Evaluate and discuss the rationale for using psychopharmacological intervention with personality disorders 

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Assignment 5 Complete and Submit Concept Paper:

Many clients have a resistance towards being prescribed with psychotropic medication due to such factors as side effects, being dependent on the medication, having to take the medication for the rest of their life, etc. and as a result, there is a movement towards using alternative forms of treatment (i.e., biofeedback for ADHD, holistic medicine, hypnotherapy, EMDR). Write an essay that discusses the arguments for and against alternative medication.

Research from the Internet as well as the University Virtual Library is required. Share where you stand on alternative treatments for psychiatric disorders and how you may work with a client or parent who prefers to use alternative treatments.This assignment must be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be written at graduate level English. Your paper should be 5-8 pages in length plus a title and reference page and contain 10 research references.
Assignment Outcomes:

Formulate the psychopharmacological interventions currently used for the DSM-5 disorders

Evaluate and discuss the rationale for using psychopharmacological intervention with personality disorders

Compare and contrast the biological, genetic, neurological, and physiological aspects of mental illness and pharmacology Integrate current evidence based research in psychopharmacology

Consider ethical and multicultural factors in psychopharmacology

Demonstrate ethical behavior in the use of technology

Locate at least five articles from peer-reviewed journals that pertain to your question that will be used to write the introduction section of your research proposal. 

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Locate at least five articles from peer-reviewed journals that pertain to your question that will be used to write the introduction section of your research proposal.

***I would encourage you to think about how some of the compliance techniques could be applicable here–take a look at Bob Cialdini’s work for some research in his area that I think you’ll find helpful….***

Submit these five citations in the form of an APA-style reference page. Under each citation, write one paragraph summarizing the main points of the article. As you read your articles, keep the following questions at hand; these will help you generate the information about each article.

  • What were the topic/research questions being investigated?
  • How was the study conducted (participants, materials, procedure, etc.)?
  • What did the results reveal?
  • How might these methodological considerations affect the research findings and the conclusions drawn from them?
  • How does this article fit in with your paper? How did it influence your own ideas about your paper?

Based on your reading of the literature, what do you expect to find?

Include a hypothesis and a title page for your submission.

Submit your paper to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

What will be the outcome of the assessment? How will the information be used? How might this information impact the life of the character in your story?

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Developing Psychoeducational Materials for Children

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In this interactive assignment, you will create a story for children to educate them about psychological assessment. To begin, select a targeted developmental or reading level pre-K through grade 6. Review the elements required for each section of your storybook below. Visit the Storybird website (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to familiarize yourself with this technology. You may review the Storybird Quick-Start Guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for additional assistance with using this platform.

Your username will become the professional author name for your book. Therefore, when you register for your Storybird account it is recommended that you use the following format for your username: first initial followed by last name (e.g., JSmith). If you receive a message that your username has been taken, it is recommended you include your middle initial (e.g., JASmith). Do not use Internet handles and/or other unprofessional appearing pseudonyms.

Review the information in Chapter 5 of your textbook corresponding to the assessments appropriate for the age group you selected and review the Mental Health Assessment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2013) article for examples of information provided to the public about psychological testing. You may choose any appropriate title for your story. Be sure to address each of the following questions in your storybook in an age-appropriate manner:

  • Why is the character in the story being referred for testing?
  • Who will conduct the assessment?
  • What is being measured?
  • How long will testing take?
  • Who will be present during the assessment process? If not in the room, where will parents and/or guardians be while the character in the story is being tested?
  • How will the results be used? Who will have access to the results (e.g., medical doctor, family, the court, teachers), and why? This will vary depending on the character and plot in your story.
  • How will the tests be taken?
  • What will be the outcome of the assessment? How will the information be used? How might this information impact the life of the character in your story?

Include content to address any developmentally appropriate fears that individuals of the age group you selected may have. For example, young children commonly associate going to the doctor with getting a shot.

