RE: SOCW6090; Discussion – Response to 2 Students (wk5)

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Respond to at least two colleagues who identified a different diagnosis or intervention in the following ways:

  • Explain whether you agree with your colleague’s identified diagnosis and recommended treatment and why.
  • Explain any additional factors that your colleague should take into consideration for treatment planning.

Response to Latasha

In the case of Emily, my diagnostic tree would follow the pattern of considering if there is any significant medical condition. The case states that Emily has arthritis in her spine and her knees and must use a walker for safe mobility. This information allows me to consider anxiety disorder due to medical condition as a diagnosis. There is no reported substance use, but she is experiencing some compulsions or obsessions with scrubbing the house and tweezing her hair. This allows the consideration of obsessive-compulsive disorder as a diagnosis as well and even trichotillomania or excoriation.

I would venture to eliminate the differential diagnosis of normative hair removal/manipulation because she is not removing the hair for cosmetic reasons. I eliminated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although, Emily’s parents died of illnesses when she was young, and she likely experienced other traumas she does not seem to be experiencing recurrent, distressing memories of any traumatic events. She is not reporting any flashbacks or distressing dreams either. So, this diagnosis does not fit. I believe the diagnosis for Emily is Trichotillomania F63.3.

I would use the DSM-5 Self Rated Level I Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure – Adult assessment to assist in ongoing validation of Emily’s diagnosis. The intervention I would use with Emily is Behavioral Therapy and medication. This intervention would be to help her identify and understand the triggers that cause her to pull her hair out. Once Emily can identify these triggers, she can then begin working on behavior modification. This therapy will call for Emily to log times when she is participating in hair pulling to eventually get to the point where she can control the motivation to pull (Lootens & Nelson-Gray, 2016).

Reference

Lootens, C. M., & Nelson-Gray, R. O. (2016). Treating Trichotillomania: Successful Application of Manualized Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Clinical Case Studies, 15(5), 376–391. https://doi.org/10.1177/153465011669438

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Response to Lusine

Emily’s diagnosis

F28- Other psychotic disorder, constant auditory hallucination

F41.8- Other specific anxiety disorder, less symptom attack

Z59.6- Limited income

Z62.29- Growing away from parental care

Z62.891- Relational issues with the siblings

Emily reported feeling anxious when she showed up in the clinic for treatment. She was bothered by continues crying, but she did not meet the Generalized Anxiety Disorder since her condition portrayed the inability to meet criteria C with sustainable signs for diagnosis (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Due to this, Other anxiety Disorder has been used as a method of diagnosis as there is an option for disclosure the specific reason for the selection of this tool by using limited symptom attacks.

A DSM-5 diagnostic would be beneficial for Emily given that she was troubled with anxiety and she had the tendency of pulling her hair. Relating to DSM-5, the code of Specified Anxiety Disorder is 300.09 while the Unspecified Anxiety Disorder is 300.00. Also, it is worth mentioning that Emily is suffering from Trichotillomania (TTM), a disorder classified as obsessive-compulsive in DSM-4 and DSM-5. The disorder of hair-pulling is coded as 312.39 under DSM-5, and it involves the patient pulling hair in all the body parts without feeling any pain. It is possible to diagnose Emily with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder due to the symptoms.

Emily encounters constant challenge due to the anxiety and Trichotillomania. However, current and past experiences have caused her to have low self-esteem and depression. The past that might be affecting Emily is growing without parental care and unloving and ignorant aunt, lack of friends to socialize with, unsuccessful marriage, not having a boyfriend, and moving out of her sister’s apartment. All the mentioned factors would be of concern to the diagnosis since it would not be wise to provide a false sense of wellbeing to the patient (Morrison, 2014).

While diagnosing the patient, both DSM-4 and DSM-5 techniques would be appropriate to complement each other. I prefer using both the approaches to deal with the client as it enhances involvement so that she does not surround herself with negative energy. DSM-4 and DSM-5 can be used to assess the symptoms and target behaviors as the scales resonate around actions contrary to the normative social constructs. The scale such as DSM-5 is administered through patient behavior and scale juxtaposition. My diagnoses have revolved around Time, DSM-5 and the four scales (Dominguez, 2017).

