Initial Assessment

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For this discussion, the patient for whom you wrote your transcript in the Week One Initial Call discussion has come to your office for a 15-minute initial assessment. As part of the intake process, you have asked the patient to fill out a biographical form that contains the same information included in the case study. Based on this information, propose three questions you would ask the patient to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Provide a transcript of this brief initial session including your three questions and the answers you would expect the prospective patient to give. Beneath the transcript, provide a rationale for each of the three questions you proposed. Include the case study title you chose for your Week One Initial Call discussion post.

Guided Response: Review several of your colleagues’ posts, and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse in this discussion. 

Examine your colleague’s transcript, and write an evaluation of the prospective patient’s apparent symptoms and presenting problem(s) within the context of a theoretical orientation. Theoretical orientations are based on the personality theories you learned about in PSY615, and are referred to as “approaches” in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: An Introductory Textbook.

Remember that symptoms may not be explicitly mentioned by the patient, but they may be inferred by the patient’s presenting problem(s). Summarize views of these symptoms from at least two historical perspectives. For instance, how have these symptoms have been conceptualized and understood, historically? Finally, suggest diagnostic manuals and handbooks besides the DSM-5 that might be used to assess this patient.

Week 6

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Read “Topic 6: Vargas Family Case Study.” Develop three experiential interventions that you would use with the Vargas family.

It’s time to get creative! You have noticed that the Vargas family struggles with emotional expression, particularly with congruent emotional expression (i.e., words, actions, and body language being congruent). Using the Experiential Interventions Template, create three unique experiential interventions that you would use with the family and describe how they would be helpful to the family. It may be helpful to refer to the library articles for ideas and inspiration, but do not copy existing interventions. Be sure to fully address each section in the template for each of the three interventions in your paper:  Title of your Intervention General Goals Materials Needed Advance Preparation Needed Description of the Intervention with the Vargas family Discussion of the Benefits of the Intervention to the Vargas Family References (if any)

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. 

D1 week 1 / 300 words APA due tomorrow 10am

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The sensory system of the young child develops early in life. Watch the video clips Inside the Living Body and review Chapters 3, 4, 5.5, 5.6, and 5.7 in the course textbook. Discuss the way in which the various sensory systems develop and how sensory development impacts a child’s perception of the world. Explain in your post how you might suggest a parent adjusts the home environment and social situations to allow for the infant and young child’s system to develop.

https://youtu.be/AbvPBc4GawM 

The high profile case you will be using is:Texas Church Shooting On Nov. 5, Devin Patrick Kelley committed the deadliest shooting in Texas history when he attacked a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs with a semi-automatic rifle, killing 26 people and

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 Details:

Choose a high profile case, your choice must be approved by your instructor. In 1,000-1,300 words, examine the following: Summarize the high profile case you have chosen. Describe how rational choice or trait theory apply to the case; if both apply, explain how they apply, and if neither applies explain why. Explain how rational choice or trait theory can be used to explain why the people
committed the crime. Describe how rational choice and trait theorists would view this specific case. Explain significant studies used by the theorists and how the studies might apply to understanding the case.

Use three to four scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 5.2: Interpret motivation behind crime.

Cultural Event Journal Article

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Define your “cultural space”. What is your race, religious affiliation, your socioeconomic background and extent of your sexual orientation exposure? Describe your recreational preferences (Nascar, etc.), type of music (classical, rock, religious, country), type of magazines you like to read. After listing your cultural space find a way to change your cultural space by participating in the following:

A.  Attend an event by a social/cultural group different from your own.

B. Then describe the event you attended and why you attended the  event.

C. Discuss the feelings and thoughts you had about fulfilling this assignment.

D. Explain what you learned about yourself, your values, and your experiences.

E. Discuss what you learned about others and how this learning might impact your anticipated professional practice

F. Possible events include:

1. Attending a religious/spiritual service of a faith different from your own.

2. Attending a church where most members are of an ethnicity different from yours.

3. Attending a Native American pow-wow

4. Attending a meeting of a political group representing a minority group (e.g. NAACP).

5. Attending a gay/lesbian activity

6. Fayetteville Symphony/North Carolina Symphony

7. Ballet

8. Poetry reading/art exhibit

9. Conversation with an international student about the differences between the United States and the student’s country

G. Each student is to turn in a 3-4 page paper that describes the experience from a personal point of view. Give a brief description of the event, group, etc. that you observed or participated in including the location, date attended, purpose of the event or group, type of participants, etc. Include a section on what if any self-awareness you gained as a result of this experience, any preconceived ideas or stereotypes you may have had, and a section on any cultural awareness you gained. The assignment must be typed and double spaced. You are not limited to the events mentioned as examples. Label and address every component! Please provide 3 references about your event. For example, if you attended a mosque to worship you may want to research this area. If you attended the symphony, you may want to read about this area.   

