Professional Argosy
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Preface to the Professional Work Samples
Andre C. Justice
11/22/2016
Argosy University
PSY492
Preface to the Professional Work Samples
The purpose of this professional work sample is to show the performance and mastery of the program outcomes and competencies for the psychology major. The work samples illustrate the mastery of various program outcomes. I have had to acquire knowledge of the learning outcomes through first hand experiences I have obtained in creating my professional portfolio and also in completing the previous course and going through an undergraduate student.
From the assignments and projects, I have worked on before, I can attest that I am a critical thinker and I do posses information literacy. The cover letter required a critical thinking and also possession of information literacy. The cover letter required some well articulation of experiences and skills, as well as the excellent flow of information. Such details help to pass crucial information to the employer or the interview panel.
The research skills evident in the work samples involve learning, debating, practical and also analytical. The samples depict the fact that, I have the ability to learn quite quickly and also grasp some new concepts. The research done in the previous course entailed identifying resources, as well as collection and analysis of the data, doing experiments among others. The discussion that involved the research done did articulate ideas, peer group discussion, and also involved supporting a single position with logic.
The work samples also depict excellent communication skills. The writing of the cover letter did demonstrate that the person can also replicate the same in oral communication. Research projects also depict excellent communication skills. This is quite crucial in psychology and professional portfolio, as it presents knowledge in presenting a topic paper, a PowerPoint, presentation outline among others. Communication skills are quite crucial in interpersonal relations, and this is especially when handling instances that need psychological intervention. It is crucial for supervisory, counseling, negotiating and also teamwork. The psychologist is able to explain and advise, as well as establish work schedules that permit the victims to meet the requirements. Counseling will involve supporting, listening and facilitation, and hence it requires vast communication skills. Communication skills also help in collaboration with other researchers among others. My communication skills are quite excellent.
The “
use of Internet Intervention
” assignment can attest the understanding of the ethical issues in psychology. The work showed ethical issues of using the internet or computer-based applications in solving issues arising in psychology. One of the ethical issues is privacy and this is because confidentiality of data cannot be guaranteed in the internet or computer-based applications. The problem I do.
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Applying Psychology: To Workplace,
to Life
Chapter Learning Outcomes
After reading and studying this chapter, students should be able to:
• comprehend the importance of networking in psychology and being active in the field, including
attending conferences and reading widely published works about human behavior.
• appreciate the high value of undergraduate research and know that many benefits can accrue from
involvement in research, including the establishment of a mentoring relationship with a faculty member.
• recognize the importance of national-level organizations to help organize and coalesce the broad field of
psychology into meaningful and value-added organizations such as APA, APS, and Psi Chi.
• describe basic graduate school admission strategies and know the next steps to be taken if a student
wanted to pursue this post-baccalaureate opportunity.
• describe the basic transitions processes from college to career and recognize the potential pitfalls and
behaviors that can get a new college hire demoted or fired, as well as know the behaviors that can lead
to hiring and promotion in the workplace.
• reflect on their psychology major as well as aspirational goals, whether related to a career or graduate
school, and understand some of the next steps to be taken after self-reflection and career planning.
• describe what it means to think like a psychologist, and to comprehend the basic, fundamental beliefs of
scientists trained in psychology and their accompanying views of the world.
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CHAPTER 8Introduction
Introduction
As an undergraduate, it’s easy to think of psychology as this very static discipline, and if you want more information about some type of behavior, you conduct a search and the information comes to you. As you fulfill the curriculum of your
undergraduate program, your professors and your online courses bring you information,
and your textbooks provide a wealth of knowledge about the subject matter. The Voices
from the Workplace feature box describes a passive approach to learning and under-
standing human behavior. Here I would encourage you to take a more active learning
approach—that is, if you want to get a sense of what psychology is all about, you have to
go and do psychology. We belong to an active and engaging discipline that is passionate
about all aspects of human behavior, and although we do share knowledge in various
forms of writing (journal articles, books, websites), interacting with peers and profession-
als in a conference setting can provide the energy and “juice” about the research enter-
prise. So I suggest that you go and do psychology: Work to become an active contributor to
our understanding of human behavior as well as a consumer of psychological knowledge.
