Access and read the “Jindal Family Case Study Worksheet”   to help you complete this assignment. In a 500-750-word essay, address  the following prompts:

1. Explain the cultural influences on the disciplinary style of    Akshat and Rishita. How do their disciplinary styles differ from    those of Western contemporary disciplinary styles?
2. Explain    the role of social policy in this situation and why it is  necessary.
3. Describe the effects of multicultural influences    on Akshat and Rishita’s parenting practices. How do societal    trends and influences impact parenting practices?

Cite three to five scholarly sources to support your claims.

 

 

 

 

 

MHW-632: Jindal Family Case Study Worksheet

Akshat and Rishita Jindal immigrated to the US from India 10 years ago with their daughters, Samriddhi and Charvi, who were 5 and 3 years old at the time, respectively. They had suffered the loss of their eldest daughter, Prisha, before they came to the US. But, Akshat and Rishita had Adamya, who was born in the US.

Akshat’s parents later emigrated from India to join Akshat and his family. They reside together in the same household as they did when they lived in India. The health of his father, Aadit, is declining, though his Mother, Dhriti, remains strong.

Samriddhi was just 3 years old when her big sister, Prisha, died. She remembers her sister as a sickly child who required all of her mother’s attention and care. Samriddhi and Charvi were cared for by their grandparents while their mother tended to Prisha’s needs and their father was at work. After Prisha’s death, their mother was distraught. It was common for the sisters to go several weeks without interacting with their mother, who spent most of her time in bed, sleeping. Aadit and Dhriti did their best to care for the children, since their mother could not. They were particularly saddened for Charvi who was not breastfed, nor did she get to sleep with her parents during her first year of life. The grandparents continued caring for the children until the family moved to the United States. The grandparents, Aadit and Dhriti, felt disrespected and were angered by Akshat’s betrayal of the family. The Jindal family had been in the same village for 9 generations! As their only son, they worried about who would care for them in their old age, and they missed their grandchildren tremendously.

The move for the Jindal family was difficult in many ways. Samriddhi and Charvi missed their grandparents deeply. They also missed the familiar Hindi language, their favorite foods, and the comfort of the many people from their small village who were like an extended family. The move, however, seemed to help their mother, Rishita. She spent less time sleeping and more time with the girls while their father, an engineer, worked, often late into the evening hours. The three spent all of their time together, much of which was devoted to learning English. While not as stern as their grandparents, their mother was a firm disciplinarian. She expected much from the girls, especially when it came to academics; less than 100% was unacceptable. Complaints were not tolerated, and disobedience would result in physical punishment by both parents. For 2 years, they studied English and embraced many cultural experiences, which helped to dull the pain of homesickness. Things got even better for Samriddhi and Charvi when they started school and made friends. Rishita even befriended a group of ladies she had met at the girls’ school. She enjoyed socializing with them, much to the displeasure of Akshat who expected his wife to abide by traditional Indian customs. Their arguments worsened; it was not uncommon for Akshat to strike his wife. The girls often overheard these fights, but Rishita consistently dismissed the bruises left by her husband. Soon, their brother Adamya was born. Their father was elated at the birth of a son. For the first time ever, their father interacted lovingly with his wife, who had finally given him a son.

Sam and Char, as they now preferred to be called, thrived at school. Academically, their mother’s diligence prepared them well. Socially, they were eager playmates who reveled in opportunities and adventures that appeared to be underwhelming and typical to their American peers. They wanted to participate in everything from karate and dance, to playing soccer and guitar. For years, they begged their parents for permission to participate in these extracurricular activities, but their interests were dismissed as “not for girls” and “an unnecessary waste of time that should be devoted to studying.” Good study habits were important in order to become a physician, or an engineer, as their parents expected. At last, their father surrendered to “another Western idea” and agreed to allow each girl to choose one activity with the understanding that if their school work was compromised, the activity would be discontinued. Their daughters were abiding by the arrangement. Akshat and Rishita enjoyed attending their games and concerts, and even made a few social acquaintances, but Adamya remained the apple of his father’s eye.

Sam and Char were 16 and 14 when their grandparents left India and moved in with them. They treasured the fond memories they had of their grandparents, yet were filled with mixed emotions when they arrived. Dhirti was strong as ever, but Aadit had become old and frail, and required much assistance from Dhirti. At first, there were hugs and tears of joy, then came the questions, comments, and criticism. Both grandparents refused to call the children by their preferred Western names and were not shy about expressing their overall disapproval of the family’s lifestyle. Aadit berated his son for not being the leader in his own home; Dhirti apologized for not choosing him a better wife. Dhirti was appalled at what she called “frivolous parenting” and even took it upon herself to spank Adam for turning on the TV while his grandfather was napping. Dhirti accused Sam and Char of bringing shame to the family with their “indecent” clothing and casual interactions with boys. The children tried, to no avail, to share Western customs with their grandparents, who perceived this as disrespect. Conflict escalated with all family members, but the last straw was when Dhirti and Aadit insisted on returning with their granddaughters to India where they would marry like a “respectable” Indian female. Akshat, the leader of his home, informed his parents that his family had embraced a multicultural life in America where they intended to stay. Dhirti and Aadit returned to India where they were welcomed by their many life-long friends who helped Dhirti care for Aadit throughout his remaining days.

