Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

COMM110 – Info & Digital Literacy Instructor: Professor Busek By: May Hill

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Psyche – The Greek word for “sprite, soul, and breath.” Logia – The Greek word for “the study of something.”

Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

What is Psychology?

Psychology is the study of mental

and behavioral processes.

(Kleinman, 2012)

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What Psychologists do & How can they help?

Observe and treat abnormal behavior

Research

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Participate in research & studies

Administer test and assessments

Prescribe coping methods for various mental disorders

Research

Diagnose/Treat Test/Assess

Therapy

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What is

Psychopathology?

Addresses the symptoms of mental distress, in order to

examine the origin of maladapted behavior.

 Scientific approach to discovering the origins of mental distress

 Address how mental disorders develop

 Examine symptoms and conditions

 Consider genetic, biological, psychological, and social causes

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Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

What is Clinical

Psychopathology? Provide specialized,

comprehensive mental

healthcare and in-depth

research on the origin and symptoms of

mental illness.

Diagnose mental disorders by analyzing;

 Behavior

 Emotions

 Cognitive functions

 Environmental

 Biological stressors

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Academic pathways to becoming a psychologist

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2018

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Doctorate degree 4-6yrs

Bachler’s Degree 4yrs

Master’s Degree 2-3yrs

Internship 1yr minimum

Start working

Decide focus area in psychology Volunteer work in the field

Graduate Record Exam

Become licensed to practice

psychology

2yrs supervised training

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Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

Trustworthy Analytical

Utilize logical reasoning skills when assessing

information/data and solving

problems

Strong Communication

Communicate clearly and effetely

Listener & Observer

Listen keenly to others and carefully observe verbal and

nonverbal cues

Empathy & Patience

Display the ability to understand feelings

of distress or discomfort in others,

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Display integrity with patients’

sensitive information and

adhere to professional ethics

Skills

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Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology

Career Options for future psychologists

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY “Board branch of psychology”

Employed in areas such as;

 Rehabilitation

 Family counselor

 Occupational

COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY “Solve real world-

problems”

Solve real-world problems and work in areas such as:

 Government agencies

 Universities

 Corporate businesses

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

“Uunderstand cognitive, social & psychosocial development.”

Employed in areas such as;

 Hospice/ Hospitals

 Outreach programs for teens

 Research Groups

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 Family Therapy  Marketing Research

Analyst

BACHELOR’S Level

 Counseling Psychology

 Forensic Psychology

MASTER’S LEVEL

$100,000

$70,000

$55,000

Bright Future: Expected Income

 Degree earned is a direct reflection of your earning potential.

 Salaries can range from $45,000 and below to $200,000 annually.

 Military Psychology  Psychiatrist  Clinical

Psychopathology

DOCTORATE LEVEL

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Median annual wage for psychologists was $77,030 in 2017

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Bright Future: Expected Career Growth

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% Change in employment, projected 2016-2026  The but psychology field is

expected to grow faster than average.

 Clinical, counseling, and school psychology is expected to increase by 14%, but will also be the most competitive field.

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Figure 1. Graph illustrating occupational outlook for psychological jobs. From U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics

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Reference

Anderson, J. (2010). What is Psychopathology? Retrieved July 24, 2018, from https://reliawire.com/psychopathology/

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Psychologists. (2018). Retrieved July 30, 2018, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm

Craighead, W. E., Miklowitz, D. J., & Craighead, L. W. (Eds.). (2017). Psychopathology : history, diagnosis, and empirical foundations. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy2.apus.edu

Gorodenkoff. (2018). Brain scan [Monitors Show EEG Reading and Graphical Brain Model.]. Retrieved August 9, 2018, from https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/monitors-show-eeg-reading-and-graphical-brain- model-in-the-background-laboratory-man-gm925426264-253957380 Clinical Psychology Degrees & Careers | How to Become a Clinical Psychologist. (n.d.). Retrieved August 6, 2018, from https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/psychologist/clinical-psychologist/

