physiological frameworks

Why is this task important for my learning? The purpose of learning about various physiological frameworks and theories is to enable you to consider client behaviour from multiple angels. This includes probing behind their words and deeds to understand what is happening to them as a person. However, in order to achieve this at a professional level of competence it is necessary that you are self-aware of how your life have been shaped by external and internal factors. You cannot guide others on a path of self-discovery if you have not travelled it yourself. This task allows learners to demonstrate their understanding of various psychological theories and their growing confidence in applying those theories to themselves. It requires the novice practitioner to use reflective skills informed by theoretical knowledge. And, it requires the capacity to communicate abstract thoughts through concrete stories. Standing alongside others as they go through difficult times, requires humility and honesty. As a matter of personal integrity, you cannot create a false sense of your own perfection. Clients are unlikely to be honest if they feel you are aloof from them. So, some level of personal disclosure is necessary in order to build a “working alliance” with the client. However, personal disclosure should never cross the boundaries of your professional relationship. Success in this type of assessment demonstrates acquisition of key skills and character required of human services practitioners.
This task requires you to demonstrate two of our four learning outcomes:
• SLO2 Informed by various psychological theories presented in this unit, identify and initially assess the potential impact of psychological issues affecting clients within Human Services context. • SLO3 Use self-reflection skills to identify potential psychological influences upon your reactions and decisions when dealing with Human Services clients.
How will I need to structure my work? 1. Write out the question you are answering. (This does not contribute to the word count.) 2. Answer the question (usually) in two paragraphs. This should be approximately 100 words. 3. Submit the completed task via the Moodie portal. On what criteria will my work be assessed? 1. Your submission will be graded on • The relevance of your answer to the question. • The level of personal insight that your answer displays. • The potential value that your answers might have for a client seeking to understand their own complex situation. 2. An excellent response will demonstrate the capacity to use self-reflection to communicate psychological theories and insights to a person with now education in psychology. What help will be available to me? 1. I will provide you with examples to some of these questions based upon my own self-reflections. 2. We will discuss in class with one another possible answers to these questions in order to consider their effectiveness.
Which weekly topics or activities are especially relevant? 1. external and internal factors shaping behaviour, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs review, humanist perspective, definition of feelings, thoughts, actions and beliefs. 2. nature v. nurture, attachment theory, personality, behaviour-outcome expectancy, 3. psychosocial development, self-determining, incentives, observational learning, understanding the emotions of others, emotional intelligence, culture, cognitive shaping (learning, values, and purpose) 4. psychodynamic perspective, stereotypes, prejudice, subconscious drives, 5. Positive psychology, psycho spiritual theories, concept of self, perception, stress, stressors, coping strategies, mental health
What resources should I use? There will be enough information presented in class for you to be able to complete this task successfully.
PSY100 Foundations of Psychology Page 18