 

After reading the case study, explain how Akshat and Rishita’s beliefs were formed and maintained. (50-75 words)

Explain how Akshat and Rishita’s beliefs were influenced by Western culture. (50-75 words)

Citing two scholarly sources, explain what lay theories in parenting are. (75-100 words)

Citing two additional scholarly sources, explain some evidence-based practices in parenting. (75-100 words)

Explain some similarities between lay theories in parenting and evidence-based practices in parenting. (75-100 words)

Describe the lay theories about parenting that Akshat and Rishita relied on. (50-75 words)

Explain all the cultural influences on Akshat and Rishita. How did these cultural influences change over time? Why do you think their parenting style had to adapt? (100-150 words)

Notice the roles of father and mother in this case study. Explain how their roles differ from contemporary Western roles of parents. (100-150 words)

 

 

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(1 pts.) In the 70s, Dr. Richard Raskin underwent a radical surgery in which his assigned sex was changed. He is now known as a woman named Renee Richards. Prior to the surgery Dr. Raskin might have been diagnosed as having

 

A) sexual aversion disorder.

B) gender identity disorder.

C) transvestic fetishism.

D) male erectile disorder.

 

# 1.21

(1 pts.) John gets nauseous when he thinks about having sexual intercourse and he actively avoids the sexual advances of others. John might be diagnosed as having

 

A) male erectile disorder.

B) sexual aversion disorder.

C) dyspareunia.

D) inhibited male orgasm disorder.

 

# 1.22

(1 pts.) Joseph experiences such intense and recurrent genital pain during sexual intercourse that even the thought of having sex is unbearable. Joseph might have

 

A) erectile disorder.

B) vaginismus.

C) dyspareunia.

D) inhibited male orgasm.

 

# 1.23

(1 pts.) Based on this information in the case report in the textbook, what assessment information might have led Dr. Tobin to conclude that Shaun Boyden was abused as a child?

 

A) His Rorschach responses indicated a great deal of impulsivity.

B) Shaun’s verbal IQ was somewhat higher than his performance IQ.

C) Shaun’s score on one of the MMPI lie scales indicated his responses were guarded.

D) His TAT stories contained themes of victimization.

 

# 1.24

(1 pts.) Wayne has pedophilia. He tends to victimize boys but does not engage in physical violence or nonsexual aggression. Wayne would be categorized as a(n) ____ aggressor.

 

A) physiological

B) cognitive

C) affective

D) developmentally related

 

# 1.25

(1 pts.) Several of the patients with mental retardation portrayed in the 1970s documentary “Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace” walk around the ward with no clothes on. Which of the following statements might best characterize this behavior?

 

A) In addition to being diagnosed with mental retardation, they might be diagnosed with exhibitionism.

B) In addition to being diagnosed with mental retardation, they might be diagnosed with voyeurism.

C) These individuals would be dually diagnosed with mental retardation and hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

D) Because their behavior is likely due to brain damage, their behavior would not be considered paraphilic.

 

# 1.26

(1 pts.) When Jimmy was a child, he used to hide out in his closet, sit on the floor amid shoes, and masturbate. He now has a shoe fetish. The development of his disorder would be of no surprise to a

 

A) psychoanalyst.

B) humanist.

C) behavioral theorist.

D) psychiatrist.

 

# 1.27

(1 pts.) Five-year-old Timmy has older sisters who dress him up occasionally and call him “Timbelina” since they really wanted a little sister instead of a little brother. If this pattern continues it is possible that Tim might develop

 

A) sexual masochism.

B) sexual sadism.

C) pedophilia.

D) transvestic fetishism.

 

# 1.28

(1 pts.) Why is it difficult to determine whether or not individuals with gender identity disorder have a heterosexual or a homosexual orientation?

 

A) because defense mechanisms are very strong and do not allow the unconscious tendencies to surface

B) because most report having bisexual tendencies so they really don’t express a preference

C) because the definition of their orientation could be based on either their assigned sex or their gender identity

D) because their gender identity confusion also makes them feel confused about their sexual orientation as well

 

# 1.29

(1 pts.) Carol is extremely interested in sex but does not experience the vaginal changes that ordinarily precede sexual intercourse. Carol may have

 

A) sexual aversion disorder.

B) hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

C) inhibited female orgasm disorder.

D) female sexual arousal disorder.