References

American Psychiatric Association. (2013a). Anxiety disorders. In the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm05

Chapter 12, “Diagnosing Anxiety, Fear, Obsessions and Worry” (pp. 167–184) 2), 112–114. doi:10.1176/appi.ps.201600440

Dominguez, M. L. (2017). LGBTQIA people of color: Utilizing the cultural psychology model as a guide for the mental health assessment and treatment of patients with diverse identities.

Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 21(3), 203–220. doi:10.1080/19359705.2017.1320755

Morrison, J. (2014). Diagnosis made easier (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

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My references (You have from intial discussion for this class)

López-Pina, J. (2015). The Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale: A Reliability Generalization Meta-Analysis. Assessment, 12, 4-8

Morrison, J. (2014). Diagnosis made easier (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Piancentini, J., Bergman, L., Chang, S., Langley, A., Peris, T., Wood, J. J., & McCraken, J. (2012, February). A new OCD intervention combines individual Exposure-Based CBT and family intervention. Clinician’s Research Digest, p. 4.

BIO105 Biology Scientific Breakthrough

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1. Identify a breakthrough found in both the popular media and a scientific journal that is 2018 Biology specific.

2. Describe the breakthrough. Be careful not to plagerize. Use your own words.

3. Describe why the breakthrough is significant.

4. Provide both citations (popular media and scientific journal) in APA format at the end of your document. You must have two citations and only submit one page.

5. Format: One page, double lined, include your name in the pdf file name. Note: you must convert your Word document into pdf. This is available using the “Save As” function.

6. More format: TNR 12 point font. One inch margins.

7. At top of page: your name, section number in one line. Nothing else- no date, no title.

8. Upload into appropriate folder in D2L by 1 pm this Friday! How to do this is in your syllabus. I will NOT accept email submissions.

Assignment 3

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Assignment 3: LASA # 1: Literature Review Paper

The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to select a topic in the particular area in which you have an occupational or research interest, and to complete a literature review of the topic, using a minimum of ten scholarly references. This will allow you to demonstrate mastery of the program outcomes for the B.A. psychology program. A helpful Web site for organizing and writing a literature review is www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/ReviewofLiterature.html.

You may also want to review the following documents that are available in the Doc Sharing area of the course:

  • A sample literature review,
  • a PowerPoint document illustrating how to set up your word processor for APA style
  • a “Guide for Writing a Literature Review” (I think I sent you these documents, If not let me know and I will send them again)

Based on your review of the most recent, relevant research findings on your chosen topic, submit a final version of your literature review paper, integrating feedback received from the instructor. Be sure to include a research/focal question, synthesis of the literature you reviewed, well-established conclusions, and points of discussion and/or future research. 

  • Begin the review by defining the objective of the paper. Introduce the reader to your focal question. What is this question intended to address? You may state your “question” in the form of a problem if you like. Describe the topic for your literature review and why you chose this topic. Explain why you think it is important. It is also useful to tell the reader how the review is organized in your introduction section, before you the transition into the body of the review. 
  • Organize your literature review paper by themes/theories/concepts, rather than article by article. If there is one major theme you want to highlight, state the theme. If there are three major themes or streams of thought on the topic, briefly name them—and then organize the balance of your literature review around those three streams. Think of themes, theories, concepts, lines of thought, and ideas as organizing strategies for your literature review. Your creativity in this assignment is not the content or findings but the clarity with which you organize the review and create a context for understanding the focal question.
  • When you are done introducing the first line of thought, create a new paragraph to discuss studies which present another line of thought or opposing view.
  • Your literature review should hit the high points of each article. You should not discuss a single article, one by one, like a grocery list. Zero in on the main theme or finding and then move on to the next theme. Remember, this is a synthesis, an integration of all the things you have learned. You are creating a discussion on paper, which in turn gives the reader a context for understanding where the scholarship has been, where it is currently, and where it likely will be heading next. Provide enough details to help the reader understand the significance of the studies you cite without “rebuilding Rome.” Be sure to evaluate the studies and offer critical comments on any shortcomings you’ve observed or that have been reported by the authors.
  • Discuss the main findings and their implications. Given the results of your literature review, what is/are the prevailing argument(s)? What research question could you ask in order to further develop this area of study and contribute to the existing body of knowledge? Complete your review by drawing conclusions about your body of research and identifying gaps in the research which still remain to be explored, maybe even by you! Make an argument as to why your research question is important and relevant to the current work being done on your topic.

