Conceptual models of conversion disorder.

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Watch the video and share your opinions and reasons on what disorder this is.

Also find another media example (e.g. movie, video clip, news article) that covers either a somatoform disorder or dissociative disorder. Please remember to give your rationalof the disorder you assign to your example.Document Preview: 

Conceptual models of conversion disorder.

Psychodynamic and learning theory offer conceptual models of conversion disorder that emphasize the role of conversion symptoms leading to escape or relief from anxiety. Cognitive Theory Cognitive theorists have speculated that some cases of hypochondriasis may represent a type of self-handicapping strategy, a way of blaming poor performance on failing health (Smith, Snyder, & Perkins, 1983). Cognitive theorists speculate that hypochondriasis and panic disorder, which often occur together, may share a common cause: a distorted way of thinking that leads the person to misinterpret minor changes in bodily sensations as signs of pending catastrophe (Salkovskis & Clark, 1993) * Somatoform Disorders Treatments include Antidepressant medications Cognitive-behavioral treatment focused on exposure and response prevention Dissociative Disorders Dissociative disorder – A disorder characterized by disruption, or dissociation, of identity, memory, or consciousness. The major dissociative disorders include dissociative identity disorder, dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, and depersonalization disorder. In each case, there is a disruption or dissociation ( “ splitting off ” ) of the functions of identity, memory, or consciousness that normally make us whole. * Dissociative Disorders The dissociative disorders are a group of conditions involving disruptions in a person ’ s normally integrated functions of consciousness memory identity perception Overview of Dissociative Disorders * Dissociative Disorders In derealization one ’ s sense of the reality of the outside world is temporarily lost In depersonalization one ’ s sense of one ’ s self and one ’ s reality is temporarily lost Depersonalization Disorder Depersonalization – Feelings of unreality or detachment from one ’ s self or one ’ s body. 

Define in your own words “the profession of psychology” and “professional practice.”

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Certain concepts are fundamental to your study at Walden and to your professional practice.

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Define in your own words “the profession of psychology” and “professional practice.”
  • Summarize briefly for yourself the main ethical standards appropriate to the practice of Organizational Psychology and Development (OPD).
  • Review your posting and those of your classmates from Week 2 (the Discussion of the Fundamentals of Academic Integrity).
  • Think about the connections between and among your specialization, professional practice, professional excellence, and academic excellence, and how academic integrity relates to each one

How does this research impact you and perhaps the general public?

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Purpose:  The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the way psychologists conduct research and communicate their findings to the public.  By completing this assignment, you will learn how research is conducted and presented in psychological journals.  In doing this assignment you will use your critical thinking skills and your writing skills to successfully complete this assignment.  You will also learn how to critique a journal article.  This assignment is worth a possible 50 points.

Directions:  Using the College’s online databases, locate an APA peer-reviewed journal article that is based on a psychological concept or topic of interest to you.

  1. Identify your psychological concept or topic of interest
  2. Using the College’s online databases find a peer-reviewed article in psychological journals that is based on a psychological concept or topic of interest to you
  3. Submit your article to your instructor for approval
  4. Read your article and identify the major components of the study (i.e., the Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion)
  1. Write-Up
  2. Identify the major components of the article and briefly describe each component of the research study
  3. Write a critique of the article by discussing how the article relates to your psychological concept,or topic of interest and what you have learned as a result of reading this research study.
  4. Submit your 1st draft to your assigned peer reviewer
  5. Submit your 2nd draft to your instructor for feedback
  6. Submit your final paper to your instructor
  7. Criteria for Grading

You will need to use two sources to write this critique analysis.  The first source is your psychology textbook.   (Use the current edition of the textbook that we are using for our course).  Your textbook will assist you in better understanding your article and writing your critique.

