PS497-1: Discuss the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, enduring conflicts, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
PS497-3: Assess problems related to behavior and mental processes using analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and/or the scientific approach.
Your theoretical orientation is a large part of your professional identity. As a guiding principle, it provides a foundation for treatment planning and the interventions that you use. Using the Unit 3 Assignment Case Study, and based on your knowledge from previous courses, choose one theory to conceptualize the case and write a descriptive paper addressing your selected theory.
Address the following in your paper:
An overview of the theory.
Your rationale for choosing this theory.
How your selected theory impacts your treatment of choice and/or specific interventions.
For example, if your selected theoretical orientation is psychodynamic, your treatment of choice will largely be long term treatment that focuses on the unconscious.
Be sure your paper is 5-7 pages in APA format. Include at least three academic references. Your paper should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Part 3: Audio Recording
The following Course Outcome will be assessed with this Assignment.
GEL-1.3: Demonstrate college-level communication through the oral delivery of original materials in Standard English.
Based on your paper, submit an audio recording of 3-5 minutes addressing the following:
Using your own words, describe the theory and application of the theory you selected.
How your selected theory impacts your treatment of choice and/or specific interventions.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of this theory?
This recording should not be read, though you could write it down and practice it. Pretend that you are in an interview explaining your theoretical approach. The narrative must be spoken in Standard English, include a highly developed viewpoint and purpose, and demonstrate superior oral delivery techniques, including word choice and oral expressiveness. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, and style, while leading the audience to a dynamic and supported conclusion.