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Discussion: The Value of Positive Emotions

Purpose: Connect and critique Fredrickson’s theory in personal experience.

1.List the four ways that positive emotions may help build personal resources and give an example of each from your own experience. That is, can you verify each of the four “building resources” effects of positive emotions in your experience?  

2. Can you think of a counter-example to her theory? That is, a negative effect of a positive emotion?

How is the story/myth of Aeneas connected to story/myth of Romulus and Remus?

Generativity: The Key to a Happy Life Read the following features of Generativity Versus Stagnation:

• The psychological processes that promote generativity are person-environment interaction and creativity. Generativity relates to the concerns of people within their community. People want to contribute to their community through their work, parenting, and creative efforts. Contributions improve the quality of life for community members.

• The virtue or ego quality that arises out of generativity is caring. People in the stage of generativity care about themselves, their families, their communities, and the peoples of the world.

• Erikson believed that without generativity people stagnate. Stagnation suggests a lack of growth. Those unable to cope with life experiences may become stagnant.

• Narcissistic people—those who care mostly about their own satisfaction—tend to focus on creating personal wealth or accumulating things for themselves. They may be perfectly happy, but psychologically stagnant, which puts them at risk for difficulties as they face old age and death.

• Chronically depressed people have difficulty promoting generativity , because they fail to see the worth of their work and behavior. • The psychological pathology that arises from stagnation is rejectivity—that is, to reject or refuse to embrace others, which may lead to hostility toward others. This hostility may be toward individuals in the family, or other families, or other community groups, or other cultural groups. Erikson was concerned that a high level of rejectivity within a society promotes societal stagnation, which may in turn cause groups to dominate or promote a desire to annihilate other groups.

QUESTION: Generativity is threatened for many people when there are large economic downturns and job losses. Do you think there are social structures that could prevent societal stagnation?

Can the Greek Heroic Code be applied to any or all of these 3 Roman figures (Aeneas and Romulus and Remus)? Explain. If not, then describe at least 2 elements of what might be called the "Roman Heroic Code".

After reading the texts and mini-lectures in this module write a paper that completes the tasks below.

Read the following excerpts as if these characters were clients that you work with.

Write an example of the skills as if you were therapist/counselor. You may copy the excerpts and format (below) and paste into your own Word document to complete and submit.

EXCERPT 1

I have no place to turn. I am always alone ..I mean I have a lot of friends but I’m not sure they are real friends. We get together every weekend but sometimes when they don’t call I get all paranoid and feel like.... I don’t know. I just wish that sometimes I could be a fly on the wall, but I can’t so it makes me.... uh um.... uncomfortable. I guess.

Provide responses to this excerpt that demonstrates the following active listening skills:

Encouraging:

Restating:

Clarifying:

Reflecting Consumer’s Feelings:

Validating:

Summarizing:

EXCERPT 2

I have this problem. My family is crazy. My parents are like two big kids. I feel like I always have to tell them what the right thing to do is..... and then they get mad at me. I know I can’t take care of them but it's like they mess around and are irresponsible and then they want to complain to me about how everyone else is messed up. I feel like when I call them there is always some issue they are not telling me about. Is it me? Am I the one who’s crazy here?

Provide responses to this excerpt that demonstrates the following active listening skills:

Encouraging:

Restating:

Clarifying:

Reflecting Consumer’s Feelings:

Validating:

Summarizing:

EXCERPT 3

We have been married for just under a year. It is a second marriage for both of us. I have no children and she does and they are grown. Since I have been married I feel like I have to cater to her children. I can respect that I realize she’s their mother but come on already. I don’t want her to fight with her kids but I just can see how they take advantage of her. Then I get dragged into it. It upsets me to watch her give so much and get very little in return.

Provide responses to this excerpt that demonstrates the following active listening skills:

Encouraging:

Restating:

Clarifying:

Reflecting Consumer’s Feelings:

Validating:

Summarizing:

EXCERPT 4

(From a child) I don’t want to go on the bus anymore. How come my parents can’t drive me? I don’t like school. I just want to stay home.

