Susan Smith: A DSM IV Analysis Abnormal Psychology November 15‚ 2010 Susan Smith: A DSM IV Analysis On October 25‚ 1994‚ late in the evening. Susan Smith decided to take her two sons‚ Michael and Alex for a drive; little did they know it would be their last. Susan Smith drove her two sleeping children to a ramp off of a lake‚ jumped out of the car‚ released the brake‚ and stood by as the car drifted off and descended into the water. There is no doubt that this unspeakable act was not just
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Anorexia Nervosa DSM-IV Criteria for Anorexia Nervosa A) Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. Weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight less than 85% of that expected; or failure to make weight gain during period of growth leading to body weight less than 85% of that expected. B) Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat even though under -weight. C) Disturbance in the way one’s body weight or shape is experienced undue influence
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Axia College Material Appendix D Costs and Cost Control Part I—Costs: Briefly define the following terms‚ and provide examples where appropriate. Term | Definition and example | Direct costs | These are costs that incurred directly as a result of providing a specific good or service. (Example) A patient is in the hospital and all of the services are included in the cost. | Indirect costs | These are those that cannot be tied directly to the patient as they stay in the hospital. (Example)
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I have experienced many interesting and challenging interactions with patients during my mental health clinical rotation at Hennepin County Medical Center. Week 2‚ I had the opportunity to meet and interact with a 24-year-old male diagnosed with bipolar type 1 disorder. The patient‚ Jonathan‚ and I sat down and discussed his past and current situation‚ which presented many challenges. Jonathon made it well known through the frustration in his voice and the clenching of his teeth that he was upset
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Associate Level Material Appendix B History Matrix Directions: Using the matrix‚ list at least five events or major concepts from each of the three periods in the history of modern personality psychology. 1930 - 1950 1950 - 1970 1970 - Present Example: * Learning from animal responses. -During the 1930’s personality theorists Freud‚ Jung‚ and Adler came together to form a new academic discipline. -The first issue of journal and personality was published in 1932‚ this was aimed
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Depression Paper Amy Soucek PSY/270 May 26‚ 2013 Dr. Colleen Story Depression Paper While similar‚ unipolar depression and bipolar disorder cause different struggles in individuals who have them. Unipolar depression is characterized only by bouts of depression symptoms‚ while people with bipolar disorder experience the same symptoms in combination with cycles of mania. There are many biological and psychological theories of the causes of unipolar depression‚ but bipolar disorder has for the
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In this file of ETH 125 Week 8 Appendix I you will find the next information: Part I Define the following terms: Part II Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. Answer the following questions in 150 to 250 words each: General Questions - General Academic Questions ETH/125 ***New*** Version 7 Week 8 Appendix I Do your research into different colleges before deciding on one. Make sure that they not only offer the classes you need‚ but also other areas
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minimize behavioral issues which are at risk of escalation requiring more restrictive environments. • School Based-This program offers comprehensive behavioral health for youth and their families. Services are tailor made for the consumers within the community and include individual assessments‚ individualized service plans‚ counseling‚ therapeutic groups‚ resource development and child/family team plans. Are service goals and objectives based on empirical research? If so‚ describe/discuss. If not
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Assignment 2: Adjustment Case Study Janis Raymond Professor Adams PSY 100 February 26‚ 2015 Summarize the two (2) articles you selected from the NPR Website. 1st Article In the article “Pain‚ But No Regrets: A Father Remembers His Adopted Son” the story has been very much proof of all beauty along with sadness inherent within human situation ("Pain‚ But No Regrets‚” 2015). Mr. Jones has been most honest person here; he surely has been realist. He followed child. Child‚ Aaron‚ may not share
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