A discussion of the Cognitive Affective Processing System as a way of explaining how the performer’s personality interacts with the environment.

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Many theories and intervention techniques in performance psychology have a cognitive-behavioral approach. The interactional model of personality which describes behavior as the sum of personality (p), the environmental situation (s), and the interaction (i.e., Behavior = P + S + P x S) is generally a better predictor of success than the environmental situation or the personality alone. However, in many situations the environmental conditions are so influential that the stable personality characteristics will have little effect. This is known as the personality paradox. In this assignment, you will discuss the Cognitive Affective Processing System as a way of explaining both the personality paradox and how a performer’s personality interacts with the environment to produce a behavioral response.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
  • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
  • This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

Directions:

Write an essay (1,250-1,500 words) in which you will discuss the Cognitive Affective Processing System as a way of explaining both the personality paradox and how a performer’s personality interacts with the environment to produce a behavioral response. In your paper, include the following:

  1. An explanation of how the personality paradox might occur.
  2. A discussion of the Cognitive Affective Processing System as a way of explaining the personality paradox.
  3. A discussion of the Cognitive Affective Processing System as a way of explaining how the performer’s personality interacts with the environment.

Does drug use cause delinquency or does delinquency cause drug use?

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Prepare a 5 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), citing at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook, which details the significance of drug use among juveniles in the United States. Outline types of drugs that juveniles use. Analyze the relationship between drug use and delinquency. Does drug use cause delinquency or does delinquency cause drug use? What risk factors do they have in common? Provide your opinion of the most effective means of combating youth drug abuse.

What treatment technologies would you use in a residential program for juvenile probationers?

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Provide a 4-6 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), using at least three outside scholarly sources. If you were superintendent of a training school, which treatment methods would you use? Why? What treatment technologies would you use in a residential program for juvenile probationers? What type of staff members would be effective in carrying out the treatment method you have chosen?

Treatment Technologies

Cognitive Programming

Behavioral Modification

Peer Culture Influence

You can use any other treatment technologies to include one listed above.

Is there a role for culture and/or ethnicity in the inferiority complex?

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The world has changed quite a bit since Alfred Adler theorized about the “inferiority complex.” What are the issues today that lead children to have an inferiority complex? In other words, what challenges do children face that make them feel that others are always better than them? Is there a role for culture and/or ethnicity in the inferiority complex? What is the relationship between an inferiority complex and self-esteem?

How are psyche [soul? mind?] and body related?

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 How are psyche [soul? mind?] and body related?

2.  Aristotle discusses six faculties or powers [dynamics] of the psyche. List and define them, in ascending order of rarity. {If you only find five faculties, just go with them.}

3.  How does sense-perception work?

4.  How are perception, imagination, and opinion or judgment distinguished?

Explain the processes involved when drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, mescaline or alcohol enter the brain

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 Explain the processes involved when drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, mescaline or alcohol enter the brain. You may draw a diagram to amplify your explanation.  at least 200 words

. How do you conceptualize Dominguez’s concerns from the existential perspective and what existential therapeutic techniques would you use to help? 

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 You are an existential therapist with a relatively new client named Dominguez who has yet to make any progress. Dominguez is a 24-year-old who dropped out of college shortly after his girlfriend (Shayla) broke up with him 2 years ago. Since then, Dominguez spends much of his time looking for a job, but will sometimes spend hours checking Shayla’s Facebook status updates or watching her from afar. Ever since the breakup, he has suffered from depression, as demonstrated by feelings of inadequacy, worthlessness, hopelessness for the future, and guilt for all of the mistakes he made in the relationship with Shayla. He seems to be “stuck” in the past. However, he seems in denial about his emotions. He says he’s fine but just needs to build his self-confidence enough to do well on a job interview. How do you conceptualize Dominguez’s concerns from the existential perspective and what existential therapeutic techniques would you use to help? 

Discuss one landmark case decision that has played a role in the process of restoration.

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If criminal defendants are deemed incompetent to face a trial, they have the right to have their competency restored since they cannot be released without having a trial and they cannot be held indefinitely without being given the opportunity to become competent. Accordingly, it is important to state how they will be restored to competency.

Create a 3- to 4-page paper in a Microsoft Word document answering the two parts of this assignment.

