will submit an 8 – 10 page (not including the cover or References pages) length paper summarizing 6 – 8 evidence based (meaning reports of findings arising from experimental research conducted by the article author[s] and not opinion articles or publications summarizing multiple research studies), peer-reviewed articles. These summaries must not be merely one summary after another with no meaningful connections between them, but rather the paper should integrate and demonstrate clearly how the summaries are logically related to one another in a coherent and well-articulated literature review. The paper will end with a minimum of two paragraphs summarizing points made and articulating suggestions for future research directions arising from the article reviews. 

This assignment submission will be evaluated based on: The degree to which the article summaries are truly integrated and logically related; arbitrary statements of “This is related to that” without supporting evidence of an actual connection will result in a significant point deduction Evidence of academically mature insight and use critical thinking skills in analyzing and relating the articles to  each other and making suggestions for future research directions.

 

Main ideas articulated clearly.

Literature review includes 6-8 scholarly articles.

Article reviews are integrated and related in logical manner with supporting evidence.

Minimum of two paragraphs summarizing points made and articulating suggestions for future research directions arising from the article reviews.

Paper meets length requirements of 8-10 pages- not including the title page and references page.

Compliance with APA paper formatting standards.

Specialization within the field of counseling: Specialization as Mental Health Counselor explain how your role differs from counselors in other specializations. Take time to define, as specifically as possible, the areas in which you would like to focus your practice. Counseling philosophy: As a counselor-in-training, describe how you integrate the concepts of wellness, resilience, and prevention into your approach in your identified specialization. Dig deeper, and explain the assumptions you are making that help you see a connection between counseling theory and your practice. Licensing and certification: Describe what you have learned about state licensure and certification requirements for your specialization and explain how your coursework plan aligns with these requirements. Identify any areas in which you have found a state requirement that you are not certain will be met by your coursework, and describe how you will take action to resolve this uncertainty. Ongoing professional development: Compare and contrast two professional counseling associations, and assess how these organizations can help you conceptualize your professional identity, and assist you in continuing professional development. Be specific about your areas of interest, and provide examples of ways in which these associations can assist you. Impact of technology: Evaluate how technology might affect your clinical specialization, including assisting you in creating more efficient formats to help your clients, as well as raising ethical questions for you. As in other areas of the paper, provide specific examples.

1-2 paragraphs for each! 

1)   What is the focus of the cognitive neuroscience approach? What is the primary critique of this approach?

2)  Why is the number of children with asthma increasing?

3) Explain how teacher expectations can influence students in the classroom.

4) What are the three stages that can be employed to cope with stress?

 

What do you see as the number one unconventional attack against the United States and how would you apply the “all hazards approach”?

Remember to support your statements with examples and references.

Discussion: Memory Impairment 2 -3 paragraphs

Memory loss or impairment can be difficult to deal with because it affects many aspects of life. Many factors and conditions can lead to memory loss, including strokes, head injuries, drug use, depression, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. Conduct a little research, and report on two different types of memory loss. Compare and contrast changes in the brain and memory that occur with each type of memory loss. After discussing specific types of memory loss, provide a few suggestions for improving memory based on what you learned about memory systems in this week’s readings.