Provide responses to this excerpt that demonstrates the following active listening skills:

Encouraging:

Restating:

Clarifying:

Reflecting Consumer’s Feelings:

Validating:

Summarizing:

1. What is your opinion on the toy industry's way of marketing certain toys specifically to girls and other toys specifically to boys? Do you like it, dislike it, think it’s good, think it’s bad, etc.? Explain your point of view on the issue.

2. What toys did you buy, do you buy, or do you intend to buy for the young boys and girls in your family (for example, your own children or your nieces and nephews). Is your selection of toys different for the girls versus the boys?

3. What impact do you think the gender stereotyping used in the production and marketing of toys has on the social, cognitive, and physical development of children and their future roles in society? Is it positive or negative, strong or minimal?

4. In your response, apply specific developmental concepts you learned from the readings and other materials when describing your thinking on the issue.

I have placed my answers in bold I just need to make sure these are right I have some with two answers because I'm just not sure which is correct. I just really want to do well on this last assignment any help is apperciated. Thank you!

Abby is a 20-year-old female college student. For at least the last 3 months, Abby has experienced ongoing anxiety and worry without a specific cause for these feelings. She has been restless and has noticed that her muscles feel tense and that these symptoms are beginning to affect her behavior in a way that is causing her to become distressed and that is preventing her from being able to complete her normal tasks. Abby correctly believed that it was normal to feel a little anxious sometimes; however, as the semester has progressed, she has not begun to feel significantly more comfortable.

On the recommendation of a friend, Abby visited the university’s counseling center and talked to Dr. Smith. Dr. Smith was warm and welcoming and, after discussing the limits of confidentiality with Abby and obtaining informed consent, encouraged Abby to describe her concerns. Dr. Smith listened attentively and asked Abby a few questions. They both agreed on an appointment date and time for the next week. Dr. Smith gave Abby a homework assignment to keep a written log of the negative thoughts or assumptions she has during the week and the circumstances under which those thoughts occurred. Abby was asked to bring the log with her to her next appointment.

Questions

Answer the following questions based on the scenario above. Answers should be short and concise.

Which DSM-5 disorder matches the symptoms Abby is reporting?

   According to DSM-5 Abby is suffering from General Anxiety Disorder

Which theoretical model does the homework assigned by Dr. Smith match?

  The homework assigned by Dr. Smith matches self- report analysis. or cognitive behavioral therapy

If Dr. Smith recommended medications only, which theoretical model would this match?

Medical Model would match if Dr Smith recommends medication only or motivational interview theory

If Dr. Smith recommended medications in addition to therapy, which theoretical model would this match?

Biopsychosocial model would match if Dr Smith recommends medication in addition to

therapy. or emotional dysregulation model

If Dr. Smith completed a free association exercise with Abby, which theoretical model would this match?

Psychodynamic theory would match if Dr Smith completes a free association exercise

with Abby

or psychoanalytical

If Dr. Smith used unconditional positive regard in the treatment, which theoretical model would this match?

Rogerian Theory would match if Dr Smith uses unconditional positive regard in the

treatment

or

Meta cognitive therapy

If instead of the symptoms listed in the scenario, Abby reported the following:

She had been in a car accident where she feared for her life. She had sleep disturbances including nightmares and became uncomfortable at the thought of driving, to the point that she avoided driving. She now believes she is a horrible driver, although her friends assure her this is not true. If these symptoms have lasted for longer than a month, which DSM-5 disorder label might match her symptoms?

PTSD

If instead of the symptoms listed in the scenario, Abby reported the following:

Every day for the past 2 weeks she felt down or sad for most of the day, had noticed an increase in her appetite, had been unable to sleep or concentrate, and felt tired. Additionally, this was interfering with her goals and tasks, and she reported that she had never felt manic or hypomanic. Which DSM-5 disorder label might match her symptoms?

