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Personality Theories in the Psychodynamic Tradition [WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the chapter in your textbook that coincides with your assigned theorist (below). In addition, research a minimum of one peer-reviewed article from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library on your theorist’s research and work within the field of psychology. The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sourcestable offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. There are several articles in the Recommended Resources that can be used as well.

For your initial post, you will examine the contributions of an assigned theorist who was instrumental in developing the psychoanalytic theoretical approach based on the first letter of your last name. Please see below for your assigned theorist.

  • Sigmund Freud: last names beginning with A through G
  • Carl Jung: last names beginning with H through N
  • Alfred Adler: last names beginning with O through T
  • Erik Erikson: last names beginning with U through Z

Once you have located your article, examine and describe your theorist’s contribution(s) to psychodynamic theory. Using your own Academic Voice, include

  • The major theoretical approaches proposed by your theorist.
  • How the culture in which your assigned theorist lived impacted their thinking.
  • Your personal opinion about the theory and its propositions.
    • Agree? Disagree? Why?
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Research Assignment

Instructions


Select one area of emerging technology or management practice that is affecting or will affect IT acquisition management (preferably related to healthcare). Perform online research on this subject. Seek sources that are likely to be unbiased as well as informed. Be wary of disguised sales pitches in the form of White Papers. Summarize the results of your research findings and post your summary as a Response in the Session 12 discussion question conference. Provide two URLs for websites on your selected area that you found especially interesting.

Your APA formatted report comprising 1 page, double-spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman (or 11- point Calibri) excluding the Cover and Reference pages. Use credible evidence to support your findings. 

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Leadership vs. Management video

First, watch the video Leadership vs. Management video entitled The Rarest Commodity is Leadership without Ego.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQrPVmcgJJk 

Then, watch the second video, The Difference Between Healthcare Management and Healthcare Leadership. https://www.td.org/videos/the-difference-between-healthcare-management-and-healthcare-leadership 

Steps 

First: 

Now, think about someone in your current or previous work environment (hospital environment) that you feel has/had the “no ego” trait as a leader.  

Describe what they do (or did) and why this is a rare commodity in leaders. 

Reflection: Journal the details in one (1) or two (2) paragraphs (each paragraph should contain four or more sentences in APA format). 

Next, think about someone who is a manager in your current or previous work environment. 

Describe what the manager does and how it differs from what a leader does. 

Reflection: Journal these details in one (1) or two (2) paragraphs (each paragraph should contain four or more sentences in APA format). 

Second: 

Finally, write an APA formatted paper Download APA formatted paper of one (1) to two (2) pages supported by the required course textbook and one (1) peer-reviewed journal article not more than seven (7) years old on the following: 

Describe how a leader can create positive outcomes in the work environment while applying a leadership theory. Only to use one theory.  

Theory: Clearly describe/define the leadership theory you are presenting. Options follow: 

  • Situational/Contingency Theory 
  • Transformational Leadership Theory.  
  • Servant Leadership Theory 

Application to Practice: Clearly describe how a leader can create positive outcomes using this leadership theory. 

The two-page description will consist of more than two paragraphs containing four or more sentences. 

The two-page description should consist of grammatically correct, college-level writing

Place your journal details from steps 1 & 2 (Journal) as an Appendix after the References page of your one to two-page APA formatted paper. 

Please do not use the words of your source by either cutting and pasting from your source or inserting direct quotes (No Direct Quotes).  

Share the ideas and thoughts in your own words rather than the words of your source to show that you understand the information studied. 

Please paraphrase according to APA 7th edition manual guidance. 

Review and apply the assignment criteria noted in the grading rubric below. 

Assignment Summary: 

  • The total pages for this assignment will be Four (4) pages: 
  • Title page (APA formatted) page 1 
  • One (1) to Two (2) -pages APA formatted paper 
  • Reference page (APA formatted)  
  • The next page will be the APA formatted Journal Appendix 

Rubric: 

Leadership Theory 

40 to >31.58 pts. Well organized and detailed submission that addresses the topic (leadership theory) 

Relevance to Practice,  

30 to >23.69 pts. Well organized and detailed submission that addresses the topic (relevance to practice) 

Reflection,  

20 to >15.79 pts. Well organized and detailed submission that addresses the topic (reflection) 

Writing Style,  

10 to >6.67 pts. Less than 3 errors in APA Format, Grammar, and Writing Style 

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SCWK 410 Midterm

INSTRUCTIONS

Suggested Outline

 Introduction to the client (brief background of client demographics (age, gender, culture, religion, etc., agency and reason client is seeking services; presenting problem, etc.) 25pts

Statement about  your work with the client and context of the interview (how many times you’ve met, under what circumstances) 10pts

Skills used during the interview 50pts

  • Using direct quotes from the process recording
  • Identify where and how you used the skills as Shulman and Summers have defined them
  • Identify moments where you might have used the skills but did not do so at the time. In other words, at what points did you not use these skills and now feel they would have been helpful. 

  Conclusion 15pts

Statement about your overall strengths and challenges in working with this client or clients in general.  How will you improve on your challenge; and how will you use your use your strength(s).

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Structural Diagram Assignment Instructions

Overview

For these assignments, you will be required to complete the worksheets according to McDill’s explanation of his sermon preparation method in 12 Essential Skills of Great Preaching. Each worksheet focuses on a specific skill and will assist you developing proficiency with the McDill Method that results in the writing of the sermon manuscript.

Instructions

Use Philippians 1:1-30 for the Structural Diagram Template

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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