Psychology

Professional Development Reflection Paper

          This is professional development project reflection paper. Students will write a paper, on what they have learned regarding professional development opportunities and how they will apply this knowledge to their future School Counseling career.    

Bias

In your own words, define the term bias and describe what you can do to avoid it. Analyze the tips in the book and describe at least 2 suggestions you will use. Use following links:

Cognitive Dissonance

        What is cognitive dissonance? What role does it play in regards to attitude and/or behavior change? What is the role of external rewards in regards to attitude change? How might a new car salesperson use what he/she knows about cognitive dissonance (sometimes called buyer’s remorse) to make a customer more content …

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) session.

            Patients are often asked to write their record their negative thoughts as homework for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) session. Explain how difficult this task might be for depressed patients? Identify your culture and ethnicity. Describe how negative thoughts are perceived in your culture.      

Genogram

          A genogram is often used to illustrate the behaviors of a family unit across generations. The genogram can be used to reduce resistance to harmful family patterns. Recall a family with a member who has a history of drug or alcohol dependence. Describe how the genogram can be used to …

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Linking autism to vaccinations.

      In recent years, there have been reports linking autism to vaccinations. Explain the controversy regarding vaccines as a possible cause of autism. How does the current evidence regarding the “other causes” of autism better explain autistic spectrum disorder?    

Externalizing Disorders

        In a well written discussion post address the following: Some commonly followed treatments for ADHD have not been scientifically substantiated, including restricted or modified diets, treatments for allergies, treatment for inner ear problems, treatments for yeast infections, megavitamins, chiropractic adjustment and bone alignment, eye training, special-colored glasses, and biofeedback. Discuss four …

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Internalizing Disorders

    In a well-written discussion post address the following: Why do we have such a difficult time believing that children can be depressed? Identify your culture, then explain your answer by comparing your cultural beliefs regarding depression and anxiety and those of another culture.  

Child depression

        Why do we have such a difficult time believing that children can be depressed? Identify your culture, then explain your answer by comparing your cultural beliefs regarding depression and anxiety and those of another culture.  

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