Psychology
Organizational psychology professional
Pinder (2008) describes goal-setting theory as “the most powerful and useful model of motivated work behavior extant” (p. 389). Therefore, understanding the principal tenets of this theoretical framework is essential in your future role as an organizational psychology professional. Understanding the relationship between motivational mechanisms and designing achievable goals is fundamental to the practical application of this theoretical model.
Goal setting is common among organizations. However, predicting success in attaining goals can present challenges because there are many factors that can influence goal attainment. Think about factors that might be considered when attempting to explain entirely different results for two workers with nearly identical skills and training. What accounts for one worker’s success and another’s failure in meeting a desired goal?
Emotional and mood disorders
This week, you will begin Part 1 of your Course Project. You have now explored CBT and REBT and have begun to explore third-wave approaches. Which approach resonates with you the most so far? Which are you interested in researching in-depth?
To prepare:
Choose the therapy approach that you would like to research for your project (either CBT, REBT or a Third-Wave therapy such as mindfulness-based CBT, dialectical behavior therapy, or acceptance and commitment [ACT]).
Reflect on the techniques used within your selected approach. Also perform research in the Walden Library about its applications to specific issues and populations.
The Assignment (2–3 pages):
Briefly introduce the approach you have selected and summarize its theoretical foundation and major techniques/interventions.
Acoustic and chemical cues
Sunyer et al. (2013), Hughes et al. (2014) – Questions for Discussion 10/9/20
1) What categories did Sunyer et al. (2013) use to classify “acorn use” and “mice behavior”? Broadly, what were the tools Sunyer et al. used to track these uses and behaviors? (2 pts)
2) What was the role that scent played in influencing mice behavior (i.e. the 4 behavior categories)? How did Sunyer et al. (2013) determine this? (2 pts)
3) How would the role of genets change if live genets were used instead of their scent? What might happen to the population size of mice and their seed predation patterns? (2 pts)
4) In Sunyer et al. (2013), compare and contrast the observed effects of conspecific and predator scents on mice acorn predation and dispersal. (2pts)
5) In the Hughes et al. (2014) paper, what was the observed difference between acoustic and chemical cues? What environmental conditions might affect the chemical cues? (2 pts)
6) In Hughes et al. (2014), what explanation do the authors give for the black drum and catfish acoustic cues
California Psychological Inventory
“Psychological Testing Using the ___________” (the instrument you select)
NOTICE***(Due Sunday by midnight at the end of week 3)
This month you are to write a 1200-word research paper on psychological testing using one of the following instruments: California Psychological Inventory, 16 Personality Factors or the MMPI.
This paper is worth 15% of your grade.
Please use the APA format and cite at least four (4) sources. Take time to review the APA video posted in the Getting Started area of the course.
Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist):
You will select one of the above testing instruments:
CPI
16PF
MMPI
and research and discuss the following aspects of the test:
Development and Description
Uses
What does it measure
Strengths
Weaknesses
Reliability
Validity
Administration
