Dynamics Of Inter-Group Conflict

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Examine a scenario that includes an inter-group conflict. In this scenario, you are recognized as an authority in cross-cultural psychology and asked to serve as a consultant to help resolve the conflict. You will be asked to write up your recommendations in a 6-page paper not including your title and reference page.

Darley, J.M. & Latané, B. (1968). Bystander interview in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 8(4), 377-383.

 

Scenario: Culture, Psychology, and Community

Imagine an international organization has approached you to help resolve an inter-group conflict. You are an authority in cross-cultural psychology and have been asked to serve as a consultant based on a recent violent conflict involving a refugee community in your town and a local community organization. In the days, weeks, and months leading up to the violent conflict, there were incidents of discrimination and debates regarding the different views and practices people held about work, family, schools, and religious practice. Among the controversies has been the role of women’s participation in political, educational, and community groups.

 

Part 1: Developing an Understanding (2 pages)

  • Based on the scenario, explain how you can help integrate the two diverse communities so that there is increased understanding and appreciation of each group by the other group. (Note: Make sure to include in your explanation the different views and practices of cultural groups as well as the role of women.)
  • Based on your knowledge of culture and psychology, provide three possible suggestions/solutions that will help the community as a whole. In your suggestions make sure to include an explanation regarding group think and individualism vs. collectivism.

 

Part 2: Socio-Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral Aspects (2 pages)

  • Based on your explanations in Part 1, how do your suggestions/solutions impact the socio-emotional, cognitive, and behavior aspects of the scenario and why?

 

Part 3: Gender, Cultural Values and Dimensions, and Group Dynamics (2 pages)

  • Explain the impact of gender, cultural values and dimensions, and group dynamics in the scenario.
  • Further explain any implications that may arise from when working between and within groups.

Support your Assignment by citing all resources in APA style, including those in the Learning Resources.

Qualitative Research Journal

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  • Progress: What has been happening in the course since your previous Journal entry?
  • Problems: Describe your skill and experience in doing interviews. What do you bring to the table? What skills do you feel you lack?
  • Plans: Look toward the next week. What will you do to overcome the challenges of inexperience and of access to participants?

Psychological Well-Being And Psychological Distress Policy Recommendation

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In recent years the idea that well-being is a critical factor has been acknowledged not only by psychologists, but also by political leaders of a number of nations. For instance, in the past politicians often only examined economic well-being, now some nations are assessing the psychological well-being of their citizens! Among the nations exploring such types of psychological well-being and policy to promote it, are Bhutan, Venezuela, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) among others. In fact, in 2016 the UAE appointed its first Minister of Happiness. One suspects other nations may follow in the coming years.

For this Module 3 Assessment, you will make a policy recommendation based on your expertise as a psychological consultant to a newly discovered nation. As you consider your Module Assessment, please take the time to review the requirements for the Assessment as well as the time you will need for completion. Please plan your time accordingly throughout this module.

Review the following situation:

Imagine you are serving as a psychological consultant to a newly discovered nation of the world and you discover that most people in this nation are happy while some are distressed and suffering from psychological disorders or mental distress.

(5 pages excluding title page and reference page)

 

Part 1: Happiness and Well-Being (2 pages)

Based on the situation provided and utilizing the course Learning Resources to support your thinking:

  • Select and describe three influences on happiness and well-being that vary across cultures for your new nation.
  • Explain why you think these three influences are critical to improving national well-being.

Part 2: Psychological Distress and Disorder (2 pages)

Based on the situation provided and utilizing the course Learning Resources to support your thinking:

  • Select and describe three influences on psychological distress and disorders that vary across cultures for your new nation.
  • Explain why you think these three influences are especially significant for understanding the nation’s psychological distress.

Part 3: Policy Recommendation (1 page)

Based on the situation provided and utilizing the course Learning Resources to support your thinking:

  • Make three policy recommendations to reduce psychological distress and explain why.
  • Make three policy recommendations for psychological well-being for this new nation and explain why.

Support your finding with references from the Learning Resources and your research.
Support your Module Assessment by citing all resources in APA style, including those in the Learning Resources.

References

Balkir Neftci, N. & Barnow, S. (2016). One size does not fit all in psychotherapy: Understanding depression among patients of Turkish origin in Europe. Neuropsychiatry. 53(1). 72-79. Retrieved from: https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2016-12620-013&site=eds-live&scope=site

Bulatao, R. & Anderson, N. (2004). Understanding Racial and Ethnic Differences in Health in Late Life: A Research Agenda.Washington (DC): National Academies Press. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK24685/

Oishi, S. (2018). Culture and subjective well-being: Conceptual and measurement issues. In E. Diener, S. Oishi, & L. Tay (Eds.), Handbook of well-being. Salt Lake City, UT: DEF Publishers. DOI: nobascholar.com Retrieved from https://www.nobascholar.com/chapters/46/download.pdf 

 

Kirmayer, L. (2015). Mindfulness in Cultural Context. Transcultural Psychiatry. 52(4). 447-469. Retrieved from: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1363461515598949

What is Happiness?

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How happiness and well-being are defined varies around the globe. For instance, in some cultures, happiness is closely linked to economic well-being and in other cultures, happiness is linked to being closer to home. As an additional example, in some societies, happiness is connected to individual advancement, whereas in other societies one’s personal happiness is linked to the well-being of the group.

For this Discussion, you will explore the influences of happiness and how they vary according to culture.

Explain the two influences on happiness you selected and explain why they vary according to culture.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and identify current relevant literature to support your work.

 

Discussion 2: What Brings Happiness Varies by Culture

 

Components of happiness and well-being are dependent on each individual culture. For instance, in one culture, feeling connected to nature may bring happiness while in another culture experiencing happiness may be linked to receiving an award or praise from others.

For this Discussion, you will read several resources describing how happiness may vary by cultural context and even how words and terms for happiness may not be universal and thus may not appear in every culture. As you consider these Learning Resources, think about the influence or term for happiness and whether it appears in every culture.

 

Post an explain the influence or term for happiness you selected and explain why you think it does not appear in every culture.

Note: Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and identify current relevant literature to support your work.

Existential Therapy

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This has 3 separate discussions. Discussions need to be well thought and approximately a minimum of 250 words per discussion. Please cite relevant sources

Discussion 1 Existential theory:

How has existential thought changed counseling?

What are your thoughts about Existential Therapy?

Discussion 2 Person Centered Therapy:

After watching the video of Carl Rogers working with a client, what do you notice about Roger’s approach?

video:

https://ezproxy.usw.edu:8341/watch/carl-rogers-counsels-an-individual-on-hurt-and-anger-parts-1-2

Discussion 3 Behavioral Approach:

How could a client benefit from Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and/or Cognitive Therapy? From a personal perspective, how do you see the concepts explained in these theories applying to yourself? Please give an example.

What is psychology and what are its goals?

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 Use the questions below as a guide to develop your essay answering the question – “What Is Psychology?

  • What is psychology and what are its goals?
  • What are some practical applications for psychology?
  • Why do we need to study psychology?

The writing assignment should be a minimum of 500 words and include an introduction with an overview of your essay, ending with a thesis statement answering the question “What Is Psychology” in your own words.
The essay should also include a body with support for your claim. You may use the City College library’s databases to locate outside resources to provide support.
Be sure to end your essay with a solid conclusion that wraps up and summarizes all of the ideas presented throughout your essay.
Your paper should be formatted in APA style with an APA-formatted title page. Any outside resources should be included on a separate reference page and also formatted in APA style.

I’ve included the class lecture for help and reference .

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    week1Lecture.zip

Research Design And Sampling

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Using the empirical research article that your instructor approved in the Week 5 assignment, ask yourself: “Is this a quantitative research article or a qualitative research article?” Remember, in quantitative research, the emphasis is on measuring social phenomenon because it is assumed that everything can be observed, measured, and quantified. On the other hand, in qualitative research, it is assumed that social phenomenon cannot be easily reduced and broken down into concepts that can be measured and quantified. Instead, there may be different meanings to phenomenon and experiences. Often in qualitative research, researchers use interviews, focus groups and observations to gather data and then report their findings using words and quotations.

Consider how these different methods affect the sampling design and recruitment strategy, and ask yourself how the recruitment of research participants will affect the findings.

For this Assignment, submit a 3-4 page paper. Complete the following:

  • Read your selected empirical research article, and identify whether the study is a quantitative or qualitative study. Justify the reasons why you believe it is a quantitative or qualitative study. (Your instructor will indicate to you if you are correct in identifying the research design. This will point you to whether you will use the “Quantitative Article and Review Critique” or the “Qualitative Article and Review Critique” guidelines for the final assignment in week 10.)
  • Using the empirical research article, focus on the sampling method in the study and begin to evaluate the sampling method by answering the following:
    • Describe the sampling methods in your own words (paraphrase, do not quote from the article).
    • Describe the generalizability or the transferability of the research finding based on the sampling method.
    • Discuss the limitations the article identified with the sample and how those limitations affect the reliability or credibility.
    • Explain one recommendation you would make to improve the sampling plan of the study that would address these limitations in future research.