Discuss whether you think some sexually explicit materials should be legally censored.  If so, what materials and why?  If not, why not?  Your discussion should include what your definition of pornography is.  Your initial post  must be a minimum of 150 words–you already know this, but please include your word count.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, view the video Betting on the Future, (Links to an external site.) read the required articles by Luxton, Pruitt & Osenbach (2014) and Novotney (Links to an external site.) (2011), and review the required websites. In addition, research a minimum of one peer-reviewed article which reports research findings on the reliability or validity of mental health testing via telehealth. Do note that it is customary to include any of the following remote methods under the framework of telehealth: telephone, video conferencing, interactive websites, email, or online chat.

For this discussion, you will take on the role of a mental health professional in private practice who is considering providing telehealth assessment services. You are researching the types of services you could provide in order to present your ideas to one of the worlds leading healthcare investors introduced in this weeks assigned video. In your initial post, begin with a paragraph briefly summarizing the types of mental health assessments which can be provided over the phone or through other remote methods such as video conferencing, interactive websites, email, or online chat. Analyze your peer-reviewed journal research article(s) and explain the types of testing and assessments that are best suited for telehealth delivery. Evaluate the ethical issues involved in providing psychological assessment and testing services via telehealth methods. Research typical costs for comparable in-person psychological assessment and testing services and report your findings to the class. Identify a menu of psychological assessment services you would like to offer and explain how your model would deliver cost-effective and competent assessment services in comparison to in-person assessment services. Distinguish any specific types of psychological testing that should not be administered remotely and explain your rationale.

****Article/Websites *****

Barr, M. (2014, February 24). ‘Which (blank) are you?’ Online personality quizzes go viral on social media. The Canadian Press. Retrieved from http://www.thecanadianpress.com/

Luxton, D. D., Pruitt, L. D., & Osenbach, J. E. (2014).  Best practices for remote psychological assessment via telehealth technologies. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 45(1), 27-35. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/pro/

Novotney, A. (2011). A new emphasis on telehealth:  How can psychologists stay ahead of the curve and keep patients safe? (Links to an external site.) Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/06/telehealth.aspx

Forbes Summit Group [Producer] (2014). Betting on the future (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/oCX8R5BvjBU

Youve had a lot to think about this semester. Take a moment to reflect on your human sexuality journey and the knowledge and skills you acquired by reading the textbook and completing the coursework. What did you find to be most useful, valuable, impactful, motivating, enlightening, or inspiring? What knowledge and/or skills did you gain or enhance? What do you plan to implement in your relationships (with yourself and others)?  What would you like to pass along to those in your immediate circle and the world at large?

Consider the questions above and write as if you are having a personal conversation with me. Elaborate on how any one or more things that were addressed in class have influenced you. Feel free to continue a discussion that was held in class, expand on an intriguing statement made by someone else, or chat about something you read, observed, or experienced outside of class that pertains to the material covered in class. Whatever it is that you choose to talk about, address how it positively affected you, and how you plan to bring it to the world.

Lastly, close your paper with an inspirational quote that reflects your current life motto. It can be your own words of wisdom, or the words of someone else. Whoever is the author of the quote, be sure to share that persons name.

A few tips about this paper: It should NOT be

a recap of what was said or done in class
a summation of your notes or the textbook
a research paper
Please double space, write a minimum 500 words, and include your word count

For this discussion, assume the role of a human resources manager tasked with hiring several employees for a newly formed life insurance sales company.  Your job is to interview and hire an accountant and a district manager who will be responsible for supervising 25 employees.  Unfortunately, the company has limited financial resources, so you are only able to use one measure of personality as part of your interview process. In your discussion post, describe the personality measure you selected and thoroughly explain the rationale for your choice.  Identify relevant reliability and validity information about the personality measure you selected and specify how the reliability and validity information supports the applicability of the instrument for each of the above positions. In your rationale be sure to describe the properties and applications of the personality test as they apply to your role in hiring these employees. Identify at least one methodological consideration concerning the reliability and validity of administering the measure you have chosen.

Topic Choices (Select FIVE):

Freuds Psychosexual Stages of Development: Oedipus and Electra?
Sexuality in Infancy and Childhood
Understanding Masturbation in Young Children
Childhood Sex Play
When Childhood Sexual Behavior is Not Normal
How Children Learn about Sex
Guidelines for Talking to Children about Sex
Sexuality in Adolescence
Puberty
Romantic Relationships in Adolescence
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Students
Teen Dating and Violence
The Beginnings of Sexual Activity
Teen Oral Sex
Pregnancy in Adolescence
Adolescents and STIs
Social Networks
Sexuality in College
Sexually Transmitted Infections among College Students
Why Students Decide to Be Testedor Not
Sexuality on Adulthood
Adult Intimate Relationships
Sexual Behavior in Marriage
Sexual Problems in Adulthood
Menopause
Sexuality and Aging
Normal Age-Related Changes in Sexual Responding
Aging and Dating
Sex and Nursing Homes