Identify and synthesize the concepts and constructs of personality theory that you find to be the most accurate and appropriate in explaining personality and development.

Based on different realms of human experience, the theorists moved toward a fundamental understanding of a single topic and fundamental question: What is the human personality, and, more generally, what makes us what we are as individuals and as a species?

You will continue that process in the first part of this Personality Theory Final Paper by identifying what you find to be the most compelling concepts in the remaining three models. Then you will continue that assessment by synthesizing the concepts of personality that

· Best explain the roles of heredity and environment.

· Provide the best means of assessing personality.

· Provide the best theoretical explanation for your personal journey of personality development.

· Provide the most useful applications for you as a scholar and professional.

Paper should be organized according to the following scheme, with sections organized under the following APA-formatted headings.

Introduction

Start paper with a general, academic introduction to the topic of theories of personality.

· Explain what you plan to cover and the direction your paper will take.

Major Concepts

Present a concept from each of the remaining three models—behavioral, interpersonal, and self-psychology models.

For each of these three concepts:

· Apply a proper APA heading to separate the section.

· Describe the concept.

· Identify the theorist associated with the concept.

· Provide a rationale for why the selected concept is the most applicable from that model.

Keep in mind that the object of this assignment is to identify and discuss a specific concept from each model and not to focus on just one model or provide overviews of the models per se.

The Roles of Heredity and Environment

We have explored the roles heredity, the environment, and epigenetics play in the development of personality. In this section,

· Synthesize your views on how heredity and the environment affect personality development.

Assessment in Personality Theory

In this section, reflect on the various methods for assessing personality that have been presented in this course, and select one that you feel is most useful.

· Describe briefly the assessment method that you believe is most useful in assessing personality.

· Justify your selection of this method.

Personal Applications

In this section of the paper, reflect on your personality and address the following items:

· Identify which of the seven models best explains your developmental journey.

· Provide at least one specific example of an element or elements of your personality that are explained by your selected model.

Career Applications

In this section, consider how you can use the knowledge from this course as a professional, addressing the following item:

· Explain how you can use the knowledge you have gained about personality development to help achieve your career goals.

Conclusion

Provide a brief conclusion, addressing the following:

· Summarize the ideas presented in your synthesis of, and reflection on, personality theory.

· Must be Nine double-spaced pages (Plagiarism Checked)

Integrated Treatment for Substance Use Disorders  Research studies indicate that most adolescents with substance abuse (SA) disorders also qualify for diagnosis of one or more mental illnesses, including mood disorders, behavioral disorders, eating disorders, and psychosis (Shrier, Harris, Kurland, & Knight, 2003). Professionals refer to the co-occurrence of SA disorders and mental illness as comorbidity (i.e., dual diagnosis).  Prior to the 1970s, SA treatment was provided in mental health institutions. Since that time, treatment for SA has become increasingly separate from the mental health system. The treatment is usually provided at SA treatment centers or through the alcoholics anonymous (AA) twelve-step programs.  This separation has been a problem for people with dual diagnosis. When an individual presents with both SA disorder and mental illness, SA treatment facilities tend to refer the individual to mental health providers. Likewise, psychological services are not well equipped to handle substance-related issues and tend to refer those individuals back to SA treatment facilities. In other words, treatment providers do not address both issues at the same time. Most psychological service providers require individuals to resolve their addictions before beginning mental health treatment, and most SA treatment providers require the individuals to be psychiatrically stable before beginning SA recovery treatment.  In recent years, however, there has been a movement toward integrated treatment of SA disorders and mental illnesses or the treatment of both at the same time by the same service provider (Riggs, 2003; Sterling, Chi, & Hinman, 2011).  For this assignment, drawing upon the week’s information and ancillary research, address the following:  Discuss the integrated treatment for adolescents who have both SA disorder and mental illness. Do you support the existing model of treating one disorder first, then treating the other, or do you support the newer model of treating both at the same time? Provide at least three reasons for your position and support your argument using information from at least two academic sources and cite those sources using APA format. Create a description of a fictional adolescent struggling with both types of disorders (SA and a mental illness). Be specific in your identification of which substance-related disorder and which mental illness diagnosis the adolescent has been given; provide details about the adolescent’s symptoms; and make a recommendation for the adolescent’s treatment. Describe your recommendation, specifically mentioning whether it should be integrated or not. Provide a fictional description of the progress the adolescent makes in that treatment as a way to illustrate how and why the chosen method of treatment is effective. References:  Riggs, P. D. (2003). Treating adolescents for substance abuse and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Science and Practice Perspectives, 2(1), 18–29. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2851046/ pdf/spp-02-1-18.pdf Shrier, L. A., Harris, S. K., Kurland, M., & Knight, J. R. (2003). Substance use problems and associated psychiatric symptoms among adolescents in primary care. Pediatrics, 111(6), e699–e705. Retrieved from http:// www.pediatricsdigest.mobi/content/111/6/e699.full.pdf+html Sterling, S., Chi, F., & Hinman, A. (2011). Integrating care for people with co-occurring alcohol and other drug, medical, and mental health conditions. Alcohol Research and Health, 33(4), 338–349.

 

chapter covered:

• Elimination Disorders Substance Use Disorders Feeding and Eating Disorders
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