Anatomy Question

Instructions

The goal of this assignment is to help you become familiar with categorizing locus of control (Internal versus External), defining if the individual is being influenced by their perceptions of a powerful other, and analyze if there are motivational or external constraints present in each case study.

The format of the assignment will be:

• 150 to 200 words per case study answer
• application of course lecture and video information in your answers.
• 12 point, times new roman font
• APA citation and referencing were appropriate
• Submission as a file attachment.

For this assignment you will label each case study related to locus of control in the following areas:

• What locus of control is the client demonstrating (internal or external)?
• Are powerful others available to influence behavior positively or negatively?
• What internal and external constraints are these clients observing?

Case Study 1

Tammy works for the restaurant, Arnaud’s in the French Quarter. She has noticed lately that she has not felt like going into work or serving with her normal lively style. A promotion promised to her was not awarded and she felt like she could do nothing to change that. Although she perceives her work ethic to be stellar, she is often late for her shift, sometimes texts on her phone during her shift, and sometimes has a wrinkled uniform. Her boss has spoken to her about this but she feels like he will lighten up when he gets to know her better. Tammy feels mistreated and hopeless about her prospect of getting a promotion.

Case Study 2

Jerry has been working out all summer for his big shot at college swimming. He focuses on his technique in the pool and his times have steadily been going down. Lately, he has noticed his body feeling strong and more ready for the challenge of each workout. His coach has asked that he not overtrain this summer but he is feeling ready to start increasing his mileage in the pool. Mastering each phase of his swim has motivated Jerry to drive to the pool at 5:00 a.m. and begin workouts before all other swimmers are in the pool. His teammates think he is crazy, his significant other encourages his drive, and his parents are concerned that he might hurt himself.

Case Study 3

Alice is a mother of 5 children with a heart condition. She often discusses with her friends that she is worried about dying before her children reach college. Her friends are extremely supportive and she has doctor’s visits regularly when she is not shuttling the children. Sometimes she feels like just driving away from everything and sparing the children the agony of her death, which she perceives as inevitable. Currently, she has started dating a younger man, Antonio, and he has stated he would like to meet the children.

Estimated time for completion is 2.5 to 3 hours.