Category: Psychology

  • Abnormal Psychology Reflection#2

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  • Reflection 3

    Reflection 3:

    To supplement understanding, a media representation (podcast, youtube animation, interview, etc) will be provided each week.

    Watch the assigned “Media Source Video” for the week and answer the following prompt:

    What societal and medical factors contributed to the widespread use of lobotomies?

    For full credit, make sure to include content from the 1) lecture video 2) media representation and 3) chapter reading.

    Reflection Guidelines

    • Length: 200250 words
    • Content: Directly respond to the specific weekly prompt provided alongside the media source.
    • Format: Submit as a text entry or upload a document in the assignment submission area.

    Study Guide Chap. 2

    • Due Sunday by 11:59pm
    • Points 1
    • Submitting a text entry box or a file upload

    For this Chapter, you should be able to answer:

    1) What the following points are (in your own words)

    2) Why each point is important

    • Chapter 2: Emotion and the Brain
    • Cannons Theory of Emotion
    • Papez Circuit
    • Limbic System
    • Lobotomy
    • Schachter-Singer Theory of Emotion
    • Cognitive Emotion Theory
    • Appraisal
    • Action tendencies

    Schirmer, Annett. (2015). Emotion. CA: SAGE. ISBN-13: 978-1452226255. ISBN-10: 1452226253

    Both are different assaignments

  • Psychology Question

    Write a DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) paper (5 pages) about the included prompt. Describe the behavior from a behaviorist perspective. B.F. Skinner’s philosophy is extremely relevant.

    Requirements: 5 pages

  • stress

    n essence, you are tasked with creating a design-based project (I will be expecting a brochure or a poster) that has a separate panel or section for each rubric prompt listed below here:

    • Origins of Stress
    • Risks of Stress
    • Biopsychosocial Effects of Stress
    • Coping with Stress
    • Resources Available for Support

    The link is to a Canva design which shows the easiest way to take these prompts and make them each have their own section of the brochure. Place the reference list on its own page instead of within a panel itself. When you open the Canva link, do not resolve any comments on there as it removes it from everyones view!

    Below is a list of things to make sure your submission has to maximize points:

    • Make sure each panel has a citation (in parentheses) on it.
    • Make sure to paraphrase, not directly quote.
    • Make sure to write in a third-person narrative.
    • Make sure each panel has around 50-75 words.
    • Make sure each rubric prompt gets its own panel.
    • Make sure there is a reference list on its own page outside of the main panels.
    • Make sure to follow APA documentation as best as possible.
    • Make sure to hit the minimum source count with scholarly articles, you can exceed the limit with other sources as long as the minimum is hit with journal articles (stick to these guidelines for all assignments in this class).
    • Keep sources within the 2000’s at minimum in this class and with this assignment.

    I recommend submitting this as a .PDF file for stability in Halo when I grade it! The purpose of this assignment is to create an informative and engaging education resource tailored to a specific audience. This project aims to address the chosen audiences unique needs and concerns while comprehensively exploring the multiple aspects of stress and its impact on physical and mental health.

    After reading Chapters 3, 4 and 5 in the textbook, you will create either a newsletter, poster, or brochure in which you comprehensively explain the following:

    1. Identify and discuss the origins of stress and how stress affects people (i.e., financial, school, work, relationships).
    2. Identify the risks of stress on an individuals health. What are the biopsychosocial effects of stress on the body (include both short- and long-term effects)? What factors put someone at risk for stress and disease?
    3. Discuss at least three ways an individual can manage and cope with stress.
    4. What networks, groups or local resources are available for support (i.e., places of worship, family, friends, counselor)?

    Choose an appropriate audience to address in your project (examples include a traditional college student, an online college student, a military veteran). Make sure that your project incorporates information that clearly relates to and targets your chosen audience.

    • Use two or three current scholarly resources in your project. Your textbook and scholarly internet sources are acceptable.
  • Elimination diets in relation to individuals with autism (C…

    you must write about( ELIMINATION DIETS ) in relation to individuals with autism

    This is the topic !!!