Requirements

Apply current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and formatting of the text, headings, citations, and references. Remember to use your own words to describe and evaluate the articles. Avoid quoting the material and also cite works when you are discussing someone else’s ideas. Your paper should be double-spaced and in 12 point, Times New Roman font with normal one-inch margins, written in APA style, and free of typographical and grammatical errors. It should include a title page with a running head, an abstract and a reference page. The body of the paper should be no less than 5–6 pages in length.

Submit your review paper by Wednesday, April 2, 2014.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Description of the focal question or problem is clear and thorough.

Explanation of the relevance of the topic to the field of psychology is clear.

36

Analysis of themes, theories, or concepts is clear and complete.

Discussion of articles clearly relates to those themes, theories, or concepts (instead of discussing each article individually).

40

Choice of articles is appropriate, both in quality and quantity: they directly address the thesis.

Their evaluation is based on their relation to themes, theories, or concepts.

Evaluation includes discussion of the methodology, and a discussion of any obvious shortcomings.

40

Provides well-supported conclusions.

Suggestions for future research are appropriate and discuss how future research will contribute to the field.

40

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

12
Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout.  Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

12

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

16

Writing remains in third person throughout writing.

Word choice is accurate, clear and appropriate for the audience.

4
Total:

200

I know you will take your time, as it isn’t due for a week, and do a great job! Let me know if you have any questions.

Introduction to Child Abuse

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Part 1 2-3 paragraphs

Introduction to Child Abuse

The goal of Juvenile Court is to balance the best interests of the child with the claim of parental rights. Parents have a right to direct the upbringing of their children, including the right to exclude others from that function. They also have procedural rights to contest custody, visitation, and adoption. But the assertion of any of these rights may conflict with the child’s best interests.

In 2-3 paragraphs, using your own words respond to the following:

  • Define the best interest of the child standard.
  • What are the legal categories considered by the course for abuse and neglect?
  • List three factors or standards the court may use to determine what is in the best interest of a child.
  • Which factors are more difficult than others for the course to determine?
  • When responding to peers, consider the factors they provided. Which of these factors are the most important to consider? Do you agree that those are difficult factors to identify? Post a response that suggests how that factor can be determined by providing an example.

Part 2 300-500 words

Introduction to Ethics

You are a supervising chemical dependency counselor at an intensive treatment facility in your state. In this role, you facilitate group sessions, individual counseling sessions, and family therapy sessions for alcohol and substance abuse clients and their families. In addition to the above-described direct treatment, you also supervise several other counselors in this residential program.

Your manager has asked you to put together an in-service for the new chemical dependency counselors that will be reporting to you as the supervising chemical dependency counselor. She wants the focus of the in-service to be on ethics. Because these counselors are new to the profession, she believes that it is essential to start their entry into the profession with a clear understanding of the ethical standards of this profession.

This will be the first in-service that you create and administer, so your manager wants to make sure that you are well-versed in the ethical standards that govern this profession. She decides that she wants to test your knowledge before you begin preparing your in-service. As such, the first step in your in-service project is to prepare a memo to your supervisor in which you answer the following questions:

  • According to the class materials, textbooks, and resources, what is your definition on the following questions: What is ethics? What are morals? What are values?
  • Compare and contrast ethics, morals, and values.
  • Explain how ethics, morals, and values interrelate.
  • Why is ethics essential to the chemical dependency counselor?
  • What internal and external factors motivate chemical dependency counselors to behave ethically?

The following is an example of what should be included in your memo heading:

Interoffice Memorandum
To: Manager of treatment facility
From: Supervising counselor
Subject: Ethical standards
Date: 00/00/2010
cc:

As the first step in creating the in-service for the new CD counselors, you have asked me to prepare this memo answering some basic questions about ethics for CD counselors. Specifically, you have asked that I answer the following questions. I will list each question and its answer for your review. Please let me know after reading this memo, if there are additional questions you have or additional information you need.

Need a paper dealing with US Airline/Aviation Management. Will Discuss about specific topic choice.

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Examples of topics can be like history of Southwest Airlines or The deregulation of the airline industry. Writers choice on topic, just let me know so I can guide if needed.

ASSIGNMENTt:

-Complete a Research Paper

-Minimum of 9 Pages

-Minimum of 5 Sources

-Text Can be used as a resource

-Include a works cited paper

-cover sheets, works cited page, and any picture, graphs or charts that you include do not count toward the pages of text tequired

-papers that are not turned in as scheduled or do not meet the number of pages required will result in a reduction in grade.

