Design a Pro-Social Cult 

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Design a Pro-Social Cult

At this point, you have read about conformity, social influence, obedience, group behavior and cults. To apply these concepts you will create your own pro-social cult (no dark, anti-social, deadly, prejudicial, hateful cults. Please create a cult that will not cause harm to people or the universe).

This activity has several student learning objectives:

  • Employ informational and normative social influence in the recruitment of new members, and in ensuring group loyalty, commitment and engagement
  • Illustrate social norms in cult loyalty and engagement efforts
  • Demonstrate deindividuation in developing cult commitment
  • Demonstrate an understanding of social identity by developing effective methods of recruitment and cult commitment
  • Create a cult using social psychological principles

As you create this cult, keep in mind that cults:

Fulfill motives such as those related to belonging, being accurate, and feeling good about the self.

Cults apply “everyday tactics of social influence

Use normative and informational social influence

Use normative and prescriptive norms

Social impact theory suggests that obedience may depend on a couple of factors

They demand obedience

Provide a social identity (including denigration of outgroups)

Provide a social role

Rely on group cohesiveness and commitment

Members may become deindividuated

Cults use six tactics that increase compliance

Friendship

Commitment/draw on norms of consistency

Scarcity

Social Validation

Authority

Reciprocity

To start: Create a social reality. According to social psychological research on group behavior and cults, we know that cults fulfill needs that are not being met by the mainstream culture. Think about what your cult will believe. Cults take something that is already reasonably believable and then put their own spin on it. Essentially, cults create their own social reality.

Creating the cult. Work through the questions below. When you have worked through all the questions, begin describing your cult in a word document. You are encouraged to use pictures and/or artwork to dramatize or increase the impact of your content. Your final paper should provide answers to all the questions below. However, you may use bullet points or narrative to present this information.

  • Goals: What are its main objectives and goals?
  • Leaders: Describe the leader(s) of your cult.
  • Recruitment: How will you recruit new members? How will you appeal to new members? How will you initiate new members?
  • Commitment: How will ensure cult loyalty, commitment and engagement? How will you ensure that members do not leave your cult?
  • Social Psychological Principles: What evidence or rationale can you provide for why these tactics will be effective? What principles are you relying on? Clearly identify all social psychological principles used in the development of your group. Note, use at least three principles
  • Foreseeable Problems: Describe any anticipated problems you may encounter in your cult (i.e., it is okay if your tactics aren’t perfect as long as you recognize them). How would you resolve these issues?
  • Assessment: How might you assess whether or not your cult is successful?

Instructor Assessment. Your cult will be assessed based on your understanding of cults and your application of social psychological principles.

Unacceptable (0-20)

Problematic (21-22)

Satisfactory (23-26)

Good (27-30)

Theories & Concepts

o    Inappropriate

o    Incorrect

o    Incomplete

o    Relevancy vague

o    Major inaccuracies

o    Lacking completeness

o    Relevancy implied

o    Minor inaccuracies

o    Too broad

o    Relevancy described

o    No inaccuracies

o    Thorough

Application

o    Inappropriate

o    Incorrect

o    Incomplete

o    Relevancy vague

o    Major inaccuracies

o    Lacking completeness

o    Relevancy implied

o    Minor inaccuracies

o    Too broad

o    Relevancy described

o    No inaccuracies

o    Thorough

Interpretation & Integration

o    Improper format for question

o    Several grammatical/spelling errors

o    Unclear or haphazard organization

o    Proper format for question

o    Few grammatical/spelling errors

o    Focused and integrated organization

Understanding of cults.

___ 1. The main objectives and beliefs of the cult are clearly described

___ 2. The leader of the cult and recruitment of members is well thought out and descriptive

___ 3.  The team has a well reasoned plan to ensure that members will not wish to leave.

___ 4. The anticipated problems and plans for resolution are well reasoned and clearly articulated.

Understanding of social psychological principles.

___ 1. The team used a reasonable (at least three) number of social psychological principles in designing the cult.

___2. Application of social psychological principles is appropriate and creative.

Textbook :Aronson, Wilson, Akert, & Sommers (2016). Social Psychology (9th ed). Boston, MA: Pearson o ISBN-13: 978-0-13-393654-4o

issues related to control, threat, and sexual assault.

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If you haven’t already, then watch the Jonestown documentary about the People’s temple (transcript available here). Then download this document with questions about the film, type your answers into the document, save it, and then upload here.

Please note that the Jonestown documentary is difficult to watch. It discusses issues related to control, threat, and sexual assault.

Here is the link

Files: jonestown_transcript.pdf, Jonestown_questions.docx

components of suicide prevention and intervention approaches and programs. Consider the efficacy of these approaches and programs. Reflect on which of these components are important in forensic treatment settings.