    Part 1: Video Presentation

    • View the Week 5 topic ELIMINATION DIETS
    • Read and select at least 3 of the articles from each of the following categories in the Week 5 announcement.
    • One scholarly source about the assigned procedure.
    • One behavior-analytic source on how to determine if a procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic.
    • One behavior-analytic source on soft skills and/or communication strategies.
    • I HAVE PROVIDED ALL THREE ARTICLES
    • Use the Week 5 Script Template [DOCX] to create a transcript for the hypothetical conversation with a client’s family. With the family you will:
    • Explain the assigned controversial treatment and how it is used as a treatment for autism.
    • Discuss one pro and one con of using the controversial treatment as an intervention.
    • Explain how behavior analysts determine if a procedure is behavior-analytic and evidence-based, with an example of a behavior analytic procedure that meets these criteria. Consider providing an example of a treatment that may be an appropriate alternative to this controversial treatment.
    • When determining if a procedure is behavior analytic, consider the seven dimensions of ABA and if the treatment meets the criteria of all seven.
    • Explain the importance of using evidence-based and behavior-analytic strategies.
    • Select at least three BACB ethics codes from the following list that would be violated if the treatment were implemented: Week 5 Ethics Codes [PDF].
    • For each code, state the code number, title, and a brief description, and explain how implementing the treatment would violate the code.
    • Record a video role-playing the conversation (5 minutes maximum). I will do this part i just need you to write the script.

    Part 2: Written Reflection

    Write a 1-2 page paper (using the Week 5 Reflection Paper Template [DOCX]). You must have a minimum of three scholarly sources:

    1. One scholarly source about the assigned procedure.
    2. One behavior-analytic source on how to determine if a procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic.
    3. One behavior-analytic source on soft skills and/or communication strategies.

    Use APA-style in-text citations throughout the paper and provide complete references. All references must be accurate and verifiable based on the information as it appears in your paper.

    Complete the following:

    Kaltura Link for Video Presentation

    • In the first section of the paper, please include your Kaltura link. Before submitting the assignment, double check that the link works.

    Use of Scholarly Sources

    • Complete the following and be sure to use APA-formatted in-text citations.
    • Describe and explain which articles were used to:
    • Describe the procedure and identify the pro and con.
    • Evaluate whether the procedure is evidence-based and behavior analytic.
    • Support your communication strategies (for example, soft skills).

    Reflection of the Conversation

    • Although this was a hypothetical conversation, reflect on what thoughts or feelings you might experience if you were to have this conversation in real life and what communication strategies are necessary. Support your reflection with scholarly sources on soft skills and communication (use APA in-text citations).
    • Discuss how you would explain the importance of evidence based and behavior analytic interventions (that is, what soft skills, how would you adjust your tone, what kind of language you would use).
    • Consider how it might feel to explain that a requested treatment cannot be implemented.
    • Discuss one concern you would have when having this type of conversation and one priority.

    Ethics Codes

    • Briefly list and describe all three relevant ethics codes (number, title, description) you selected from the provided list. Make sure to cite the code.
    • Briefly explain how each could be violated.
    • Identify one code you would consider as the highest priority when addressing non-evidence-based interventions.

    HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE LET ME KNOW

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): the Week 5 Reflection Paper Template DOCX.docx, Week 5 Ethics Codes PDF.pdf, Week 5 Script Template DOCX.docx, Scholarly Sources to Determine if Something is Behavior Analytic and Evidence-Based.pdf, Scholarly Sources on Soft Skills and Communication.pdf, Scholarly Sources for Elimination Diets and Autism.pdf

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  • Unit 3 Assignment 1: LITERATURE REVIEW | Summary of Referenc…

    Review your instructors comments with regards to your list of references from Unit 2. Use this as a guide to help you summarize your three to five sources — this is due in Unit 4. Each summary must have a reference in the most recent APA format for the article, as well as any other sources cited in your summary.

    It is critically important that you also refer to this important document:

    Checklist for analyzing research articles

    1. Article Reference in the most recent APA format.
    2. Locate and restate the hypothesis or purpose of the study/paper: Start by repeating the author(s) names and date the study was published, e.g., Author and Author (2020) hypothesized ….
    3. Identify the variables investigated in this study. Remember, independent and dependent variables are generally only used in a true experiment.
    4. Describe the participants used in the study, e.g., #, average age, sex, ethnicity (if reported); the methods used to recruit participants; the procedures used to select or assign them to groups; any instruments used to gather data, i.e., surveys and/or experimental manipulations/procedures used to test the hypothesis.
    5. Briefly summarize the studys findings/results: Always explicitly state whether the evidence supported the stated hypothesis (repeat the hypothesis).
    6. Examine the real-world implications of these findings
    7. Note any problems or criticisms of the current study identified by the authors or by you.
    8. Were any suggestions for further study noted by the author(s)?

