RES7105.W3A1.10.2019
Description:
Total Possible Score: 10.00
Critiques Three Quantitative Research Studies, Providing an APA Citation for
Each and Identifying the Research Question(s), the Hypotheses, the Size and
Characteristics of the Sample for Each Study, the Type of Statistical Analysis
that Was Used to Evaluate the Data, and Evidence of Any Lack of Consistency
or Bias in the Way the Study Was Conducted
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly critiques three quantitative research studies, providing a complete and accurate APA
citation for each and identifying the research question(s), the hypotheses, the size and characteristics of the sample for
each study, the type of statistical analysis that was used to evaluate the data, and evidence of any lack of consistency or
bias in the way the study was conducted.
Proficient - Critiques three quantitative research studies, providing an APA citation for each and identifying the research
question(s), the hypotheses, the size and characteristics of the sample for each study, the type of statistical analysis that
was used to evaluate the data, and evidence of any lack of consistency or bias in the way the study was conducted. Minor
details are missing, slightly unclear, or inaccurate.
Basic - Minimally critiques three quantitative research studies, providing a partial APA citation for each and identifying the
research question(s), the hypotheses, the size and characteristics of the sample for each study, the type of statistical
analysis that was used to evaluate the data, and evidence of any lack of consistency or bias in the way the study was
conducted. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.
Below Expectations - Attempts to critique three quantitative research studies; however, does not provide an APA citation for
each; does not identify the research question(s), the hypotheses, the size and characteristics of the sample for each study,
the type of statistical analysis that was used to evaluate the data, and/or evidence of any lack of consistency or bias in the
way the study was conducted; and/or significant details are missing, unclear, and inaccurate.
Non-Performance - The critiques of three quantitative research studies, providing an APA citation for each and identifying
the research question(s), the hypotheses, the size and characteristics of the sample for each study, the type of statistical
analysis that was used to evaluate the data, and evidence of any lack of consistency or bias in the way the study was
conducted are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Analyzes How the Studies Are Similar and Dissimilar in the Way Each Study
Addressed the Research Topic, Noting which Study Was More Compelling and
Why
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly analyzes how the studies are similar and dissimilar in the way each study addressed
the research topic, noting which study was more compelling and why.
Proficient - Analyzes how the studies are similar and dissimilar in the way each study addressed the research topic, noting
which study was more compelling and why. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped or unclear.
Basic - Minimally analyzes how the studies are similar and dissimilar in the way each study addressed the research topic,
noting which study was more compelling and why. The analysis is underdeveloped and/or unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze how the studies are similar and dissimilar in the way each study addressed the
research topic; however, does not note which study was more compelling and why, and/or the analysis is significantly
underdeveloped and unclear.
Non-Performance - The analysis of how the studies are similar and dissimilar in the way each study addressed the research
topic, noting which study was more compelling and why is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Evaluates the General Concept of Research Validity in Quantitative Research
Studies as Defined by Trochim (2006)
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly evaluates the general concept of research validity in quantitative research studies as
defined by Trochim (2006).
Proficient - Evaluates the general concept of research validity in quantitative research studies as defined by Trochim (2006).
The evaluation is slightly underdeveloped or unclear.
Basic - Minimally evaluates the general concept of research validity in quantitative research studies as defined by Trochim
(2006). The evaluation is underdeveloped and/or unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the general concept of research validity in quantitative research studies as
defined by Trochim (2006); however, the evaluation is significantly underdeveloped and unclear.
Non-Performance - The evaluation of the general concept of research validity in quantitative research studies as defined by
Trochim (2006) is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Evaluates the Extent to Which Each Study Exhibits Internal and External
Validity, Identifying the Potential Threats, If Any, to External Validity in Each of
the Three Studies
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly evaluates the extent to which each study exhibits internal and external validity,
clearly identifying the potential threats, if any, to external validity in each of the three studies.
Proficient - Evaluates the extent to which each study exhibits internal and external validity, identifying the potential threats, if
any, to external validity in each of the three studies. The evaluation is slightly underdeveloped or unclear.