Voices from the Workplace
Your name: Steve S.
Your age: 37
Your gender: Male
Your primary job title: Preside.
Preface to the Professional Work SamplesAndre C. Justi.docxshpopkinkz
Preface to the Professional Work Samples
Andre C. Justice
11/22/2016
Argosy University
PSY492
Preface to the Professional Work Samples
The purpose of this professional work sample is to show the performance and mastery of the program outcomes and competencies for the psychology major. The work samples illustrate the mastery of various program outcomes. I have had to acquire knowledge of the learning outcomes through first hand experiences I have obtained in creating my professional portfolio and also in completing the previous course and going through an undergraduate student.
From the assignments and projects, I have worked on before, I can attest that I am a critical thinker and I do posses information literacy. The cover letter required a critical thinking and also possession of information literacy. The cover letter required some well articulation of experiences and skills, as well as the excellent flow of information. Such details help to pass crucial information to the employer or the interview panel.
The research skills evident in the work samples involve learning, debating, practical and also analytical. The samples depict the fact that, I have the ability to learn quite quickly and also grasp some new concepts. The research done in the previous course entailed identifying resources, as well as collection and analysis of the data, doing experiments among others. The discussion that involved the research done did articulate ideas, peer group discussion, and also involved supporting a single position with logic.
The work samples also depict excellent communication skills. The writing of the cover letter did demonstrate that the person can also replicate the same in oral communication. Research projects also depict excellent communication skills. This is quite crucial in psychology and professional portfolio, as it presents knowledge in presenting a topic paper, a PowerPoint, presentation outline among others. Communication skills are quite crucial in interpersonal relations, and this is especially when handling instances that need psychological intervention. It is crucial for supervisory, counseling, negotiating and also teamwork. The psychologist is able to explain and advise, as well as establish work schedules that permit the victims to meet the requirements. Counseling will involve supporting, listening and facilitation, and hence it requires vast communication skills. Communication skills also help in collaboration with other researchers among others. My communication skills are quite excellent.
The “
use of Internet Intervention
” assignment can attest the understanding of the ethical issues in psychology. The work showed ethical issues of using the internet or computer-based applications in solving issues arising in psychology. One of the ethical issues is privacy and this is because confidentiality of data cannot be guaranteed in the internet or computer-based applications. The problem I do.
8
Applying Psychology: To Workplace,
to Life
Chapter Learning Outcomes
After reading and studying this chapter, students should be able to:
• comprehend the importance of networking in psychology and being active in the field, including
attending conferences and reading widely published works about human behavior.
• appreciate the high value of undergraduate research and know that many benefits can accrue from
involvement in research, including the establishment of a mentoring relationship with a faculty member.
• recognize the importance of national-level organizations to help organize and coalesce the broad field of
psychology into meaningful and value-added organizations such as APA, APS, and Psi Chi.
• describe basic graduate school admission strategies and know the next steps to be taken if a student
wanted to pursue this post-baccalaureate opportunity.
• describe the basic transitions processes from college to career and recognize the potential pitfalls and
behaviors that can get a new college hire demoted or fired, as well as know the behaviors that can lead
to hiring and promotion in the workplace.
• reflect on their psychology major as well as aspirational goals, whether related to a career or graduate
school, and understand some of the next steps to be taken after self-reflection and career planning.
• describe what it means to think like a psychologist, and to comprehend the basic, fundamental beliefs of
scientists trained in psychology and their accompanying views of the world.
