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    Psychology for Social Change

    Counseling and psychological treatments have evolved over the past century. New theories and practical methods are being developed that will aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders. How these changes are implemented will depend on individual mental health care providers. Acting as a scholar-practitioner, you will help in

    Challenges in Practice: Diagnosis & Assessment

    Changes in the field of psychology and mental health counseling, such as new research and theoretical emphases, will influence the future of assessment and diagnosis and will provide you with challenges. Your own personal values and beliefs will influence how you assess clients, arrive at a diagnosis, make recommendations, and a

    Heritability and Onset of Schizophrenia Disorder

    o "Heritability and Onset of Schizophrenia Disorder"consider how psychosocial and cultural aspects can affect a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Complete a diagnosis for " schizophrenia." • Provide specific supporting information. • Discuss the relevant psychosocial and cultural aspects that might support or challenge the dia

    Malingering

    "Malingering is diagnosed if the person is intentionally producing or grossly exaggerating physical symptoms and is motivated by external incentives such as avoiding work or obtaining financial compensation" (Butcher, et al., 2014). Unlike in clinical settings, forensic psychology professionals are more likely to face clients wh

    (PTSD) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

    An understanding of why PTSD is classified as an anxiety disorder, not an adjustment disorder. Briefly describe the factors that contributed to the overall stress in the case you chose, including psycho social and cultural factors, temperament, etc. Be sure to include your thoughts on how you could assist this client to remove t

    Executive Dysfunction & Major Depressive Disorder

    Please provide a comparison (similarities and differences) between the executive dysfunction and major depressive disorder. Then, explain the factors that might make it difficult to differentiate between and diagnose the disorders. Next, postulate on some recommendations that might be given for treatment of either case if a fore

    Dissociative Disorders Comparison

    A comparison (similarities and differences) of dissociative identity disorder and one other dissociative disorder. Highlight the difference between the disorders in a way that allows you to accurately distinguish between the two when making a diagnosis. Then explain challenges dissociative disorders might present to forensic psy

    Excessive Alcohol Consumption Diagnosis

    Explain your diagnosis. Provide specific supporting information. Describe additional information that might be significant to the assessment, treatment, and welfare of the client. Briefly describe the interventions you would recommend, and explain why you would make these recommendations

    Abnormal Behavior: Dependent Personality Disorder

    Select a person for whom you will complete a diagnostic battery. The person and his or her history should be connected to some legal issue, be it criminal, civil, or juvenile. Introduction of the person or the character you are diagnosing Background of the person and presenting information, including the legal issue he or s

    Antisocial Personality Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Please provide a summary of the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, a brief description of a treatment approach you would recommend or how the diagnosis might be applied to forensic context. Then, explain how the diagnosis informs treatment planning or could influence a court-related issue.

    Cultural Factors and Depression for Andrea

    an analysis of the cultural factors and related social and familial issues that you consider important in making a culturally sensitive diagnosis of "Andrea C.", and an explanation of their impact on the assessment and diagnosis.think about how a client's gender, culture (including the culture of physical disabilities), ethnicit

    Forensic Psychology Specialty Guidelines

    Consider APA ethics codes and the AP-LS specialty guidelines for forensic psychologists'. Discuss how various legal guidelines, ethics codes, and specialty guidelines influence diagnosis and assessment in general. Reference at least one potential conflict between laws the state of FL , ethical guidelines, or specialty guideline

    Internet Infidelity

    After reading Mileham's article, "Online Infidelity in Internet Chat Rooms: An Ethnographic Exploration," and Hertlein and Piercy's article, "Therapists' Assessment and Treatment of Internet Infidelity Cases," describe your personal ideas regarding internet infidelity. Be certain to include your personal beliefs and feelings reg

    Individual Pathology Perspective

    Read the case study below and imagine that your client presented this situation to you in couples therapy. Jody and Ted have been married for ten years. Last year, Jody's mom passed away and since then she has been drinking heavily. Ted has taken over getting the kids off to school and he sometimes has to call Jody's work whe

    Advantages of obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    The expert provides a personal, detailed explanation as to why they chose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. The solution explains why it is beneficial to pursue this route, rather than simply entering the job market as a high school graduate. Benefits of this degree are outlined in detail and a resource is provided.

    Strategies for Group Leaders

    Group therapy in any setting may include a diverse group of clients. This can be even more common in groups focused on addictions, given the breadth of community members who may be impacted. Describe key strategies that a group leader would be wise to consider in leading an addictions group where members may initially appear to

    Role of Support Groups for Addiction

    For this discussion, describe key differences between formal group therapy in a treatment setting and support groups found in the community (such as Alcoholics Anonymous). What client characteristics or preferences are appropriate to consider before making referrals to support groups in the community? Provide an example of a cli

    Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy

    I need some help with the case study below: Amelia and Miguel have been together on and off for 7 years. They have four children together ranging from ages 8 to 1. The couple states that they are unable to communicate effectively due to frequent use of the "silent treatment" which usually can last up to 3 days. Amelia states t

    Same-Sex Couples

    Case Study Corina, a 35 year old female, and Veronica, a 37 year old female, are a lesbian couple that has been in a committed relationship for 5 years. Corina, a recovering drug addict, has not informed her family of her sexual orientation or current relationship. Veronica is a working professional and is open about her rela

    Narrative Therapy Case Study

    Case Study Peter is a 6 year- old referred to therapy by his teacher due to fighting, use of obscene language, talking out of turn and disruptive behaviors in class. Peter has been suspended from school a number of times. Peter's parents (Scott and Norma) report similar behaviors at home. Parents reveal that they believe Pet

    Solution-Focused Theerapy

    Use Theory-Based Treatment Planning for Marriage and Family Therapists to complete the following: - Read the Vignette, "Couple," on page 204 and assess this couple from a solution-focused perspective addressing the following issues: - How would the presenting problem be conceptualized from this perspective? - What would

    Operationalization of Concepts

    The main advantage to operationalization is specificity. Once operationalization is complete, one should have the capability to determine the evidence toward a hypothesis or not. A disadvantage is the interpretation that is involved. The disadvantage of interpretation is that there can be various arrivals to the conclusions or h

    Lifecycle Stages

    Choose a stage in the lifecycle of a couple and discuss some of the specific challenges for that stage. Be sure to discuss some potential issues or challenges that could lead a couple to present in therapy. Assume that, as with many couples, when they present in therapy, they are pointing the finger of blame at one another. Desc

    Current state of mental health and well-being

    A subdicipline within psychology that I believe will become increasingly important in the future is abnormal psychology. Abnormal psychology deals with mental and emotional disorder. Menta and emotional disorders affects the individual personally, socially, basically in everyday functioning. Disorders such as: personality disor

    Forensic Assessment Related to Juvenile Sex Offenders and Fitness for Duty

    A description of one issue related to forensic assessment of juvenile sex offenders and one issue related to forensic assessment of individuals being evaluated for fitness for duty. Explain why the issues you selected are issues for forensic psychology professionals conducting forensic assessments, using specific examples. Also