Category: Psychology

For
this assignment, you must apply theory and findings from I/O psychology to help
the
organization
with the specific job you analyzed. (Equinor – Crude oil operator)
The question – 1.    
Motivation: How does your SME’s supervisor (or your SME, if he/she is in a leadership
role) motivate his/her subordinates? What motivation theory best seems to apply? How
would you use the expectancy theory to increase employee motivation?
This paper should function as an objective
analysis
(i.e., not based on your opinion) grounded in material from the class,
textbook, and the I/O
psychology literature, including at least 1 I/O peer-reviewed journal articles.
That is, your theoretical
justification should be backed up by scientific research, which can be found in relevant
academic journals.
Formatting
must be in 12-point Times New Roman Font with 1-inch tabs. The entire report
must be
double-spaced and use appropriate APA style.
I have attached the assignment that talks about the job in question to give you an idea about the job. I have also attached the peer reviewed journal that you can go off of. 
Thank you!

Hello
– This is a 400 word paper
discussion
– Required a minimum of two (2) peer reviewed journal articles. Please also
include bible verses … 
– Please include bible verses … 
– I included the instruction and the ACA code of ethics and text book chapter
– I need it by Thursday 3 pm please, if sooner, that would be great …
– If I can have it sooner than deadline, that would be great …
– Please don’t plagiarize or use AI, professors do check
– Please include a report that the paper is AI-free and not plagiarized.
Thank you

There are many myths and believe in the popular media about individuals with mental health issues. As u reflect on the videos did the videos make u question any of your professional or personal beliefs about mental health. Did any specific part of the video impact you. Back up your opinions with evidence ( peer review journals )
You are required to write 2 paragraphs.
Video #1 Mental healthcare by John Oliver. He talks about:
– [ ] Insurance companies not covering mental health and patients can’t afford to pay out of pocket – [ ] how difficult it is to find a child therapist – [ ] There’s also a lot of clinicians who are not taking new patients and are no longer in the insurer’s network – [ ] Limited psychologist in county – [ ] Man explain his daily experience and triggers and are told to “suck it up buttercup “when he’s trying to get help.
– [ ] There’s a massive shortage of mental health providers and the providers who are available some patients feel they don’t connect at all and would like a provider in which they share the same cultural background. Video #2 TED TALK NO HEALTH WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH. – [ ] He talks about the stigma of mental health and society believe some illnesses are better than others. People are acceptance of heart failure and cancer but look upon those who struggle with mental health. – [ ] He mention how society thinks the body and the mind are separate and in reality that is not the case.
– [ ] People with mental health doesn’t want there treatment to be the focus of their life but rather need their life to be their life. – [ ] Society needs to remove the separation between the mind and the body start to see it as one.

ESSAY PREPARATION
An application of Erikson’s
psychosocial theory of development.
Essay description:
Erik Erikson proposed a theory of
psychosocial development which describes the progression of the individual
through eight life stages, each of which
presents the individual with a particular psychosocial
dilemma or crisis.
Essay tasks:
•        
In this assignment you will be asked to introduce Erikson’s theory, to define the core concepts (lifespan, epigenetic,
psychosocial crisis, virtue) which inform it, and to
identify the various stages.
•        
You will be asked to apply
Erikson’s theory by choosing ONE stage,
defining it in depth, and applying it to a personal example from your life.
•        
You will be asked to offer a critique of the theory, and to consider relevant
factors within the South African context.
ESSAY PREPARATION
The assignment needs to be
no more than 1000 – 1500 words in length (excluding
references), with 1.5 line spacing, and 12pt Times New Roman font.
Draw on readings
from your textbook as well as the additional readings which have
been posted on Ulwazi to plan and write your assignment. You will be expected
to use at least two references in addition
to the textbook.
Please make
use of the outline in your course handout to help you to structure your
assignment.
Remember
that assignments need to be written in paragraph style, with full sentences, no
bullet points, numbers, or lists.
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
– no more than 100 words
1. Write a paragraph to introduce the
topic and provide an overview of the structure of your discussion to follow.
Your introduction should begin with the overarching aim for your paper. Your
introduction should not be longer than 100 words (5%)
•        
Briefly introduce the topic and the specific
structure of the essay.
