American Psychological Association

voice. Although I have not received any feedback stating I have used passive voice, I am aware this could become an issue in the future. In order to fix this concern, I plan on reviewing chapters 3 and 4 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Manual). These chapters extensively review mechanical style and basic grammar. Additionally, I intend on making a checklist that is comprised of my most common errors. Before submitting each paper, I intend on reviewing…

either. Although, these programs seek to help homosexual people convert in to heterosexual, they are not helping them out within ethical guidelines, instead these programs are actually causing individuals who participate in the program serious psychological damage. Those who go into conversion therapy seeking for help for their sexual orientation, come out damaged physically and emotionally, whereas instead of them feeling accepted for who they are, they feel like a sinner, a disease that is…

Author Carl Rogers was born on January 8th,1902, the fourth of his parents six children. Carl Rogers ‘s parents were described as strict religious and uncompromising yet caring in a non-affectionate way. As a child, Rogers was described as sensitive, bright, shy and an independent thinker. At the age of 12, Rogers moved to a farm outside of the greater Chicago area. At the age of 17, Rogers enrolled at the University of Wisconsin. Originally Rogers majored in Agriculture, but eventually…

I think that the test was a good overview on my current business leadership skills. I feel good about the test. It helped me to see that I have some very good skills to build on. It also helped me to gain some perspective and framework for my confidence levels, which need work. I learned that I still have work to do on a personal level in order to become a more effective leader. (Bethel University, 2014) My weaknesses were math and self-esteem, which have been an on-going battle all of my life.…

Homosexuality is the sexual attraction from one member of the same sex to another member of the same sex that can be found in roughly eight percent of both men and women (Rice et. al). Though this may appear to be counter-productive to the continuation of a species, it is found among many species within the animal kingdom. However it is something that humans as a species have only recently begun to openly acknowledge or understand. Part of this quest for further understanding of homosexuality…

Conversion therapy is a therapy method that pressures homosexuals to extreme levels of stress and depression, which ultimately leads to suicide and/or mental disorder. Despite large, credible organizations and doctors, like the American Psychiatric Association, The National Association of Social Workers, the Human Rights Campaign, and many more condemn the use of conversion therapy. Those who exercise conversion therapy have no data to support their claim that it helps change sexual…

Reflective Essay I took WRTG 101 to complete my Community College of the Air Force degree. After attempting to take multiple English courses from different college institutions for the last two years. I find the course drawing to a close, coming a long way from the start of the course where I would rate myself a 3 out of ten. Because I never enjoyed taking any type of communication course being written or oral. Never having a real interest in the subject, procrastinating to the very last minute…

Throughout my years at Millsap’s, my freshman year taught me the most about myself and my abilities as a Millsap’s student. From my freshmen year courses, such as Heritage, Ventures and Connections, I understood that learning how to properly write was the foundation to my college career here at Millsap’s. I learned the expectations that my professors require of my writing that I would have to continuously have to work towards throughout my time here at Millsap’s. With each semester and new…

An overview on Walden University program in regards to program outcomes is for their students to “graduate with knowledge, skills and ability” (Walden University, 2009). Walden promote social change and they produce graduates that are capable of facilitating a positive change within society. The capability of utilizing their knowledge to demonstrate a positive impact within their profession and society (Walden University, 2009). Demonstrate effective competency in regards of ethical integrity…

his stance on conversion therapy for homosexuals. Despite United States Surgeon General David Satcher issuing a report in 2001 stating that there is no valid scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be modified or changed with medical or psychological intervention, Mike Pence has involved himself in supporting efforts that seem to be linked to conversion, or “reparative,” therapy. Fighting conversion therapy is nothing new to the LGBTQ+ community. Since the early Freudian period, many…