Entries by Liz

strategies for successful interviews.

Job interviews require planning and preparation in order to increase the possibility that they will be successful. There are specific steps and strategies that can assist you with interview preparation, but you must also understand the different types and methods of interviews. This assignment will help you differentiate between different types of interviews and assist […]

somatic symptom disorders and dissociative disorders.

Design a 12-15-slide (not including title and reference slides) PowerPoint presentation that describes and compares somatic symptom disorders and dissociative disorders. Address the following: Describe the key concepts and therapeutic process of somatic symptom disorders. Describe the key concepts and therapeutic process of dissociative disorders. Compare and contrast the rationale of the two therapeutic approaches […]

a real-world case involving one or more victims of crimes, discuss relevant facts pertaining to the case, apply theories, and critique the research that is available in the field of forensic psychology.

This assignment provides you with an opportunity to analyze a real-world case involving one or more victims of crimes, discuss relevant facts pertaining to the case, apply theories, and critique the research that is available in the field of forensic psychology. Select a real crime case that has occurred in the past 50 years and […]

the pamphlet should be a resource for prospective clients that provides information and encourages early intervention and or treatment strategies.

You are the owner and resident psychologist of a mental health facility that focuses on treatment of eating disorders. Design a trifold pamphlet, flyer, brochure, etc. that focuses on one of the following: anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, or eating disorders not otherwise specified. In effect, the pamphlet should be a resource for prospective clients that […]

a psychological perspective and describe how that perspective explains suicide.

Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay that addresses the following: Describe factors that trigger suicide. Select a psychological perspective and describe how that perspective explains suicide. Discuss the difference in how suicide is viewed by society based upon a person’s age. Discuss treatment, including treatment after an attempted suicide and prevention programs. Use four to six scholarly […]

three different mental health treatment methods (i.e., psychoanalysis vs group therapy vs antidepressants). T

Choose and contrast three different mental health treatment methods (i.e., psychoanalysis vs group therapy vs antidepressants). That is, select three different treatments and describe each of their relative strengths for a specific disorder. Write a 1 page double spaced paper describing and contrasting  the strengths and weaknesses of the three treatments.

psychotic disorder and discuss biological methods used to treat the disorder.

In 1,000-1,250 words, select a psychotic disorder and discuss biological methods used to treat the disorder. Include the following: Describe the problems associated with each biological method described. Suggest psychological methods that could be used to help a person with a psychotic disorder. Consider if the method would be dependent upon the setting – inpatient […]