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In every forensic treatment setting, the forensic psychology professional must be aware of the role that suicide prevention plays in the larger system inside and outside forensic institutions. Both incarcerated offenders and individuals awaiting sentencing pose potential suicide risks. In addition, offenders on probation or parole may exhibit an increased risk of self-harm. Often, suicide risk is increased in the forensic setting because of factors ranging from shame and guilt to mental illness or fear. Suicide prevention is one of the most critical functions that a forensic treatment practitioner has in any forensic treatment setting.

Even though staff members in jails and prisons work hard at reducing suicides, people still choose to end their lives when they are in forensic treatment settings. Although some of these individuals suffer from pre-existing mental health conditions, many do not. Forensic treatment practitioners should be leaders and advocates for suicide prevention efforts in their forensic settings. In addition to basic policy knowledge, the savvy forensic psychology professional needs to be aware of local, state, and national efforts to reduce the instances of attempted and completed suicides in forensic treatment settings.

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Think about the components of suicide prevention and intervention approaches and programs. Consider the efficacy of these approaches and programs. Reflect on which of these components are important in forensic treatment settings.

· Select two components of suicide prevention and intervention approaches and programs that you think are important in forensic treatment settings, and consider why.

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 3

Post a brief description of two components of suicide prevention and intervention approaches and programs that you think are important in forensic treatment settings, and explain why you think they are important.

Choi, N. G., DiNitto, D. M., & Marti, C. N. (2019). Suicide decedents in correctional settings: Mental health treatment for suicidal ideation, plans, and/or attempts. Journal of Correctional Health Care, 25(1), 70-83.

Gottfried, E. D., & Christopher, S. C. (2017). Mental disorders among criminal offenders: a review of the literature. Journal of Correctional Health Care, 23(3), 336-346.

Johnson, M. E. (2017). Childhood trauma and risk for suicidal distress in justice-involved children. Children and Youth Services Review, 83, 80-84.

Lamberti, J. S. (2016). Preventing criminal recidivism through mental health and criminal justice collaboration. Psychiatric Services, 67(11), 1206-1212.

Mulay, A. L., Vayshenker, B., West, M. L., & Kelly, E. (2016). Crisis intervention training and implicit stigma toward mental illness: Reducing bias among criminal justice personnel. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 15(4), 369-381.

Vandevelde, S., Vander Laenen, F., Van Damme, L., Vanderplasschen, W., Audenaert, K., Broekaert, E., & Vander Beken, T. (2017). Dilemmas in applying strengths-based approaches in working with offenders with mental illness: A critical multidisciplinary review. Aggression and violent behavior, 32, 71-79.

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two stereotypes, each related to a different cultural group within Hays’s ADDRESSING Model.

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InstructionsFor this discussion: Identify two stereotypes, each related to a different cultural group within Hays’s ADDRESSING Model. For example, you may identify a gender-based stereotype and a stereotype based on a different culture. Compare and contrast the stereotypes and their effects on the subjects of the stereotypes.Next, describe a design for a research study related to your specialization that investigates stereotypes. You may investigate anything related to stereotypes, such as the emotional impact of stereotyping on Asian Americans. Explain, briefly, what your research study plans to investigate and why it is important. What ethical standards apply to your research? How will you recruit participants? What types of research biases will you want to avoid in your study? Your initial discussion post should be at least 200 words.ReferenceCarter, L. D. (2015). Reflecting humanity: Biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

· Reflect on the type of clients with whom you might work with in the criminal justice system. Consider how their experience with mental illness may influence their experience with the criminal justice system

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The treatment of forensic populations, as with any clinical population, must be tailored to the individuals as well as to their mental illness. There are specific treatment protocols for particular mental illnesses. These treatment protocols need to be paired with individuals based on the unique traits of the individuals and augmented with particular treatment approaches. Forensic treatment practitioners are required to treat a wide variety of mental illnesses ranging from serious personality disorders and psychotic conditions to suicidal and parasuicidal behaviors. In order to treat mentally ill offenders effectively, the forensic treatment practitioner needs to have a thorough understanding of basic mental health disorders and treatments as well as a solid working knowledge of the forensic setting and system.

Additionally, treatment professionals must be well versed in the process of psychotherapy and other treatment approaches for the mentally ill. Many traditional counseling and therapy theories and approaches used with clinical clients are also appropriate for mentally ill offenders (e.g., empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness). However, forensic settings are not conventional treatment settings and may require special considerations. Hence, there are many challenges forensic treatment practitioners face in the treatment of mentally ill offenders.

To prepare for this Assignment:

· Reflect on the type of clients with whom you might work with in the criminal justice system. Consider how their experience with mental illness may influence their experience with the criminal justice system.

· Conduct research in the Walden library on treatment approaches to mental illness in the types of clients with whom you might work.

· Select two challenges related to the treatment of mentally ill offenders in a forensic setting. Think about the steps you would take to overcome these challenges. Finally, consider what treatment approach(es) best addresses these challenges.

The Assignment (3–4 pages):

· Briefly, describe how mental illness may affect the types of clients with whom you might work. Identify the area of criminal justice and type of setting (e.g., prison, jail, community probation, etc.) where might work, including the type of services you might provide in that setting.