The second source is an article from an APA approved peer-reviewed journal, preferably a journal published within the last five years that addresses a psychological concepts or topics of interest to you.    The article you select to write your critique analysis must be data-driven. That is, the research study must incorporate the experimental or correlational research design.  Moreover, the article must have the major components of a research study (i.e., An Abstract, introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion sections) you must use the APA Style Manual (6th Edition) to write your paper. Here’s the format for writing your paper:

  1. A title page with RUNNING HEAD, the title in the middle of the page
  2. Page numbering in the upper right corner beginning with 1 on the title page
  3. In-text citations in APA format (that means the citation follows either the quote or the paraphrase of the information provided)
  4. A reference page at the end (called References) in APA format

Template for Your Critique Assignment:

Page 1.  A title page with your name, course, instructor’s name, and title of the article you are critiquing. (APA format)

  1. Page 2.  Title of article and APA-citation

Write a summary in narrative form about your article, using the questions below as a guide. In other words, do not respond to these questions in a question/answer format.

The following questions will guide you in reading, understanding and writing this section of the assignment.

  1. What are the variables or issues of interest in the study?
  2. What is the study’s hypothesis?
  3. Who specifically were the participants in the study and how were they selected?
  4. What research method was used in the study–experimentation or correlation?
  5. What did the researcher have the participants do?  Explain in some detail.
  6. What if any ethical issues were identified in the study?
  7. What were the major findings of the research study?
  8. Why are these findings relevant to psychology?

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  1. Page 3. The critique should be approximately two paragraphs and answer the

following questions in narrative format:

  1. What is the contribution of this research study to the field of psychology?
  2. In your opinion, do the research findings support the hypotheses or the research                           question?   Explain.
  3. How does this research impact you and perhaps the general public?

Describe the various ethical considerations of school psychologists and teaching psychologists working within the field of psychology.

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Internet Considerations

With the widespread use of the internet by students, the applications for therapy have changed. Many students are active on social networking sites and want to maintain contact via text, cell phone, Twitter or Facebook. What are your thoughts about conducting therapy via the internet? How would you approach a student who either tried to friend you on Facebook, text with you or wanted to tweet with you on Twitter? Should students and therapists communicate via social networking sites or via Skype? What are the ethical considerations involved in online therapy and counseling? Paper must be 4-5 pages and include two peer reviewed resources (not more than 5 years old) from our online library to support your view.

Week Five Written Assignment Grading Criteria
Content Criteria4 Points
Clearly describe thoughts related to effectiveness of online therapy
Identify how to address client who wants to maintain social contacts online
Identify if students and therapists should communicate on social networking sites such as Facebook, Skype, etc.
Explores ethical considerations of online therapy and counseling
Two peer reviewed resources (not more than 5 years old) from our online library to support your view. 
Writing and Organization Criteria1 Point
The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.
The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.
Spelling is correct.
Research Criteria1 Point
The paper includes a summary and analysis of research materials that are relevant to the assignment, e.g. scholarly journals, professional articles, legal documents, government documents, legal decisions, media clips, software, measurement instruments websites, personal communication, etc.
Professional/scholarly journals are peer reviewed and focus on the profession/application of psychology (located on Proquest, EBSCOHost, PsycNET, etc.). Non-scholarly articles include newspapers, periodicals, secular magazines, etc, and are not peer reviewed. Websites not approved include wilkipedia.com and about.com.
Research focuses on the most current information (past five years) except when citing seminal works (e.g. Freud, Erickson, etc.).
Paper includes the appropriate number of references required by the assignment.
When appropriate, the paper addresses ethical considerations in research.
Style Criteria2 Points
The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).
The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment
The paper includes an APA style cover page.
The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.
The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.
The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).

Week 5

Plagiarism

There are very few educational and academic offenses that are more serious and embarrassing than plagiarism. As a graduate student, you will be asked to write numerous papers, presentations and projects that require the inclusion of outside sources. Three of the main rules that you need to follow that will ensure that you write according to university and APA standards listed below.

  1. Always write in your own words. I know that sometimes it seems like the original source said it best, and maybe they did – you still need to write in your own words and credit your source.
  2. Always cite your sources in APA formatting when you take ideas and concepts from another writer. Always.
    3. Never ever try to pass someone else’s work off as your own – under any circumstances.
  3. Anytime you include a reference, you need to support it with a citation and any time you include a citation, you must also support that citation with a reference.