 

# 1.30

(1 pts.) Pattie is extremely frustrated because every time she has sex with her husband she has painful muscle spasms in her vagina which prevent her husband from penetrating. Pattie may very well have

 

A) dyspareunia.

B) anorgasmia.

C) frigidity.

D) vaginismus.

 

# 1.31

(1 pts.) Which of the following facts led Dr. Tobin to hypothesize that Janice Butterfield was suffering from depression even during their initial phone conversation?

 

A) Janice’s rapid speech and grandiose thinking

B) Janice’s faint and slow-paced speech

C) Janice’s melodramatic tone

D) Janice’s delusional thinking

 

# 1.32

(1 pts.) John is in a period of intense disruptive and heightened thinking, behavior, and emotionality. John is experiencing a(n) ____ episode.

 

A) depressive

B) euphoric

C) dysthymic .

D) manic

 

# 1.33

(1 pts.) Howard suffers from mild mood swings that range from dysphoria to hypomania. His mood can change rapidly and at times his behavior borders on eccentric, but he still holds down a job at the neighborhood hardware store, and his marriage although a bit strained is on good ground. Howard might be diagnosed as having

 

A) bipolar disorder.

B) major depressive disorder.

C) hypomania.

D) cyclothymic disorder

 

# 1.34

(1 pts.) Based on Seligman’s ideas regarding depression, which of the following attributions would be made by an individual likely to become depressed?

 

A) I failed this exam because I am stupid.

B) I missed the game-tying foul shot because I was nervous.

C) I broke up with my girlfriend because of a difference of opinion.

D) I was fired because my boss was a jerk.

 

# 1.35

(1 pts.) Brad’s therapist is treating his depression by helping Brad evaluate the rationality of his automatic thoughts, and identify and alter the silent dysfunctional assumptions he makes about things that happen to him. Based on this information, it sounds as if Brad’s therapist may be _____ in her orientation.

 

A) psychodynamic

B) behavioral

C) cognitive

D) interpersonal

 

# 1.36

(1 pts.) Beth is suffering from major depressive disorder. Which of the following facts might lead her therapist to be highly concerned about the possibility of her committing suicide?

 

A) the fact that she is middle-aged.

B) the fact that her GABA levels are so high .

C) the fact that two of her relatives have committed suicide

D) the fact that she has lost her job.

 

# 1.37

(1 pts.) Although Juanita has been severely depressed, her motor activity has been frantic. The term for this type of motor activity is

 

A) psychomotor agitation.

B) somatic hysteria.

C) psychomotor hyperactivity.

D) somatic mania.

 

# 1.38

(1 pts.) Joe has a mood disorder in which he experiences alternating episodes of severe depression and mild bouts of mania. Which of the following diagnoses would best describe Joe’s condition?

 

A) bipolar I disorder

B) bipolar II disorder

C) manic depression

D) cyclothymic disorder

 

# 1.39

(1 pts.) Catecholamine is to ____ as indolamine is to

 

A) serotonin; norepinephrine

B) GABA; serotonin

C) norepinephrine; serotonin

D) dopamine; norepinephrine

 

# 1.40

(1 pts.) The statement “My girlfriend dumped me; all women must hate me” is an example of Beck’s cognitive distortion known as .

 

A) catastrophizing.

B) dichotomous thinking.

C) excessive responsibility.

D) overgeneralization.

 

# 1.41

(1 pts.) Andrea, a depressed client, was instructed by her therapist to attend a retirement party she was invited to. Prior to going, he asked her to try to estimate how much fun she would have at the party. Andrea’s therapist is having her conduct a(n)

 

A) graded task assignment.

B) in vivo exposure.

C) pleasure prediction experiment.

D) self-monitoring task.

 

# 1.42

(1 pts.) A therapist is treating Scott’s depression using an approach which focuses on the present and whose guidelines have been established through research data. Scott’s therapist is most likely to have a(n) ___ orientation.

 

A) psychoanalytic

B) humanistic

C) interpersonal

D) intergenerational

 

# 1.43

(1 pts.) Jenny is suffering from clinical depression. As a result, she typically wakes up early in the morning and tends to be more gloomy in the morning than during the rest of the day. Which of the following specifiers best applies to Jenny’s case?

 

A) in remission

B) postpartum

C) melancholic type

D) seasonal pattern

 

# 1.44

(1 pts.) Which of the following facts from the case of Kay Redfield Jamison would be of most interest to a behavior geneticist? The fact that her

 

A) family moved a lot when she was a child.

B) first bout with a mood episode occurred when she was a teenager.

C) aunt was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

D) father suffered from severe depressive episodes.

 

# 1.45

(1 pts.) Dr. Jaspers feels that Rhonda’s manic episode is an unconscious defense that she is using to guard against sinking into a state of gloom and despair. Based on this information Dr. Jaspers’ orientation is most likely

 

A) humanistic.