Clinical Psychology Overview | Quick Facts About the Job. (n.d.). Retrieved July 24, 2018, from https://www.allpsychologyschools.com/clinical-psychology/

Kleinman, P. (2012). Psych 101. Avon: Adams Media Corp, p.7

What do practicing psychologist do? (n.d.). Retrieved August 1, 2018, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/about-psychologists.aspx

Wildpixel. (2018). Alzheimer's [Monitors Show EEG Reading and Graphical Brain Model.]. Retrieved August, 2018, from https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/monitors-show-eeg-reading-and-graphical-brain- model-in-the-background-laboratory-man-gm925426264-253957380

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Source Evaluation Worksheet

Gabrielle V. Bell

COMM120

Professor Patterson

May 2, 2021

Part I: Topic

Financial planning and forecasting are important in modern small and medium enterprises especially in boosting their performance. The source evaluation constitutes various articles related to the topic of discussion. Analysis of this topic helps to understand the need to manage finances and facilitate the development of better strategies in doing business. Firms work towards development of unique and successful strategies for financial achievement. However, there can be various challenges when implementing the findings involving financial planning and forecasting. However, having significant critical information will facilitate the achievement of the organizational goals. SMEs need to understand their position in business and the need to focus on achieving their goals.

Part II: Source Evaluation

Article 1 Title: The impact of internal, external, and enterprise risk management on the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises.

Article Author: Hanggraeni, D., Ślusarczyk, B., Sulung, L. A. K., & Subroto, A.

Retrieval Information: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/7/2172

Source’s Publication: Date: 2019

Publishing Information: Sustainability Journal

Source Summary:

The source analyzes SME performance and the main drivers to such results. Such factors are how to manage risks, internal elements, and external factors. Many entrepreneurs are keen on identifying risks although they do not use the skills gained to mitigate such risks. Each entrepreneur interprets risks in various ways and depending on their relevance to the business. Application of risk management in financial variables like board meeting frequencies every year can help in reducing costs. There is also a need for firms to focus on factors such as financial marketing, organization, and technical assistance as independent variables to raise competitiveness. Therefore, understanding the importance of financial analytics and forecasting in businesses is a major step towards achieving financial stability.

Article 2 Title: Post-shipment financial flows in supply chains: A study of small- to medium-sized enterprise importers.

Article Author: Schutte, F., Niemann, W., & Kotzé, T. (2019).

Retrieval Information: https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v13i0.452

Source’s Publication Date: (2019)

Publishing Information: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management

Source Summary:

The source researches the post-shipment financial flows affecting the small and medium enterprise involved in importation of various products. Global outsourcing impacts inventory levels and other factors such as capital availability and cash flow. Outsourcing can also contribute to low sales due to cost leading to reduced firm’s profitability. Therefore, the article explores financial supply management by firms to find out whether firms can ensure alignment of the financial and physical supply chains. Global sourcing tends to affect cash flows whenever there is disruption of lead times and supply chains leading to delays in shipment. SMEs trading internationally must understand the challenges they can face during trade due to factors such as delays. The article is important since it offers great ideas about challenges that SMEs trading internationally can face.

Article 3 Title: A multi-level study of influence financial knowledge management small and medium enterprises.

Article Author: Abdulaali, A. R., Alnoor, A., & Eneizan,

Retrieval Information: http://yadda.icm.edu.pl/yadda/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-a09d000a-a834-4912-a4c9-f600e602c003

Source’s Publication Date: (2019).

Publishing Information: Polish Journal of Management Studies

Source Summary:

The article is about the effect financial skills management can have on SMEs. The success of such firms depends on various factors such as intellectual capital integration and the nature of accountants working in such businesses. Understanding such factors can contribute to the growth of SMEs by implementing valuable recommendations regarding financial management techniques. Firms must understand the available intellectual capital in their country and utilize it. Financial management is a major intellectual capital that small businesses can adopt to ensure that they run their businesses smoothly. The multinational finance organization highlights that SMEs are major job provides around the globe and play a big role in economic growth. For a company to record positive performance it must focus on issues affecting its financial status. Therefore investigating the impact of business turnover and its effect on the financial status of an SME is vital.

