15 Jan At the end of each course,

MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology

Module 4 Assignment

Case Study Assignment

The topic of the Case assignment is on the rise of mental health issues in the prison setting. The video link listed below will help you start thinking about the key issues related to the Case Assignment topic:

VICE News. (2015). Institutionalized: Mental Health Behind Bars [Video File] Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQ50a-m92Y(23:04)

In the Case Assignment, you will then write a 5-7 page research paper (excluding cover and reference pages). You must cite at least 4-6 resources from the class, the Touro library or your own research to support your arguments in the research paper. Your paper will address the following:

Provide an introduction that lists the main points of your paper and describes how you will go about addressing the main issues in the assignment.

Identify and explain reasons why there has been a significant rise in mental health issues in prison settings. (This section plus your Introduction should be about 1-1.5 pages long)

Based on our readings and videos (and your own research) describe some methods of providing mental health care in prison settings and also some of the challenges of providing mental health care in prison settings. (This section should be about 1.5-2 pages long)

Based on our readings and videos (and your own research) provide some ideas for techniques to help the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals, aid in their reintegration into their local community upon release from prison and/or reduce recidivism rates. (This section should be about 1.5-2 pages long)

A summary section provides an overview of the main points you made in each section and should be 1-2 paragraphs long

Writing Guidelines for Case Assignment:

You must use proper psychology terminology in this essay. Do not exceed 8 pages in this assignment, excluding title and references pages. The Case Assignment must be written in APA style format (ex. double spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman).

Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Writing Resources (Use as Needed):

APA Style. Retrieved from http://apastyle.apa.org/

APA Style Guides, Retrieved from

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

If you do not turn in your Case Assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in your assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately to avoid a failing grade for non-submission.

MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology

Module 8 Assignment

Signature Assignment

In this course, we reviewed the Foundation of Applied Psychology, which included looking at Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, and Career Choices in Psychology.

In your Signature Assignment, you will select one of the following applied psychology topics and write an 6-8 page research paper that includes at least 6-8 resources from the Touro Library. You may select one of these topics to research or suggest another topic of your choice as long as it relates to applied psychology.

Intelligence Testing

Group Testing

Drug Rehabilitation

Work Effectiveness

Worker Motivation

Emotion Training

Vocational Testing

Morale Boosting

Performance Under Stress

Psychological Warfare

Emotional Intelligence

Forgiveness

Conflict Resolution

Your Signature assignment must discuss the following topics:

(1) Why is your topic of interest related to the field of applied psychology?

(2) Identify at least 2 psychology theories that helps explain your research topic

(3) How is your topic being measured or evaluated in the field of psychology?

(4) What does the current research results suggest with respect to your topic?, and (5) Share your specific personal experiences or case examples of your topic in everyday life.

Writing Guidelines for Signature Assignment:

You must use proper psychology terminology in this essay. Do not exceed 8 pages in this assignment, excluding title and references pages.

The Signature Assignment must be written in APA style format (ex. double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman).

Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Writing Resources (Use as Needed):

APA Style. Retrieved from http://apastyle.apa.org/.

APA Style Guides, Retrieved from

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

If you do not turn in your Signature Assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in your assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately to avoid a failing grade for non submission.

MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology

Module 8 Assignment

Student Self-Reflective Essay

The purpose of the Student Self-Reflective Essay is to reflect upon what one has learned or how one has performed as compared with one’s expectations or goals.

At the end of each course, we ask students to respond to five (5) statements. In your essay please respond in sequential order to the five (5) statements below. There is no requirement for length when responding to each statement.

1. Descriptions of how you feel you improved your knowledge, skills, abilities, and yourself in this session through this course.

2. Evaluation of the work you did during the session for the class and explanations of ways you could have performed better.

3. Topics you have identified that you did not understand or were not successful in trying to implement and suggestions you may have about how to improve the course material on those topics.

4. Ways you might measure the future effects of what you have learned in this course or your future progress/improvement.

5. State whether you achieved the course outcomes, (Student Learning Outcomes stated in the Syllabus).