Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

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FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, I just keep thinking what if something happens? I mean I’ve always had trouble concentrating. But this time, it’s different.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Different, how?

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, you know how like you were talking on your cell phone or something and it cuts out. You lose the connection. It’s kind of like that. My mind just goes blank.

And when I’m at the hospital and it happens, I flip out. I could give the patient the wrong medication or something.

What if it’s early dementia? I mean I’ve read about that happening. I read an article just the other day about people in their 30s and 40s getting that. That’s horrible.

FEMALE SPEAKER: It sounds like you’re constantly nervous that you’ll go blank and that something bad will happen. You mentioned having other symptoms. Like what?

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, at work, my temper. I flip out on patients sometimes and on other nurses. I just freak out. I even started snapping at my daughter. And that has never happened before.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, I understand. You’re feeling anxious. And you’re having some temper issues, which are sort of out of character for you. How are things going at home?

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, I’m not sleeping very well at all. One of my favorite things used to be to curl up at night with a book. But I can’t concentrate. I have this whole stack of books by my bedside table. I mean they’re history books. And I love reading about history. But I haven’t even touched them.

And my husband got so upset the other day because he brought me this kit for scrap-booking, which is something I used to really enjoy doing. But I just took them back to the store. I could not deal with that either.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, it seems like you’re not finding relaxation in the things that used to enjoy doing. Now, when you returned your husband’s gift, you said that you couldn’t deal with that. What exactly couldn’t you deal with?

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FEMALE SPEAKER: The expense. You have no idea what these scrap-making materials cost. I could spend that much in groceries in a week. And I thought– So that I lie in bed at night at 3:00 AM worrying about, just money, money, money, money, money.

And my husband and I both work. We work really long hours. But it’s just not enough.

We really should have started saving for college. I mean my eldest is going to start college in a few years. And I don’t know what we’re going to do. We don’t have the money.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Did you talk to your husband about your concerns?

FEMALE SPEAKER: Yeah. Yeah. We talk. Alex, my husband, he’s 12 years older than me. I mean we get along fine.

But I worry about him. I mean at work for example, he’s been up for this really big promotion. But now it looks like he’s not going to get it.

And his health, he’s got a whole history of early heart attacks in his family. And I just worry about that. I mean he hasn’t shown any symptoms or anything. But I really, really, worry that one day something might happen to him.

I mean the whole thing just feels like a crap shoot. With care reform now, what if they cut back on my hours at work? And what if I lose my job? Doctor, I cannot afford to lose this job.

FEMALE SPEAKER: Any idea how long you’ve been having these symptoms, the lack of concentration, trouble sleeping, problems relaxing?

FEMALE SPEAKER: A while. Off and on, I guess. I went to see a counselor when I was in nursing school. I was Ms. Overachiever. I was making straight A’s, but I couldn’t help but worry that it was never enough.

FEMALE SPEAKER:It sounds like you were feeling the pressure of trying to achieve your career goals. Did the counseling help you?

FEMALE SPEAKER: Yeah. Yeah. I guess it did. I mean I went for a couple of months. And the counselor had me do this body scan exercise. And he suggested I should start meditating. But who had time to meditate. I was too busy making straight A’s.

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Special Thanks:

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equired Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook

· Lessons

· Minimum of 3 outside scholarly sources

Instructions Create a “yearbook” presentation of psychological concepts and theories throughout history, past and present findings. For each course outcome, choose at least one time period to research about the significant findings that happened during the time. For example, for Course Outcome #1, you could choose to research the 1900s and the work of Sigmund Freud and the early 2000s for more recent research findings related to psychodynamic therapy and defense mechanisms. Include information about the major figure or figures of the time, where applicable. Make clear connections to key concepts and theories related to each course outcome using scholarly sources and relevant images.

Following is a list of the 7 course outcomes you will need to address in your presentation.

Course Outcomes

1. Assess theoretical perspectives related to human behavior, including physiological explanations for changes in behavior.

2. Analyze the processes of sensation and perception, and the factors that affect consciousness.

3.  Examine the physiological and psychological impact of stress, and various techniques for stress management.

4. Illustrate models of learning and memory.

5. Analyze key theories on motivation and personality.

6. Describe the major physical, cognitive, and social developmental changes that occur from infancy to adulthood.

7. Describe different types of psychological disorders, schools of thought on possible causes, and how society responds to people living with mental disorders.

And here is a sample of the type of information you will need to include in your presentation:  Sample Slides  Download Sample Slides

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Presentation Requirements (APA format)

· Length: 14-21 slides (not including title, introduction, and references slides)

· Font should not be smaller than size 16-point

· Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style

· References slide (a minimum of 3 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome)

· Title and introduction slide required

Grading                                                    This activity will be graded based on the Project Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1-7

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Saturday

Chapter 4: Make sure you watch the video “Zimbaro’s Stanford Prison Experiment” embedded in the powerpoint presentation. For your discussion for this chapter, answer the following questions: 1). Did the behavior of the participants (the guards AND the prisoners, BOTH of whom were actually naïve college students) surprise you? 2). Did the behavior of the experimenters (Zimbardo and his staff) surprise you? 3). If you had been a prisoner or guard participant in this study, do you think you would have behaved differently? Why or why not? 4). As you frame your response, highlight the difference between attitudes leading to behaviors versus behaviors leading to attitudes, and tie it in with your ideas about the Stanford Prison Experiment.

Please follow the link for the video.

https://online.fiu.edu/videos/?vpvid=cc0023be239c404d83ba637e4a433193

Psychology

Overview

As you have developed a deeper understanding of the stereotypes and biases that promote prejudice and discrimination, you are now better equipped to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at home, in your workplace, and within your community. As we become aware of the intentions of others, social psychology provides us with a toolbox of strategies for improving our ability to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

 

Prompt

For this journal activity, you will apply your newfound knowledge and awareness of social psychology to improve your life and the world around you. As you reflect, consider the various projects, milestone assignments, journal activities, discussions, and chapter readings that you’ve completed throughout the term. Respond in 3 to 5 sentences to each of the following rubric criteria:

 

Apply a socio-psychological theory or concept that you learned in this course:

 

· Describe how you have respectfully defied social norms in an authentic life example.

· Describe how you have successfully collaborated with others in a diverse and inclusive group setting in an authentic life example.

· Describe how you have helped, shared, or provided comfort to those in need in an authentic life example.

· Describe how you have applied a different lens to understand another person’s worldview in an authentic life example.

Guidelines for Submission

Submit your completed Module Eight journal activity as a Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style.