Part 1:

CST has long been a sought-out legal procedure. Identify a landmark case decision that has played a factor in this process and address the following issues:

  • Explain the process of competency restoration.
  • Describe why the process of competency restoration is important.
  • Discuss one landmark case decision that has played a role in the process of restoration.

Part 2:

Elaborate on your discussion by including the process of restoration in the forensic arena.

In your report, address the following:

  • Identify the appropriate APA ethical codes and the specialty guidelines for forensic psychologists that may apply to the process of restoration.
  • Examine the limits to confidentiality.
  • Identify the factors that might impede competency restoration.

Your responses should rely upon at least three scholarly resources from the professional literature that are cited in APA format. The literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu and .gov).

Submission Details:

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria  Maximum Points    Explained the process of competency restoration.  16    Described why the process of competency restoration is important.  14    Discussed one landmark case on competency restoration.  14    Identified the appropriate APA ethical codes and the specialty guidelines on the process of competency restoration.  12    Examined the limits to confidentiality.  12    Identified the factors that might impede competency restoration.  12    Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  20    Total:  100

Discuss the implications of the third-party observer to the overall evaluation.

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When conducting forensic assessments, it is important for forensic mental health professionals to have a thorough understanding of the following:

  • Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct Including 2010 Amendments
  • Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology: Adopted by APA Council of Representatives

Ethical issues are commonly present when completing forensic assessments. Read the scenario below and discuss the ethical issues therein.

Dr. Smith was contacted by the District County Attorney’s office to evaluate Mr. Doe as part of a sexually violent predator civil commitment hearing. Dr. Smith agreed to complete the evaluation and contacted the prison facility, where Mr. Doe was being held, to schedule an appointment.

Upon arrival at the prison, Mr. Doe’s attorney indicated that he wanted to be present for the interview and psychological testing. Dr. Smith agreed, and they proceeded with the interview. During the interview, while discussing his sex offense history, Mr. Doe admitted to offending against two adult females (one of which was the one for whom he was convicted). He also reported offending against his three-year-old daughter. He indicated that his relationship with his wife, although rocky at times, is generally supportive. Upon inquiry, he reported a history of domestic abuse, which was never reported. He explained that due to his arrest and incarceration, his wife has had to find a job to be able to continue to afford their housing. He reported that he previously worked as a general maintenance worker at a local trucking company. He explained that he cheated on his wife with a coworker, who has since stopped all communication. He indicated that this coworker used to visit and send him letters and money when he was first “locked up.” He reported that he was angry that she ceased all communication, without explanation, and spoke of her with rage and hostility. He said, “If I ever see her again, I’ll kill her.”

During the administration of the psychological tests, Mr. Doe asked to use the restroom once and was provided another five-minute break. There was a great deal of background noise throughout the interview and administration. On two occasions, Mr. Doe asked his attorney how he should answer the question. He was advised, and he answered as such. Upon the completion of testing, Dr. Smith thanked Mr. Doe and his attorney for their time and indicated that he would see them in court.

If released, Mr. Doe will return to his home with his wife and two daughters. He has reported to the prison staff that he will also return to his previous job and may enroll in vocational classes at an area community college.

Tasks:

As a forensic mental health professional, discuss the ethical issues in the scenario. Refer to the following resources:

  • American Psychological Association. (2010). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct including 2010 amendments. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx
  • American Psychology-Law Society. (2011). Specialty guidelines for forensic psychology: Adopted by APA Council of Representatives [Unofficial version]. Retrieved from http://www.ap-ls.org/aboutpsychlaw/SGFP_Final_Approved_2011.pdf

Write a 5- to 6-page report in a Microsoft Word document addressing the following:

  • Identify the appropriate APA ethical code(s) and the specialty guidelines that may apply to this scenario.
  • Examine the limits of confidentiality. How might those limits be affected by some of the information contained in the scenario?
  • Discuss specific circumstances in the case study in which there might be a duty to report or duty to warn.
  • Explain the limitations of what the evaluator can and cannot say.
  • Discuss the implications of the third-party observer to the overall evaluation.

Your report should rely upon at least four scholarly resources from the professional literature that are cited in APA format. The literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, and .gov).