•        
Describe the aim of the essay
•        
Describe how the essay is organised based on the
core argument (how you are achieving the aim) and outline the main themes
covered in the essay
•        
Be engaging and clear
Potential issues:
•        
Your introduction is not
sufficiently clear
•        
You have EITHER the aim
OR the outline of the essay or you didn’t write an introductory paragraph.
•        
Definitions, references
or quotes must NOT be included in the introduction at all.
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE:
BODY OF THE ESSAY
2. In no more than 300 – 400 words,
briefly describe Erikson’s theoretical approach to human development. Include a
definition of the core concepts which underlie the theory. Identify the eight
stages and their relevant psychosocial crisis (15%).
•        
Introduce Erikson’s theory: in this section you
introduce the reader to the core concepts and stages of the theory.
•        
This part of the essay must provide an overview
of the theoretical concepts related to your discussion (viz. lifespan theory,
the epigenetic principle, psychosocial crisis, virtue)
•        
This part of the essay must include a brief
definition and description of each key term as it relates to the topic of
discussion as presented in the body of the essay to follow.
•        
This must be based on an academic reading and on
the use of correct terminology, definitions or explanation of key terms.
•        
NOTE: No direct quotes. Make sure that in this
section you give paraphrased definitions of key concepts, as well as
illustrating an understanding of this through a brief statement of how each
factor influences behaviour.
Potential
problems:
•        
Giving definitions
or information that are almost (or totally) identical to the source. (this is
plagiarism)
•        
Definitions are too
short and they are not coherently and cohesively connected.
•        
Failed to identify
all relevant concepts as instructed.
•        
Failed to identify
all stages and their psychosocial crisis
•        
This section is not
clearly explained, not referenced, not well paraphrased, incomplete, or
irrelevant.
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE:
BODY OF THE ESSAY
3. In no more than 400-500 words,
select ONE of the stages which you can apply to someone you personally know (it
could be yourself). Outline this stage in detail, apply this stage to your
personal example, and identify the contextual factors in South Africa which may
impact the resolution or irresolution of this stage (45%).
•        
Describe ONE of Erikson’s stages which you can
apply to a personal example. Outline the characteristics of the stage,
including the psychosocial crisis and virtue.
•        
Identify someone you know (it could be
yourself), who is currently in this stage of development. Describe how they are
negotiating this stage, and whether they are managing or not managing the
psychosocial crisis.
•        
For example, if you are describing a 9-yr old,
they will be in the stage of Industry vs Inferiority. Give some information
about them which supports whether they have achieved the virtue of competence,
or whether they are struggling with inferiority.
•        
Consider your example within the South African
context, and describe which contextual factors may impact on whether or not
they successfully resolve that stage.
Potential
issues:
•        
The chosen stage is
not comprehensively introduced
•        
The chosen personal
example does not fit with the stage which has been described
•        
Insufficient detail
is given about the personal example
•        
Too much information
is given about the personal example, and this section becomes anecdotal
•        
There is
insufficient exploration of the contextual factors which may impact the
resolution of the stage
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE:
BODY OF THE ESSAY
4. In no more than100-200 words, critique the
theory, identifying its strengths and weaknesses (20%)
•        
In this section you are required to give a critical
analysis of Erikson’s theory, consider its strengths and its weaknesses
•        
Consider these within a contemporary South
African context
•        
Remember: Critical evaluation entails
recognition of both strengths and weaknesses in a theory
Potential
issues:
•        
You have not
provided any evaluation or did not attempt to reflect on the contributions or
limitations of Erikson’s understanding of psychosocial development.
•        
Theoretical
evaluation is based on your own opinion without empirical support or a
reference to an appropriate academic source.
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: CONCLUSION
5. In no more than 100 words, conclude your
essay by highlighting important points that you have presented (5%)
•        
At the end of the essay it is necessary to
provide a concluding statement of how the discussion addressed the topic and
related theoretical reflection presented. The conclusion should briefly
highlight important aspects of this theory of psychosocial development in
relation to your discussion, critical evaluation, and argument presented in the
body of the essay.
•        
No
quotations, references, definitions, opinion, or anecdotal evidence to be
included in the conclusion
Ideal:
You
have written a conclusion paragraph that briefly explains how the essay has
achieved its aims. It should be coherent and close the argument and focus on
the essay topic and preceding discussion.
