The Differences between Healthy and Unhealthy Personalities

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Research a minimum of eight scholarly sources related to these concepts in the Ashford University Library to support your statements in the paper. Popular websites and your textbook may augment, but they will not count toward, the minimum number of sources needed for the paper.  The following content and headings must be included in your paper.

Please visit the Ashford Writing Center for guidance on how to format headings in APA Style. Also, please take note of the suggestions provided for the length for each section in the instructions below.

Instructions:
Provide a general introduction to the topic of theories of personality. Explain what you plan to cover and describe the direction your paper will take. This section will not feature a heading, and it will be approximately two to three paragraphs.

Major Concepts
In this section, you will present the seven specific concepts identified from the seven models you think best apply to the study of personality in distinct subheadings.  For each concept, identify the major personality model from which the concept was taken as well as the theorist associated with that model.  This completed section will be approximately four to five pages.

Excluded Concepts
In this section, present the concepts you have chosen to exclude in your theory of personality development.  Reflect on the basic assumptions that define personality and identify three specific excluded concepts from any of the theories studied in the course.  For each of the excluded concepts, provide a rationale explaining the various aspects of the concept that make it unsuitable for your use.  This section will be approximately one to two pages.

The Differences between Healthy and Unhealthy Personalities
Describe the basic differences between healthy and unhealthy personality, based on the concepts that you have chosen to include and exclude from your theory.  This completed section will be approximately one page.

The Roles of Heredity, the Environment, and Epigenetics
Provide your analysis of the roles heredity, the environment, and epigenetics play in the development of personality. Discuss how heredity and the environment might affect personality disorders. This completed section will be approximately one page.

Assessment and Measurement of the Theory
Reflect on the major concepts you have selected for inclusion and provide a brief description about how those concepts are measured and/or assessed. Review the assessment sections of each chapter and discuss those measures you think are most applicable and effective.  This completed section will be approximately one page.

Self-Reflection
In this section of the paper, review the self-reflection you wrote in Week One of this class and describe how and in what ways your views have or have not changed. Analyze your Week One self-assessment using the concepts that you have included in your integrative theory and describe how your theory explains your personality. This section will be approximately one page.

Provide a brief conclusion that summarizes the ideas presented in your integrative theory of personality. This section will not feature a heading and it will be approximately two to four paragraphs.

Allport, G. W. (1968). The person in psychology: Selected essays. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.

The Integrative Personality Theory paper:

  • Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title page and references page) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least eight scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing CenterRunning head: INTEGRATIVE PERSONALITY THEORY 1

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    Integrative Personality Theory

    Luziane Perez

    PSY 330

    Prof. Elizabeth Krewson

    January 29, 2018

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Integrative Personality Theory

     

    Personality is the traits that make an individual unique, these traits justify the behavior of a person. Some personality traits are possessed by one person making them unique. There are several theories of personality. The theories of personality entail different concepts, such as psychodynamic model concept, self-psychology model concept, etc. In this paper, I will look at seven major concepts of personality: Psychodynamic, Neurobiological, Behavioral, Cognitive, Interpersonal, Trait, and the Self-Psychology Model Concepts. There are billions of people with unique personalities in the world therefore we have billions of different personalities and although many of them might seem alike. The main question in this paper is “How is personality formed?” this paper will explain the different ways personality can be formed.

     

    Included Concepts

     

    Psychodynamic Model

    Psychodynamic model is Freud’s psychoanalysis that human behavior is dictated by the Unconscious, subconscious and/or conscious. Psychodynamic means the interrelation of the unconscious and conscious mental and emotional forces that determine personality and motivation.

    Internal forces called instincts motivate human behavior. These instincts are also called drives, there are two major instincts. Life and death instincts, life instincts are the ones where one seeks pleasure and/or intent to satisfy basic needs. Death instincts are the unconscious desires to die.

    The psychodynamic model is focused more in the unconscious forces that determine behavior. There are several assumptions of the psychodynamic model. Assumption number one is when behavior is influenced by the unconscious mind. Assumption two is there are different levels of consciousness: conscious (what we are aware of), preconscious (if we pay attention we can be conscious of this) and unconscious (inaccessible). Assumption three is ego defense mechanism, the ego protects itself from unconscious thoughts. Assumption four is the early childhood experiences and relationships, the events in childhood shape an individual’s personality. Also, relationships with parents create a template for adult relationships.

