Category: Psychology

Individual Assignment: 1. Describe pubertal changes in body size, proportions, and sexual maturity 2. Explain social and emotional attitudes and reactions toward puberty, including sex differences 3. Describe brain development during adolescence 4. Describe health and sexual concerns during adolescence 5. Discuss concerns associated with eating disorders. 6. Describe cognitive abilities and changes during adolescence 7. Describe the role of secondary education in adolescent development 8. Describe moral development during adolescence Describe changes in self-concept and identity development during adolescence Explain Marcias four identity statuses Discus changes in family relationships during adolescence Describe adolescent friendships and dating relationships as they apply to development Explain the role that aggression, anxiety, and depression play in adolescent development

Based on the the video you watched, complete the following assignment. You will be using the client information gathered in the video to complete this assignment (i.e., client strengths, client needs, client’s subjective viewpoint, etc.). You are required to provide at least 150 words for each category on the SOAP.

Your assignment is to write the narrative part of a progress note, adhering to the SOAP format, based on the video. An example (based on a different client) is provided as an attachment. You are required to use the format provided in the blank SOAP note form provided as an attachment above.

Here is the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPCYGqzf7Us

please reply to the 2 discussion posts below separately in 1 full page .

APA 7th.

Brook-

In the video, Signs I Grew Up with Undiagnosed Depression, Ginger Zee talks about growing up with undiagnosed narcolepsy and depression. When the narcolepsy disorder was diagnosed in college, her other symptoms were more noticeable, and she was diagnosed with depression also. Growing up, Ginger felt like she was two different people. The confident and sure Ginger was who everyone else saw. The person inside felt vulnerable and unsure of herself, that person she called Renee, which was her middle name. She felt different, often looking in the mirror and wondering who she really was. After receiving her diagnoses, she realized that confusion of identity due in part to childhood trauma and her parents divorce when she was seven, caused a delay in emotional regulation as well as an inability to share actual, true emotions (MedCircle, 2021).

Narcolepsy is a specific hypersomnolence disorder that is characterized by overwhelming bouts of sleep plus sudden loss of muscle tone lasting under 2 minutes or periodic intrusions of REM sleep when transitioning between sleep and wakefulness. The occurrence of hypersomnolence disorders is more likely among people with mood disorders (Jennings, 2025). This may bring some understanding to the diagnosis of depression following the narcolepsy diagnosis. According to Abenza-Abildua et al (2023), the occurrence of anxiety and depression in patients with narcolepsy is three times that of the general population, especially in younger patients. They also point out that the mood disorder will usually precede the narcolepsy diagnosis, but the symptoms of depression and anxiety will occur before or parallel to the symptoms of narcolepsy. This high prevalence suggests a possible biological connection between depression or anxiety and narcolepsy.

Ginger also talks about her healing journey and why mental health advocacy is important to her. She believes that transparency is part of healing and when she opens up, she helps herself and others. She works hard to give support but not labels to herself and others as they heal. She uses meditation as well as consistent and planned out time with her therapist, and she focuses on reinforcing the positive aspects of healing and finding gratitude for herself. One of the most important things to do is to share. Take a step every day to share with someone else.

Ginger advocates accountability and giving and receiving support to and from others to not only heal, but to continue to remain in a place of healing and well-being (MedCircle, 2021). These directives can be supported with scripture for believers to use in their daily lives as well. Galatians 6:2 tells us to carry the burdens of others, being obedient to what Christ asks of us. Ephesians 4:2 tells us to support each other with patience, gentleness, and humility (English Standard Bible, 2001/2016). We do need fellowship and relationships with others to be able to heal, we cannot do it all by ourselves.

Abigail-

In this week’s video, Kyle Kittleson interviews Dr. Judith Joseph about her book on high functioning depression. Dr. Joseph gives valuable insight into a topic that is not commonly known of as it is not in the DSM-5. High functioning depression is seen in individuals who have symptoms of depression, namely anhedonia– a reduced enjoyment in activities that once brought joy, but they are able to keep a stable level of functioning. As a result, their needs go unmet, especially by psychiatrists, doctors, and therapists. Dr. Joseph put it quite well when she said, “We wait for that box of lack of functioning before we do something about it” (MedCircle, 2025). Part of her work is advocating for preventative outlooks and measures, rather than a reactive approach. Instead of waiting for someone’s daily functioning to be impaired or until they break down, we should be recognizing the early signs of depression and begin an intervention. One way of addressing high functioning depression is by using mindfulness. She calls it points of joy. Essentially small moments throughout our day that we can be present and content with. Situations such as drinking water, eating a meal, or enjoying the sunlight.

