Personal Characteristics
Professions refer to a calling requiring special skills, preparation, and knowledge. They are occupations that stem from societal special service needs. The discipline of nursing is a science and an art that involves healthcare delivery to the society. This valuable, service-oriented profession aims at maintaining people's well-being and health (NursingCrib, 2007).

Personal Characteristics

Personal characteristics are crucial in our day-to-day interactions with other people and with our surrounding environment. These characteristics define the type of people we are and our ability of communicating with fellow human beings. Hence, one's perception of self and others' perceptions of one play a central role in the determination of personal characteristics.

Generally, my family, friends and associates claim I am a pleasant, kind, and polite person, capable of making others laugh, irrespective of my own moods and feelings. Further, I am considered an empathetic individual who endeavors to aid people in need, regardless of how simple…...

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REFERENCES

NursingCrib. (2007, October 8). Nursing As A Profession. Retrieved May 22, 2016, from NursingCrib:  http://nursingcrib.com

Counselors
Their Personal Characteristics, Their Value Conflicts, and Pertinent Literature

The objective of this research paper is to discuss the personal attributes that are required in a physically and emotionally healthy counselor. A healthy counselor has a positive effect on his or her client. The field of counseling is becoming a significant part of people's life. This paper establishes its basis on the conflict of values of counselor and its effects. Another important aspect of the paper is to research about consequence of counselors-in-training interacting with clients prior to their master's level training. It will highlight the consequences of engaging in practice prior to the training and its effect on capability of handling the client's issues and queries. This could also lead to issues with the credibility of the counselor. These aspects are studied through literature and case studies done by other writers. Different researches conducted in the past are the…...

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Bibliography

Barnes, K.L. (2004). Applying Self-Efficacy Theory to Counselor Training and Supervision: A Comparison of Two Approaches. Counselor Education and Supervision, 44(1), 56.

Busacca, L.A., Beebe, R.S., & Toman, S. (2010). Life and Work Values of Counselor Trainees: A National Survey. Career Development Quarterly, 59(1), 2.

Campbel, J.C., & Christopher, J.C. (2012). Teaching Mindfulness to Create Effective Counselors. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 34(3), 213.

Corey, G. (2009). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.

The fact that she always got everything done that she needed to failed to impress itself on my mind because of the manner in which everything was accomplished. It never seemed like she was working that hard or cared especially about her job, and I almost instantly decided that this was due simply to a laziness in her personality before deliberating on any other possible outcomes. Several days after she was hired, I learned that she had recently suffered an immense personal tragedy, and that this was the primary cause of her demeanor.
This was a very poignant case of the fundamental attribution error because I instantly labeled a person based on my perception of their personality, rather than realizing -- or even entertaining the possibility -- that there was a simple (albeit profound) external explanation for another's behavior. ockenbury and ockenbury (2006) stress that this error is more common…...

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Hockenbury and Hockenbury (2006) explain the fundamental attribution error as "the tendency to attribute the behavior of others to internal, personal characteristics, while ignoring or underestimating the effects of external, situational factors; an attribution bias that is common in individualistic cultures" (515). Simply put, Hockenbury and Hockenbury (2006) mean that the fundamental attribution error occurs when one judges more about personality than the external factors of a situation may warrant.

My own conscious experiences with the fundamental attribution error have been thankfully few and far between, but I can recall one instance particularly clearly due to the embarrassment I felt afterwards. A new employee had recently started where I work, and they always appeared to be mopey and disconnected form their work. I assumed that this person was lazy and a bit of a whiner from the expression on her face and the way she moved and went about her job. The fact that she always got everything done that she needed to failed to impress itself on my mind because of the manner in which everything was accomplished. It never seemed like she was working that hard or cared especially about her job, and I almost instantly decided that this was due simply to a laziness in her personality before deliberating on any other possible outcomes. Several days after she was hired, I learned that she had recently suffered an immense personal tragedy, and that this was the primary cause of her demeanor.

This was a very poignant case of the fundamental attribution error because I instantly labeled a person based on my perception of their personality, rather than realizing -- or even entertaining the possibility -- that there was a simple (albeit profound) external explanation for another's behavior. Hockenbury and Hockenbury (2006) stress that this error is more common in highly individualistic societies, and this incident supports this statement.