Potential
problems:
•        
There is a last
paragraph but it doesn’t conclude the discussion(e.g. you explained what you
have done but not what the main take-home idea is).
•        
You are too vague or
there is no concluding paragraph at all. You have given a formulaic closure to
your essay or just your own opinion.
•        
Final paragraph is
unrelated to topic or is still part of the essay
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE:
REFERENCES
6. Attach a separate page listing the
references you have used to comple your assignment.  All references must be in APA 7th format and
the title of the page must be “References”, NOT Bibliography (in-text
referencing, 5%; reference list 5%)
•        
Do not number references or create a bulleted
list of references. Use the same order of authors as presented in the source.
Ensure that authors’ names and surnames are correctly spelled! Ensure that you
provide the date of a reference every time you use it in the body of the essay.
Ideal:
•        
You have followed
APA guidelines to the letter.
•        
You show that you
understand the importance of appropriate in-text referencing and appropriate
referencing list.
•        
You understand the
type of sources you are using and you are able to show that by means of good
APA formatting.
•        
You have not
plagiarised or used AI.
•        
You have minor or no
typing errors.
•        
Authors’ names are
correct.
•        
Your writing style
is coherent and organised.
•        
You have used and
referenced at least five sources, including the textbook.
Potential problems:
•        
You struggled following
the APA guideline and did not give sufficient time to ensuring that your
referencing is correct
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE:
ESSAY FORMAT
Length: 1500 words (excluding references)
Line spacing: 1.5, Font: 12pt Times New
Roman
•        
NO QUOTATIONS: Only paraphrasing may be used; no
direct quotations(i.e. use your own words).
•        
Write in full sentenced, paragraph style. Do not
use any bullets, lists, personalised abbreviations or personalised acronyms nor
numbers (4 instead of “four”).
•        
All definitions, theoretical claims, factual
statements and theoretical evaluations must be very clearly referenced at the
same place it is used in the essay, not only at the end of a paragraph.
•        
No Secondary Referencing/Citing: Only reference
to the actual source you are reading, do not reference to another author/source
in that same article if you have not read it and have therefore not used it for
your essay. DO NOT reference lectures or lecture notes
•        
Do not include any additional information (such
as other theories of development) which is not asked, as this will cause you to
exceed the word limit and digress from the topic and essay tasks, causing you
to lose marks.
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE:
ESSAY FORMAT
•        
Do not reference any anecdotal sources (hearsay
or personal observation or personal experience)or personal opinion.
•        
Avoid the use of the first person in this
assignment,  EXCEPT when referring to
your personal example. Ensure that all statements and claims are supported by
empirical evidence in reference to an academic source.
•        
Never reference to the course slides or lecture
content, or other non-academic sources (dictionaries, encyclopaedias,
magazines…).
•        
Read the textbook and course readings for
referencing of concepts & claims.
•        
Use only formal language and appropriate
academic terminology. Avoid the use of colloquial terms or conversational
language e.g. “Adolescent” as opposed to “teenager” or “’tween”, “Neonate” vs.
“baby”, “Children” vs. kids, “early childhood” vs. toddler, “middle childhood”
vs. younger children …
•        
PLEASE NOTE: Additional diagrams, media or
images are to be attached AFTER the reference list and may only be used for
illustrative purposes as this will NOT form part of the marking scope for the
written assignment.
•        
Write in full-sentenced, normal paragraph format
throughout the essay. Do not use bullets, numbers, lists, or tables in the body
of your essay.
ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE:
PREPARING TO WRITE
Essay reading
•        
In order to answer the essay question, read the
available articles, textbook chapter/section related to the topic and tasks of
this assignment
•        
Selected articles have been provided along with
the course outline which you should use to initiate, present and consolidate
your argument. You do not need to use more than these but may if you wish.
•        
A minimum of FIVE academic sources are to be
consulted for this essay (This includes your textbook which may be ONE of these
four sources).