Major Depressive Disorder

If instead of the symptoms listed in the scenario, Abby reported the following:

Every day for at least the past week she felt irritable with persistently increased energy and talkativeness, was easily distracted, did not seem to need sleep, and noticed that this behavior was interfering with her job. She reported that she has felt these symptoms before in her past and that she has also felt depressed sometimes. Which DSM-5 disorder label might match her symptoms?

Bi-polar Disorder

If instead of the symptoms listed in the scenario, Abby reported the following:

Throughout her life, she has always been suspicious of others. She reports that she really would like to have good relationships, but even as a child she knew that others, including family members, could not be trusted. She feels that she needs to stay on guard to protect herself. Which DSM-5 disorder label might match her symptoms?

Schizoid Personality Disorder

If instead of the symptoms listed in the scenario, Abby reported the following:

She began drinking when she was 18 and now needs to drink more or higher concentrations of alcohol to continue to function. She reports that she has lost her part-time job because of her drinking and is in danger of failing out of college. She was hospitalized last weekend due to experiencing delirium tremens during withdrawal, and the doctor explained to her that she could die from this disorder. Abby recognized that her drinking was interfering with her life, and she knew that she did not want to die. Which DSM-5 disorder label might match her symptoms?

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

If instead of the symptoms listed in the scenario, Abby’s former roommate reported the following:

During a significant portion of the past month, Abby had talked to herself out loud and told her roommate that she had heard voices telling her to harm herself. Her roommate reported that Abby had told her that she occasionally stated that she was Joan of Arc and that the school mascot was stalking her. Her roommate asked to change rooms, and now that Abby was living alone, she did not appear to have bathed in more than a week. This was not typical behavior for Abby, as she had been known to be meticulous with her appearance and hygiene. The roommate expressed her concern for Abby and stated that although she had noticed some of these behaviors since she first met Abby more than 6 months ago, the behaviors seem to have increased over the past month. Which DSM-5 disorder label might match her symptoms?

As per DSM-5 Schizophrenia disorder matches the symptoms of Abby in this scenario

If Abby were 5 years old and, instead of the symptoms listed in the scenario, her symptoms included nightmares, physical complaints, recurrent separation-related fear, and a refusal to leave home, what DSM-5 disorder label might match her symptoms?

Separation anxiety disorder

If Abby were 67 years old, and instead of the symptoms listed in the scenario, had no major medical issues, had never been diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder, and her symptoms included a substantial decline in the cognitive functioning areas of memory and attention that interfere with her independence, what DSM-5 disorder label might match her symptoms?

Dementia or other dementia-related disorders like Alzheimer's

Dr. Smith discussed the limits of confidentiality and required Abby to sign an informed consent form before treatment. These are examples of items used to protect the patient’s _Privacy and Rights___.

Have women (and men) been sold a fiction?

What changes does she suggest need to happen? Do you Agree?

Why is this not just a women's issue?

What is respected more in the corporate world - a marathon runner or a mother? Why?

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/07/why-women-still-cant-have-it-all/309020/

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/magazine/the-complicated-origins-of-having-it-all.html?mabReward=A6&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&region=CColumn&module=Recommendation&src=rechp&WT.nav=RecEngine&_r=0

Research intellectual property theft and discuss the relevance of intellectual property crimes and its hidden cost on American society

Discussion 1

When a client presents physical ailments for which no medical evidence confirms a condition, the client's pain may not simply go away. Rather, the pain may persist, further disrupting the client's life. In these cases, psychological evaluations may be used to determine if any psychological disorders exist. Specifically, somatic symptom, conversion, and factitious disorders, as well as dissociative disorders may be considered for the client's diagnosis. Additionally, psychologists may also evaluate whether other confounding factors, such as environmental and/or individual variables, influence a diagnosis.

