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.