•        
You may use more than five sources ONLY if it is
well-integrated = evidence of reading and understanding it, not just one
citation to increase references (inflated referencing)
•        
You may include other journal articles. This
must be drawn from published peer-reviewed journals available through the
university library portal or online academic sources such as Google Scholar, African
Journals Online (AJOL), HSRC (www.hsrc.ac.za), MRC (www.mrc.ac.za), NRF
(www.nrf.ac.za), Child Guage, or other such recognised academic and
research-based publications in the relevant area of Psychology (E.G. Science
Direct…)
•        
Use the following references:
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Alberts, C. & Durrheim, K. (2018). Future
Direction of Identity Research in a Context of Political Struggle: A Critical
Appraisal of Erikson. Identity: An International Journal of Theory and
Research. 18(4), 295 – 305, DOI: 
10.1080/15283488.2018.1523727
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Batra, S. (2013). The Psychosocial Development
of Children: Implications for Education and Society — Erik Erikson in Context.
Contemporary Education in Dialogue. 10(2) 249 – 278.
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Jacobs, C. & Collair, L. (2017). Adolescent
identity formation in the context of vocationally oriented special needs
schools. South African Journal of Education, 37 (3) 1 – 10.
•        
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Sokol, Justin T. (2009). Identity Development
Throughout the Lifetime: An Examination of Eriksonian Theory. Graduate Journal
of Counseling Psychology 1(2).
https://epublications.marquette.edu/gjcp/vol1/iss2/14
•        
•        
•        
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Syed, M. & Fish, F. (2018) Revisiting Erik
Erikson’s Legacy on Culture, Race, and Ethnicity, Identity, 18(4), 274-283,
DOI: 10.1080/15283488.2018.1523729
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Thom, D. & Coetzee, H. (2004) Identity
development of South African adolescents in a democratic society. Society in
Transition 35 (1), 183-193, DOI: 10.1080/21528586.2004.10419113 To link to this
article: https://doi.org/
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Thompson, F., Fourie, J. & Sedibe, M.
(2018). In a Privileged World: The Psychosocial Experiences of Underprivileged
Adolescent Girls in a High Fee Independent Gauteng Private School. Alternation
Special Edition 23, 84 – 107. DOI
https://doi.org/10.29086/2519-5476/2018/sp23a5
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Critically evaluate and answer the question. APA referencing should be used. 
Stalking behaviour is a complex course of conduct, the risks associated with it are best understood by examining the different contexts in which it might occur. Discuss with reference to Mullen et al’s taxonomy.
Instructions: 
• Definition of stalking, and the criminal offence 
• Describe risks and impact
• Introduce the Mullen’s 5 stalking types and prevalence 
• Discuss varied risk types and levels associated with each 
• Be critical in your treatment, Mullen’s is not the only typology, this paper has a good overview of other approaches, and you will find references to primary sources that will be helpful 
Short, E., Bradbury, P., Martellozzo, E., Frost, S., & Bleakley, P. (2022). 
Key references: 
• Kritika Jerath, Lisa Tompson & Jyoti Belur (2022) Treating and managing stalking offenders: findings from a multi-agency clinical intervention, Psychology, Crime & Law, DOI: 10.1080/1068316X.2022.2057981 
• Monckton Smith, J. (2020). Intimate partner femicide: Using foucauldian analysis to track an eight stage progression to homicide. Violence Against Women, 26(11), 1267-1285. 
• McEwan, T. E., Pathé, M., & Ogloff, J. R. (2011). Advances in stalking risk assessment. Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 29(2), 180-201. mcewan-pathe-ogloff-2011-risk-assessment.pdf (fixatedthreat.com) 
• Mullen, P. E., Purcell, R., & Stuart, G. W. (1999). Study of stalkers. American Journal of Psychiatry, 156(8), 1244-1249. 
• Mullen, P. E., Mackenzie, R., Ogloff, J. R., Pathé, M., McEwan, T., & Purcell, R. (2006). Assessing and managing the risks in the stalking situation. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online, 34(4), 439-450. 
• Sheridan, L., & Roberts, K. (2011). Key questions to consider in stalking cases. Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 29(2), 255-270. doi:10.1002/bsl.966 
• Short, E. Brown, A, Pitchford, M, Barnes J (2017). Revenge Porn, Findings from the Harassment and Revenge Porn (HARP) Survey – Preliminary Findings. Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine. Vol.15.
