Posted: September 7th, 2015

Ecological model

Describe the ecological model
Study Notes.

The focus of this week’s discussion is the conceptual basis for community psychology (CP). Nelson & Prilleltensky (2010), in Chapters 4-6, provide an overview of the key concepts relevant to the conduct of community psychology.

Consider the relevance of the ecological metaphor (Figure 4.1; Nelson & Prilleltensky, 2010) to understanding the interdependence of individuals and their physical, social, cultural and historical contexts. Consider the implications of the person-ecology interdependence for conducting promotion and prevention programming related to key social issues.

Review Nelson & Prilleltensky’s (2010) guidelines for psych political validity (Tables 6.1 & 6.2). Consider how your own personal experiences with power and injustice are likely to influence your sense of commitment and accountability to social change at collective, relational, and personal levels.
2 Assignment
Readings:
� Nelson & Prilleltensky (2010), Chapters 4-6
� Reverson et al. (2002), Chapters 3 & 4
Learner identified professional journal articles. These are available via PsycArticles through the Walden Library on-line data base access at https://library.waldenu.edu/

1. describe the ecological model and apply it to a social issue that is of interest to you. Be sure to show how the social issue you choose can be explained from an ecological perspective.

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