Describe each position fully, providing as much of the available information as possible from the ads.

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An undergraduate psychology degree provides you with some flexibility when selecting a career. The knowledge of how people think, develop, and behave, as well as the interpersonal skills gained from a BA in psychology may lead to work in the field, but also prepares you well for careers in the fields of public service, marketing, or management, among others. Because most professional careers in psychology require further education, those who do not wish to pursue graduate degrees may need to broaden the scope of careers they are willing to consider.

In M1 Assignment 2, you explored your career interests and identified three careers that seemed best suited for you. In this assignment, you will conduct a mock job search and report your findings using the “Job Search Data Bank” form.

Mock Job Search

Select one of the three careers you identified and discussed in M1 Assignment 2 and conduct a job search for actual openings in your area. If you are willing to eventually relocate, you may choose openings elsewhere as well. You may choose to use at least one source or all of the following sources to find available positions in your chosen career of interest:

  • Local newspaper ads (online or printed editions)
  • Networking websites such as LinkedIn
  • Networking with colleagues, peers, or other contacts
  • Your state employment office
  • Listings on professional organizations’ websites

Refer to the Job Resources document to find additional online sources relating to online job searches.

Job Search Data Bank

Download and review a copy of the Job Search Data Bank template. Provide the results of the mock job search you completed for this assignment by filling out the table in the template.

  • Begin by summarizing your career interests. Briefly describe what you concluded from Module 1 about the types of positions best suited to your career interests. For example, if you are most interested in a career as a psychologist, would you prefer to pursue a position in a clinic, a private practice, or a nonprofit organization? Would you prefer to specialize in working with children? Do you hope to have a research or teaching position instead?
  • List at least four positions you found during your job search. These four positions should match the interests you identified in Module 1.
    • Describe each position fully, providing as much of the available information as possible from the ads. Copy the ads and paste them into the table.
  • For each identified job opening, indicate the likelihood of your being eligible for the position upon graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree.
    • If you would be ineligible, specify what additional training or education you would require to qualify for the position.
    • Indicate whether you are willing to pursue that additional training or education.
    • Describe the amount of time, the cost, and other resources you think you would need to invest to become qualified.
  • Put the information in your own words. Place quotation marks around the portions you have quoted from the ads. Cite your sources using APA style in-text citations and a reference list in APA style below your table in the “Job Search Data Bank” template provided.

Submission Details:

  • Use the following file-naming convention: M2_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
  • By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
  • All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources. Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.

How does this relate to you in your everyday life and to your future career?

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As this course ends, reflect on the various theories and theorists discussed during the class and in the textbook. Select one theorist whose life work really resonates with you. Conduct additional research on this person, summarize your findings, and address the following:

  • A biography of the theorist (2-3 pages): The biography portion of the paper should be relevant to the purpose of the paper.
  • A detailed explanation of what you feel are the most important contributions of the theorist’s work
  • A critique of the theorist’s theory from yourself, industry professionals, and scholarly journals
  • A personal response to the theory: How does this relate to you in your everyday life and to your future career?

This is a formal paper, in APA format, (not a list of responses or bullet points)..

  • Write a 3500-4200 word (or 10- to 12-page) paper (excluding the title page, reference list, and appendices).
  • Use five or more scholarly articles or books (other than the textbook).
  • The paper must reflect the use of course content and critical thinking.
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Grading Criteria

Content CriteriaTotal: 15

10-12 page research paper (excluding the cover sheet and reference page) which contains:

Cover sheet – use the APA cover sheet style

Abstract of the paper – the summary and conclusion of the paper may be used for

this body of the paper

Any material to be placed in an appendix (i.e., tables, maps, etc.)

References – a reference listing using APA format, with the reference material annotated

Must include a cover page that includes:

  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Name of paper
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted

Must include an abstract.

Must include introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Must use APA style as outlined in the approved style guide to document all sources.

Must include at least five scholarly articles or books (other than the textbook and website).

Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved style guide.

Writing and Organization CriteriaTotal: 2

Writing style is clear and concise.

Tone is academic and appropriate for the content and assignment.

Thesis statement is clearly articulated.

Structure is logical, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Flow is maintained by effective transitions.

Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed.

Adherence to APA formatting requirements is evident.

Research CriteriaTotal: 12

Sources are credible (preferably peer-reviewed), varied, relevant, and current (published within past five years); use of seminal work (e.g. Freud) is encouraged.

Sources inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making.

Includes required number of professional/scholarly sources.

Addresses ethical considerations in research when appropriate.

Style CriteriaTotal: 1

The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).

The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment

The paper includes an APA style cover page.

The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).

The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition). 

The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.

The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.

The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).

Total Possible Points

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Resources

Required Resources

Lecci, L.B. & Magnavita, J.J. (2013). Personality Theories: A Scientific Approach. San Diego: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

  • Chapter 10: Personality and Psychopathology

Lombardo, G.P, & Foschi, R. (2003).  The concept of personality in 19th-century French and 20th-century American psychology. History of Psychology 6(2), 123-142. (EBSCOhost PsycArticles AN: 2003-03729-003).

Recommended Website

Jung Typology Test™: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. This is a link to a personality test based on Jung and Myers Briggs typology.  This is optional and will not be discussed in class, but is included as it may be of interest to you as you learn more about these theories.

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Welcome to the last week of the course; here are some tips to guide you…

You should read your assigned reading assignment.

Next, you should post to the Discussion Forums– “Personality Theories Synthesizer” and “History of Personality”. Please make your main posts to the discussion forums by Thursday, and reply to at least two of your classmates’ posts by next Monday.

There also is a Written Assignment on a theorist of your choice from the list provided in the classroom instructions. Note that this is a 10-12 paper and it is due on Day 7- next Monday. Please read the instructions and grading rubric for this assignment under the assignment link at the beginning of the week so that you give yourself enough time to prepare for it.  