Basic - Minimally evaluates the extent to which each study exhibits internal and external validity, vaguely identifying the
potential threats, if any, to external validity in each of the three studies. The evaluation is underdeveloped and/or unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the extent to which each study exhibits internal and external validity; however,
does not identify the potential threats, if any, to external validity in each of the three studies, and/or the evaluation is
significantly underdeveloped and unclear.
Non-Performance - The evaluation of the extent to which each study exhibits internal and external validity, identifying the
potential threats, if any, to external validity in each of the three studies is either nonexistent or lacks the components
described in the assignment instructions.
Explains Any Unresolved Questions about the Topic of Interest That Were
Raised by the Studies and How Further Research on This Topic Would
Augment the Findings of the Studies That Were Reviewed
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly explains any unresolved questions about the topic of interest that were raised by the
studies and how further research on this topic would augment the findings of the studies that were reviewed.
Proficient - Explains any unresolved questions about the topic of interest that were raised by the studies and how further
research on this topic would augment the findings of the studies that were reviewed. The explanation is slightly
underdeveloped or unclear.
Basic - Minimally explains any unresolved questions about the topic of interest that were raised by the studies and how
further research on this topic would augment the findings of the studies that were reviewed. The explanation is
underdeveloped and/or unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain any unresolved questions about the topic of interest that were raised by the
studies and how further research on this topic would augment the findings of the studies that were reviewed; however, the
explanation is significantly underdeveloped and unclear.
Non-Performance - The explanation of any unresolved questions about the topic of interest that were raised by the studies
and how further research on this topic would augment the findings of the studies that were reviewed is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written
work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few
errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written
work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA
requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout
difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas.
All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and
cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources
on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may
not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not
formatted correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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The Topic of Interest and Research Focus Paper
Jasmine Anderson
RES7105
William Kammerer
January 27, 2020
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Introduction
The cultural diversity is a theme in last week’s research. It engages the practitioner in that
it is essential for the therapist to understand the belief system, ethnicity, and background of the
client. Overall, we see psychologists diagnose, assess, then advance the treatment of the
psychological challenges that affect a client. As a result, this helps in promoting healthy behavior
changes and promotes a better life for the patient. The role of psychologists is very diverse, starting
from caregiving among other subspecialties. The paper describes the contemporary topics and
themes in the earlier discussion forum by speculating why they demand the engagement of the
practitioner community. Also, through personal experience and research, it identifies
contemporary challenges that these practitioners confront, examines the type of information that
advances knowledge to practitioners in the field of psychology and improve services delivered to
the patients. Lastly, it assesses what I would like to understand in my psychological area and then
give justifications of a topic of interest and a unique focus for the classwork focus.
Contemporary Themes and Topics
Technology has a significant effect on cultural sensitivity. Culture leads to the development
of technology concerning the needs of the people due to their creative interests. At times, we find
out that even technology that advances outside the cultures is incorporated into the culture. Culture
and technological evolutions do not happen concurrently, especially with faster-evolving
technology. The practitioner community is engaged since, through the incorporation of cultural
sensitivity and technology, this shows respect to various attitudes, values, and opinions (Pham et
al., 2019). The cultural diversity sensitizes the therapist on cultural competence hence enabling
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him or her to understand his culture and that of others. The therapist and the client achieve ultimate
goals despite the availability of cross-cultural boundaries. Our global era has brought together
individuals that are ethnocultural diverse, especially in the worldwide set-up. There exist variations
between the client and the profession. Gender, education, and different social classes are
significant concerns in the provision of services. The new realities must give attention to cultural
sensitivity.
Contemporary Challenges Confronting Practitioners
According to the psychology views, therapeutic change may vary from person to person,
depending on his or her cultural group. Even though, at times, we see the psychologists deviating
from the standardized therapeutic methods. There is a generation gap between employees. Most
people do not support team-work and prefer working individually. As a result, the employees do
not understand each other nor understand workplace diversity. In diversity, the practitioners find
it challenging to build a new culture that accommodates all the members (Chapman-Hilliard et al.,
2017). There is inadequate or no use of technology. As a result, these providers undergo challenges
in the implementation of operations hence affecting the services provided to the clients.
Also, there exists a poor organizational culture that assists in increasing opportunities for
innovation and autonomy in the employee’s positions. As a result, it is more difficult to retain or
recruit individuals in this program. The opportunities available also lack advancement.