· Explain a treatment approach you believe would effectively address the mental health concerns with this client population and why you chose this approach. Be specific. Provide evidence to research to support your recommended approach.

· Explain at least two challenges related to the treatment of mentally ill offenders in a forensic setting.

· Then, explain the steps you would take to overcome these challenges.

· Explain any ethical or legal considerations you would need to consider when providing mental health treatment in a criminal justice setting.

· Explain any cultural or diversity related considerations you may to consider with providing mental health treatment in a criminal justice setting.

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Evolution of Human Services: Designing the Historical Context

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Evolution of Human Services: Designing the Historical Context

[WLO: 1] [CLOs: 1, 3, 4]

Prior to beginning work on this learning activity, Read Chapter 2 in the assigned text and LoPatin-Lummis’ Protesting About Pauperism: Poverty, Politics and Poor Relief in Late-Victorian England, 1870-1900. If you want to dive further, check Loiacono’s A People’s History of Poverty in America in the Recommended Resources section this week.

Historically, poverty has been the impetus for developing a social welfare system and related policies. Beginning in the 11th century, create a timeline of the history and evolution of human services to current time. You are welcome to be as creative as you desire with graphics, and various tools, and so forth. If you have other presentation ideas, then please refer to your instructor to determine if the idea is acceptable.

  • Create a six- to 10-slide PowerPoint with speaker notes: (see How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation(Links to an external site.) for assistance); or (
  • Draw the timeline, annotate it with 350 to 500 words, scan, and then upload it; or
  • Create a timeline collage annotated with 350 to 500 words with photos from magazines or scanned from books, online graphics, and so forth.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric(Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Waypoint Assignment Submission

The assignments in this course will be submitted to Waypoint. Please refer to the instructions below to submit your assignment.

  1. Click on the Assignment Submission button below. The Waypoint “Student Dashboard” will open in a new browser window.
  2. Browse for your assignment.
  3. Click Upload.
  4. Confirm that your assignment was successfully submitted by viewing the appropriate week’s assignment tab in Waypoint.

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Waypoint Tutorial(Links to an external site.).

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Biopsychosocial Summary

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Prompt: Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: I. Biopsychosocial Summary A. Describe the problem that the client is seeking help for in this case.

i. Make sure to address any problems, issues, or challenges the client may be facing. B. Explain the symptoms affecting the client. i. What are the behavioral symptoms? ii. What are the cognitive symptoms? iii. What are the emotional symptoms? iv. What are the physiological symptoms? C. Identify any potential harmful behavior: i. Aggression ii. Harm to others iii. Harm to themselves D. Determine if the client has a family history of the diagnosis. Consider how this may affect the client. E. Use evidence-based research to support the biological factors presented in the case. F. Outline how the client identifies themselves in the following cultural characteristics. Make sure to add rationale for any obscure answers. i. Age ii. Disability iii. Religion iv. Social class v. Sexual orientation vi. Indigenous background vii. National origin viii. Gender identity G. Summarize how the client culturally identifies. i. In the context of the identifiers above, how does the client culturally identify?

Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Submit your biopsychosocial summary as a Microsoft Word document that is 3-5 pages in length and follows APA formatting with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins

Describe the diverse elements within Islam, including the sects and cultural expressions (i.e. folk Islam)

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Islam is often viewed as a monolithic religious movement over against the great diversity within Christianity. Describe the diverse elements within Islam, including the sects and cultural expressions (i.e. folk Islam). What has led to this diversity? In your response evaluate the connection given between the theological and cultural factors and the resulting diversity of Islam in various countries and cultural settings around the world.

Discussion Board 5

400 Words

Read Parshall as well as the assigned articles from Wijngaards, Hartman, Engelbrecht and Hahn, and Geisler. Then, offer a thorough biblical response to one (1) of the following objections Muslims have to the Gospel: the Bible has been changed, Christians worship three gods, or Jesus did not die on the cross. In your response, evaluate strength of the biblical response given and discuss any additional scripture or arguments that might be effective.

Discuss your views on what motivates us based on one of the theories of motivation discussed in the readings this week.

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Discuss your views on what motivates us based on one of the theories of motivation discussed in the readings this week. Use information from the text.

Make sure to reference and cite your textbook as well as any other source you may use to support your answers to the question. Your initial post must include appropriate APA references at the end.

Theories of motivation:

– The evolutionary perspective

– drive-reductionism and homeostasis

– The search for simulation

You can pick any of the above motivations to write on.

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personality Theorist: – Carl Jung

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Choose one famous personality theorist you read about in this week’s readings and discuss how he or she would explain why most people behave in a socially appropriate manner most of the time. Use and cite the text as a reference.

Make sure to reference and cite your textbook as well as any other source you may use to support your answers to the question. Your initial post must include appropriate APA references at the end.

personality Theorist:

– Carl Jung