A study was conducted to measure the protective role of mindfulness on maladaptive behaviors and disorders in those with high stress jobs. Yan et al. looked at rates of depression, suicide risk, PTSD, anger, sleep disturbance, and alcohol use against the use of mindfulness measures such as non-reactivity, non-judging, describing, and acting with awareness in firefighters (2024). Results indicated that focusing on those facets of mindfulness; depression, anger, and other negative outcomes may be reduced.

Dr. Joseph points out that many people are taught growing up to push through pain. She advocates for the biopsychosocial approach. Our textbook states the biopsychosocial approach is looking at and integrating biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors when looking at the development of disorders (Jennings, 2025). The belief that we are to push through pain is rooted in the sociocultural factor. Due to this belief, people oftentimes will neglect what they are feeling, which can compound over time and we end up seeing high functioning depression.

Psalm 104 states, “How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond numberliving things both large and small” (New International Version, Psalm 104:24-25, 1973/2011). This scripture is a wonderful reminder that there is beauty here on earth, in God’s creation. Keeping our eyes on the beautiful moments God grants us each day is a mindful practice. Doing so will help guard our hearts and minds against feelings like anhedonia, hopefully moving us towards a place of contentment and joy.

Individual/Group Test Critique/Presentation: Each individual or group of students will submit one test critique from a domain of testing (ex: Cognitive, Ability, Personality, Achievement, and Career). The following areas will be discussed in the critique: definition and description of the construct/topic being assessed. (ex: ADHD, autism) identifying data (test name, author(s), publisher, date of publication); general information (nature and purpose of test, grade/age appropriate levels, features, costs); technical features (validity, reliability, norms, adequacy of test manual and accessory materials); your groups personal reflection/critique of the instrument and what reviewers say about it- MMY, Tests in Print, journal articles. All references should be cited and acknowledged on a reference page. PowerPoint submitted by due date Individual/Groups will prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the test presenting the information from the critique. Individuals- research the test using publishers information (google the name of your test). Also use these resources for information on your test – Tests in Print and Mental Measurement Yearbook (can be found in the Sheppard Library) or online). Make a short PowerPoint Presentation using the guidelines and submit via Canvas (bullets above). In-class Groups- will distribute a handout of their presentation to fellow students when they present their test critique. Each student in the group must participate in their critique development and oral presentation. 50 points will be assigned to this full- class- time presentation. All students in the group will receive the same grade. Questions will be asked at the end of the presentation; there will be a loss of five points for each question not answered correctly. OLC Individuals, select one assessment and let me know which one you’ve selected – Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC-V), Minnesota Multi-Phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), Beck Depression Scale, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Behavior Assessment System for Children BASC-3, Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement 3 (KTEA-3); total 35 points. OLC Groups- Upload your PowerPoint Presentation. Include 3 questions for the class about the test you critiqued and presented. Questions may be included in the Final exams. >> View/Complete

Throughout this course, you will work on a research project related to the topic of grit and openness (one of the Big 5 personality traits). You will have a research question, but before you conduct research (later in the course, the research data will be provided for you to analyze), you need to develop a problem statement, identify the gap in the literature that leads to this research, and provide supporting literature on this topic through a literature review, which will be the first part of your project.

Your literature review provides an overview of existing scholarly literature on the research topic. It helps the reader understand the current state of knowledge on the topic, and the gaps, or what is not yet known or addressed in research. It provides context on why this research topic is important.

Note: This literature review is a part of the final research report assignment.

Note: FirstPass, an AI-powered feedback tool, is available to use as you draft this assignment. The FirstPass tool for this assignment is available in the Weekly To Do List and includes directions on how to upload your draft to receive real-time feedback before you submit for a grade.

Preparation

Review the following document for tips and also an overview of how this course’s assignments fit together:

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Instructions

For this assignment, write a 35 page literature review, incorporating at least seven peer-reviewed journal articles as sources. At least two articles should be from the last 35 years, and at least one article should be a study from an international source (a journal published outside the United States or written by authors from outside the United States) or one that includes non-Western participants. You may use the articles in the

reading list. For this assignment, you may benefit from analyzing one or more of your articles using the .

