Entries by Daphne Hanson

Difference between continuous measurement procedures and sampling procedures

Post an explanation of the difference between continuous measurement procedures and sampling procedures. Give an example of each. Also, post an explanation as to how continuous measurement procedures and sampling procedures are more appropriate for facilitating the collection of accurate and reliable data for different target behaviors. Reference Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & […]

The micro-skills used in counseling

A Counseling Skills Experiment As with all new skills, time and practice make a difference. The micro-skills used in counseling are no different. Practicing skills even in social conversation offers insight into the effects of applying these skills so that you can use them intentionally in counseling. Intentionally use one of this week’s micro-skills ( […]

Describe the assumptions of the psychodynamic perspective on personality development

Define personality. Describe the assumptions of the psychodynamic perspective on personality development. Make sure you discuss the id, ego, and superego and the levels of consciousness. Discuss the contributions of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers to personality development. Lastly, describe the Big Five factors and discuss and explain how someone may be high and/or low […]

What is the Bystander Effect?

What is the Bystander Effect? Explain and describe how the Bystander effect can happen in real-time. Explain and describe altruism and factors that influence human altruism including reciprocal altruism and diffusion of responsibility

Define the adaptation-level phenomenon

Define the adaptation-level phenomenon and provide at least one example of it. Explain how upward social comparison causes dissatisfaction and how downward social comparison facilitates contentment. In your response, provide one example that demonstrates the relationship between upward social comparison and dissatisfaction, as well as one example that demonstrates the relationship between downward social comparison […]

Human service roles

Finally, your supervisor asks what human service roles have been most fulfilling for you this year. You respond by explaining the following 5 roles and giving a specific  example of each as you practiced it as a school social worker:   Advocate, Evaluator, Behavior changer,  Teacher, Community planner

Ethical dilemma involving sexuality

In one paragraph, describe a counseling session with an ethical dilemma involving sexuality. In three paragraphs, write a description detailing how a counselor could handle this moral dilemma. Include the need for multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills in order to address the situation correctly. Be sure to cite the ACA Code of Ethics [PDF] in […]