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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Case Study 1: Schizoid Personality Disorder. Josephine is a 47-year-old single woman. The hardest times of the year for Josephine’s family are holidays and family gatherings; Josephine never seems to enjoy herself. She seldom smiles‚ laughs‚ or reacts to people and events around her. She remains detached and often goes into a room and plays video games or watches television by herself‚ even when the rest of the family is eating. Her family members say that she is rude and do not want her around
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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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Follow through with the projects purpose‚ then research and design a work plan to figure the activities and timelines. The need to prove the importance of the project is what the reviewers want to see‚ the overall goals and specific objectives. The need for a literature review is needed to back up the needs and problems statement. This is needed
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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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Santa Rose Philharmonic Youth Symphony HSM/270 Course Final 2/2/2013 Santa Rosa Philharmonic Youth Symphony Overview of the Program The Santa Rosa Philharmonic Youth Symphony (SRPYS) is an organization which supports young adults who have a passion for music‚ inspires excellence in musicianship‚ and advanced strong leadership skills through their program. Many parents‚ students‚ and community members are concerned that because local elementary and middle schools have had to cut
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9/13/2011 Review – Exam 1 How do we define abnormal behavior? What is the DSM-IV definition? Epidemiological terms Incidence Prevalence Co-morbidity Review – Exam 1 Historical Perspectives Supernatural Biological Psychological Identify each perspectives explanation for the cause of behavior and treatment methods‚ key figures and their contributions. 1 9/13/2011 Review – Exam 1 Physiological explanations of abnormal behavior Pathogen/disease Genetic flaw (chromosomal abnormality
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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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