For Creative Instructor: PSY 350 – Assignment 1 of 2

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Assignment 1 – DUE MONDAY, SEPT 24, 2018 Final Project Outline

This assignment is an analysis of the neuropsychological disorder that supports your Final Project. You will create an outline of the main points of your Final Project, using your selected neuropsychological disorder as approved by the instructor in Week One. The Final Project Outline should be organized into three sections, each main section having required components.  This outline is both an analysis of your topic as well as a tool to ensure that you are on the right track with your Final Project. The more information you provide, the more feedback you will receive from your instructor, which will be helpful as you write your Final Project.

Please note:  This assignment may incorporate information from your Week One assignment, but it must expand on that information.  Additionally, this assignment must be submitted in formal APA outline style (not in paragraph form).  

Final Project- Outline Components
Introduction
  Succinct thesis statement (one or more sentences detailing the focus of your Final Project and informing the reader about your topic and the scope of your paper) Define the type of disorder  Neurological Psychological Neuropsychological Diagnostic criteria  What components must be present for the disorder to be diagnosed? Include physical and psychological signs and symptoms.   Reason(s) why you chose this topic  Personal experience Professional experience Other reason Epidemiology  Who is affected? Are they young/old? Male/female Rural/urban Ethnicities Discussion
  Detailed description of the disorder  Signs and symptoms Epidemiology Any subtypes of the disorder Detailed description of the natural history of the disorder  How the disorder develops over time with treatment How the disorder develops over time without treatment Methods used to diagnose, evaluate, and manage the disorder  Initial diagnosis (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing)   Ongoing management  (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing) Risk factors  Genetics Lifestyle Environmental factors Other causative factors  Known Theorized Nervous system structures and/or pathways involved in the disorder (detailed information regarding the underlying pathology as it applies to these structures and functional pathways) Neurotransmitter(s) and receptor system(s) involved in the pathology of the disorder Current treatment options  Drug (pharmacologic) therapies Nonpharmacologic therapies (including psychological and other therapeutic services) Type of care providers (e.g., medical, nursing, therapists) Type of healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, home, outpatient, nursing facility) Future areas of research  Treatment options Evaluation and diagnostic methods for initial diagnosis Increasing knowledge relating to etiology and pathologic processes Conclusion
  The conclusion reaffirms your initial thesis statement The conclusion may be one or more paragraphs that use the material you have discussed in the paper to support the validity of your synthesis and elaborate on the theme of your paper

Writing the Final Project Outline

The Final Project Outline: Must be a minimum of three to four double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following:  Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must include section headings in approved APA style, in order to organize your paper.  Main section headings include: Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion.  Plan to utilize these sections as first-level headings in your Final Project, formatted according to APA style, to organize your paper. Each main heading and all subheadings should include at least a two- to three- sentence description (use complete sentences). Do not simply write the heading and a few words of description. Must include in-text citations for all statements of facts obtained through your research.  Remember that direct quotes (identical phrases or sentences taken from a source) require in-text citations with appropriate formatting. Statements of opinion should be clearly stated as such, and include a rationale to support why you hold this opinion (e.g., personal or professional experience, your research findings). Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least six to eight scholarly sources that were published with the last five years, including a minimum of four peer-reviewed original research studies.  In general, dictionaries and encyclopedias are not considered appropriate as resources for academic writing. It is assumed that these references will be included in your Final Project.   Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style 

M3 Assignment 2 Submission

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Assignment 2: Journal Article Review

The purpose of this assignment is for you to become more familiar with the current empirical literature in applied sport psychology related to a course topic of your choice. 

Search the Argosy University’s online library databases, such as PsychINFO (EBSCO), and select an empirically based journal article on the advanced psychological skill of imagery.

Note: Since literature reviews, theoretical discussions, or position papers are not research investigations on imagery skills, they are not appropriate for this assignment.

 An appropriate journal article is one that is a research study in imagery skills. 

Therefore, prior to completing the assignment, you are encouraged to submit for your facilitator’s approval the reference of the journal article you are considering for your review. 

You can submit the reference via e-mail or you can attempt to have a live meeting (via phone or chat) with your facilitator. 

However, please make prior arrangements with your facilitator for all live meetings.

Review the journal article, particularly the purpose, methods, results, and discussion sections of the article. 

Provide a 1–3-page summary of your review, addressing the following questions:In your opinion, what are the characteristics found to be generally associated with imagery? 