Goodshoot/Thinkstock
lan66845_08_c08_p229-258.indd 229 4/20/12 2:51 PM
230
CHAPTER 8Introduction
Introduction
As an undergraduate, it’s easy to think of psychology as this very static discipline, and if you want more information about some type of behavior, you conduct a search and the information comes to you. As you fulfill the curriculum of your
undergraduate program, your professors and your online courses bring you information,
and your textbooks provide a wealth of knowledge about the subject matter. The Voices
from the Workplace feature box describes a passive approach to learning and under-
standing human behavior. Here I would encourage you to take a more active learning
approach—that is, if you want to get a sense of what psychology is all about, you have to
go and do psychology. We belong to an active and engaging discipline that is passionate
about all aspects of human behavior, and although we do share knowledge in various
forms of writing (journal articles, books, websites), interacting with peers and profession-
als in a conference setting can provide the energy and “juice” about the research enter-
prise. So I suggest that you go and do psychology: Work to become an active contributor to
our understanding of human behavior as well as a consumer of psychological knowledge.
Voices from the Workplace
Your name: Steve S.
Your age: 37
Your gender: Male
Your primary job title: Preside.
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8. RESUME SUSAN GENDRON 2472 B Street, Apt F 619.581.1334 SAN DIEGO CA 92102 Email:sgendron0829@yahoo.com EMPLOYMENT PROFILE OBJECTIVE: Academic Advising, Counseling, Administrative, Psychological and Legal Research. SKILLS: -Astute with critical thinking, writing and psychological statistical analysis. -Highly proficient with assessment, psychological counseling, consulting, legal research, business, health, retail, tourism, communications, and public relations. -Average three years Executive/Administrative/legal secretary. -Supervision and management experience (CA/Hawaii) -High organizational and proficient legal and business communication -Strong team member and works well independently. -Former SBA owner / California - -Typing speed: 70 wpm/ No errors 4
9. RESUME 2 -MsWord/Office (2010) -SPSS -Relational Database -Excel XP -Unix Management Systems -Outlook -Lexus-Nexis -PowerPoint -Access -Cost Accounting/Engineering -Publisher -Scanning -Xerox 470 ST (Commercial) -QuickBooks -MIS 3.1(Sales Comparisons) EDUCATIONAL PROFILE Argosy University, Honolulu, HI Major: PsychologyCurrent GPA: [3.45] 2008-2011 Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa Paralegal Studies/Legal Research/Ethics/Contract Law 2007 ChaminadeUniversity, Honolulu, HI Associate in Science Degree: Criminal Justice 2006 *Educational: Argosy Academia Course Audit Current Available with Dean Zachary Oliver Endorsement C/o Argosy University, Honolulu, HI 5
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11. Reflection Susan Gendron, 2472 B Street, Apt. F., San Diego, CA 92102 Since the onset of my pursuit of a Major in Psychology with Argosy University Baccalaureate in Arts curriculum, online in Honolulu, Hawai’i, I have gained an abundance of professional knowledge in ethical principles and standards of psychological practice in compliance with both the American Psychological and Counseling Associations. Astute critical writing, psychological analysis, and strong communication skills are amongmy strengths. Proficiencywith applied psychology and its theoretical concepts in cognitive, counseling , disability, maladaptive, and forensic venues of the psychological spectrum will certainly benefit future employers, employees, and clientele inclusively. In terms of my weaknesses, development of research questions and design will require further enhancement following my acceptance into the Master’s of Art in Counseling Psychology Curriculum, Fall 2011 situated at my locally San Diego based campus. It is my hope to obtain California Licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy within the next two years while addressing evening courses. 7
19. Cognitive abilities My critical thinking and writing skills have greatly improved during the past four years of my under-graduate studies at Argosy University. For instance, Forensic Psychology course presented me with in-depth concentration and application of critical thinking correlated to federal and state rules of law linked to criminal and juvenile justice defense and diversion programs and procedures. Whereas, counseling theories course stressed on analysis, assessment and application of theoretical concepts through written psychological context associated with DSM/IV TR Diagnoses of all age populations. Psychological statistics course studies emphasized the importance of reliability, validity and methodology via SPSS computerized analysis for purpose of projecting new developments in psychological research developments nationwide. 10
