Write a 5- to 6-page paper (apart from the title page and references) that references at least four scholarly articles and includes at least two unique articles for each theory you selected. Your final project should include the following:  · A description of both theories you selected and why you think they are appropriate for the topic you chose from the list or that was pre-approved by your Instructor by the end of Week 5 

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Topics

·  Habits (their development and/or perpetuation)

·  Risk-taking behavior

·  Academic achievement (success and/or challenges)

·  Post-traumatic stress disorder

·  Healthy intimate relationships

·  Group affiliations (e.g., religious, political, friendships, special interests)

·  Pain management

·  Occupational success and/or challenges

·  Stereotypes (e.g., gender, racial, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status)

To Prepare:

· Review the final Project Overview in this week’s Learning Resources and the Final Project Rubric in the Course Information area. Consider the requirements of the Final Project Assignment.

· Review the Final Project Topics in this week’s Learning Resources and choose one of the topics provided. If you wish to propose a topic different from what is on the list, please email your instructor by Week 5 to request approval to use that topic for your Final Project.

· Select two psychological theories and consider how they relate to the topic you chose.

Final Project

Write a 5- to 6-page paper (apart from the title page and references) that references at least four scholarly articles and includes at least two unique articles for each theory you selected. Your final project should include the following:

· A description of both theories you selected and why you think they are appropriate for the topic you chose from the list or that was pre-approved by your Instructor by the end of Week 5

· A comparison of the theories related to the topic you chose

· An argument as to which theory provides a better understanding of the topic

· An explanation of how psychological research grounded in these two theories helped you better understand the characteristics of the topic

Note: Support your statements with the scholarly sources you identified using both in- text citations and references. It is strongly recommended that you include proper APA format and citations.

explain any insights you had or conclusions you drew from completing the assessment. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

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For this Discussion, you assess your experiences and needs related to your counseling work. Reflect honestly on your experience as you answer the questions and consider whether or not it is difficult for you to answer any of the questions and why.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 3 a brief description of your experience answering the questions. Explain whether it was difficult or easy to answer the questions and why. Then describe one personal need you identified from the assessment and explain one way you might address it. Be specific. Finally, explain any insights you had or conclusions you drew from completing the assessment.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

 

Learning Resources

Media

  • Media Carousel: Trauma-Response Helping Professionals
    • Transcript

Readings

  • Course Text: Secondary traumatic stress: Self-care issues for clinicians, researchers, and educators
    • Chapter 5, “Helpers’ Responses to Trauma Work: Understanding and Intervening in an Organization”
    • Chapter 9, “Trauma-Based Psychiatry for Primary Care”
  • Course Text: Compassion Fatigue: Coping with secondary traumatic stress disorder in those who treat the traumatized
    • Chapter 3, “Working with People in Crisis: Research Implications”
  • Course Text: Quitangon, G. & Evces, M. (2015). Vicarious Trauma and Disaster Mental Health: Understanding Risks and Promoting Resilience. New York: Routlege
    • Chapter 10
  • Article: Way, I., VanDeusen, K., & Cottrell, T. (2007). Vicarious trauma: Predictors of clinicians’ disrupted cognitions about self esteem and self-intimacy. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 16(4), 81–98.
  • Template: Vicarious Trauma Self-Assessment

Explain the significance of using an assessment in the treatment and prevention of vicarious trauma for clients and counselors. Be specific.

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Master’s Students The assignment: (2-3 pages)

  • Identify yourself as a master’s student on the title page of your assignment.
  • Describe the components of the assessment.
  • Explain the significance of each section of the assessment for vicarious trauma. Be specific.
  • Explain the significance of using an assessment in the treatment and prevention of vicarious trauma for clients and counselors. Be specific.
  • Support your answers using the learning resources and current literature.

Learning Resources

Media

  • Media Carousel: Trauma-Response Helping Professionals
    • Transcript

Readings

  • Course Text: Secondary traumatic stress: Self-care issues for clinicians, researchers, and educators
    • Chapter 5, “Helpers’ Responses to Trauma Work: Understanding and Intervening in an Organization”
    • Chapter 9, “Trauma-Based Psychiatry for Primary Care”
  • Course Text: Compassion Fatigue: Coping with secondary traumatic stress disorder in those who treat the traumatized
    • Chapter 3, “Working with People in Crisis: Research Implications”
  • Course Text: Quitangon, G. & Evces, M. (2015). Vicarious Trauma and Disaster Mental Health: Understanding Risks and Promoting Resilience. New York: Routlege
    • Chapter 10
  • Article: Way, I., VanDeusen, K., & Cottrell, T. (2007). Vicarious trauma: Predictors of clinicians’ disrupted cognitions about self esteem and self-intimacy. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 16(4), 81–98.
  • Template: Vicarious Trauma Self-Assessment

Locate one primary source study article that deals with behavior or psychology in general. The article should not be more than 5 to 6 years old.

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Instructions

Week 1 Project Essay—Using Primary Sources

Psychology is a science and is based on scientific methodologies.

Things to know:

  1. Primary sources are the actual articles written by the individuals doing the study.
  2. Secondary sources are articles written about the study (e.g., newspapers, magazines, blogs, Wikis, and trade journals).
  3. South University online library has extensive databases that should be used to find primary source articles. For help in finding articles, please click on the link to the Library where you will find research guides and information about how to ask for help.
    • The difference between Primary vs Secondary resources
    • How to do an article search (Library Search Quick Guide)
    • Video guide to finding Scholarly/Peer Reviewed articles
  4. Locate one primary source study article that deals with behavior or psychology in general.
  5. The article should not be more than 5 to 6 years old.
  6. For your report, please provide a summary of the article that includes the purpose of the study (usually located in the beginning of the study), participants, methodology, and results. Conclude your report with your thoughts on the study.

Submit your essay in a Microsoft Word document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned. Cite your sources, if any, on a separate page using the APA format.

Name your document SU_PSY1001_W1_Project_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.