 What do experts say about the psychological phenomenon you researched?

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Define social psychology (great place to use an in-text citation)

 Define your assigned psychological phenomenon. (Use in-text citations).

 What is the historical background of your psychological phenomenon?

 Give real-life examples or experiences with your psychological phenomenon.

 What do experts say about the psychological phenomenon you researched?

 Has your psychological phenomenon been in the news lately?

 Conclusion-What did you learn from your research?

How are the problems maintained according to the structural family therapy perspective?

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Read “Topic 4: Vargas Family Case Study.” Write a   750-1,000-word paper in which you demonstrate how therapists apply   structural family therapy theory to analyze the presenting problems   and choose appropriate interventions.

Be sure to answer the following questions in your paper: 

  1. What are two current presenting problems for the Vargas   family?
  2. How are the problems maintained according to the     structural family therapy perspective?
  3. What structural     interventions would you plan to use in your next session? (identify     and describe your plan for two interventions) 
  4. What is     the role of the counselor in the change process according to the     structural family therapy perspective?

Cite at least three academic sources (peer-reviewed journal   articles, books, etc.).

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the   directions in the Student Success Center. 

How widespread are these stressors (that is, who else in society is subject to the same kinds of stressors?

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Consider the sources of stress unique to the student role. Note how your friends and classmates respond differently to stress, and what resources help you cope with such stress. What are the major social stressors operating in your life? How widespread are these stressors (that is, who else in society is subject to the same kinds of stressors?) What effects have these stressors had on your mental health?


Again, please do not cite. Use the attachment to answer the questions. Please do not write a paper. All I need is 250 words. 

How does the lens from which you view the world shape your approach to research inquiry?

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How does the lens from which you view the world shape your approach to research inquiry? Why is it important as a scholar-practitioner engaged in research to acknowledge your worldview?

The Learning Resources in this first week will help you answer these questions, and they will provide you with a foundation in the philosophy of science that will help you appreciate various research designs and methods. With this foundation, you will be encouraged to reflect on how your assumptions about the acquisition of truth and the nature of the world influence your approach to the research process.

For this Discussion, you will identify an area of interest for a possible research topic. As you read about the different philosophical orientations in this week’s readings, consider if one of these orientations most closely aligns with your worldview and a particular approach to research.

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 4

Post a brief description of your topic of research interest. Next, state the philosophical orientation that reflects your worldview and explain the epistemological and ontological assumptions of this orientation. Then, explain how these assumptions lend themselves to one or more research approaches.

RESOURCES FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT; Babbie, E. (2017). Basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

  • Chapter 1, “Human Inquiry and Science”

Burkholder, G. J., Cox, K. A., & Crawford, L. M. (2016). The scholar-practitioner’s guide to research design. Baltimore, MD: Laureate Publishing.

  • Chapter 2, “Philosophical Foundations and the      Role of Theory in Research”

The Quality Improvement Plan

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instructions

· Describe different quality methods within healthcare.

· Explain the basic models of quality improvement in healthcare.

· Evaluate the role and importance of patient satisfaction.

· Evaluate the role and importance of the patient experience.

· Apply statistics to different quality methods in healthcare.

· Apply quality improvement methods.

Scenario 

You have been asked to present a narrated visual report for the CEO and Board of Directors on a video conference call to share your major findings and to discuss recommendations.

Instructions

Your narrated visual report should include the following:

· Types of measurements that will be used.

· Overall design of the survey.

· Identifies who will lead the QI task force.

· Identifies who should be on the task force.

· Suggestions for implementing the results of the survey.

· Your narrated visual report should be done using Microsoft PowerPoint, or any other presentation software of your choosing that also allows for narration to be added.

APA formatting for the References slide, and proper grammar, punctuation, and form are required.

Quantitative Research Paper

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Quantitative Research

Write a fully developed and detailed APA essay addressing each of the following points/questions. There is no required word count; be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question in detail. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least one (1) source using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page are required. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Conduct a literature search to select a quantitative research study related to the problem identified in Module 1(  The clinical question identified in this section is about chronic neck pain in adults).and conduct an initial critical appraisal. Respond to the overview questions for the critical appraisal of quantitative studies, including:

  • Is this quantitative research report a case study, case control study, cohort study, randomized control trial or systematic review?
  • Where does the study fall in the hierarchy of evidence in terms of reliability and risk of bias?
  • Why was the study done? (Define the problem and purpose.)
  • Were the steps of the study clearly identified?
  • What was the sample size?
  • Are the measurements of major variables reliable and valid? Explain.
  • How were the data analyzed?
  • Were there any untoward events during the conduct of the study?
  • How do the results fit with previous research in the area? (This may be reflected in the literature review.)
  • What does this research mean to clinical practice?

Additionally, be sure to include the rapid appraisal questions for the specific research design of the quantitative study that you have chosen. These can be found in Chapter 5 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015). 

This critical appraisal should be written in complete sentences (not just a numbered list) using APA format. 

Provide a reference for the article according to APA format and a copy of the article.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: Clearly and fully answer all questions; attach a copy of the article
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of one (1) scholarly source for the article is required for this assignment.

challenges current reimbursement models pose

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What challenges do current reimbursement models pose for nurse leaders in their obligations to promote quality, cost effective patient care. What strategies can effective nurse leaders use to overcome those challenges? Discuss any specific examples you may have witnessed a leader implement in the practice environment in your response. 250 words

benefits and drawback of clinical decision support systems

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Discuss the benefits and drawback of clinical decision support systems, including the challenges of avoiding alert fatigue. Considering your interactions with patients and systems in the clinical environment, what best practices related to human factors and user-centered design would you recommend to designers of such systems? 250 words