Application Of Theory To A Workplace
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assessment_4.docx· Overview
Write a 2–3-page memo to staff, explaining strategies to manage aggressive behavior. Imagine yourself as a student teacher asked to explain to staff a student's behaviors using a genetic or evolutionary approach.
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
In order to really understand a theory, it is useful to connect it a real-life context. In a scenario like the one in this assessment, a typical workplace assignment would be to write a memo to staff.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
· Competency1: Apply personality theories to traits, dispositions, and behaviors.
1. Apply genetic/evolutionary theory to explain behavior.
. Competency 2: Evaluate how personality psychology is applied within the field of psychology and within various workplace environments.
2. Evaluate evidence-based strategies to identify and prevent aggressive behavior .
2. Evaluate evidence-based strategies for staff to manage aggressive behavior.
. Competency 3: Apply critical thinking, ethics, and communication skills expected of a professional in the field of psychology of personality.
3. Apply proper APA formatting and style.
3. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations of members of professional communities.
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Resources
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Capella Resources
Click the links provided to view the following resources:
. Additional Guidelines for Formatting Papers .
Capella Multimedia
Click the links provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:
. Defining Theories of Development | Transcript .
. Death by PowerPoint | Transcript .
The following interactive media pieces are designed to teach you how to properly format citations in APA:
. APA Citation: Citing a Book | Transcript .
. APA Citation: Citing a Journal Article | Transcript .
. APA Citation: Citing a Website | Transcript .
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:
. Brown, J. D., & Marshall, M. A. (2001). Self-esteem and emotion: Some thoughts about feelings .Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27, 575–584.
. Carter, J. D., Joyce, P. R., Mulder, R. T., & Luty, S. E. (2001). The contribution of temperament, childhood neglect, and abuse to the development of personality dysfunction: A comparison of three models . Journal of Personality Disorders, 15(2), 123–135.
. Diener, E., & Lucas, R. E. (2000). Explaining differences in societal levels of happiness: Relative standards, need fulfillment, culture and evaluation theory . Journal of Happiness Studies, 1, 41–78.
. O'Neill, T. A., Lewis, R. J., & Carswell, J. J. (2011). Employee personality, justice perceptions, and the prediction of workplace deviance . Personality and Individual Differences, 51(5), 595–600.
. Sarason, I. G., Sarason, B. R., & Pierce, G. R. (1996). Views of the future . Journal of Research in Personality, 30(3), 447–453.
. Taylor, S. G., & Kluemper, D. H. (2012). Linking perceptions of role stress and incivility to workplace aggression: The moderating role of personality . Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 17(3), 316–329.
. Wiggins, J. S., & Pincus, A. L. (1992). Personality: Structure and assessment . Annual Review of Psychology, 43(1), 473–504.
Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the PSYC-FP2900 – Introduction to the Psychology of Personality Library Guide to help direct your research.
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required.Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore . When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.
. Larsen, R. J., & Buss, D. M. (2014). Personality psychology: Domains of knowledge about human nature(5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
14. Chapter 12, "Cognitive Topics in Personality."
14. Chapter 14, "Approaches to Self."
14. Chapter 19, "Disorders of Personality."
14. Chapter 20, "Summary and Future Directions."
· Assessment Instructions
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
In order to really understand a theory, it is useful to connect it a real-life context. In this assessment, you will apply theory to explain behavior and identify strategies for working with a person who responds to situations with aggressive behaviors. In a scenario like the one described below, a typical workplace assignment would be to write a memo to the staff. To prepare for this assessment, it is recommended that you first complete the Genetic/Evolutionary Approach Chart Assessment.
Consider the following scenario:
You are a student teacher in Milltown High School. You have been assigned to work with an 18-year-old student named John. John is a member of the football team and wrestling team. He has a girlfriend named Nikki, and they have been dating for about six months. It has been reported that John is consistently jealous when Nikki talks to other boys. His gym teachers and academic teachers report that he is extremely aggressive, especially in situations that he deems unpredictable or uncomfortable. How can you explain John's behaviors using a genetic or evolutionary approach? Using this genetic or evolutionary approach, what advice would you give to the staff about working with John?
Your task for this assessment is to recommend evidenced-based strategies for working with behaviors like John's. Do so by writing a memo to school staff in which you include the following:
. Explain John's behavior from either a genetic or an evolutionary approach.
. Recommend two evidence-based strategies (from peer-reviewed, scholarly sources) for working with John.
2. Explain how staff can identify examples of verbal and nonverbal aggressive behaviors.
2. Explain a strategy for staff to manage aggressive behavior.
. Support the recommendations with two citations from current (within 5 years) peer-reviewed, scholarly sources.
. Apply proper APA formatting and style.
. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations of members of professional communities.
Additional Requirements
. Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
. APA formatting: Format resources and citations according to APA style and formatting.
. References: Include a minimum of two current (within 5 years) peer-reviewed, scholarly sources.
. Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.
. Length of memo: Submit 2–3 pages, including a reference page in APA format.
