Which of these reflects a change included in the newest (fifth) edition of the DSM?
Question Question 1 1. Which of these is true of brain development? Dendrite branching accelerates during infancy Myelination takes place during infancy There is an increase in synaptic connections during childhood All of the above are true 2 points Question 2 1. A(n) _____ is any agent that causes a birth defect. androgen teratogen proestrogen estrogen 2 […]
explain the importance of using peer-reviewed journal articles, such as the one you selected, as a scholar-practitioner in your area of practice.
Peer-reviewed journal articles are an essential tool for students, professionals, and researchers in the human services field. Therefore, as a student in this program, you must be able to locate, utilize, and cite peer-reviewed articles. This makes it important for you to understand what it means to be peer-reviewed, how it influences published research, and […]
Compare at least one evidence-based and one non-evidence-based treatment option for the diagnosis. Research a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources to support your choices.
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please read Chapter 1: Differential Diagnosis Step by Step in DSM-5: Handbook of Differential Diagnosis and review the same case study you used to write your Weeks One and Two discussion forums and Week Three Assignment. For this assignment, you will create a differential diagnosis for the patient in your […]
Review all of your evaluations for each element and recommended improvements to the test, and write an overall evaluation and determination about the use of your selected test.
Element 9 states that a test user, “evaluate(s) the available evidence on the performance of test takers of diverse subgroups . . . determine(s) to the extent feasible which performance differences may have been caused by factors unrelated to the skills being assessed.” Together, the previous course assignments and this current one involving Element 9 […]
How would this knowledge help you better assist your clients, students, or patients? For instance, think of how this knowledge would help reduce the stigma associated with this disorder, or how this might reinforce the need for compliance with recommended treatment.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 3 and 4 in your course textbook, and watch The nervous system and the senses video. This week’s required and recommended materials will cover topics on neurotransmitters, receptors, neurotransmitter systems, nervous system structures and function, and neural pathways, with a focus on their role in cognition and […]
Write a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis of your t test results for each research scenario and include the SPSS syntax and output. Do not forget to evaluate if the t test assumptions are met, justify the selection of type of t test, and report the effect size
To prepare for this Assignment: Review the Learning Resources and the media programs related to t tests. For additional support, review the Skill Builder: Research Design and Statistical Design and the Skill Builder: Hypothesis Testing for Independent Samples t-test, which you can find by navigating back to your Blackboard Course Home Page. From there, locate the Skill Builder link in […]
Explain under what conditions they may not be acceptable and under what conditions, if any, they may be appropriate.
Is the Measure of Consistency a State of Mind? In your unit readings from the Psychological Testing and Assessment text, you read about three sources of error variance that occur in testing and assessment. These include test construction, test administration, and test scoring and interpretation. Additionally, other sources of error may be suspect. You were also […]
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Using the Library and other search options, investigate the group MS-13. In 1500 words, relate the following information on MS-13: 1. Summarize the background of MS-13. 2. Describe how social structure or social process theory apply to MS-13 group; if both apply, explain how they apply and if neither applies explain why. 3. Explain how […]
Explain how you could qualitatively investigate how music impacts mood.
Learning how to differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research methodology is a critical skill necessary for analyzing empirical research. For this Discussion, you will analyze the similarities and differences between qualitative and quantitative methodology. Also, you will critically examine a research question to determine the best method to investigate the question. To Prepare Review the […]
What are the ways in which the author AK understands and explains binge and purge symptoms? What are the symptoms functions?
Assignment on Eating Disorders Read ALL the slides on eating disorders first and answer the following: · How do you understand the meaning of anorexia as “crystallization” of what´s wrong in the Western Culture? Think of “crystallization” of cultural values. · What is alexithymia? “I Used to Love Bread” (In the Therapist Chair by J. S. […]
Critique your colleague’s strategy for applying social and emotional intelligence to the case of Andres. Provide support for your critique.
By Day 3 Post an explanation of the effects of the social welfare policies presented in the case study you selected on Luisa or Tessa. Be specific and reference the case study you selected in your post. Finally, explain how policies affect social agencies and how social workers work with clients, such as Tessa or Luisa. […]
What information/data did you gather from the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure?
Read the Case Study for “Johnny” and review/score the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Child Age 6–17 form completed by the mother (attached). Write a 500-750-word paper about Johnny and your findings. Include the following in your paper: What information/data did you gather from the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure? What will […]
