The Diverse Nature of Psychology Paper PSY 490/Capstone Celia Gallardo February 27‚ 2011 Dr. Jennifer Jeziorski Diversity in psychology as in life is critical to survival. Stabilization within the field of psychology must rely on a meshing of multiculturalism‚ contributions from within and outside of the field and knowledge in a variety of approaches and theories. Without diversity‚ we become stagnant and complacent. Only the strongest survive and being able to draw from a
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In this pack of SOC 490 Week 5 Capstone Project you will find the next information: Alcohol and Suicide: An Escalating Social Dilemma Sociology - General Sociology Focus of the Capstone Project Develop a research paper‚ in which you analyze a key issue facing a population segment in order to propose an area for additional research. Your research will: Part I: Background a. Describe your chosen population segment. b. Explain one major social issue facing your selected
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Pay it Forward PSY/490 June 17‚ 2013 Pay it Forward I chose to perform an anonymous act of kindness in the drive thru at Starbucks Friday morning on the way to work in completion of this assignment when I paid for the customer’s order behind me. I thought about it for a little while wondering if they too would pay it forward. So last night I was looking at my Facebook page‚ and my Aunt Theresa posted “So I went to Starbucks this morning (long line!!) When I got to the window cashier
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Portfolio Presentation Megan Libey PSY 490 Dr. Dennis Plunkett Introduction This presentation will go over the various theories that many humans are taught. The theories in the presentation have contributed to the field of psychology over many years‚ and new ideas‚ data and collection over materials will make the theories continue to grow with new knowledge that will be learned. The presentation will also touch base on what was important to my learning and how I utilized these in everyday
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Altruism and Psychology Adam Barker PSY 490 Capstone Course in Psychology Dennis Plunkett‚ MC‚ CC July 29‚ 2013 Altruism and Psychology The random act of kindness that I completed this week was buying an old man a coffee in front of me at Starbucks. He ordered a Grande Pike with room. I heard the order and said “I’ll get that miss” and without even hesitating handed over my card to pay for the drink. The older man look at me with a cracked smile and confused kind of look before muttering
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Pay It Forward Debra Ball Psy/490 July 22‚ 2013 Stephanie Towns Pay It Forward An act of kindness can develop values for both the person receiving the aid and the person offering the support as well as community development. In this summary key points are discussed on altruism. The summary stems from an act of kindness‚ which was conducted by the author as a student of Capstone Course in Psychology/Psy 490. I presented money to a person who needed money for his or her
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Post your response to the following: In what ways has the information in this course changed your life? Your personal belief system? Your understanding of your fellow human beings? How have you implemented the concepts from this course in your life? Answer: This course has made me see things more realistically. What can we do about things in which we cannot change. I believe we must reframe our reactions to things; in other words‚ what better way can I change this or what tools can I use to
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Psychological Issue Summary Joy Adam‚ Victoria Hawkins‚ Dale Lumley‚ Shelbi Mullins‚ and Farah Ulysse October 20‚ 2014 PSY 490 Stephanie Towns Psychological Issue Summary Introduction A psychosocial rehabilitation specialist’s job is to find effective ways to correctly treat patients with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) as well as to find ways to assist the people close to the affected ADHD patient. Coping with the disorder is not only a task made for the patient – the patient’s
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Capstone CheckPoint PSY/285 March 29‚ 2012 Capstone CheckPoint This lesson was a designate for me. I required recognizing and sympathetic extra about myself and others about me. This sequence trained me to be more unbiased. It also provided me a better considerate on how to recite people. I originate this class totally invaluable and I texture that I have educated a lot from it. I plan to apply this material in my message and professional skills. This will aid me to develop a better proficient
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This work of SOC 490 Week 1 Capstone Topic Selection contains: Suicide and Substance Abuse Sociology - General Sociology Capstone Project Topic Selection . Read the final Capstone Project instructions in the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide or in the Week Five section of your online course. Each week’s assignment will be a major component of the Capstone Project. Chapters 1 through 3 will guide you in the process of outlining your topic. Identify and describe
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