Evaluate the advantages of diagnosis and classification in mental health settings. Be specific and provide examples where appropriate.
Clinicians make use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM-5) classification system to make diagnoses that will guide the choice of a treatment approach. As you read in Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, however, the practice of diagnosing clients and the use of diagnostic categories and labels are sometimes subject to criticism. Some argue […]
After reading Chapter 5, Methods and Strategies in Research in the course text, choose an original peer-reviewed research article from the Week Two Articles List (Links to an external site.) provided (or get approval from the instructor for another article)
After reading Chapter 5, Methods and Strategies in Research in the course text, choose an original peer-reviewed research article from the Week Two Articles List (Links to an external site.) provided (or get approval from the instructor for another article). The list of articles will allow you to become familiar with a variety of methodologies used in the […]
How might you seek to guide or help this patient and her family through this time? What cultural context might be at work here to consider?
Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 20 Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to course text ) Instructions As we explored this week, late adulthood is a dynamic, rich time of life with many transitions and times of both growth and loss. One of the most profound experiences in […]
What forms of technology are most effective to facilitate development and learning in adolescents?
Teacher candidates will learn about typical adolescent behaviors and characteristics from an administrator and a practicing teacher. Speak with your instructor if there is the need to interview alternate professionals, if necessary. Part 1: Interview Contact an administrator or instructional coach and a practicing teacher for secondary grades 6-12 and arrange separate interviews. Speak with your instructor if there […]
What do you believe is the strongest argument against relativism that was presented the readings for the week? Outline the argument presenting the reasons the author gives for thinking that relativism is inadequate.
PHI 208 Week 1 Discussion Prompts Instructions: There will be one discussion in week 1. Please select one of the prompts from the set below and post it as an initial post in the discussion this week. 1. What are some relativistic beliefs that you have or that you find in society? What are those ethical […]
Discuss the extent to which the use of psychological skills (such as imagery, thought control, and so on) can have an impact on various psychological characteristics (such as confidence and concentration).
Part I: Imagine that you are the coach of an elite-level athlete in training for the upcoming Olympic Games. Create a hypothetical athlete in a sport of your choice. Discuss how you would use a specific model or models as a knowledge base of psychological preparation for peak performance to mentally prepare this athlete to […]
Do you think this is a crisis situation? Why or why not? Explain. What is the client’s immediate need? Be specific.
Review the Trauma Case Study for Maryam. Write a 750-word essay answering the following questions. Your number one goal is to make sure she is safe. Provide appropriate support for your answers by citing the DSM. What are the key assessment issues to consider? Do you think this is a crisis situation? Why or why not? Explain. What […]
What do you expect to find if you ran the study? Please list this out both in statistical language (feel free to make up some numbers for the results) as well as real-world language.
Discussion #1.Describe the social and cultural conditions that led to Gestalt psychology’s disappearance. Then analyze the basic assumptions of psychoanalysis and Behaviorism for any traces of Gestalt psychology. What elements of Gestalt psychology do you recognize as existing in the basic premises of psychoanalysis and Behaviorism? Discussion#2.Describe the social and cultural conditions that led […]
What is your responsibility as a crisis counselor working with this client?
For your discussion this week, read the following vignette and respond to the questions below. Twenty-three year old white male, self-referred. Client bought a gun two months ago to kill himself and claims to have the gun and four shells in his car. Police found the gun but no shells. Client reports having planned time […]
Explain how a therapist may use this information on your topic to help a client define healthy sexuality and how having that understanding can help the client make wise decisions in their relationships.
The purpose of this assignment is to research one of the topics you have covered in this course. You will collect 10 scholarly research articles written within the last 10 years on a particular topic related to sex and sexuality (i.e. pornography, extramarital affair, teen pregnancy, homosexuality, etc.). Articles should come from scholarly research […]
Provide a review of the articles you reviewed from this project and explain what you learned from conducting this research.
Final Project Once you graduate and obtain your first job out of your Master of Social Work program, you may be asked to identify the gaps in services at your new agency. You may be asked to create a new group or help to identify a new evidence-based intervention that can be introduced to the […]
Discuss two challenges of selecting a quality childcare setting that aligns to one’s parenting style while taking cost, location, and availability into consideration
Philosophy and Arts Worksheet Take no more than three sentences to answer the following questions (15 pts): · What is the primary Freudian influence in reading Figure 33.2? · Describe the difference between expressionism and abstract expressionism. · Explain how Dada might be reflective of the change in society as a result […]
