Reflection on Degree Plan: Major and Career Goals Essay

Reflection on Degree Plan
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Purdue University Global
PS115 - Unit 8 Assignment
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Major and Career Goals
 My major is a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis and my main career goal is to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. Knowledge of psychology including behavior, performance, personalities, and psychological research methods is the first step to working in the profession. Supervised fieldwork is important to become a certified and licensed behavior analysts and to gaining skills, knowledge and competency in the field (Sellers et al., 2019). The credentials, education, gaining practical experience and working under a supervisor are all required to be a highly qualified behavior analyst.
Current Skills
Soft Skills
I am a good listener and have good problem-solving skills, which are essential to work as a behavior analyst who interacts with people on a daily basis. In communication, it is essential to know how to deliver messages and listen as both being a good speaker and a listener. Listening is a skill that can be learned and strengthened, and it is a necessary skill if we are to interact authentically with others. Taking into account cultural awareness in communication and decision-making helps to provide competent care and improve outcomes (Beaulieu, Addington & Almeida, 2019). Problem-solving skill is a learned skill where formulating viable solutions to problems is beneficial to achieve positive outcomes.
Hard Skills
I have active listening skills and social perceptiveness. Active listening is the key to communicating with others as there is full awareness about the communication process and focusing on the message. Active listening requires effort, cognitive capacity and empathy. Listening keenly with attention and interest are important in active listening. Social perceptiveness relates to awareness about other people’s reactions, and understandi...