Personal Circumstances
Even the perfect adolescence would be difficult -- it's hard to imagine young life today, in even the kindest of families, without struggles about identity, without fights about determining what one's future vocation might be, and simply arguing with one's parents. These are all typical pursuits of the typical adolescent, to say nothing of self-imposed and socially imposed academic pressures, and the pressures of preparing one's resume for college.

And my adolescence was far from perfect or typical.

Still, success in school has always been of great importance to me. I have always desired to become an art major, and eventually pursue a career in architecture. I have always wished to become a successful professional, and to learn more about the study of beauty and self-expression through the medium of art. I have always been aware that the only way for me to enlarge my personal interests in an intensely intellectual…...

Other essential traits include a commitment to work cooperatively with others and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing."
We were also told that speech-language pathologists ought to exhibit:

sensitivity and concern for the problems of other people; warmth, caring and empathy for people; the need to help others realize their potential; the ability to accept new ideas; and the willingness to do research and to contribute new information.

Did this sound like me? I certainly think so, otherwise the aforementioned "deeper forces of nature" probably wouldn't have assured me that I was pursuing not only a fulfilling journey, but also the correct one, too.

Looking back, I realize that I reached a turning point in my education when I was able to participate in clinical observations. I observed patients with voice disorders. I observed patients who stammered and stuttered. I observed patients with foreign accents so thick that you…...

Vision and Interests
Personal VALUES

Influencing FACTORS

Responsibilities

• Providing holistic, safe, and patient-centered care.

• Providing individualized attention to patients when delivering care.

Commitment

• Model positive healthy behaviors.

• Maintain current knowledge and skills while engaging in self-enhancement through continuous learning.

• Uphold personal and professional standards of practice at all times during nursing practice.

Personal Experience

• I have previously cared for a sick family member before joining the nursing career. This influenced my choice to pursue a career in nursing.

Family Member(s)

• The family member I cared for influenced my decision to pursue a career in the nursing field.

Friends and Peers

• Most of my friends and peers are in the nursing field and have encouraged me to pursue a career in this field.

Mentors

Work-Related

OPTIONS to Consider

PLANNED Accomplishments

Education

• I will engage in continuous education to enhance my competence and skills in nursing.

Financial Needs

• Tuition fees and other expenses in pursuing continuous education.

Balancing Personal & Professional Life

• The demands of nursing…...

Business Management
Skill Pre-assessment and Analysis Report

The key to successful management is a combination of a variety of skills relating more than just to "how well a person may know his job" but also to how skilled that person may be as a leader, administrator and how well they might get on with people, both around them, and working for them.

While a manager obviously needs to be able to fulfill the supervisory role in a competent manner, motivating his employees is vital in increasing the 'bottom line,' which is deemed as an acceptable measure of success in any management position.

One of my lasting impressions of what it takes to be a good manager comes from reading years ago about various management theories. According to management theorists there are generally two types of leaders that emerge, those that are product orientated, and those that are relationship motivated.

It is my opinion that these…...

Personal Model of Leadership
The modern business environment has significantly diversified, in order to adapt to the changes determined by globalization. Given the situation, the importance of the role of leaders has also increased. This determined theorists' and practitioners' interest in leadership studies that are able to provide some guidelines regarding the manner in which leaders should behave.

The challenge is represented by the fact that the leadership models presented by the literature in the field and by the business practice lead to the assumption that these leadership models are unable to respond to the changing business environment (Clawson, 2010). In other words, leaders must trust their instincts and knowledge when establishing the leadership model they should follow. Such leaders should also take into consideration successful leadership models, no matter the field the leaders in case addressed. This is because the values encouraged by a leader in politics can be successfully applied…...

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2. Dunaway, D. (2007). Eight Leader Behaviors that Increase Motivation, Morale, and Performance, and One that Won't. Retrieved January 22, 2011 from  http://cnx.org/content/m15614/latest/ .