How well are these characteristics addressed in the journal article you reviewed?

Describe the method and procedures used for investigating the imagery skills mentioned in the journal article. 

How effective is this method in understanding the psychology of performance? Support your opinion with references and examples from the journal article.Do you agree with the results put forth in the article? Why or why not?Follow APA guidelines for writing and citing sources. 

Present the review in Microsoft Word document format. Name the file M3_A2_LastName_JournalArticleReview.doc. Submit it by the due date assigned to the Submissions Area.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsDescribed the characteristics of imagery portrayed in the journal article and how the study addressed these.8Described how methods for using the imagery skills were examined in the study.

8Articulated the results of the study pertaining to the effectiveness of these methods, supported with references and examples.8Supported areas of agreement or described issues of disagreement with the findings of the study.

8Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

8Total:40

Nature vs Nurture

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  Write a discussion on whether you think nature or nurture is more important in development and why. Include a corresponding web site that supports your opinion. It will be beneficial to you to include when writing about nature the terms genetics, heredity, biological, and physical. It will be beneficial to you to include when writing about nurture to include the terms environment, social influence, family, and peers. 

 Complete a 1 page paper/essay answering the following question: What did you learn about the nature vs. nurture controversy? This assignment must be completed in Times Roman 12 font and double spaced. You must type at least 300 words 

      USE THE LINK PROVIDED FOR THE ESSAY

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-nature-versus-nurture-2795392

Topic: Ethical Issues When Counseling Different Ethnic Populations

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Read, analyze, and critique the code of ethics found in the Reading & Study folder. 

Then, follow these instructions:

Listed below is a situation that may or may not violate codes of ethics when working with families. Study the scenario carefully and then go to the codes of ethics for AAMFT, IAMFC, AACC, and ACA to find the ethical answers to the dilemmas presented. Be sure to record the code location on each ethical code where the violation or permission is given for the counselor to do what had been done (ex: AAMFT 2.2 or ACA B.7.2).

You have been counseling a family of Korean origin for the past 5 weeks. Specific family members have been suffering from generalized anxiety disorder, which is connected to family discord and what you see as blurred boundary issues. In your fifth counseling session, the daughter tells you that Americans do not understand their cultural differences and how they affect family rules. Having worked with over a hundred clients struggling with anxiety, you feel she needs to set clear boundaries for her family members. You instruct her to exercise more independence from her family and seek to become self-actualized.

As a competent Christian counselor, you also give her Mark 10:6–9 and Luke 14:26–27 and ask her to study them this week to see how individuals must distance themselves and become self-differentiated.

Please follow all required instructions for the assignment. This is a Masters level course all work is to be completed in APA format, with citations, references. All work must be original is to require 300 words

Due by 9/23/2018 8:00 am

Assignment: Final Project and Culture

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Cultural backgrounds can greatly impact people who are in need of human services. In some cultures, for example, illness is seen as a sign of weakness, which sometimes leads to delayed medical or social assistance. This is just one of the countless ways that culture impacts human services, and as a future professional, it is important that you gain insights into how culture might impact your particular area of interest. For this Assignment, use the Walden Library databases to locate and select one peer-reviewed article that relates to culture in human services. Consider how culture might impact the program or area of practice you plan to focus on for the Final Project.

To complete this Assignment:

By Day 7

Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:

· Identify the particular program or area of practice that you selected for the Final Project.

· Identify and describe the peer-reviewed article you selected from the Walden Library.

· Explain how culture and the article you selected are relevant to the program or area of practice that you identified.

Note: After reviewing your assignment this week, your instructor will offer suggestions, feedback, and final approval of your topic and article(s).

Reminder: Proper formatting and APA citations are required. Refer to the Writing Template for Course Papers for additional guidance.

West-Newman, C. L. (2005). Feeling for justice? Rights, laws, and cultural contexts. Law & Social Inquiry, 30(2), 305–335.

Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

This article explores the influence of culture on emotions. It also explains how an understanding of culture and emotions can influence laws and legislation.

Note: The following resources are provided for you to use as references throughout this course and graduate program. It is recommended that you add these resources to your academic library.

American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

  

This manual explains how to cite using APA style. It includes guidelines for formatting a manuscript, displaying results, and crediting sources. It also includes strategies for correctly using mechanics and for writing concisely and clearly.

Walden University. (n.d.). Ask the librarian. Retrieved from http://library.waldenu.edu/743.htm

This manual explains how to cite using APA style. It includes guidelines for formatting a manuscript, displaying results, and crediting sources. It also includes strategies for correctly using mechanics and writing concisely and clearly.