from
those articles that help provide insight in your experience in group dynamics
from your previous real-world experiences in work, education or social
settings? Please make sure to properly keep the identities of the individuals
and organizations anonymous when you describe your real world experience.
Please cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student.

DQ2 Application
of Knowledge (part 2)

Based on
all the articles and videos covered in this module, how can group dynamics be
integrated into the intervention program you are planning to develop?
Furthermore, what type of leadership styles, communication styles and group
interactions that you would like to foster in your intervention program to help
address the real-world scenario your are targeting? Please explain why.

Find 2
additional articles from the Touro Library to support your arguments. Please
cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student.

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Module 6 Discussion

DQ1 Historical
Perspective (part 1)

Based on
the video “Genie – TLC Documentary “ what were the cognitive, behavioral,
emotional and social deficits experienced by Genie which was caused by social
isolation and physical abuse? Based on your previous readings or theoretical
models from other courses on human development, how would you have approached
the rehabilitation process for Genie? What you have done differently from the
research team that worked on the case of Genie? Please explain why. Please cite
your source(s) and respond to at least one other student

DQ2 Application
of Knowledge (part 2)

Based on
all the articles and videos covered in this module, how are the theories of
human development and human experience can be integrated into the intervention
program you are planning to develop? What types of considerations such as age,
cognitive maturity, emotional maturity, social maturity, and behavioral
maturity that needs to be addressed while developing your intervention program
to help address the real-world scenario your are targeting? Please explain why.

Find 2
additional articles from the Touro Library to support your arguments. Please
cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student.

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Module 7 Discussion

DQ1 Knowledge
Perspective (part 1)

Based on
the 2 assigned videos for this module, why are positive emotions and
vulnerability recognized as key factors to help maintain a healthy mind and
body? What do you think would be the
challenges in trying to adapt the research identified in the 2 assigned videos
with the general public? Please explain why. Please cite your source(s) and
respond to at least one other student

DQ2 Application
of Knowledge (part 2)

Based on
all the articles and videos covered in this module, how are the theories and
research findings in the area of health psychology can be integrated into the
intervention program you are planning to develop? Please provide specific
examples.

Find 2
additional articles from the Touro Library to support your arguments. Please
cite your source(s) and respond to at least one other student.

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Module 8 Discussion

DQ1 Conceptual
Perspective (part 1)

Based on
the assigned videos for this module, describe and explain the best practices in
gathering data on evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention program or
help improve community engagement. Please cite your source(s) and respond to at
least one other student.

DQ2 Application
of Knowledge (part 2)

Based on
all the articles and videos covered in this module, what are the types of
research methods you plan to use to help evaluate the effectiveness of the
intervention program you are planning to develop? Please describe what steps
you will follow in collecting your data. What do you predict are the ethical
issues of conducting an empirical evaluation of your intervention program? How
would you anticipate addressing these ethical issues? Please provide specific examples.

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Module 4 Assignment

Case
Assignment

The Case
Assignment for this course will be an 8-10 page research essay (excluding title
page and references page), with a minimum of 5–7 references, (at least four (4)
sources should be from the Touro library). Now is the chance to synthesize and
integrate everything you learned in the first 4 modules of the Capstone course
coupled with any background experience that supports your essay. Your paper should
include any underlying theory in the field of psychology that is useful in
professional practice based upon the real-world problem you chose in Module 1.

Listed
below are specific issues you should include in your Case assignment

Identify
the key statistics that highlight the psychology-based problem that you have
chosen to research from Module 1 of the course (Module 1).

Elaborate
on how the mass media and a cultural socialization significantly shapes the
psychological problem that you are trying to address with your proposed
intervention program (Module 2, Module 4).

Explore how
social media can be used to shape and create engagement in the intervention
program you are planning to develop (Module 3).

Discuss how
critical thinking can be included into the intervention program you are
planning to develop (Module 4)

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Module 8 Assignment

Capstone
Assignment

The
Capstone Assignment for this course will be a 10-12 page research essay
(excluding title page and references page), with a minimum of 8–10 references,
(at least six (6) sources should be from the Touro library). Now is the chance
to synthesize and integrate everything you learned in all modules of the Capstone
course coupled with any background experience that supports your essay. You
will be building off the information that you have developed from your Case

Assignment

Listed
below are specific issues you should include in your Capstone assignment

Review the
key statistics that highlight the psychology-based problem that you have chosen
to research from Module 1 of the course (Module 1).

Discuss how
group dynamics can be included into the intervention program you are planning
to develop (Module 4,

Module 5)

Describe
the developmental considerations (e.g., age, emotional maturity, social
maturity) needs to be addressed in developing your intervention program to help
address the realworld scenario you are targeting (Module 6, Module 7)

Describe
your plan to collect your data (survey, focus group, etc. ) regarding your
planned intervention (Module 8)

Assess any
ethical issues (ex. privacy, confidentiality, consent etc.) in implementing
your proposed intervention program (Module 8)

In your
conclusion, share what you believe are implications to use what you learned by
completing the Capstone Project (e.g., can be used in your workplace, specific
industry, etc.)

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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).