Be sure to include all the required material from the instructions above in your online storybook. Once you have created your storybook, include the link in your initial post. In your initial post, note the age or grade level for the target audience of the story. Briefly analyze and comment on the challenges and benefits related to explaining psychological assessment concepts using language that is developmentally appropriate for children. Compare at least two assessment instruments used to assess intelligence or achievement for the age group you selected. Include in-text citations and references for all sources used.

Note: It is highly recommended you complete all written work in a separate document first and then cut and paste the required content into your online storybook. This will allow you to edit and save your work separately from the online storybook, should any technical failures occur. This approach will also allow you to work on your content without having to remain connected to the Internet, which will make it easier to develop and edit your content prior to publishing it to your online storybook.

If you experience any technical difficulties, please visit the Storybird Help Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. The technical support offered through your Student Portal will not be able to assist you with the Storybird website.

Note to Students: This assignment requires that you produce a visual presentation, supply a spoken audio narrative, and to listen the audio narrative of others.  Note you are also asked to provide a transcript of your presentation.  If you have a documented disability accommodation that might interfere with your ability to complete this assignment you may contact your instructor to develop a comparable alternative assignment.  If you have other issues that you feel may be a barrier to your ability to complete this course or this assignment please contact the Office of Access and Wellness at: access@ashford.edu.

Discuss the historical influence of Freud’s theory. How did the time period influence Freud as he developed his personality theory?

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1. Throughout the history of the field of developmental psychology, three core conflicts have emerged in the examination of the theories and concepts (nature vs. nurture, continuity vs. discontinuity, and stability vs. change). Your understanding of these conflicts will serve as a foundation for the examination of theories throughout this course, and it is expected that you may have preexisting preferences for one side or the other in each of these conflicts. In this journal, utilize your professional and personal experiences as examples to:

  • Describe each conflict (nature vs. nurture, continuity vs. discontinuity, and stability vs. change).
  • Reflect on which side of each conflict you may hold a preference as an emerging professional.
  • Apply professional or personal experience and examine the three core conflicts. (You are not required to share personal or sensitive information.)

Guidelines for Submission: Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Journal assignments must follow APA-style citations, and word count must be a minimum of 350 to a maximum of 750 words.

2. The evolution of the field of developmental psychology has begun to trend toward a more holistic view of development, and this is evidenced by the theories of hereditary and environmental interaction. On the surface, these theories appear to be challenging the nature versus nurture controversy by acknowledging that each is necessary and integral to development. Upon closer review, we find that the controversy endures as each theory appears to favor one over the other within the theory. Select one of the following heredity and environmental interaction theories that you believe provides the most valid explanation for the interaction of nature and nurture, provide a brief explanation of the theory in your own words, and clearly state which side of the nature versus nurture controversy you believe is favored by this theory.

  • The canalization principle
  • The range-of-reaction principle
  • Genotype/environment correlations

Compose a post of one to two paragraphs. Reference scholarly or peer-reviewed sources to support your discussion points, as appropriate (using proper citation methods for your discipline).

3. Discuss the historical influence of Freud’s theory. How did the time period influence Freud as he developed his personality theory?
Respond to two other classmates and compare your observations on how the historical context influenced Freud’s theory.
Think about the historical context of your selected theory (Martin Seligman: Positive Psychology and Learned Helplessness) and how it may have influenced your chosen theory’s development.

Compose a post of one to two paragraphs. Reference scholarly or peer-reviewed sources to support your discussion points, as appropriate (using proper citation methods for your discipline).

4. In the previous journal assignment, you planned how to evaluate the research for your selected theories. This journal reflection delves deeper into the various sources you are evaluating for the final project.
In your journal assignment, address the following:

  • Reflect on how the sources you found support or contradict your selected theory. Do your sources meet your evaluation  criteria? Why or why not?
    • Are you able to locate at least one primary source for this theory?
  • Summarize the research source’s historical context, the research method, and how you located the research source.
    • What is the historical context?
    • What research method is used?
    • Where are you locating your sources?
  • Identify any other questions you have for the instructor at this point.

Guidelines for Submission: Your journal assignment should be 2 to 3 paragraphs in length and any sources used should be cited in APA format. Submit the assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins