psychology

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 Describe two 30 shoulds that you believe you accomplish well and explain why.  Describe two 30 shoulds that you believe you do NOT do well, explain why, and discuss specific ways in which you can improve 

VT&CF Week 7 Discussion

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To prepare: Review the Learning Resources on self-care and reflect on self-care as an ethical responsibility outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics.  Consider the six domains of self-care and your practices and habits related to those domains, as well as future habits you want to initiate.    Post an explanation of why you think … Read more

S&C Week 7 Discussion

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What helps you relieve stress and how effective is your method? There are a variety of reasons individuals select the stress management techniques they use. However, an effective stress management technique allows you lessen the physiological impact of the stress you are experiencing. In addition, it helps you to assess your situation, recognize your emotional … Read more

VT&CF Week 5 Discussion

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To prepare: Review the Learning Resources on the physiological response to trauma. Recall a day at your field placement or in another professional setting when you were exposed to others’ trauma. This could be related to the same event and client you discussed in Week 2, or it could be different. Consider the sensations you … Read more

Week 6: Areas of Psychology Dialogue

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 Over the past three weeks, you have been learning about some significant areas of psychology.  In week 4 we studied sensation and perception, week 5 introduced learning theories, and week 6 discusses developmental psychology.  As you reflect on these three areas of psychology, how might they reflect the idea that our understanding of reality and the … Read more

VT&CF Week 3 Discussion

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To prepare: Review the Learning Resources on the hazards of practice. View the TEDx Talk in the Learning Resources, in which Laura van Dernoot Lipsky recounts her experience with vicarious trauma. Consider the message of the talk and what resonates with you, in the context of social work practice.  Post your response to Laura van … Read more

Habits, Stress and Health

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 Explain how personal habits, stress, and health interact; discuss the difference in the medical model’s view of health and the view of the biopsychosocial model; and describe the work of professionals in the fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine.  

Genetics and Happiness

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  Question A To what extent is our response to stress affected by genetics? How can individuals better cope with stress? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. Question B There are people who argue we cannot fully experience happiness without fully experiencing unhappiness. Do psychologists agree or … Read more

S&C Week 1 Discussion 1 (One Student Response)

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Respond by Day 5 to at least one of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways: Ask a probing question. Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting. Offer and support an opinion. Validate an idea with your own experience. Make a suggestion. Expand on your colleague’s posting.