Applied Analysis V

Refer to Week One for the situation with Edward and Sarah
Background
Edward is a slightly overweight, 45 year old Latino-American male. His wife, Sarah, is a thin, 27 year old Asian-American female. The couple has recently married. Edward has 2 children from a former marriage, a 22 year old son and 18 year old daughter. Both children are away at college and both their mother and Edward have been active in their lives.

Both Edward and Sarah were raised in culturally traditional homes. The problem the couple presents with is that Sarah wants her own children and Edward does not. Edward says he’s had his family and is ready for grandchildren in a few more years. Sarah has always wanted a family of her own and says that Edward knew this when they married. Edward says, “well, I changed my mind”. Sarah begins to cry and says, “perhaps this marriage was a mistake”. You notice Edward controlling his anger.

Sarah was born in Taiwan, but her family immigrated to the United States when Sarah was 2 years old. She had an older brother that was killed in a drug related crime in the United States when Sarah was only 10 years old. She is the only surviving sibling. Sarah’s parents have never been the same since the death of her brother. She feels that grandchildren would bring great joy to her mother and father. She tells you that her world would shatter if she is not able to have children of her own.

Edward was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother. His father was an alcoholic who “came and went when it was convenient for him”. He has 2 older brothers and 3 younger sisters, all married with children. Edward tells you that he loves Sarah and thought about having more children but decided against it. He hopes that she can accept his family as her own. He says her parents rely too much on Sarah for their happiness and that it is time that Sarah lives her own life.

You are required to use and reference the 2 course texts in your responses. In addition, it is advisable to also use and reference the textbooks utilized thoughout your graduate studies in: Counseling Theories, Abnormal Psychology, Social and Group Psychology, Law and Ethics and Multicultural Diversity. Referencing other resources is encouraged. Supportive citations are required to enhance your responses to the Applied Analysis assignments throughout the course.

PRIMARY RESOURCES:
These resources are required to complete the course.
Book
Weiten, W, Dunn, D.S. & Hammer, E.Y. (2015). Psychology Applied to Modern Life: Adjustment in the 21st Century. (11th). Cengage Learning. 9781285459950
Book
Fuertes, J.N, Spokane, A.R. & Holloway, E. (2013). Specialty Competencies in Counseling Psychology. New York, NY Oxford University Press. 9780195386448

All assignments must be written in graduate level English and presented in APA style with APA citations and referencing. All assignments must include a Title and Reference page.

Please respond to the following questions demonstrating your competence in the domain requested. Use the text and other resources to support your discussions, citing your resources in APA format. Culture must be integrated into your discussions. Legal and ethical issues must be included when relevant.

Your responses must be ½ – 1 page per question plus a title and reference page

1. Self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when expectations about a person cause the person to behave in ways that confirm the expectations. Fundamental attribution error is the tendency to explain other people’s behavior as the result of personal, rather than situational, factors. How do you see these social theories demonstrated in Edward and Sarah’s situation?

2. Social identity theory states that self-esteem is partly determined by one’s social identity or collective self, which is tied to one’s group memberships. Conformity occurs when people yield to real or imagined social pressure. In context to social identity and conformity, how might a social theorist describe both Edward and Sarah?

3. Communication theories focus on communication styles and conflict management. How might a communication theorist describe Edward and Sarah and how might they help them manage their marital conflict?

4. Attachment theory proposes that attachment styles are formed in infancy. In consideration of attachment theory, what styles of attachment do you see illustrated in Edward and Sarah’s relationship?

5. Interdependence (social exchange) theory proposes that interpersonal relationships are governed by perceptions of the rewards and costs exchanged in interactions. How might a relational theorist, work with Edward and Sarah on relationship satisfaction and commitment?

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