Write Your Literature Review

Use the for instructions on what to include. Ensure that each main point of your paper is supported clearly with evidence from your sources. Under some points, there are guiding questions to guide your thinking, but be sure to consult the Literature Review rubric to make sure you cover all that will be assessed.

Once you complete your work in this required template and submit it through FirstPass, FirstPass will help you correct writing errors. Include a few sentences at the end of your literature review document on what you learned from using FirstPass. Then submit your literature review paper for grading.

In the template, address the following points:

• Explain the key research question and why its important. A distinguished review would also define key psychological concepts and ideas.
• Explain key findings and evidence from among articles. A distinguished review would explain how the key findings and evidence are similar and different.
• Synthesize the major themes among at least five articles into a summary. In a distinguished review, this would include a summary of what is known and most meaningful about the topic.
• Describe the theory that will support your research plan, and for a distinguished review, how the selected theory is relevant to the research problem.
• State a gap in the literature that your study can fill. A distinguished review would use relevant peer-reviewed scholarly articles.
• Clearly state the hypothesis of your research. For a distinguished review, the hypothesis would be both specific and measurable.
• Describe what you learned about the draft of your assignment from using First Pass. A distinguished review would also describe the changes made in response.
• Include an APA style reference for all sources cited.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

• Length: 35 typed, double-spaced pages.
• Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Resources and citations: A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles are required. Refer to
• for guidance in using proper APA style. See the
• for APA resources specific to your degree level.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 1: Differentiate between types of psychological research methods.
• Explain key findings and evidence from among articles.
• Synthesize the major themes among at least five articles.
• Competency 2: Design research that controls for variations in behavior related to individual differences.
• Explain a key research question and why it’s important.
• Describe the theory that will support your research plan.
• State a gap in the literature that your study can fill.
• Clearly state the hypothesis for your research.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
• Describe what was learned from using FirstPass.
• Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors. Support references with proper in-text citations and vice versa.
• Use APA style paper formatting with only minor errors.
• Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.

write 5-7 page paper on attached document topic

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Discussion Question

Based on your knowledge from the readings as well as the information presented in the video, comment on the current view of the emotional struggles of military personnel that develop PTSD. Contrast the views of the military personnel from medical personnel. How has our understanding of the trauma response following combat exposure evolved since WWII? What are some unique similarities/differences of the trauma response secondary to combat exposure versus other types of trauma exposure? What recommendations would you suggest to address the needs of military personnel post deployment? What would need to happen in order to implement these suggestions? What are significant barriers?

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Discussion Question

Based on the readings and this video, how might the impact of the trauma of genocide be similar and different from other forms of trauma? How might the intergenerational transmission of trauma complicate treatment or healing? What are some of the social/political barriers to healing?

Assignment Instructions PLease use this TEDTalk for your critical analysis assignment #1. The reference chapter in the digital text is chapter 12. Follow the instructions on Blackboard carefully and precisely, for full marks! Grading information: Criterion 1- Maximum 10 points Analysis, relevance of content, referencing and citation, depth of analysis, completeness and personal reflection. TIPS: In depth textual connections are more relevant than superficial connections. For example, stating that the text and the TEDtalk both cited a similar statistic is a superficial similarity; talking about the significance of this statistic and it is interpreted differently by each source is a deeper level of analysis, Be thorough and yet succinct in your explanations so that they are complete. Your personal reflections should be Based on these criteria the grading is: Points Range: 0 (0%) – 5 (40%) Points Range: 5.1 (40.80%) – 6.5 (52.80%) Points Range:6.6 (52.80%) – 10 (80.00%) Criterion 2 – Maximum 2.5 points Presentation clarity, organization, attention to detail, spelling and grammar TIPS: Keep your font consistent and single space. Make sure to proofread for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence-structure. Make sure to use paragraph style rather than point form; ensure each paragraph is clearly written and is well organized. If I can’t understand what you are trying to say, I can’t grade your work fairly. Points Range:0 (0%) – 1.24 (9.92%) Points Range:1.25 (10.00%) – 1.74 (13.92%) Points Range:1.75 (14.00%) – 2.5 (20.00%)