     

     

    Neurobiological Model

     

    Han Selye is known for his work on the effect stress has on the human body. He was the first to observe the effects stress has in the human “One of the problems in those that have suffered severe, childhood abuse is that the brain’s turn-off switch for the stress response is disabled.”[Men13]

    High levels of cortisol can cause epigenetic changes. The consequences of these traumatic changes cause a person to experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among other personality disorders. Humans are not built to live in high levels of stress therefore our physical and mental health are damaged when exposed to high stressors.

    This model shows that in order to determine the mental health of a patient we must look at the body as a whole as well. The medical field needs to treat the mind and vice-versa mental health providers need to treat and acknowledge the body health as well.

     

    Healthy and Unhealthy Personalities

    A healthy person is one who shows normal behavior such as eating, emotional sensitivity and talking while an unhealthy personality is one of a person who lacks all of these. In terms of psychology a person who scores high in neuroticism is a person with an unhealthy personality. In my opinion a person with a high ego tends to have a healthier personality than one with a low ego, my explanation to this conclusion is because people with a high ego tend to interact with other more often than those with a low ego.

     

     

    Heredity, the Environment, and Epigenetics

    Through epigenetics psychologists and psychiatrists can learn how to treat a patient’s disorder. The study called “The Great Rat Mother Switcheroo” (Webster, 2013) is a study where a rat mother’s affection levels towards their rat babies can affect their DNA, this process is called epigenetics. I find this study incredibly amazing because the first stages of an infant’s life are extremely important to the point where neglecting can change a person’s DNA.

    The rat babies of high-licking mothers showed to be less stressed than those with low-licking mothers. Some might have asked that it might have been a hereditary factor therefore in the study researchers decided to put high-licking mother’s babies with low-licking mothers and vice-versa. As expected the results showed those with low-licking foster mothers were more stressed later in life than those with high-licking foster mothers.

     

    Assessment and Measurement

    What are the primary ways of assessing and measuring used in some of the concepts that you have chosen to include? This section is not due until the final submission.

     

    Self-Reflection

    This class has definitely helped me alter my views (as if they were not already altered) on other people. I used to think that other people’s behavior was influenced by their environment and maybe personality had little to do with it. Now I understand that a person’s behavior is influenced by their DNA, environment and specially their personality traits.

    This class has helped with making me understand

     

     

     

    References

     

     

    Lecci, L. (2015).  Personality . San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education.

     

    Anderson, J. (2017). An Interview With Henry A. Murray on His Meeting With Sigmund Freud. Psychoanalytic Psychology, Vol. 34, No. 3, 322–331.

     

    Hurley, D. (May 2013). Trait vs. Fate. Discover, pp. Vol. 34 Issue 4, p48-55. 8p.

4 Integrative Themes

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Added Instructions & Reminders for Integrative Themes DiscussionPlay media comment.

**Please note the due dates in the video are from the summer. Please refer to due dates below for this week’s discussion

We continue to identify basic concepts we are learning in our chapter readings and the research findings that support them, to give examples of how they fit in with psychology’s integrative themes. Once again, these themes are listed on the home and syllabus page for your review.

The purpose of this assignment will be to continue your critical analysis as you read your assigned textbook readings and then engage in critical discussion applying what you read about and relate them to the five listed integrative themes of psychology.

For this week’s assignment, chose 2-3 concepts or ideas covered in Chapter 4 (pages 159-181) and Chapter 7 that illustrate the themes IV and V (listed below)

IV. Our perceptions filter experience of the world through an imperfect personal lens.

V. Applying psychological principles can change our lives in positive ways.

Then:

1. In your initial post, please provide a clear description of 2-3 concepts or ideas that you learned in your textbook reading this week, and define it in your own words.  Then explain how the concept/idea fits within the one or both themes (IV and V).  Please post your initial post no later than Thursday 11/05.  

2.  Follow-up later in the week to respond to a minimum of two of your classmates’ posts with a meaningful addition to what they have written before the discussion closes.  This may involve one or any of the following:

  • Drawing connections between the concepts/ideas and the themes that the initial post did not capture.
  • Providing additional perspective not reported in the initial post, in how the concept/idea fits the theme (i.e. building upon what was stated)
  • Drawing comparisons in how the different concepts or ideas presented by your classmate overlap.
  • How the previous concepts/ideas fit in with the themes IV and/or V and potentially can be integrated with concepts/ideas brought up by your classmate.
  • How the chosen concepts or ideas fit within one of the themes we covered last week (themes I & III).I. Psychological science relies on empirical evidence adapting as new data develop.
    III. Psychological, biological, social, and cultural factors influence mental processes and behavior.