Article 4 Title: Business Analytics: Business Enabler for Small and Medium Enterprises

Article Author: Garg, V., Ambekar, S., & Hudnurkar, M

Retrieval Information: https://www.archives.palarch.nl/index.php/jae/article/download/1689/1683

Source’s Publication Date: 2020

Publishing Information: PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology

Source Summary:

The source focuses on insights critical for implementing market analytics in SMEs to generate income, reduce overhead, and improve the internal company operations. Technical development, as well as globalization, contribute a lot to the creation of business fragmentation. This has, therefore, increased pressure on businesses for the satisfaction of market demands due to the growth of the market in many areas. Therefore, small businesses need to focus on tactics that are their products competitive or financial security. The use of analytics such as mathematical methods and data mining can facilitate the implementation of the latest technologies for SMEs to thrive. The source is critical in explaining factors that contribute to the greater performance of small and medium-size ventures for competitiveness with other big firms. Considering the increased informatics use due to technological advancement, SMEs can benefit a lot by focusing on financial reports and applying recommendations in business activities.

References

Abdulaali, A. R., Alnoor, A., & Eneizan, B. (2019). A multi-level study of influence financial knowledge management small and medium enterprises. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 19. http://yadda.icm.edu.pl/yadda/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-a09d000a-a834-4912-a4c9-f600e602c003

Garg, V., Ambekar, S., & Hudnurkar, M. (2020). Business Analytics: Business Enabler for Small and Medium Enterprises. PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 17(6), 4355-4371. https://www.archives.palarch.nl/index.php/jae/article/download/1689/1683

Hanggraeni, D., Ślusarczyk, B., Sulung, L. A. K., & Subroto, A. (2019). The impact of internal, external, and enterprise risk management on the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises. Sustainability, 11(7), 2172. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/7/2172

Schutte, F., Niemann, W., & Kotzé, T. (2019). Post-shipment financial flows in supply chains: A study of small- to medium-sized enterprise importers. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 13, e1–e12. https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v13i0.452

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Week 2 Prooject Plan: Financial Planning And Forecasting

Gabrielle V. Bell

COMM120

Professor Patterson

April 18, 2021

Effectiveness Of Financial Planning And Forecasting For Small And Medium Enterprises Performance

Scope

The research investigates the performance of small and medium businesses that have utilized financial planning and forecasting in the past three years. The research focuses on the small and medium businesses in New York that have been in operation for at least five years. I will seek to understand how the businesses conduct their financial planning and forecasting and its contribution to the business’s performance.

Value

Financial planning and forecasting aim to help a firm develop better strategies in its operation and improve its performance. This research would impact my professional life through the insights discovered from the businesses’ experience using financial planning and forecasting. The business’s challenges in the implementation process would provide sufficient information on the significant areas to focus on in giving businesses the financial assistance required. The business that has shown substantial growth from financial planning and forecasting will help understand the best approach in offering financial planning and forecasting services to similar firms.

Communication medium

Effective communication would be vital to the respondent’s willingness to give all required information precisely and accurately. It will be rooted in the following principles

· Understanding the target audience

Creation of Rapport to deduce the capacity the respondent has in the firm and their field of specialization.

· Building professional reputation and credibility

During the interaction with the respondents, my conduct would both be friendly and professional (Davis, 2018). The professional presentation would make the respondent understand that giving the information to the right person while being friendly would make the interactions comfortable and interesting.

· Consulting the stakeholders

Stakeholders in the firm would give the directions for undertaking the research; recognizing them through consultations would make them offer all necessary assistance in getting the required information.