    FEEDBACK:

    Important and timely questions. Good research 4/5 articles. They are mostly “review” articles which will cover a lot of studies so try not to get overwhelmed with the plethora of information.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Unit 2 AS 1 Saenz (1).docx, Directions for Writing Research Article Summaries.docx

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  • Book Review

    For these assignments, you will create one book review for each of the following texts:the Aten & Boan text, the Franklin text, and the Langberg text. Note that your grade for each book review depends on the quality and thoroughness of your response to each of the 4 headings found in the 4-MAT Book Review Template. You must include all 4 of the headings in the body of your paper.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): 4-MAT Book Review Assignment Instructions.docx

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  • Discussion 5

    For this discussion, I want to get the groups understanding and opinions on psychopathy. Let’s elaborate on a psychopath’s emotional experiences, personality characteristics, and tests that assess the traits. How common are psychopaths? What do we know about this concept of ‘successful psychopath?’

  • Discussion 3

    What is the groups opinion on Lifestyle Theory (Hindelang, Gottfredson, and Farofalo, 1978)? Please comment on possible strengths and limitations to this theory.

  • interview paper

    This assignment consists of two parts:

    Part 1 is the interview itself. Preferably, write the interview in a narrative form instead of transcribing the questions and answers. For instance:

    _____ described the psychiatrist as very professional, but not warm or interested in personal details about the experienced challenges at work and relationships. Per _______s report, the side effects were not intense, but the desired effects took a long time to emerge.

    Make sure you write the generic names of medications in lowercase and the brand names in capital initial letters. For instance, fluoxetine (Prozac), venlafaxine (Effexor), risperidone (Risperdal), alprazolam (Xanax), etc.

    Part 2 is your reflection as a prospective therapist working with clients who use psychotropic medications. Elaborate on your countertransference and biases, cultural and identity diversity sensitivity, clinical judgment, possible interventions you would employ as a therapist, and areas for your further growth.

    Parts 1 and 2 are equally important. It will be helpful to imagine that you should strive to obtain 50 points in Part 1 and 50 points in Part 2.

    Structure of the Interview Paper

    Part 1: Interview (2 to 3 double-spaced pages)

    • Firstly, keep the interviewees name confidential by changing it when writing the paper. Begin the interview section by providing demographic information (sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic background, age, cultural background) and a brief list of the medications to treat the interviewees symptoms. For instance:

    The interviewee Tina Doe is a 35-year-old transgender woman of Haitian descent, who was reportedly diagnosed with anxiety after the deportation of her parents and an aunt nearly two months ago. Tina states that for a miracle she managed to go to the hospital, and was prescribed fluoxetine and alprazolam with no recollection of their dosages and the names of the prescribing physicians

    If you have a history of use of psychotropic medications and feel that this assignment will be significantly helpful in your development as a prospective therapist, you can be the interviewee.

    • Start the interview this way:

    State your name and identify yourself with your credentials (e.g., clinical psychology master’s students, MFT trainee, etc), and provide the name of the course and explain the purpose of this interview, and thank them for the opportunity to interview him/her/them. Emphasize that all information shared will be kept strictly confidential and that a fictitious name will substitute for the real name. Make the interviewee feel as safe and comfortable as possible. And present yourself with no judgment, respectfully and warmly. Make sure to make note of this (stating your credentials and the purpose of this interview) in your paper; it can be a brief sentence or two but this and the closing protocol do need to be explicitly mentioned, with the intent of training you to get used to information that must be included in intake or psychopharmocological interviews with clients (and documenting that it was verbalized).

    • Questions to ask the interviewee:
    1. Have you ever undergone treatment with psychotropic medications? If yes (for the purposes of this paper, of course the answer does need to be yes), what was the reason you started taking psychotropic medications? Do you know the names of these medications, the dosages, and who prescribed them?
    2. How would you evaluate the quality of the interaction with the prescribing doctor/nurse regarding warmth, listening, attention, and professionalism? How long was the assessment interview, and how long did it take to select the medications? Did your doctor/nurse explain what the medications were for and their potential side effects?
    3. How did you respond to the prescribed medications? Did you have positive effects?
    4. Did you have side effects? How did you address them?
    5. Were you being treated in psychotherapy conjointly?
    6. (If not) Would you have considered including psychotherapy if circumstances were favorable? In what ways could psychotherapy and the therapist be beneficial?
    7. (If yes) How do you evaluate the treatment with psychotherapy with prescribed psychotropic medications? Was this combination effective? Why? Was your therapist able to support you if you experienced undesirable effects from medications?
    8. Is there anything you would like to add to this interview?
    • Before ending the interview:

    Ask him/her/them if they would like you to email a draft of the interview for their review.

    Thank the interviewee sincerely for the opportunity to learn from his/her/their history. Make brief note of this important step in your paper.