Grading will be based on the following:

  • Quality and meaningfulness of your initial post, in your response to the instructions (listed above for parts 1 & 2)
  • Quality and meaningfulness of your follow-up responses to your classmates
  • Posting in accordance with the discussion guidelines (initial post by Thursday, and follow-up posts over the remaining days concluding on Sunday

What is the importance of managing boundaries and multiple relationships?

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What is the importance of managing boundaries and multiple relationships?

Chapter 7: Managing Boundaries and Multiple  Relationships
Answer the questions below by using chapter 7 of your textbook.

1. Bonnie was a family support worker who supervised court-ordered visitations between  Danny and his children. During one visit, Danny showed up intoxicated on alcohol. Danny offered a bribe of 50 dollars to Bonnie to keep her quiet, and she accepted the money as she was in debt and struggling to pay her rent. By  accepting money from the client, Bonnie was:
☐ unethical.
☐ professional.
☐ always ethical.
☐ moral.

2. It is important for all human service workers to establish appropriate __________  with clients they work with.
☐ friendships
☐ boundaries
☐ gatherings
☐ none of these apply

3. The term “____________” occurs when HHS workers have dual relationships while working with clients.
☐ multiple relationships
☐ unfriendly relationships
☐ abusive relationships
☐ none of these apply

4. Practicing  __________ is critical to maintaining appropriate ethical practices.
☐ good judgment
☐ unfound judgment
☐ immoral judgment
☐ none of these apply

5. While maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients, it’s important to respect and understand a client’s _________ perspective as well.
☐ culture
☐ dominant
☐ fear
☐ none of these apply

6. ___________  is the exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.
☐ Gathering
☐ Sharing.
☐ Bartering
☐ None of these apply.

7. When a client offers to do an HHS worker’s taxes, they are crossing boundaries with the worker.
☐ True
☐ False

8. It may be considered ethical to receive a gift from a client.
☐ True
☐ False

9. HHS  workers can find out more information about a client’s culture by asking questions related to their heritage, religious beliefs, or customs.
☐ True
☐ False

10. It is illegal for HHS workers to have sexual relationships with their clients.
☐ True
☐ False

 

 Multiple Relationships and Maintaining Boundaries
Answer the following questions.

11. Explain in your own words what a multiple relationships is.
Type answer here

12. Why could it be unethical to enter into multiple relationships with a client?
Type answer here

13. Explain the difference between a boundary-crossing and a boundary violation.

Type answer here

14. In your own words, what is the slippery slope phenomenon?
Type answer here

15. Why is it important to maintain clear boundaries to assure professional integrity and responsibility?
Type answer here

16. Is there ever a time when HHS workers should cross boundaries with clients? Why or why not?
Type answer here

17. Describe how you establish and maintain boundaries in your personal life and whether you think this would work with clients.

Type answer   here

Psychological Aspects of Aging

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DISCUSSION 1: Psychological Aspects of Aging

 

Theories of successful aging explain factors that support individuals as they grow old, contributing to their ability to function. Increasing your understanding of factors that support successful aging improves your ability to address the needs of elderly clients and their families.

 

To prepare for this Discussion, review this week’s media. In addition, select a theory of successful aging to apply to Helen’s case.

 

Post a Discussion in which you:

 

o   Explain key life events that have influenced Helen’s relationships. Be sure to substantiate what makes them key in your perspective.

 

o   Explain how you, as Helen’s social worker, might apply a theory of successful aging to her case. Be sure to provide support for your strategy.

 

Be sure to support your posts with specific references to the resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.

 

References

 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Parker family: Episode 2 [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

 

Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (10th ed.). Boston, MA:  Cengage Learning.

 

 

Parker Family Episode 2

Program Transcript

 

HELEN: Ever since my husband died, there’s been no one to talk to. It’s just,

really, no one. And when Stephanie is home, I just feel so alone.

 

COUNSELOR: What about the day center you go to? Isn’t that helping?

 

HELEN: I don’t like it. What makes me really feel good, though, is when I go

shopping, buying things. And my kittens. I love my cats. Oh, have you seen

them? I have pictures. Just take a look. Look! These are so cute. My babies.

 

COUNSELOR: Yes, they’re very cute. And wow, you have a lot of them.

 

HELEN: Oh, well, it’s their home, too, not just Princess Stephanie’s.

 

COUNSELOR: The day program you’re attending, are you seeing a

 

psychiatrist there?

 

HELEN: Yes. Dr. Lewin.