Psychologists are not offered skills such as those on technology training, education
reimbursements, and in-house capabilities. There exists a problem in financing. Most patients do
not seek assistance therapeutically due to a lack of insurance cover and affordability (ChapmanHilliard et al., 2017). The funding issue makes it difficult for practitioners to search through various
cultures. Also, retaining workers in this field of psychology is difficult. Behavioral workers are
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offered a small amount of salary, resulting in their challenge. Most of them leave this profession,
while other Ph.D. holders decide not to work on low wages.
Information to Improve Service
These practitioners need to have biomedical knowledge of sound medical care. The
dysfunctions and how the physician transact with the patient depends on his or her psychosocial
understanding. It is unethical to terminate treatment advanced to the client since they can no longer
afford the service. In the case of the contract’s termination, this should be done thoughtfully.
Notice and referrals should be advanced if necessary. Also, the practitioners must understand how
to vary the psychological approach from one individual to another. The dependence is through
acknowledging the culture of the client and not applying the same treatment approach for
everyone. The therapist should keep to the ethical standards like in instances of disclosing
information regarding the client. Also, it is essential for the client to feel comfortable in
communicating the personal issues with a practitioner who will not refer them to another culturally
sensitive therapist.
What Would I Like to Know?
I would like to understand the integration of behavior, psychosocial sciences, and bio
medics. This helps in understanding how the mind and brain correlate then interacts to help in the
generation of abnormality and normality. Also, this assists in understanding the medical,
physiological, and psychological research hence developing better ways of thinking in connection
to illnesses and health (Foulkes, 2018). Through biomedical health, there is an understanding of
the genetic predisposition of an individual. Cultural sensitivity comes in the learning of social
conditions that also relate how people from various ethnical groups interrelate and give support.
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Also, this assists in the understanding of how behaviors are altered. This assists in understanding
the psychotherapeutic techniques that affect an individual’s functions in various roles and settings.
Topic of Interest
My topic of interest would be culturally sensitive psychology. The reason for this focus is
that it targets sexual, cultural, religious, racial, and gender entities that relate to a person’s behavior.
This plays a role in assisting individuals or groups in improving the well-being of everyone
resolving issues on cultural crises, alleviating distress, and increase the possibility of how people
solve conflicts in society (Nastasi, 2017). What interests me in this topic is that I am not bound to
work only in the hospital setting, but also community health centers and institutions such as
schools. Also, I have an expansion to work with people of all ages, creating awareness of cultural
sensitivity. The people affected by the diversities also have an opportunity to change their thinking.
Also, the field has a notable collaboration of psychologists such as those in the academic, clinical,
and health set-up to deal with health problems.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ultimate and expectation targets of a client and therapist showcase the
progress despite challenges such as cross-cultural boundaries. The psychological practitioners
musty acquire the necessary skills to enable them in the successful integration of culturally
sensitive practices. As a result, they respect or recognize differences and ensure that they interact
successfully with clients despite their diverse backgrounds. Professions undergo issues such as the
development of the workers, transitions in economic conditions, new governance arrangements,
and changes in technology. The cultural diversities should work beyond the administrative process
that relates to policy-making, budgeting, and human resources. Courses in this sector should
engage consideration or reflection of how the emergence of notions are conjoined to research and
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theory, especially for the group leaders that use normative or theoretical dimensions to check on
their responsibilities.
References
Chapman-Hilliard, C., Beasley, S., McClain, S., Awosogba, O. R., & Cokley, K. O. (2017). “A
Stranger No More...”: Applying African American Psychology to Address Social
Issues. Social Issues in Living Color: Challenges and Solutions from the Perspective of
Ethnic Minority Psychology [3 volumes], 1.
Foulkes, S. H. (2018). Introduction to group-analytic psychotherapy: Studies in the social
integration of individuals and groups. Routledge.
Nastasi, B. K. (2017). Cultural competence for global research and development: Implications
for school and educational psychology.
Pham, C. T., Lee, C. B., Nguyen, T. L. H., Lin, J. D., Ali, S., & Chu, C. (2019). Integrative
settings approach workplace health promotion to address contemporary challenges for
worker health in the Asia-Pacific. Global health promotion, 1757975918816691.\
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