21. Research skills Psychological research methods has broadened my scope of understanding in relation to various concepts such as dependent and independent variables and their role in between and in-group research designs. Priorities lie in developing a simplified research question while offering comparison of psychological theories (I.e. cognitive versus client- centered) over wide distribution of samples nationwide. This is of utmost priority to improve psychological applications of hypothesis, analysis of the effect size of variables while compiling statistical analysis of the researchers’ findings with graphics, (f and p) tests to arrive at conclusive data analysis. Briefly stated, the results of research studies - double blinded) control and experimental groups of participants set the precedent for future improvements in counseling strategies with clients. 12
23. Communication skills: Oral and Written Effective communication skills comprise of both oral and written styles that are essential to the vitality of business endeavors, retention of all levels of staff and to the progressive growth and development of businesses on the local, national, and global levels. Interviewing skills and interpersonal effectiveness courses will be of beneficence to me should I be considered for a position in academic advising, counseling, human resource industry or public relations and administration, these techniques will enhance all employer/employee relations in all settings with future clientele. 14
25. Ethics and diversity awareness Moral sensitivity plays a major role in respecting the cultural attributes, rituals and beliefs of others. Ethical standards and principles such as issuance of “Informed Consent” to clients and remaining in compliance professionally within “Boundaries of Competence” will certainly assure loyalty, trust and retention of confidentiality between the professional (counselor of record) and the prospective client. Constant awareness of each others cultures, origins, and value systems will solidify and renew clients’ and professionals’ perspective while striving for productive lifestyle options. 16
26. Foundations of Psychology In relation to the foundations of psychology, client-centered therapy allows clients to vent via client “flooding” of emotions to counselor. Avoidance of triangulation in most effective when counseling spouses where spousal abuse issues present conflicting relationship issues. Social order and culture was addressed through (Kohlberg, Level III) development of theory of acculturation and social order correlated to the professional’s role when confronting cultural ethnic issues with couples when faced with adjusting to American lifestyles (acculturation) during their first year of relocation from their country of origin. Whereas, “classical conditioning” theory was first discovered by (Skinner) to further address behavior modification techniques of conditioning the client in an effort to best correct the unwanted or irrational behavior. In terms of its applications with child psychiatry, Piaget was known as the founder of psychology concerning child issues. 17
28. Applied Psychology The following are applications of psychological concepts correlated to disability psychology via instructional decision tree modality from (Smartdraw, San Diego, CA) for orientation of new counselors’ structural decision-making for compromised physical disability client assessment and follow-up counseling strategies. My second application highlights integrative statistical data analysis testing and procedures in relation to gender issues concerning female versus male human resources director salary differences. (PowerPoint Table). This application focuses on (f) And (p) data analysis testing; not to mention degrees of freedom and variances in gender salaries of human resource directors. Its purpose is suggestive of future endeavors to raise the bar for female human resource director salaries to create monetary fairness within this industry between both genders. 19
29. Psychological Statistics Independent Variables: Female v. Male Human Resource Director Salaries Susan Gendron Psy 210/Psychological Statistics Topic: Independent Variables: Female v Male HR Director Salaries Research Question: What percentage of variance are female versus male human resource director salaries? Testable Hypothesis: Researcher seeks to determine to what extent female versus male human resource director salaries differ. Comparisons will be determined on ten female samples versus ten male samples with a total number of 20 samples. Confidence Level regarding [t] test= less than or equal to [0.05] Degrees of Freedom Cite and Ref: Formula: (df= N 1+N2-2) (Argosy, 2010, p. 2). 20
31. Critical Thinking 22 Applications are compiled below to highlight effectiveness of critical thinking by utilizing graphic (Smartdraw) mediums such as the Decision tree for furtherance of instruction with new hire counselors and disability clients. Compiled raw data is presented in research experiment via graphic table design to create an optimal psychological research design perspective offered to viewers. This table style medium enables ease of comprehension of complex statistical data compilations In research studies for purpose of future improvement and gainful insight between employer/employee gender relations within the human resource industry. It’s purpose is of enlightenment and raising the bar for female human resource director salaries.
