University of Phoenix Material Appendix G The DSM-IV The DSM-IV is an important tool for clinicians. It provides a standard for diagnoses to be standardized across psychology; however‚ the DSM-IV is not as precise for diagnosing personality disorders as some psychologists would like. Give an example of each of the following problems identified in your readings and explain how these problems could negatively affect a diagnosis. 1. Some criteria used for reaching a diagnosis cannot be observed
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Clinical Assessment Scenario Mr. and Mrs. Lawson brought their 4-year-old adopted daughter‚ Clara‚ to see Dr. Mason‚ a psychiatrist. Clara was polite in greeting Dr. Mason‚ but did not smile and kept her gaze down as she took a seat. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson sat next to Clara and began explaining their concerns. They described Clara as a quiet child who has recently begun throwing temper tantrums‚ during which she is inconsolable. Her sleep and eating patterns have changed‚ and she no longer wants to
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University of Phoenix Material Appendix F Autism and Mental Retardation Respond to the following: 1. List the primary features of autism. The primary features are emotional and social reciprocity. This includes characteristics such as seeming indifferent to physical care and loving emotional interests which others provide to an autistic individual‚ verbal and other communication and language impairments and inability to use and to speak. Additional characteristics in autism include a lack
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University of Phoenix Material Appendix E Suicide Respond to the following based on the information in the “Suicide Rates by Age Group” article: 1. What has been the trend in suicide rates over the past few years? The study indicates that suicide rates are declining. One reason could be the attention that has been given to antidepressants which may cause suicidal tendencies. Newer drugs are currently on the market that may decrease this side effect. 2. What part of the
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CheckPoint: Mind over Matter PSY/270 June 5‚ 2013 Dean Marzofka Mind over Matter Questions: 1. What is the difference between mental illness and insanity? (Hint: What is the important second prong of the McNaughten rule?) • With mental illness an individual knows right from wrong • With insanity an individual does not know right from wrong • The important second prong of the M’Naghten rule says that the person must know right from wrong. Clark would have had to have
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Substance Abuse I agree with the behavioral/cognitive theory‚ the biological theory‚ and the sociocultural theory. These three viewpoints share certain elements that are all important. The sociocultural theory states that substance abuse is a result from stress as well as environmental factors. When there is low socioeconomics and unemployment is high‚ drugs may used to relieve stress. The behavioral/cognitive viewpoint sees the situation as contributing to the use of substances. This viewpoint
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University of Phoenix Material The purpose of this assignment is to help you generate ideas for your Week 5 paper. Practice good sentence writing and answer in full sentences. You want to look at the Week 5 Assignment‚ at the instructions for the final paper‚ which this assignment helps towards. Strategies for Selecting a Topic Complete the following table. Answer in the boxes below What two objects‚ people‚ subjects‚ or concepts are you going
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Week 3 Assignment The PEACE Domestic Violence Agency is a nonprofit organization based in the metropolitan city of Portland‚ Oregon. The objectives of this organization are to reduce‚ empower and promote a better community from the domestic violence that is seen. The way to reduce the incidences of violence in people’s lives is of great concern to the PEACE agency. There is great need for a positive outcome‚ more so after the last five years. The increasing reports of domestic violence and
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Research Methods Name PSY/270 date instructor Research Methods Research Method | Advantages | Disadvantages | Case Study | * The case Study can provide a very accurate record of treatment that is put together in a way that is easily understood and studied by others (Comer‚ 2005). * Case Studies offer the opportunity for the researcher to promote new ideas to their colleagues through collaboration (Comer‚ 2005). * Researchers are able to accurately provide evidence of a theory
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