For this Discussion, review the case study in the Learning Resources. Consider the presenting symptoms of the client and any confounding factors that may influence diagnosis.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post

1. a diagnosis for the female in the case study and explain your rationale for assigning these diagnoses on the basis of the DSM.

2. Consider the presenting symptoms of the client and any confounding factors that may influence diagnosis.

3. Then describe three confounding factors that may influence client diagnosis and why. Be specific.

Somatic and Related Disorders, and Disassociative Disorders

FEMALE SPEAKER: No one understands. It's so hard being on my own and taking care of myself.

FEMALE SPEAKER: I know it must be hard. And how long has it been since your husband passed away?

FEMALE SPEAKER: It's been five years. And we used to do everything together. And now-- I wasn't always a good wife. I loved him. But I didn't always enjoy my wifely duties.

I miss him. But I don't miss that. Is that OK to say? No. I'm not here to talk about that.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, let's talk about why you are here.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, I'm here because my doctor thinks that I should see a talk doctor, like you. But I've never needed one before in the past. I've always been really healthy. And now I'm like

FEMALE SPEAKER: Are you OK?

FEMALE SPEAKER: I'm in pain.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Can you tell me where it hurts?

FEMALE SPEAKER: Everywhere. My arms, my legs, my back. I'm like-- It comes through my chest. There's some days I can't even go to work. I can't cook or get in the bath. It's just lay in bed all day long.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, chronic pain can be really agonizing.

FEMALE SPEAKER: It is.

FEMALE SPEAKER: It's overwhelming.

FEMALE SPEAKER: It is.

FEMALE SPEAKER: I'm really sorry. What does your doctor say?

FEMALE SPEAKER: The doctors? What don't they say? I mean, one day it's this. One day it's that. But they can figure out what it is. And I'm just sick of the whole mess of them. I mean one doctor even told me to get on pain management. But I do not take drugs. I don't want to take drugs.

FEMALE SPEAKER: It sounds like you're under a lot of stress.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Yeah.

FEMALE SPEAKER: You had mentioned missing work and not being able to take care of yourself.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Yeah.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Do you have any friends or family to help you out?

FEMALE SPEAKER: I do. I do. Thank God. I mean she's out in the waiting room. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be able to be sitting here right now. I haven't been able to drive myself anywhere since the accident.

FEMALE SPEAKER: That's really kind of her. You've had a bad stretch, haven't you? FEMALE SPEAKER: I have.

FEMALE SPEAKER: So what happened in the accident?

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, I was driving to work. And this guy just comes along and sideswipes me. My car hit the curve. It broke the axle. And then the guy just took off, like you know.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Were you hurt?

FEMALE SPEAKER: Yes, I was hurt. But the people in the ER, they didn't believe me. And they said that I didn't have any injuries. And so that they couldn't keep me. But I know what I felt. I was hurt.

And that's why I'm suing them. Because I was hurt all over from that crash. And they did nothing to help me. Nothing. My stomach, my stomach is still in pain from that day. You wouldn't believe how nauseous I get. I throw up all the time. And my throat.

And my throat. I had problems with my throat. But since the accident, it's been really hard to swallow. You believe me, don't you?

What are your reactions to the documentary Inequality for All? What surprised you? What do you agree/disagree with?

Beginning teachers have been identified as using four basic types of motivational strategies: (1) rewards/punishments, (2) building confidence, (3) focusing attention, and (4) emphasizing relevance. Differentiate between each strategy in terms of orientation (what they involve) and frequency of use. Which strategies do you believe would be the most and the least effective for focusing attention on tasks? Explain your answers.

1). Briefly identify the main characteristics of caste systems and class systems.

2). What are the different justifications for inequality in the caste system?

3). What are the different justifications for inequality in the class system?

4). Examine the differences between the structural-functional and social-conflict analyses of stratification.


Please explain each of these questions in a couple senetces. (Based on the subject sociology).

provide an example to support this opinion ------ Prisoners have just rights.

1. Is organizational socialization a kind of brainwashing? Explain your reasoning.