32. Table defines (t) Test:Comparison of (2) Independent Samples This table best defines the (t) test value based on a comparison between two “independent samples groups (Females versus male human resource directors’…..between two samples (independent variables female and male salaries.” (Argosy, 2010, p.1). This is considered a small sampling because it only offers a comparison study between ten local female and ten male human resource directors and not local sampling versus a national population of human resource directors. Therefore utilization of a (t) Test is validated here (small sampling research study) relative to the (t) value equates 1.761. 23
33. Z / ScoreTotal Female HR Director Salaries Z score is based on raw data (Total Female Salaries divided by the total number of female human resource directors. The Z score for comparing one sample (Female HR Managers Salaries versus Male HR Managers’ Salaries) is as follows: (Argosy, 2010, p.1) Z score = X1(bar) or M1 – X2(bar) or M2 √ơ² (1/N + 1/N) In this scenario, this Z score would be represented as follows: Z = (61.8) – (63.7) (-3.3) x (-3.3)= 10.9 (1/20 + 1/20) Z = (-1.9) (10.9) (1/10) Z = (-1.9) = -1.74 1.09 24
34. Applied Psychology / Z ScoreHR Director Salaries: Conclusion In conclusion, since the Z Score equates a value of (-1.09) and the (t) value equates a positive value of 1.761 as researcher of this study, no statistical significance is present. This is based on the concept of a small sampling normally assumes “the comparison distribution to be on a Normal Curve.” (Aron, 2008, Ch4, p.7). This being the case, the cutoff sample score for a one-tailed test is established at the (.05) confidence level. Therefore, the null hypothesis would be rejected (Aron, 2008, Ch.4, p.7) because the above table results in a Z Score of -1.09 which is less than 5% (.05) confidence level. 25
35. Z Score Conclusion: (df) degrees/freedom This represents a minimal difference between female versus male counterparts in the human resource director business realm of this experiment. This figure (-1.9) informs us that there is room for improvement within the corporate ladder whereby women (female human resource directors counterparts income level should be raised in accordance with the rate of inflation affecting their increased economic obligations. For instance, during this suppressed economy (Since January 2010) national economic demise, single female parents are experiencing increased economic suffrage moreso than their male counterparts as human resource directors, according to this study). The degree of freedom signifies an approximate lower difference of negative five percent compared to their male counterpart (human resource directors). Table A-4 – Cutoff scores/Significance Level / df). 26
36. Applied Psychology: StatisticsHR Director/ Variance Results Whereas, the variance shows 13 point difference between the sum of female subjects ($622,000) salaries versus male subjects ($637,000) salaries. Thus the result of this (t) test reveals a statistically significant difference in the lower salaries of females versus males and is cause for revision with fairness between both gender populations. 27
37. References References (http://www.myeclassonline.com), (Argosy, 2010); “When to use the Z Test over the (t) Test in Research: Sample vs. Sample.. p.1; Introduction to Different Testing: Differences Between Two Independent Sample Means: Coke vs. Pepsi (Example/Table), p.1; “Degrees of Freedom Formula”, p.2. (http://www.online.vitalsource.com/books/0558403867),(Bookshelf online), (Aron, A., Aron, E., and Coups, E., 2008); Statistics in Psychology, 5th Ed., Ch 7. Prentice Hall, Upper SaddleRiver, N.J. 28
39. My Future in Learning Learning is a lifelong process. How do you envision your future as a lifelong learner? My lifelong learning journey comprises of counseling families and youth within my local community or teaching psychology to young adultsat the community college level. In doing so, I truly believe I will set the precedent by providing an enriching communicative interchange and direction in the lives of my local community with hope by which to re-gain their inner sense of emotional stability, diversity, cultural, spiritual, and personal balance. This will grant prospective clients beneficence through emotional freedomwithin themselves while solidifying future interpersonal relationships. 30
40. Contact Me Thank you for viewing my ePortfolio. For further information, please contact me at the e-mail address below. sgendron0829@yahoo.com 31