Which type of disordered behavior is most likely to make for a valued customer on a television home-shopping channel?

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  1. Research on human memory tells us that memory involves reconstruction of events.
  2. Memories recalled in detail and with confidence may not always be valid recollections.
  3. Asking misleading questions leads eye witnesses to construct memories for events that
    did not happen.
  4. Which type of disordered behavior is most likely to make for a valued customer on a
    television home-shopping channel?
  5. Psychotic Episode
  6. Depressive Episode
  7. Manic Episode
  8. Dysthymic Episode
  9. 37. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding bipolar disorder?
  10. It requires lifelong treatment and clinical management.
  11. It begins in early childhood but often disappears in early adulthood.
  12. It is more prevalent in third wor d countries than in the U.S.
  13. It has a significant relationship to creativi

Which of the following IS NOT a cognitive-behavioral technique used in the treatment of somatoform disorders?

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  1. Which of the following IS NOT a cognitive-behavioral technique used in the treatment of
    somatoform disorders?
  2. Relaxation training
  3. Response prevention
  4. Automatic thought correction
  5. Disengagement prevention
  6. 33. Dissociative amnesia involving recall of factual information may be __ or generalized.
  7. iatrogenic
  8. specific
  9. localized
  10. dispersed
  11. The widely varying rates of dissociative disorders found throughout the world may point to
    there being a
  12. culture-free syndrome.
  13. culture-bound syndrome.
  14. prevalent disorder independent of culture.
  15. universal psychological pheno
  16. Which of the following is FALSE regarding recovered memory?
  17. According to research, memory appears to be more of a passive process than an active

Written Assignment: Biology and Technology in the Real World

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Instructions

Written Assignment: Biology and Technology in the Real World

Addresses course outcomes 1-4:

recognize and explain how the scientific method is used to solve problems

make observations and discriminate between scientific and pseudoscientific explanations

weigh evidence and make decisions based on strengths and limitations of scientific knowledge and the scientific method use knowledge of biological principles, the scientific method, and appropriate technologies to ask relevant questions, develop hypotheses, design and conduct experiments, interpret results, and draw conclusions

  1. From the selected topic listed below (Stem Cells).
  1. Find at least two information sources related to the topic. You can find assistance with searching for articles at the UMUC Library Subject Guides athttp://libguides.umuc.edu/science.
  2. Write a 750-1500 word paper, excluding references and title page. You must read the information sources that you find and summarize the information in your own words, addressing each of the questions and expectations for your chosen topic. Extensive quotes from the article are discouraged. Use APA style for citing references, see http://www.umuc.edu/library/guides/apa.html.

Topic:  Stem Cells

Stem cells. Your friend had a spinal cord injury after a bad car accident. The medical team has decided that he is a good candidate for a clinical trial using stem cell therapy. Your friend has not had a biology course since high school, so you decide to write him a letter sharing your knowledge of stem cells. Include in your letter a description of the biology of stem cells and how these cells are unique from other cells. Contrast the different types of stem cells, including pros and cons of each. Explain how stems cells are can be used to treat diseases and injury, with special focus on spinal cord injuries. Conclude with your own opinion. The following website from NIH regarding stem cell research will be very helpful: http://stemcells.nih.gov/index.asp.

How is Wendy functioning socially? How might her biological and psychological conditions contribute to or be influenced by her social functioning?

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  • How is Wendy functioning socially? How might her biological and psychological conditions contribute to or be influenced by her social functioning?
  • What role might culture and gender play in Wendy’s condition?
  • What role does anxiety play on depression and chronic pain? 
    1. University of Phoenix Material Week Four Assignment Scenario Context: Wendy was seen for evaluation at a pain treatment center. You are members of the behavioral health team, charged with developing a biopsychosocial evaluation. This should not be a treatment plan, but an assessment of the person’s current problems and level of functioning based on the information provided.Personal Information: Wendy is a 51-year old Caucasian female who has been married for 24 years, with two grown children living in different states.Current Problems: Wendy has complained of pain in various parts of her body for over 20 years. Major areas of pain include the neck, shoulders, and upper back, as well as her knees and calves. The pain is bilateral and intensity has increased lately. It is ongoing throughout the day, but is worse when she is active and is reduced when she sits in a reclined position or lies in a supine position. She rates her pain on a 0-10 scale as 7-9 when she is active and 4-6 when she rests. She also has restricted sleep and a history of gastrointestinal pain. She has consulted with many pain specialists, but only recently was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She is currently taking a low dose of the opioid pain medication Vicodin, which she claims “helps somewhat.” She has never tried physical therapy, or any complementary therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, or biofeedback.Psychosocial Data: Wendy was born and raised in the Midwest. Both parents are alive and live close to her. She describes her childhood and adolescence in a positive way, aside from several instances of sexual abuse involving her uncle. The incidents involved unwelcome touching when she was 7 or 8 years old, but she is unclear about any details. She never revealed this to her parents. She has a high school education and completed 1 year of college. Her marriage is close and her husband is supportive, as are her children and parents. She has worked full-time as an administrative assistant, employed by the same company for 21 years. Recently, she has been forced to work part-time, primarily due to her chronic pain. Her spouse works full-time.Appearance and Behavior: Wendy is a slightly overweight woman who looks about her stated age. She walks in a guarded manner and sits slowly. She is neatly dressed with good hygiene. Her speech is slowed. She exhibits some pain behaviors, including occasional grimacing, rubbing her neck, and shifting position in the chair. Her spouse was seen with her and he claims he will do anything he can to help her pain. He prepares all of their meals, shops, and cleans the house which, in addition to his regular employment, he claims keeps him “very busy.”Psychological Profile: Wendy has never received any mental health evaluation or treatment. She and her spouse are devout Christians and she states, “I have a lot of people praying for me, and that’s all the therapy I need.” Her mental status appears anxious and mildly depressed, based on her statements about how much she has grown to fear her pain. She does not have good insight about the connection between her pain and her emotional state. Several friends have mentioned that she only talks about her pain, so conversation is difficult.
    1. Behavioral Health Data: Wendy has a normal appetite and has gained “about 25 pounds” in the past 5 years. She states that, “with this pain, sometimes food is my only friend.” Sleep patterns are poor. She was evaluated at a sleep disorder center for sleep apnea several years ago and her average amount of restorative sleep is less than 4 hours per night. She does not use alcohol or smoke. Her level of activity is quite low, and even with her part-time work, she moves very little. She has no regular exercise pattern “because it hurts to do almost anything.” When she is not working, she is typically sitting, watching TV, or reading.