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4. Cunningham, C. (1966). Dimensions of Leader Behavior. Journal of Cooperative Extension. Retrieved January 22, 2011 from www.joe.org/joe/1966winter/1966-4-a4.pdf.

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Chomsky warns of ideological motivations of some scientific paradigms, just as with the aforementioned racial emphasis of early anthropology. Here, Russell espouses a Platonic episteme by enunciating the expectations of behavior between different classes. While Plato philosophized that persons are born with the characteristics fitting of their caste, Russell envisages a society in which "ordinary" men and women are expected to be collectivized and, therefore, devoid of individual expression.

Jean Jacques Rousseau paid his respects to the philosophy of Plato, although he thought it impractical, citing the decayed state of society. This sort of romanticism has been downplayed by the modern scientific establishment, who denounce the noble savage theory of human nature. Humans are not born purely good, modern science maintains. Instead, evolutionary traits are promoted at the biological level, thereby giving rise to how people are. It is not society that corrupts, but rather an interrelationship between human tendencies…...

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9. Woolhouse, R.S. (1995) Locke: A Biography. Cambridge University.

10. Pinker, Steven. (2007) the Blank Slate, New York: Penguin Books.

11. Grasha, Anthony. (1989) Teaching Styles. Cambridge University.

As to my "negative characteristics": I do indeed get frustrated when my children forget their manners and behave poorly; I have a habit of losing track of time occasionally when I'm deeply involved in a project; as indicated earlier, I trust people too soon; I have a tendency to do things perfectly the first time, which can cause stress; and five, I become very intense when I see that something needs to be done around the house immediately.

In order to make positives out of my negatives, I believe in the Chinese ideogram that says obstacle and challenge are really the same thing - it's all in how you approach the problem. I work hard to keep my moods in a positive flow, and although we humans are sometimes the product of our emotions, professionals strive to control emotions and see life in its full perspective.

As to motivation, I am a…...

Personal Social Class
My Parent's Class Position

My parents grew up in poverty in Latin America. Their story is not an unfamiliar one in America. My parents were able to obtain a middle school education, which at that time in Latin America, was a good educational accomplishment. Like most children living in impoverished, lower class families, my parents both had to contribute to the household income. Opportunities for earning extra money were scarce, but my parents were creative and determined; they took what jobs they could find and set themselves up to establish work where there had previously been none. My mother would say that sometimes people just didn't know what work they needed someone else to do -- but if you do some work, and the people like it, they see that it is nice not to have to do the work for themselves. When my grandparents immigrated to the United…...

Characteristics on Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Special Education and Inclusion: Characteristic on Moderate Disabilities

The inclusion of special needs students in a standard classroom continues to be a topic of debate among educators that covers an array of issues including academic, social, emotional, medical, and economic concerns. Opinions range greatly; however, at the heart of debate lies the question, which parents and educators on all sides attempt to answer, is "what is best for the child?" One approach is the inclusion of children with mild disabilities into standard classrooms. This paper shall give a brief overview of the meaning of inclusion, and present characteristics and classroom strategies for the inclusion of a child who is hard-of-hearing in a standard classroom.

A discussion on inclusion would be benefited by clarifying two common terms that mark distinct approaches in special education. These terms are 'integration' and 'inclusion.' The concept of integration implies that a special needs student's…...

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Works Cited

Thomas, G, (1997), Inclusive schools for an inclusive society. British Journal of Special Education. 24, pp. 103-107.

They are a great source of strength and I will honor them while remaining true to myself.
I am committed to lifelong learning and I will constantly strive to advance my knowledge and skills in the field by attending conferences and clinics, and reading the current literature.

I will strive to be a contributing member of society, both professionally and personally. I value education and lifelong learning and will continue to expand my knowledge by attending classes. I also understand the value of work and feel that it is a necessary and constructive part of my life. I will continue to make myself more valuable to my employer by attending seminars and training and by doing my best for the company.

Continually improve my skills as a person and as an employee through educational enhancement programs to perform my job in a timely way at a high level of excellence.

Personal Code of…...

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References

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Beker, M. (2004). Screenwriting with a conscience: Ethics for screenwriters. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Hancock, J. (2003, May 10). Personal code of ethics. Jill Hancock. [Online]. Available: http://www-distance.syr.edu/jillh.html.