 

COUNSELOR: May I ask how that’s going?

 

HELEN: He says that I’m depressed.

 

COUNSELOR: In the pictures you showed me, you just talked about the cats, but I also saw all the things you keep around you, the hoarding. I

understand how depressed you been since your husband passed away. How

alone you’ve felt.

 

[SIGH] But I would like us to try and set up a plan to begin to address the

hoarding. It’s very clear that that’s one of the big issues that’s affecting your

relationship with Stephanie and your life together. Can we try that?

 

HELEN: I don’t like it when we fight. She’s still my baby, too. Yes, I want to try.

 

THE END

 

 

 

 

Discussion 2: Cultural Influences of Social Policy

 

Cultures, regardless of where they are or how long ago they existed, share a few common characteristics. Among these characteristics is a structure to care for their children and to socialize them in the culture. Children are taught, both directly and indirectly, the values of the culture, their role in the culture, and the expectations the culture has for them. Children absorb the rules, dynamics, and values, which they will later pass these on to subsequent generations.

 

As a social worker, you will deal with families from different cultural backgrounds. Understanding the cultural background of the families you work with will help you to effectively intervene and advocate for policies that support their needs. How prepared are you to identify and advocate for social policies that are just and support families from all cultures?

 

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources, including the Hernandez Family video case. Consider how cultural considerations might affect child welfare policy. Then, think about what your responsibilities, as a social worker, might be in supporting the Hernandez family in addressing their child welfare needs through the accessibility of services.

·      Post an explanation of how cultural considerations might affect child welfare policy.
 
·      Then, explain what your responsibilities, as a social worker, might be in supporting the Hernandez family in addressing their child welfare needs through the accessibility of services.
Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

 

References

 

Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2015). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

 

Edwards, H. R., Bryant, D. U., & Bent-Goodley, T. B. (2011). Participation and influence in federal child welfare policymaking. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 5(2/3), 145–166.

 

Plummer, S. -B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].

 

 

Hernandez Family 

Program Transcript

 

JUAN HERNANDEZ: Do you have any idea how hard it is for us to get to these

classes?

 

ELENA HERNANDEZ: And there’s only one class a week. We don’t have a

choice when to come.

 

COUNSELOR: That is why we offer the parenting class at night, to make it

easier for working families to attend.

 

ELENA HERNANDEZ: That’s fine for some people, but that’s when Juan gets his

overtime. He can’t do both. Every time we come here it costs us. We lose money.

And the way things are, we can’t afford to lose a dime.

 

COUNSELOR: I understand that missing overtime is having a big impact

on you financially. And I understand what you’re saying about the class only

being offered one night a week. If we could offer it several times a week, that

would probably be more helpful. But in the meantime—

 

JUAN HERNANDEZ: Look, let’s stop dancing around what’s really wrong here.

We appreciate what you’re doing. You want to help parents do a better job with

their kids. But we’re good parents. We love our kids. Yes, they get punished

when they need to be punished, just Elena and I when we were growing up. But

we don’t hit our boys. We don’t hurt them.

 

If anything, you hurt them by making us come here when I could be out there

making extra money, money that the family needs. Do you hear me? This class

this, whole policy is the real problem. That’s what needs to change, not us.

 

THE END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion 3: Child Welfare and Family Preservation

 

An essential aspect of social work practice is the support and preservation of the family unit. Building and empowering strong, resilient families is a focus of social work practice within organizations and communities.

 

Social work research is an integral aspect of working with families. The research component of social work is essential to providing effective policies, programs, and services to support and empower families.

 

As a social worker, you need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for effectively working with families for child welfare. You also need to interpret and evaluate research findings involving family and child welfare.

 

For this Discussion,

 

·      Post an explanation of the role of family preservation in child welfare.
 
·      Then, explain whether research supports the assumption that foster care is harmful for children, as presented by the cornerstone argument for family preservation. Be sure to include whether you agree with this assumption and why you agree or disagree.
 
·      Subsequently, identify the gaps in your state foster care system that contribute to the idea that foster care is harmful to children.
 
·      Then, compare the benefits and shortfalls of permanency planning and family preservation.
 

·      Finally, provide a description of whether you prefer the permanency or the family preservation approach as a child welfare social worker and why you prefer it.

 

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

 

 

References

 

Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2015). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

 

Edwards, H. R., Bryant, D. U., & Bent-Goodley, T. B. (2011). Participation and influence in federal child welfare policymaking. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 5(2/3), 145–166.

 

Plummer, S. -B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].