Respond to the initial discussion post of one other learner who selected a different drug type than you. What reactions do you have to the ideas the learner has presented?
Use your Abnormal Psychology text to read the following: Chapter 1, “Looking at Abnormality,” pages 2–6. This reading will provide an orientation to major issues that shape how we define abnormality. Chapter 2, “Theories and Treatment of Abnormality,” pages 25–51. This reading will introduce three distinct perspectives that can frame psychological disorders: biological, psychological, and sociocultural. Use […]
Evaluate psychological theories and their insights into the widely varying opinions and attitudes that are expressed through social media.
Deliverable 2 – Social Media Theory and Schema Competency Evaluate psychological theories and their insights into the widely varying opinions and attitudes that are expressed through social media. Instructions We have been looking at different psychological theories and the way we can use them to better examine social media. For this assignment, you should choose […]
Responses to peers. Note that this is measured by both the quantity and quality of your posts. Does your post contribute to continuing the discussion?
Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. Main references come from Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018) and/or American Psychiatric Association. (2013). You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation regarding treatment. I have also attached […]
Describe the stage of program implementation in which the evaluation occurred, the informants, the questions asked, and the results
Just as in needs assessments, interviews and focus groups are common tools for obtaining information about the processes involved in the implementation of programs. Process evaluation should include specifics about purpose, questions which the evaluation will address, and methods that social workers will use to conduct evaluations. Review the many examples of process evaluation results […]
Determine whether Jon’s target behavior is a behavior excess or behavior deficit. Think of the risks of not intervening in Jon’s case and respond to the following:
Please read and answer all questions in these case study. For this week’s Assignment you will apply the theories, concepts and research that you have covered so far this term to hypothetical case studies. Your answers to the questions should consist of information from the text and supplemental readings.You also may use sources from […]
Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology Testing Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please read the required textbook chapters and articles for this week. Create a PowerPoint presentation with 16 to 20 slides (not including the title and reference slides) entitled Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Testing. Your presentation must provide 2 to 3 slides for each of the required topics and include appropriate citations of your referenced sources. Separate reference slides, which follow APA formatting guidelines for a References page, must be included at the end of the presentation. You must create your own template and organize your presentation in the sequence provided. Do not use a font smaller than 20 pt. You are encouraged to insert relevant figures and graphics. Make sure to appropriately cite any images you use. If you include a table or figure from a journal article, cite it according to APA guidelines. The notes section of each slide must include the text for oral comments you would make while presentating the materials to a live audience. References must be cited according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. For assistance with creating a visually engaging and readable presentation, you may review Garr Reynolds’s tips for creating presentations (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. The presentation must cover each of the following topics in the order presented below. The Ethical and Social Implications of Testing Provide an overview and brief evaluation of the ethical and social implications of psychological assessment. Professional Responsibilities Describe the responsibilities of both test publishers and test users. Testing Individuals Representing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Analyze and describe issues related to the testing of cultural and linguistic minorities. Reliability Explain the common sources of measurement error and how measurement error can impact reliability. Validity Create a diagram or figure to compare the types of validity discussed in the textbook. Describe the extravalidity concerns related to testing. Review the articles by Fergus (2013), Kosson, et al. (2013) and Mathieu, Hare, Jones, Babiak, & Neumann (2013). Analyze the information presented in these articles on factor analysis and describe how it is used to validate the constructs of the instruments. Clinical Versus Statistical Prediction Compare clinical and statistical prediction of mental health decisions based on the work of Ægisdóttir, et al. (2006) and Grove & Lloyd (2006). Application One: An Ethical and Professional Quandry Select one of the Ethical and Professional Quandries in Testing from Case Exhibit 1.2 in your textbook and describe the ethical issues specific to the scenario you selected. Include an analysis of the relevant principles from Standard 9 in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Taking on the role of the psychologist or counselor in the chosen scenario, describe how you might respond to the challenge you selected and provide a brief rationale for your decision. Application Two: Evidence-Based Medicine Summarize Youngstrom’s (2013) recommendations for linking assessment directly to clinical decision making in evidence-based medicine. Elaborate on each of Youngstrom’s recommendations by providing practical examples that illustrate the relevance of the recommendations in a clinical setting. Application Three: Selecting Valid Instruments Create a research hypothesis or brief clinical case scenario in which you must select an instrument to measure intolerance for uncertainty. Use the information in the Fergus (2013) article to support which measure to use. The presentation Must consist of 16 to 20 slides (not including title and reference slides) that are formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Must include a separate title slide with the following: Title of presentation Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must use the assigned chapters in the course text, Standard 9 from the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, and the 3 required peer-reviewed articles assigned for Week One. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include separate reference slides formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology Testing Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please read the required textbook chapters and articles for this week. Create a PowerPoint presentation with 16 to 20 slides (not including the title and reference slides) entitled Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Testing. Your presentation must provide 2 to […]
Explain what influence her childhood abuse could have had on her experience in the military.
The Case of Sally Review this week’s resources and the case vignette of Sally on page 45 in your textbook Handbook of Military Social Work and critically reflect upon the information. Post2 to 3 pages) what stands out for you in Sally’s case. Explain what influence her childhood abuse could have had on her experience in […]
What does the published literature say about the issue or concern that you are investigating? What does the research reveal about how to promote healthy development in this area or areas?
Many educational infant products are marketed to parents as beneficial to infant or toddler development. In order to increase sales to parents and caretakers, some companies use marketing strategies that make exaggerated, unfounded, or unrealistic claims about the effects of their product(s) on child development. Select one claim that you suspect to be exaggerated or false (your […]
Submit a 1,500–2,100 autobiography written in the first person. If you are submitting more than one essay for credit, you will only need to submit one autobiography. You may also view a sample autobiography.
How to write and submit your essay Select an approved topic from our experiential essay list Essays must be written and submitted in our essay template and follow these guidelines: They must be written in the first person. The personal experience used in writing experiential learning essays must have occurred post high school or after […]
Individuals can experience trauma from public events at the national level or extremely private ones at the interpersonal level. In this Discussion, you analyze these two types of trauma, describing potential interventions and their effectiveness. To prepare: Read the DSM-5 section on trauma and stressor-related disorders and review the Learning Resources on PTSD, disaster response, […]
Select one therapy from the following: cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or reality therapy.
To prepare: Recall the client from the case study of ( Helen Petraski) you have been using in this course. You will apply your research for this Discussion to that client. Select one therapy from the following: cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or reality therapy. Conduct a search in the […]
Which one of the theories discussed in this week’s readings do you think is most useful in understanding and explaining personality development in contemporary society? Explain your position
Which one of the theories discussed in this week’s readings do you think is most useful in understanding and explaining personality development in contemporary society? Explain your position. Be sure to select a theory, briefly describe it and name the theorist, rather than a general concept. Link your chosen theory directly to aspects of personality development […]