FORMAT:

-Top, Bottom, And side Margins need to be 1 Inch

-Double spaced text throughout the paper

-quotes for words used from resource materials

-standard font 12

TOPIC

-topic should be aviation related

-Preference for business, management or history subject matter

-no safety related subject matter (paper will be required in another class)

-questions about topic referred to instructor

2 questions for the week, read instructions

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Please write a long Paragraph answering to this discussion below with your opinion. Please include citations and references in alphabetical order and References updated up to date.

Adolescent pregnancy is viewed as a high-risk situation due to the serious health risks that this creates for the mother, the baby, and society at large. Describe various risk factors or precursors to adolescent pregnancy. Research community and state resources devoted in adolescent pregnancy and describe at least two of these resources. Research the teen pregnancy rates for the last 10 years for your state and community. Has this rate increased or decreased? Discuss possible reasons for an increase or decrease.

Lesder Relations

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The Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory encourages leaders to be respectful to subordinates and to build relationships with all subordinates for a fair and equitable working environment. Transformational Leadership encourages leaders to be aware of their own behavior in their relationships with subordinates. So, together, these theories might make a big impact on how a leader and the leader’s subordinates unite as a team to create a healthy working environment.

To prepare for this Assignment, go to the “LMX 7 Questionnaire” and the “Sample Items from the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) Form 5X-Short” of the course text, Leadership: Theory and Practice. Take each survey and be as honest and objective as you can. Keep your scores for analysis in the Final Research Paper.

Write a 2- to 3-page paper describing your experience with the “LMX 7 Questionnaire” and the “Sample Items from the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) Form 5X-Short.” Analyze how your responses to both questionnaires indicate your personal leadership philosophy. Describe any questionnaire results that may have surprised you. Analyze the impact that the characteristics of the Leadership-Member Exchange Theory and Transformational Leadership might have on your personal leadership style. Explain how these characteristics might help you become a more effective leader.

Governmental Responses to Crime: Ancient-Contemporary Comparisons

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As you study criminal justice, it is imperative to examine the various responses to crime through history. Traditionally, responses were focused on current issues without connecting the historical relationship between groups, institutions, cultures, and governmental ideologies. Understanding the historical context of contemporary criminal justice responses is critical.

Provide the type of crime you selected. Then explain one ancient governmental response and one contemporary governmental response to that crime. As can be found in this week’s readings, crime is responded to from the relative cultural reality of that time period. Provide an example to illustrate your points. Describe the commonalities and the differences in these responses. Explain whether or not you consider either response effective and why. Finally, explain whether international responses to crime have helped shape the governmental response to crime where you live. If so, explain how. Provide an example and select an article to support your response.

Optional Resources

Foro 4-Unidad 2 Módulo 1-Lectura 2, Unidad 2-Módulo 1

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Foro 4-Unidad 2 Módulo 1-Lectura 2, Unidad 2-Módulo 1

Foro para la discusión relacionada con la Segunda lectura de esta Unidad, la Introducción de Abel Penn al libro Historia ilustrada de un pueblo: La evolución puertorriqueña de Eugenio Fernández Méndez.

En esta lectura se hace una introducción al libro de Fernández Méndez, y su autor Abel Penn, hace varias afirmaciones relacionadas con el contexto o devenir histórico de los pueblos hispanos y en particular de Puerto Rico. Escoge una de esas afirmaciones, o algo de lo que dice Abel Penn, que más haya llamado tu atención. Cita la frase, la oración o el párrafo y explica por qué te impactó.

3.2 – Assignment: Reflection Paper (Global Trade and Investment)

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Write a two to three-page reflection paper (does not include cover page or reference page) evaluating the political structure & monetary system of the European Union (EU) as it stands today.

  • Discuss what you have learned during the class and how it will assist you in achieving further academic work related goals as you work global economy.
  • Focus on your personal feelings and experiences, use multiple sources and concrete examples.

Provide a brief summary. Write a narrative of your experience with the topic upon which you are reflecting. Detail factual information, as well as your feelings and impressions

Compare your experience with your prior knowledge. Introduce any ideas that you had encountered. Point out why you feel the concept pertains to the experience.

Analyze your experience according to the theoretical concept. Illustrate the ways in which your experience diverged from what the theory expects as well as how closely it conformed to theoretical expectations. Discuss why you feel the theory either described or did not describe your experiences.