American Positive Psychology Association Proposal
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Module 5 Assignment 1: LASA II
—American Positive Psychology Association Proposal
Lonzie Logan Jr
Positive Psychology | PSY382 A01
Argosy University Online
Professor Carla Homburg
May 11, 2015
Assignment 1: LASA II—American Positive Psychology Association
Proposal
This year, the American Positive Psychology Association’s (APPA) annual conference is being conducted
in your area, and you are interested in making a presentation. Review the flier below.
Using the module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the
positive psychology model. Then, based on your research, do the following:
Select one of the featured elements of the positive psychology model on which you will prepare
an application for the APPA Conference call for proposals as stated in the flier.
Develop a PowerPoint presentation as part of your application. Cover the following points in your
presentation:
o
Discuss the foundational information for positive psychology and the featured element or
concept of positive psychology on which you have chosen to focus.
o
Analyze and apply current research to support the efficacy of this element or concept of
positive psychology. Provide a minimum of three scholarly references of research
conducted within the past five years.
o
Argue the benefits of this element or concept in contrast to two different techniques in
general psychotherapy such as cognitive restructuring (from cognitive/behavioral theory)
or dream analysis (from psychodynamic theory).
o
Summarize several significant factors that contribute to a positive outlook based on
current research.
o
Analyze the potential advantages of this positive outlook and what changes would need
to be implemented to impact the mental health field.
Be sure to include a title slide and a slide with a list of scholarly references.
Remember to include detailed speaker notes for each slide in your presentation.
Develop a 15–20-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Each slide should contain 75–100 words of
description and research. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming
convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt.
By Monday, May 11, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.
Grading Rubric
This assignment is worth 300 points and will be graded using a rubric.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Discuss founding information on positive psychology and the
featured element/concept of positive psychology chosen.
Analyze and apply current research to support the efficacy of this
element/concept of positive psychology.
Argue the benefits of this technique in contrast to two different
techniques in general psychotherapy, such as cognitive
restructuring (from the cognitive/behavioral theory) or dream
analysis (from the psychodynamic theory).
Summarize the factors that contribute to a positive outlook based
on current research.
Analyze the potential advantages of this positive outlook and what
changes would need to be implemented to impact the mental
health field.
Presentation Standards
Maximum
Points
52
48
48
44
44
64
Organization (16)
Usage and Mechanics (16)
APA (24)
Style (8)
Total:
300
Note: The American Positive Psychology Association (APPA) is a fictional organization created for the
purpose of this assignment.
Module 5 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
Read the overview for Module 5
From the textbook, Positive psychology, read the following chapter:
o
Life above zero
From the Argosy University online library resources, read:
o
Keyes, C. L. M. (2007). Promoting and protecting mental health as flourishing: A
complementary strategy for improving national mental health. American Psychologist,
62(2),95–108. (ProQuest Document ID: 62046853)
http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/
docview/62046853?accountid=34899
o
Steen, T. A., Kachorek, L. V., & Peterson, C. (2003) Character strength among
youth.Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 32(1), 5–16. (ProQuest Document ID:
204646079)
http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/
docview/204646079?accountid=34899
Assignment Summary: Module 5
Assignment 1: LASA II—American Positive Psychology
Association Proposal
Assignment 2: Discussion—Living the Full Life
Due Date
Monday, May 11, 2015
Sunday, May 10, 2015
—American Positive Psychology Association Proposal
Lonzie Logan Jr
Positive Psychology | PSY382 A01
Argosy University Online
Professor Carla Homburg
May 11, 2015
Assignment 1: LASA II—American Positive Psychology Association
Proposal
This year, the American Positive Psychology Association’s (APPA) annual conference is being conducted
in your area, and you are interested in making a presentation. Review the flier below.
Using the module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the
positive psychology model. Then, based on your research, do the following:
Select one of the featured elements of the positive psychology model on which you will prepare
an application for the APPA Conference call for proposals as stated in the flier.
Develop a PowerPoint presentation as part of your application. Cover the following points in your
presentation:
o
Discuss the foundational information for positive psychology and the featured element or
concept of positive psychology on which you have chosen to focus.
o
Analyze and apply current research to support the efficacy of this element or concept of
positive psychology. Provide a minimum of three scholarly references of research
conducted within the past five years.
o
Argue the benefits of this element or concept in contrast to two different techniques in
general psychotherapy such as cognitive restructuring (from cognitive/behavioral theory)
or dream analysis (from psychodynamic theory).
o
Summarize several significant factors that contribute to a positive outlook based on
current research.
o
Analyze the potential advantages of this positive outlook and what changes would need
to be implemented to impact the mental health field.
Be sure to include a title slide and a slide with a list of scholarly references.
Remember to include detailed speaker notes for each slide in your presentation.
Develop a 15–20-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Each slide should contain 75–100 words of
description and research. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming
convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt.
By Monday, May 11, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.
Grading Rubric
This assignment is worth 300 points and will be graded using a rubric.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Discuss founding information on positive psychology and the
featured element/concept of positive psychology chosen.
Analyze and apply current research to support the efficacy of this
element/concept of positive psychology.
Argue the benefits of this technique in contrast to two different
techniques in general psychotherapy, such as cognitive
restructuring (from the cognitive/behavioral theory) or dream
analysis (from the psychodynamic theory).
Summarize the factors that contribute to a positive outlook based
on current research.
Analyze the potential advantages of this positive outlook and what
changes would need to be implemented to impact the mental
health field.
Presentation Standards
Maximum
Points
52
48
48
44
44
64
Organization (16)
Usage and Mechanics (16)
APA (24)
Style (8)
Total:
300
Note: The American Positive Psychology Association (APPA) is a fictional organization created for the
purpose of this assignment.
Module 5 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
Read the overview for Module 5
From the textbook, Positive psychology, read the following chapter:
o
Life above zero
From the Argosy University online library resources, read:
o
Keyes, C. L. M. (2007). Promoting and protecting mental health as flourishing: A
complementary strategy for improving national mental health. American Psychologist,
62(2),95–108. (ProQuest Document ID: 62046853)
http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/
docview/62046853?accountid=34899
o
Steen, T. A., Kachorek, L. V., & Peterson, C. (2003) Character strength among
youth.Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 32(1), 5–16. (ProQuest Document ID:
204646079)
http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/
docview/204646079?accountid=34899
Assignment Summary: Module 5
Assignment 1: LASA II—American Positive Psychology
Association Proposal
Assignment 2: Discussion—Living the Full Life
Due Date
Monday, May 11, 2015
Sunday, May 10, 2015
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Rating:
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Solution: American Positive Psychology Association Proposal