    Part 2: Insights and reflection as a prospective therapist working with clients who take medications (1 to 3 double-spaced pages)

    • Elaborate on your countertransference and how it can impact your relationship with the client as a therapist. Part 2 must display self-awareness derived from deep intellectual reflection and intrapsychic investigation.
    • Assumptions you had about the interviewee based on his/her/their appearance, cultural and ethnic background, social class, race, and privilege. How did the assumptions impact the interaction?
    • If the interviewee were your therapy client, how would you support him/her/them? What would you do if there were complaints of side effects? Which interventions would you employ in the therapy sessions?
    • What are the areas for further growth as a prospective therapist working with clients who use psychotropic medications in their treatment?

    Clarity, Structure, and ComplianceFormatting and Presentation

    Criterion Score

    Narrative Form

    2 points

    Interview is presented in a narrative form (not Q&A transcription), effectively weaving the responses into a descriptive story.

    Score of Narrative Form,

    / 2

    Medication Nomenclature

    2 points

    Correct use of lowercase generic names and capitalized initial Brand names (e.g., fluoxetine (Prozac)).

    Score of Medication Nomenclature,

    / 2

    Length Compliance

    2 points

    Paper adheres to the suggested minimum length (Part 1: 2-3 pages; Part 2: 1-3 pages).

    Score of Length Compliance,

    / 2

    Part 1: Interview Content and StructureIntroduction and Demographics

    Criterion Score

    Confidentiality and Fictitious Name

    2 points

    Interviewee is kept confidential using a fictitious name.

    Score of Confidentiality and Fictitious Name,

    / 2

    Opening Protocol

    5 points

    Student states name, identifies credentials (e.g., MFT student), names course, explains purpose, and thanks the interviewee. The tone is respectful, warm, and non-judgmental.

    Score of Opening Protocol,

    / 5

    Demographic Information

    10 points

    Comprehensive demographic details provided (sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/cultural background, age).

    Score of Demographic Information,

    / 10

    Interview Execution and DetailInterview

    Criterion Score

    Reason and Medication History (Q1)

    5 points

    Clear details on the reason for starting medication, names, dosages (if known), and prescribing professional.

    Score of Reason and Medication History (Q1),

    / 5

    Prescriber Interaction (Q2)

    5 points

    Thorough evaluation of the quality of interaction (warmth, listening, professionalism), assessment length, and explanation of side effects/purpose.

    Score of Prescriber Interaction (Q2),

    / 5

    Response and Side Effects (Q3 & Q4)

    5 points

    Detailed account of positive/desired effects, side effects experienced, and how they were addressed.

    Score of Response and Side Effects (Q3 & Q4),

    / 5

    Psychotherapy Conjointly (Q5)

    5 points

    Comprehensive exploration of whether psychotherapy was combined with medication, evaluation of the combined treatment, and therapist support for side effects. (Or) Thorough discussion of considering psychotherapy and its potential benefits (if not combined).

    Score of Psychotherapy Conjointly (Q5),

    / 5

    Closing Protocol (Q6 & Ending)

    2 points

    Interviewee’s optional additions are noted, the offer to email a draft is made, and an effusive thank you is included.

    Score of Closing Protocol (Q6 & Ending),

    / 2

    Narrative Quality and FlowPart 1: Overall

    Criterion Score

    Engagement and Clarity

    5 points

    The narrative is engaging, well-organized, and the interviewees experience is conveyed with clarity and depth.

    Score of Engagement and Clarity,

    / 5

    Part 2: Insights and ReflectionSelf-Awareness and Introspection

    Criterion Score

    Countertransference and Biases

    10 points

    In-depth elaboration on potential countertransference specific to this client’s case and its likely impact on the therapeutic relationship.

    Score of Countertransference and Biases,

    / 10

    Assumptions and Impact

    10 points

    Deep intellectual reflection on assumptions (based on appearance, culture, race, class, privilege, etc.) and a critical analysis of how these assumptions did or could have impacted the interaction.

    Score of Assumptions and Impact,

    / 10

    Clinical Application and GrowthCountertransference and Biases

    Criterion Score

    Client Support and Interventions

    15 points

    Concrete and specific ways the student would support the client, including addressing side effect complaints, and outlining possible clinical interventions tailored to the case.

    Score of Client Support and Interventions,

    / 15

    Cultural/Identity Sensitivity

    10 points

    Reflection on and demonstration of sensitivity toward the client’s cultural background, identity diversity, and clinical judgment regarding medication use (integrated throughout the support/interventions section).

    Score of Cultural/Identity Sensitivity,

    / 10

    Areas for Further Growth

    5 points

    Clear identification and elaboration of specific, actionable areas for professional growth related to working with clients on psychotropic medications