• Short, E. Linford, S. Wheatcroft, J.M. and Maple, C. (2014) The Impact of Cyberstalking: The Lived Experience – A Thematic Analysis. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. 199 Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 133 – 137 
• Worsley, J. & Short, E. Victims’ voices: Understanding the emotional impact of cyberstalking and how individuals cope with this phenomenon (2017). Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 17, 50-63 

Your task is to
prepare the wording for a pamphlet that summarises the key points of ONE
Specific Learning Difference (SLD). Choose one of the Specific
Learning Differences (SLDs) that we have covered in class (e.g. Autism,
ADHD or Dyslexia). You will also be required to create a support document
that explains the academic research that evidences and supports the information
that you have included in your pamphlet.
Word
count – 2000 words in total
Guide – 300-500 words for the pamphlet
and 1500-1700 words for the Support Document
You will be
required to develop the wording for a pamphlet/online factsheet. A pamphlet is
similar to a leaflet – a short booklet of information. You DO NOT need to
prepare the graphics or layout, just the wording.
You must decide
on who your target audience is. Your target audience can be either
·        
Parents/carers of children
with a diagnosed SLD
·        
Teachers – who have
children with diagnosed SLDs in their classes or
·        
Volunteers/Employees/Professionals – who work
with children e.g. counsellor, holiday activity leader, lifeguard,
youth-worker, religious leader, retail assistant in children’s clothing/toys
etc.
Make it clear
in your pamphlet title and your support document who the target audience is. In
the support document, briefly explain how the communication may need to
be adapted to that particular audience. For example, for a lifeguard, you may
want to focus on the differences they might encounter in their role e.g. motor
skills, processing verbal instructions. You are also welcome to target a
particular area/population/culture who might benefit from a particular approach
in communications – again, be clear about your choice and briefly state the
reasons for your choice in the support document.
Guidelines
for developing your Pamphlet (300-500
words)
Your aim here
is to communicate clearly with your target audience. Your audience is unlikely
to understand the academic language used in academic textbooks and in the
research. Your job is to communicate the important points in a clear and easy
way, that the layperson can understand. Readers with a relatively low
educational achievement and no knowledge of psychological terms should be able
to understand your pamphlet easily. This is an important skill that graduate
employers are particularly interested in.
Some points to
consider
Ø 
Who is the target population – age,
culture, ethnicity, religion etc? And how is this relevant e.g. if you have
chosen a particular culture as your target audience, are there cultural
differences in how they understand and respond to learning differences in
children? (This information may change the tone and words that you include and
which aspects of the SLD you emphasise in the pamphlet.).
o  
Do they need this information?
o  
Why is it important?
o  
BEWARE! Do not focus on explaining the
features of your chosen audience (max 150 words). Your focus should always be
on explaining the SLD
Ø 
What subsections/subheadings
will you use in your pamphlet?
o   What is the key information that your target
population needs to know?
o  
Can you
categorise these into subheadings e.g. ‘What caused my child’s autism?’
(genetic v environmental causes) or ‘how can I best help my child?’
(interventions)
o  
For example, a
teacher may need information specifically around how to support a child with
this SLD to engage in academic learning e.g. learning to read. Whereas a parent/carer
might need more information about behavioural interventions that can support
their child at home.
Ø 
What is the rationale for what you
have included? What research supports the choices you have made?
Ø 
How can I make the information easy to
read?
Ø 
Keep the information up to date – e.g.
use recent research/data.
Ø 
Present the facts based on the most
current research
o  
Avoid scare-mongering
o  
Avoid preaching – target your message
to your audience
o  
Avoid giving false hope or misleading
information
Ø 
The pamphlet does not need to include citations
– unless you are addressing an audience that you think would be particularly
concerned that the pamphlet was research-based. Citations should be included in
the support document with a full reference section on a separate page at the
end of the document, entitled References.
Guidelines for writing-up your Support Document (1500 words)
This document should provide the academic
support for the information that you have included in your pamphlet. In
contrast to the pamphlet, this document should be written in an academic style
and should be written in the third person. It should explain why you have
included the information that you have selected to include, and it should explain
and cite the theory and research that supports your selection. It is also
appropriate to explain why some research/theories have been omitted, for
example if they are unhelpful in this context, or they have been refuted by
more current research.  This provides you
with an opportunity to critically evaluate the research – and you are
encouraged to do so to earn the highest marks.