· Communicating in a clear and understandable language

The use of finance terminology would be used only for the professionals in the field who understand them, and simple, understandable language for other respondents.

Effective Presentation

Effective presentation requires uniqueness to keep the audience on track with the whole presentation topic. Achieving this will involve bringing the audience to life at the start of the communication by asking engaging and straightforward questions about the topic, which would also prepare the audience for what they expect from the presentation (Lee, 2019). The production would incorporate videos and prerecorded audio that would help the audience visualize the presentation’s fundamental interests—minimizing bullet points and replacing them with more interactive infographics, in conjunction with building connection points in the presentation rather than a slide by a slide presentation.

Research questions

What financial planning and forecasting tools are most effective for small and medium enterprises?

What is the impact of engaging financial consultants in financial planning and forecasting for small and medium enterprises in New York?

How long does the implementation of financial planning and forecasting take to improve small or medium business performance?

What challenges are associated with the implementation of financial planning and forecasting among small and medium enterprises?

Critical Question

Does the implementation of financial planning and forecasting among small and medium enterprises require a finance expert?

Part II

The possible sources for this research would include previous research articles about financial planning and forecasting among small and medium enterprises. Library searching of the articles ensuring that the sources are credible, reliable, and accurate. I will also utilize an internet search using google scholar, considering only articles written in five years, and gauge information relevance by how realistic the results were and the application of necessary financial principles.

References

Davis, J. (2018). Communicating Economic Concepts and Research in a Challenging Environment. Journal of Agricultural Economics, 69(3), 591–605. https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-9552.12300

Lee, M. (2019, June 17). 11 unique presentation ideas that inspire. Prezi Blog. https://blog.prezi.com/11-unique-presentation-ideas-that-inspire/

EXEMPLARY

(4 pts) ACCOMPLISHED

(3.4 pts) DEVELOPING

(3 pts) BEGINNING

(2.6 pts) DID NOT ATTEMPT

(0 pts)

Use Information

Effectively* (40%)

(ILO-AL.A.2)

Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources to fully achieve a specific purpose, with clarity and depth. Provides the audience with substantive information that increases their knowledge of the topic.

Communicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved. Provides the audience with information that increases their knowledge of the topic.

Communicates and organizes information from sources. The information is not yet synthesized, so the intended purpose is not fully achieved. Did not provide the audience with information that increases their knowledge of the topic.

Communicates information from sources. The information is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (misquoted, taken out of context, or incorrectly paraphrased, etc.), so the intended purpose is not achieved. Did not provide the audience with information that increases their knowledge of the topic.

Student did not attempt.

Presentation Organization

(20%)

The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, conclusion, and properly formatted reference/works cited page.

The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference/works cited page.

The organization of the presentation includes an introduction, body, and conclusion, but no reference/works cited page

The presentation lacks a cohesive organization or a reference/works cited page.

Student did not attempt.

Graphics and Appearance

(20%)

Effective use of bullets and spacing on all slides. Pictures, in addition to the slide background are used strategically on slides. A professional-looking slide background is used.

Effective use of bullets and spacing on most slides. Pictures used on some slides. A professional-looking slide background is used.

Effective use of bullets and spacing on is inconsistent on the slides or pictures are not used appropriately or a professional-looking slide background

Effective use of bullets and spacing on is inconsistent on the slides and pictures are not used appropriately and a professional-looking slide background is not used.

Student did not attempt.

Sources and Evidence*

(10%)

Demonstrates skillful use of high- quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing

Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.

Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.

Student did not attempt.

Writing Quality* (10%)

Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error- free.

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.

Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.

Student did not attempt.

*Portions of this rubric come from the AAC&U Value Rubrics. Retrieved from https://www.aacu.org/value-rubrics

 The Sources and Evidence and Writing Quality criteria come from the AAC&U Written Communication Value Rubric

 The Use Information Effectively criteria comes from the Information Literacy Value Rubric.

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