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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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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University of Phoenix Material Group Influence This required Portfolio assignment due in Week Four will give you experience observing and interacting with people outside of the classroom. It has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop skills‚ synthesize knowledge‚ and integrate learning in a real world setting. This assignment accomplishes that goal by challenging you to: Observe a group discussing a topic of interest such as a focus group‚ a community public assembly
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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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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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Psychological Issue Summary The Scenario Ian is a 5 year old Caucasian male that exhibits average verbal skills‚ average cognitive skills‚ and appeared to be of average height and weight. When entering his assessment‚ it was noted that his clothing did not match‚ his hair was unkempt and his mother seemed frazzled at best. When speaking to Ian’s mother prior to Ian’s assessment she indicated that she thought the difficulties she faced with Ian were normal until his Kindergarten teacher pointed
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Ethics Awareness Inventory PSY 490 June 24‚ 2013 Dr. Klumper Ethics Awareness Inventory Every individual have their own views and perspectives on ethics. Majority of the people understand and agree with what is right and wrong‚ but they may actually vary on how to make their own ethical and moral decisions in life. The ethical perspective of the author is clearly based on character. She also believes that being ethical is one of the more important than simply performing any
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Pay It Forward ReNona Chinwendu PSY490 June 10‚ 2015 Dr. Bobby Moodley Pay It Forward The act of kindness this student performed was one she does often and without a second thought. Whenever she sees an elderly person in a grocery store that appears to be looking for something or cannot reach an item she assists in any capacity she can. Her father taught this to her as the golden rule‚ and it is a part of her personality makeup. Her actions could be considered altruism that is selfishness in reverse
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GBA 490 Dr. Martin 09/18/2013 CASE: Panera Bread Company in 2013 1. What is Panera Bread’s strategy? Which of the five generic competitive strategies discussed in Chapter 5 most closely fit the competitive approach that Panera Bread is taking? What type of competitive advantage is Panera Bread trying to achieve? The two core elements of Panera’s strategy were to aggressively expand its market presence across North America and to improve the quality of the dining experience it provided to
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