Structure your support document using the
same sections/subheadings as your pamphlet, and in the same order, so it is
clear how each section of your pamphlet is evidenced and supported by research
and theory. For example, if the first section/subheading in your pamphlet is
“What is Autism?”, start your support document with the same subheading and
explain what autism is in more detail, citing the sources for your explanation.
Overall, you may wish to
consider the following structure
Introduction: SLD and target audience
(300 words approx.)
a.    Define and describe the SLD, citing your sources (e.g. DSM, ICD)
b.    Explain who the target audience is
i.      Briefly explain why your target audience needs information on the SLD and
if they need this information presented in a particular way or with particular
attention to certain aspects of the SLD
ii.    Explain the key information your target audience needs and briefly
explain why
Use the same subheadings in your support
document as the subheadings/subsections that you have used in your
pamphlet (1000 words). Cite and explain the research that evidences the
information that you have included in each subheading.
Conclusion (150 words approx.)
a.    Key points of your write-up
b.    Why your pamphlet will work to address your target audience
4.    References (APA) – the support document MUST include citations (to avoid
plagiarism) and must be accompanied by a full reference section on a separate
page at the end of the document, entitled ‘References’. In-text citations and
the accompanying full references at the end, should be in the most current APA
format.

In Week 3, we used crosstabs to determine if a potential relationship between two variables is worth examining further. During Week 4, we studied tests of significance. In this week’s discussion, students will apply these tests of significance to their project variables. As we discussed previously, the level of measurement of our variables determine which test of significance works for the research project.
Complete the following steps:
Post a brief explanation of your topic. Include your research question. Next, begin your 5 steps of hypothesis testing by stating your research and null hypotheses. State your alpha level is .05.
Run a test of significance on your variables (based on the level of measurement). Copy and paste the appropriate table into the window.
Identify the two-tailed p value and explain your findings. Is p

PERSONAL GROWTH ESSAY
• Each section is 1double-spaced page, SO 6 PAGES TOTAL! DO NOT GO OVER 1 PAGE FOR EACH SECTION. THERE ARE 6 SECTIONS. • WRITE in MLA FORMAT- 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, page numbers at end of each page, and 1 inch margins on all sides.
• INSTRUCTIONS-The individual sections are as follows:
1. Biographical Introduction – you can use fictitious views here: Explain how two aspects of your identity (either gender, or the other two aspects you chose) have impacted who you are today.
2. Historical Context -please use a fictitious person!
This portion of the project is examining your historical context. I want you to write about your experience with your parents or primary caregivers growing up. What was good about the relationship(s)? What could have been better? How have these things affected your beliefs and the way you make decisions in your current life?
3. Lifestyle Choices- please use a fictitious person
Discuss how diet/exercise, spirituality/religion, or family vs career will/do play a role in your life. Choose whichever is most relevant to your life and explain how you nurture this aspect in your life (e.g., daily prayers, regular exercise, etc.). Be specific and give examples.
4. Connection with Self- use fictitious person
How would you describe your relationship with yourself? When you are struggling with something difficult in life, how do you treat yourself (e.g., harsh, kind, etc.)? How do you recharge yourself? How would you like your relationship with yourself to be?
5. Relationships -you can fictitious views here
Explain your ideal relationship. Who is your ultimate partner? Describe how you would meet each other’s needs. What would stop this relationship from becoming a reality?
6. Future Goals -make up a response here
Imagine the perfect future version of yourself. What would that look like? Job? Family? What character flaws would you overcome? What character strengths would you develop? What are your step-by-step goals in order to reach your dreams? Be specific, this is your life after all.

Its a presentation about what is the prospect after completing masters degree,
Kindly find the attached word file with the details and specification of the presentation.
Please check the attachment and get back if any confusion.

Create a PowerPoint presentation (minimum 6 slides) that analyzes a simulated case study of a multicultural conflict that could potentially occur within your psychology specialization. After analyzing one’s multifaceted cultural identity and biases, the next step toward multicultural competency is to plan how you can use best practices to minimize the negative impact of these factors on professional relationships.
