1. Discuss how cognitive theorists (Kelly, Beck, and Ellis) might address a client with depression and suicidal ideation. After reviewing cognitive therapies in your textbook, what interventions might you suggest. Explain and justify your response.
2. In what ways can spirituality or religious beliefs, or lack of, influence an individual’s personal decision-making process, and how might this impact the choices they make in various areas of their life, such as relationships, career, and personal goals?
3. In this assignment, you will reflect on your personal growth through the lens of personality psychology. Your task is to write a reflective essay that summarizes your understanding of personality psychology, how it relates to your own personality, and how you plan to apply this knowledge to achieve personal growth in your chosen areas. Be sure to include specific examples and personal anecdotes to support your ideas. You will reflect on the series of self-assessment measures taken during this class to identify your own personality traits, skills, strengths and weaknesses (e.g., MBTI, Big-5, McClelland, Achievement, Optimism/Pessimism, Type A/B). You will also reflect on the personality theories covered throughout this class to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and to identify areas for personal growth and development (psychological, emotional, and spiritual).
Make sure to implement feedback you received from your instructor regarding your Outline and Rough Draft assignments.
In 850-1,000 words include the following in your reflection:
· A reflection on your own personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies (preferences, behaviors, etc.). Consider how these traits have influenced your personal growth and development in areas such as relationships, personal goals, academic pursuits, and career aspirations.
· Two to three areas of personal growth that you would like to focus on. These could include improving communication skills, managing stress more effectively, developing leadership abilities, improving relationships, strengthening your spiritual wellness, pursuing a new career path, etc.
· Identify strategies and techniques that can help you work towards your chosen areas of personal growth using theoretical perspectives and assessments from the course. For example, if you have identified improving communication skills as a goal, you might consider practicing active listening or learning how to express yourself more effectively. Discuss show these improvements might impact your future academic, career, and relationship success.
Utilize three to six scholarly sources (About.com, SimplyPsychology, VeryWellMind, and Wikipedia are not considered scholarly sources).
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
BS Psychology
1.2: Apply theoretical perspectives in psychology.
4.1: Implement strategies for self-management and self-improvement.