MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 1 Discussion
DQ1 Introduction
Welcome! Let’s take a moment to introduce ourselves to each other. Tell us a little bit about your background, family, work, goals, and plans for the future, etc. What are your plans with an earning master’s degree in psychology? Please make your original post and respond to at least one other student in the course.
DQ2 Resilience and Stress
Based on the article on resilience and the video on “How to make stress your friend,” what is the relationship between resilience and the experience of stress? How can you apply the concepts of resilience and the experience of stress in improving your own well being?
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 2 Discussion
DQ1 Compassion Training
Based on the assigned article and your personal experience, identify and explain one important potential effect of Mindfulness Meditation.  Be sure to provide specific example(s) and respond to another student. Please make sure to properly cite your sources.
DQ2 Theory of Reasoned Action
How can you apply the information you have learned from the video and assigned article to help you (or other people around you) to have healthier behaviors and habits?
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 3 Discussion
DQ1 School-Based Behavior Change Programs
Based on the assigned article and your own educational experience what are the most important outcomes of mindfulness and other emotional regulation intervention programs in schools and what are the possible obstacles program implementers might face?
DQ2 Applying Educational Psychology Principles
How might you use some applied psychology concepts from the assigned article to help you motivate a low performing student?
 
 
 
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 4 Discussion
DQ1 Eyewitness Memory
Based on the assigned reading identify and discuss what you believe would be the two most essential mental health activities for reducing prison recidivism
DQ2 Cognitive Biases of Forensic Evaluators
After viewing the video and assigned article relating to eyewitness memory, make recommendations to improve eyewitness testimony or to prevent false memories from forming
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 5 Discussion
DQ1 Reducing Sickness
Consider the last time you were ill (i.e., flu, headache, cold, etc.). Discuss the extent to which factors other than biological ones may have contributed to your illness. Knowing the information from the video “ What stress does to your brain,” “How to stay calm when you know you’ll be stressed” and the assigned articles, how can this knowledge be used to help reduce your chances (or other people around you) from getting sick in the future?
DQ2 Adopting Healthy Behaviors
Think of someone you know who has successfully changed their health behavior (ex. becoming a vegetarian, eating less fat, stopped smoking, etc.). What health psychology concepts, based on the module readings or from your own research, contributed towards their success in changing their health behavior?
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 6 Discussion
DQ1 I/O Psychology and Research
Based on the research cited in the assigned articles by Shockley and by Rife & Hall describe some of the research methods they used to explore telecommuting and work-life balance. Do any of their conclusions hold true for you? Cite your sources and reply to at least one other student’s post.
DQ2 Work Life Balance
Based on the assigned article “6 Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance Today” and information from the other articles, identify and explain how key issues related to work and family relate to your own experiences. Cite your sources and reply to at least one other student’s post.
 
 
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 7 Discussion
DQ1The Science of Persuasion
Describe and explain at least 3 persuasion methods discussed in the video “The 6 Principles of Persuasion.”
DQ2 Reducing Prejudice
Based on the assigned article, discuss 1 strategy for resisting persuasion and provide an example of how you have or might use it.
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 8 Discussion
DQ1 Job Search Skills and Portfolio of Work
Based on the assigned readings, describe for the class your process for identifying and developing your own future job search skills and portfolio of work (academic and/or professional) for future employment in the field of psychology?  
DQ2 Guidelines for psychology Practitioners
Go to the APA Guidelines for  Practitioners  website (http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/index.aspx) Choose one (1) of the numerous guidelines found in the website and explain how the guidelines suggested by the APA can be applied towards your future approach in working in the field of psychology.
 
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 4 Assignment
Case Study Assignment
The topic of the Case assignment is on the rise of mental health issues in the prison setting. The video link listed below will help you start thinking about the key issues related to the Case Assignment topic:
VICE News. (2015). Institutionalized: Mental Health Behind Bars [Video File] Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQ50a-m92Y(23:04)
In the Case Assignment, you will then write a 5-7 page research paper (excluding cover and reference pages). You must cite at least 4-6 resources from the class, the Touro library or your own research to support your arguments in the research paper. Your paper will address the following:
Provide an introduction that lists the main points of your paper and describes how you will go about addressing the main issues in the assignment.
Identify and explain reasons why there has been a significant rise in mental health issues in prison settings. (This section plus your Introduction should be about 1-1.5 pages long)
Based on our readings and videos (and your own research) describe some methods of providing mental health care in prison settings and also some of the challenges of providing mental health care in prison settings. (This section should be about 1.5-2 pages long)
Based on our readings and videos (and your own research) provide some ideas for techniques to help the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals, aid in their reintegration into their local community upon release from prison and/or reduce recidivism rates. (This section should be about 1.5-2 pages long)
A summary section provides an overview of the main points you made in each section and should be 1-2 paragraphs long
Writing Guidelines for Case Assignment:
You must use proper psychology terminology in this essay. Do not exceed 8 pages in this assignment, excluding title and references pages. The Case Assignment must be written in APA style format (ex. double spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman).
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Writing Resources (Use as Needed):
APA Style. Retrieved from http://apastyle.apa.org/
APA Style Guides, Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
If you do not turn in your Case Assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in your assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately to avoid a failing grade for non-submission.
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 8 Assignment
Signature Assignment
In this course, we reviewed the Foundation of Applied Psychology, which included looking at Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, and Career Choices in Psychology.
In your Signature Assignment, you will select one of the following applied psychology topics and write an 6-8 page research paper that includes at least 6-8 resources from the Touro Library. You may select one of these topics to research or suggest another topic of your choice as long as it relates to applied psychology.
Intelligence Testing
Group Testing
Drug Rehabilitation
Work Effectiveness
Worker Motivation
Emotion Training
Vocational Testing
Morale Boosting
Performance Under Stress
Psychological Warfare
Emotional Intelligence
Forgiveness
Conflict Resolution
Your Signature assignment must discuss the following topics:
(1) Why is your topic of interest related to the field of applied psychology?
(2) Identify at least 2 psychology theories that helps explain your research topic
(3) How is your topic being measured or evaluated in the field of psychology?
(4) What does the current research results suggest with respect to your topic?, and (5) Share your specific personal experiences or case examples of your topic in everyday life.
Writing Guidelines for Signature Assignment:
You must use proper psychology terminology in this essay. Do not exceed 8 pages in this assignment, excluding title and references pages.
The Signature Assignment must be written in APA style format (ex. double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman).
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Writing Resources (Use as Needed):
APA Style. Retrieved from http://apastyle.apa.org/.
APA Style Guides, Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
If you do not turn in your Signature Assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in your assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately to avoid a failing grade for non submission.
 
 
 
 
 
MPS610 Foundation of Applied Psychology
Module 8 Assignment
Student Self-Reflective Essay
The purpose of the Student Self-Reflective Essay is to reflect upon what one has learned or how one has performed as compared with one’s expectations or goals.
At the end of each course, we ask students to respond to five (5) statements. In your essay please respond in sequential order to the five (5) statements below. There is no requirement for length when responding to each statement.
1. Descriptions of how you feel you improved your knowledge, skills, abilities, and yourself in this session through this course.
2. Evaluation of the work you did during the session for the class and explanations of ways you could have performed better.
3. Topics you have identified that you did not understand or were not successful in trying to implement and suggestions you may have about how to improve the course material on those topics.
4. Ways you might measure the future effects of what you have learned in this course or your future progress/improvement.
5. State whether you achieved the course outcomes, (Student Learning Outcomes stated in the Syllabus).