Multicultural competence is essential to be an equitable and effective psychologist; therefore, both working practitioners and learners require professional development in this area. The case study, which is an in-depth report and analysis of events, activities, or processes involving one or more individuals or a situation, is an important tool for training as it allows us to analyze real-life professional concerns without doing harm to the people who service our services.
Working psychologists continue to consult with colleagues on case studies to improve their professional competencies. While actual case studies are based on factual reports, simulated (or fictional) case studies, or vignettes, are often used to illustrate situations that could occur in practice and evaluate potential courses of action. A PowerPoint presentation can be an effective means of sharing case study details and lessons learned in a professional context.
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.
What are some common cultural conflicts that occur in the workplace?
How might cultural differences contribute to conflicts?
How might a person’s biases impact cultural conflict and potential solutions?
What are some productive ways that cultural conflicts can be resolved?
Preparation
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
Create a simulated (or fictional) case study, concerning a cultural conflict between yourself, working in your area of specialization, and some person or persons, agency/business, or institution. Several points of cultural difference must exist between you and the others involved in this conflict. While the details of your case will be fictional, it must be entirely believable and realistic.
Download and use the Multicultural Case Study Template [PPTX]to complete this assessment. Do not submit a paper for this assessment. Papers will not be graded. You will complete this assessment by replacing all language that is enclosed with brackets […] in the PowerPoint with your own words.For guidance on PowerPoint design, consult the PowerPoint Resources activity in this assessment.
The Presentation
Title slide: On the first slide of the PowerPoint:Enter a descriptive title of approximately 5–15 words that concisely communicates the heart of the case study. It should stir interest while maintaining professional decorum.
Enter your name, and a job title and organization that would fit with your case study.
Case Study Overview slide: Provide the briefest possible narrative description of the case. Additional supporting details and references can be added in the notes section on the slide. The overview should include:The professional setting of the case, based on your psychology specialization (for example, in treatment, in the classroom, in a hospital, jail, or a community-based setting).
The relationship that exists between you and the other persons involved. Some possible examples may be:Professor—Student.
Therapist—Patient.
Colleague—Colleague.
Consultant—Business.
Clinical Supervisor—Student intern.
Professional Supervisor—Employee.
A very brief summation of the cultural conflicts involved in the case.
Cultural Differences slides: On the table provided in the template, list side by side the main cultural identities from the Hays model, relevant to the conflict in the case, of yourself and another person, agency, or institution in the case.If more than one person, agency, or institution is involved in the case, make a copy of this slide for each one, to compare yourself to all others involved.
In the notes section:Identify common concerns with each cultural identity. Be careful to avoid using stereotypes.
Analyze how cultural differences contributed to the conflict in this case.
Identify two relevant biases you have or had, and at least one strategy for improving your cultural competency around each of those biases.
Relevant Biases: Identify two relevant biases you have or had, and at least one strategy for improving your cultural competency around each of those biases.
Best Practices When Working With [Cultural Identity] slides: Identify a best practice for working with a cultural identity in this case and cite its source. Then, briefly analyze how the best practice could help you navigate this particular relationship and conflict.In the notes section, describe the best practice in more detail and elaborate as needed on your analysis of how the best practice could help you navigate the relationship and conflict.
Citation requirements: You must cite best practices from at least three scholarly research articles. You may cite reputable sources form websites, books, textbooks, and suggested resources as well, but these will not count toward the three required scholarly research references.
Copy this slide as needed to address each cultural identity in this case.
Conclusion slide: Summarize the main lessons learned in this case study in a brief bulleted list.
References slides: See step 4 for citation requirements. Use current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Format: Use the Multicultural Case Study Template [PPTX]. Use current APA style and formatting guidelines as applicable to this assessment.
References: Three scholarly research articles.
Length of PowerPoint: A minimum of six slides.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 3: Evaluate multicultural influences on ethics for psychologists.Case Overview: Create a scenario (based on one’s psychology specialization) that presents a cultural conflict.
Best Practices: Analyze how best practices cited in scholarly research articles could help a cultural conflict.
Competency 4: Analyze multicultural issues in psychology and the importance of multicultural competency in the profession.Cultural Difference: Analyze how cultural differences could contribute to a conflict.
Biases: Describe one’s past or present biases toward others of different cultures.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.Communication: Write clearly, with correct spelling, grammar, syntax, and good organization, following APA style standards.