You are encouraged to use our extensive databases when completing your work. You just always need to credit the author. A good rule of thumb is, if the information did not originate with you, you need to cite it. It is always better to air on the side of caution. I have created a short audio PowerPoint to go along with this Guidance. If you have any questions about proper citations, APA formatting or how to avoid plagiarism, please let me know.

Please also review our Plagiarism Policy and Academic Research Policy. I have included them below as well.
Plagiarism Policy

Students agree to produce all the work assigned in every course as their individual work, unless collaboration is required or expressly permitted by the instructor. Plagiarism includes the use of the student’s own previously published work (in whole or in part) or work previously submitted (in whole or in part) in any course, including within the same course, without proper citation in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Sixth Edition Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Students must obtain specific, written permission from their instructor, prior to the inclusion in course assignments, to submit work the student previously submitted (in the same course or any other course) or work the student previously published, in whole or in part.

Students will avoid all forms of plagiarism and will not submit as their own work material obtained from persons (with or without that person’s knowledge), or from other sources such as term paper companies or the Internet. Students will give credit (proper APA citations) for all the sources of their ideas, whether written or oral, formal or informal, published or unpublished. Plagiarism may be grounds for dismissal from the University.
Avoiding Plagiarism
Address any questions regarding plagiarism to the course instructor. Students should be aware that University of the Rockies’ instructors utilize anti-plagiarism resources to determine the originality of submitted written work. These tools compare students’ work with texts available in internal databases and through Internet searches.

Week 5

Introduction

After years of formal education and training, many psychologists choose to work in academia. Some will find work as a college professor or teacher in a university or secondary school. Others will work in a school system as a school psychologist. Still others will work with high school and college athletes as a sports psychologist. All of these fall under the umbrella of psychology and can lead to rewarding careers in the field.
Week Five Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the various ethical considerations of school psychologists and teaching psychologists working within the field of psychology.
  2. Describe the professional and ethical standards required specifically for sports psychologists.
  3. Examine the interactions and collaborative practices of school psychologists and teaching psychologists with other applied sub-disciplines in psychology.
  4. Identify the ethical considerations involved with school psychologists and teaching psychologists who are also conducting therapy with patients.

Overview

AssignmentDue DateFormatPoint Value
School Psychologist and Sports Psychologist Day 3(1st post)Discussion Forum5
Teaching PsychologistDay 3(1st post)Discussion Forum3
Internet ConsiderationsDay 7Written Assignment8

Note: The online classroom is designed to time students out after 90 minutes of inactivity. Because of this, we strongly suggest that you compose your work in a word processing program and copy and paste it into the discussion post when you are ready to submit it.
Readings

1. Textbook:
Sternberg, R.J. (2010). Career paths in psychology: where your career can take you. (2nd ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
Chapter 1: Teaching, Research and More: Psychologists in an Academic Career
Chapter 13: Promoting Positive School Environments: A Career in School Psychology

Kuther, T.L. & Morgan, R.D. (2010). Careers in psychology: Opportunities in a changing world. (3rd ed.)Boston, MA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-0-495-
60074-9
Chapter 4: School Psychology
Chapter 7: Sports Psychology
Chapter 13: Graduate Level Careers in Psychology

2. Articles:
Gardner, .L. (2001). Applied sport psychology in professional sports: The team psychologist. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 32(1), 34-39.
(EBSCOHost Accession Number: 2001-16220-005)

Gilman, R., & Medway, F.J. (2007). Teachers’ perceptions of school psychology: A comparison of regular and special education teacher ratings. Psychology
Quarterly, 22(2), 145-161. (EBSCOHost Accession Number: 2007-09872- 003)

Mitterer, J.O. (2006). Ask not what post-secondary education can do for psychology; ask what psychology can do for post-secondary education.

 Canadian  Psychology/Psychologie canadienne, 47(1), 57-62. (EBSCOHost Accession Number: 2006-01403-006)