1. Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio Johnishau L. Herring BA of Psychology, 2011

10. Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy Information Literacy Applying Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies During the therapy sessions with Codrina, the counseling techniques I would use are Beck’s reattribution technique and behavioral techniques. I would use the reattribution technique to her Codrina “find other possible causes of events” (Argosy University, 2011, p.14). This may allow her to find some closure for why certain things happened in her life. I would also use behavioral techniques, like breathing exercises, to learn how to become more relaxed. Relaxation can assist my client with learning to handle situations without causing anxiety or insomnia. These techniques are perfect for Codrina’s progressive and success.

11. Research Skills Negative Long-term Effects of Child Abuse Unfortunately, child abuse is an epidemic that only seems to be increasing in the number of victims and occurrences. According to national statistics, in 2009 “approximately 3.3 million child abuse reports and allegations were made involving an estimated 6 million children” (Child Help, 2011, ¶1). I chose to research the long-term effects of child abuse for my literature review paper because this is a very important matter. Also, I will be focusing specifically on abused and abandoned children when I become a Child Psychologist; these children need special attention in order to ensure that they will be able to live a normal, healthy life “after the storm.” Although they have no control over the hand that they are dealt, they can control whether or not they allow their circumstances to define them.

12. Communication Skills: Oral and Written

13. Ethics and Diversity Awareness Grandma’s Recollection of Slavery Racial discrimination is a terrible and hurtful thought. Even though I have never seen someone hanging lifelessly from a tree or beaten to near death, the stories of these things told from the mouth of my grandmother sadden me. Unfortunately, from birth it was imprinted and constantly bashed into her mind that “Blacks were not only different but inferior” (Robinson, 2008). African American families were had so much to worry about, one thing being whether or not today would be their last. Naturally, family life was extremely difficult. She tells a story of how her brother was viciously beaten for no reason at all. He was walking home and was attacked with baseball bats and rocks, in addition to being kicked, punched, and stomped on. Then, he was left on the side of a dirt road to bleed to death.

14. Foundations of Psychology Comparison of Freudian and Skinnerian Theories Sigmund Freud and B. F. Skinner were on opposite sides of the theoretical spectrum in respects to their views on crime and human psyche. For example, Freud believed that “the unconscious contains all those drives, urges, or instincts that are beyond our awareness but that nevertheless motivate most of our words, feelings, and actions” (Feist and Feist, 2008, p.25). On the other hand, Skinner felt that “examining the unconscious or hidden motives of human beings was a waste of time, for the only thing worth researching was outward behaviors” (All Psych Online, 2003, ¶5). With such drastic differences in these theories, it may be difficult to provide a sufficient “referral concerning a person who has been assaulted and comes to your clinic for treating a phobia of leaving the house” (Argosy University, 2010).

15. Applied Psychology Kip Kinkel Preliminary Report Even though Kinkel’s psychologist agreed that he was depressed, this may not be enough to be acquitted of the crime. He was completely conscious and aware of his actions. To prove this, Kinkel wrote in his own words in his journal that: “As soon as my hope is gone, people die” (Ramsland, p.2). He knew exactly what he was going to do. I would definitely advise the defense to plead guilty. With all of the evidence against him, and trial would be a waste of time and resources; especially since he confessed to the crimes, as well as the intent to commit the crimes in his personal journals.

16. Interpersonal Effectiveness The ATF and the Branch Davidians Standoff Belief is to have faith in the unseen, without any physical proof. This is such a strong force, especially in regards to religion. Billions of people practice their selected religious beliefs based solely on faith. In most religions, the God that is worshipped and praised is not a physical being, but a Holy Spirit. Typically, these beliefs are passed down through families starting from childhood. For example, if as a child your family was Baptist, then more than likely, as an adult you will too be a Baptist. Unfortunately, the Branch Davidians are the total opposite. This heart-wrenching tragedy involved many people, including children, to believe in something that ultimately led to their demise.

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