Nash, R.J. (2002). Spirituality, ethics, religion, and teaching: A professor's journey. New York: Peter Lang.

Positions such as Administrative Assistant and Front Office Manager for Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International consequently strengthened my job qualifications and established me as an effective communicator.
My main goal as a Front Office Manager and Customer Representative was to establish credibility. Due to my people-orientation skills I was able to effectively measure - with maturity - those circumstances surrounding my communications, including situational and cultural context. Through hard effort, patience, and serious consideration of the multi-national environment in which I was required to operate and engage, I consequently adopted an individual style of communicating.

My daily tasks included messages conveyed through channels; verbal face-to-face meetings, telephone, written letters, e-mails, memos, and reports were but a few of the communication opportunities encountered.

Clearly recognizing the actions or reactions influenced by my message, I worked to ensure that my communication was always unambiguous and clear. Keeping in mind that people receiving my…...

Children should have the values of what they learn in the school curriculum reinforced on the field. The spatial relations and kinesthetic knowledge required to throw a ball touches upon what students learn in science; the ethics of sports figures and steroid use are addressed in social studies; the philosophical and spiritual importance of sports is discussed in great literature. Students can even have math skills reinforced by keeping track of team statistics. Learning about technology, such as how to use the web to engage in research, can easily be reinforced as children look up new sports drills, or even simply follow the careers of inspirational athletes who have values of which a coach, parent, and child can be proud.
Above all, I believe in student-centered learning. The experiences that the child remembers are those that he or she learns hands-on. The playing field and practice field are great teachers:…...

I. Introduction
A. Definition of counselor identity
B. Importance of counselor identity in the counseling profession

II. Personal characteristics of a counselor
A. Empathy and compassion
B. Non-judgmental attitude
C. Active listening skills

III. Professional skills and knowledge
A. Counseling theories and techniques
B. Ethical guidelines and professional boundaries
C. Cultural competence and diversity awareness

IV. Roles and responsibilities of a counselor
A. Facilitator of change and personal growth
B. Confidentiality and privacy maintenance
C. Collaborating with clients and other professionals

V. Challenges and ethical considerations in counselor identity
A. Self-care and managing personal biases
B. Maintaining boundaries while building rapport with clients
C.....

Purpose of Interviews in Research

Interviews are a qualitative research method used to gather information and insights from individuals through direct, face-to-face interactions. Interviews play a crucial role in research by providing rich and nuanced data that can help researchers delve into the subjective experiences, perspectives, and beliefs of participants.

Types of Interviews

There are several types of interviews, each suited for different research purposes:

Structured Interviews: Highly standardized, with predetermined questions and limited flexibility.
Semi-Structured Interviews: More flexible, allowing for some deviation from a set list of questions to explore particular areas of interest.
Unstructured Interviews: Free-flowing conversations where the researcher follows....

I. Introduction
A. Hook: The ongoing discussion about women's reproductive rights has been a contentious issue for years.
B. Background Information: Define women's reproductive rights and provide context for the importance of this topic.
C. Thesis Statement: Women's reproductive rights are essential for gender equality, bodily autonomy, and overall well-being.
II. History of Women's Reproductive Rights
A. Overview of the evolution of women's reproductive rights throughout history.
B. Milestones in the fight for women's reproductive rights, such as the legalization of contraception and abortion.
C. Challenges faced by women in accessing reproductive healthcare and the continued fight for reproductive freedom.
III. Importance....

Recognizing and Addressing Implicit Bias in Decision-Making for Improved Outcomes

Implicit bias, or unconscious bias, refers to the automatic and often unintentional stereotypes and prejudices that shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. While we may strive to be objective and impartial, implicit biases can profoundly influence our decision-making processes, leading to unfair or discriminatory outcomes.

The Impact of Implicit Bias on Decision-Making

Implicit biases can manifest in various ways, including:

Stereotyping: Automatically associating certain characteristics with members of a particular group.
Prejudice: Holding negative or positive attitudes towards individuals based on their group membership.
Discrimination: Unfair or unequal treatment of individuals based on....