B) behavioral.

C) existential.

D) psychodynamic.

 

# 1.46

(1 pts.) Which of the following statements best describes the psychodynamic component of the interpersonal theory of depression?

 

A) The theory emphasizes id ego and superego.

B) The theory incorporates behavioral contracting.

C) The theory explores the disturbed attachment bonds from early childhood.

D) The theory posits psychosexual stages of development.

 

# 1.47

(1 pts.) Mary has been in a continual state of dysfunction that has kept her from feeling truly happy or well-adjusted but she has never had a full-blown depressive episode. Mary might be diagnosed as suffering from

 

A) cyclothymic disorder.

B) dysthymic disorder.

C) bipolar disorder.

D) major depressive disorder.

 

# 1.48

(1 pts.) Although Katy is on medication to control her bipolar disorder, her psychiatrist is still concerned that she may have another manic episode in the weeks to come. Katy’s doctor is worried about the phenomenon known as

 

A) directing.

B) kindling.

C) snow-balling.

D) spontaneous recovery.

 

# 1.49

(1 pts.) Harriet’s therapist is focusing on how the death of her husband has disrupted her important automatic behavior patterns or “scripts” and how this disruption seems to be worsening her depression. Based on this information, what kind of orientation does Harriet’s therapist seem to have?

 

A) psychodynamic

B) cognitive

C) behavioral

D) humanistic

 

# 1.50

(1 pts.) Debbie has been diagnosed with the rapid cycling type of bipolar disorder. Which of the following types of medication is most likely to help her improve?

 

A) lithium carbonate

B) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

C) monoamine oxidase inhibitors

D) anticonvulsant medications

 

# 1.51

(1 pts.) Margaret is highly committed to dying but she has chosen to ingest ten aspirin tablets. Her suicide attempt would be described as being ______ in suicidal intent and ______ in suicidal lethality.

 

A) low; low

B) high; high

C) low; high

D) high; low

 

# 1.52

(1 pts.) In the textbook case, David Marshall’s belief that television commercials were specifically directed to him is referred to as a delusion of

 

A) persecution.

B) reference.

C) grandeur.

D) nihilism.

 

# 1.53

(1 pts.) Charlie, a client with schizophrenia, is being encouraged by his therapist to talk with his co-workers and ask them about their personal lives in hopes that he will learn that they are not aliens from Venus trying to take over Earth. The therapist is asking Charlie to use a technique best known as

 

A) reality testing.

B) labeling.

C) verbal challenge.

D) didactic listening.

 

# 1.54

(1 pts.) Jennifer recently experienced a brief psychotic episode soon after her miscarriage. The symptoms lasted a little less than a month. Jennifer had experienced

 

A) schizophreniform disorder.

B) schizoid personality disorder.

C) brief psychotic disorder.

D) disorganized schizophrenia.

 

# 1.55

(1 pts.) Reggie thinks that the any marital discord between the president and his wife is because the First Lady is secretly in love with him and wishes to spend the rest of her life with him. Which type of psychosis is Reggie suffering from?

 

A) paranoid schizophrenia

B) delusional disorder, erotomanic type

C) schizoaffective disorder

D) disorganized schizophrenia

 

# 1.56

(1 pts.) Because of the vagueness and generality of the criteria at the time, an individual diagnosed as having schizophrenia in the 1960s

 

A) would probably not meet the current criteria for the disorder.

B) would probably not recover as quickly as someone diagnosed now.

C) would probably now be diagnosed as having an organic dementia.

D) would probably have more limited symptoms than someone diagnosed now.

 

# 1.57

(1 pts.) Frank seems to welcome the sympathy and attention that he gets from his parents when he has a psychotic episode. Which of the following might be maintaining his symptoms?

 

A) negative reinforcement

B) primary gain

C) secondary gain

D) vicarious reinforcement

 

# 1.58

(1 pts.) The symptoms of schizophrenia are associated with the overactivity of neurons that respond to which neurotransmitter?

 

A) norepinephrine

B) GABA

C) serotonin ;

D) dopamine

 

# 1.59

(1 pts.) Low levels of dopamine are associated with ______, while high levels of dopamine are generally associated with ______.

 

A) tardive dyskinesia; Parkinson’s disease

B) Graves’ disease; Parkinson’s disease

C) schizophrenia; Alzheimer’s disease

D) Parkinson’s disease; schizophrenia

 

# 1.60

(1 pts.) Before developing schizophrenia, Reggie was a relatively successful attorney, but has stopped working and now prefers to wander the streets in preparation for an “airlift” of humans by extraterrestrials. Reggie’s story lends credibility to which hypothesis regarding the relationship between social class and schizophrenic symptoms?

 

A) downward social drift hypothesis.

B) social causation hypothesis.

C) double bind hypothesis.

D) milieu hypothesis.

 

# 1.61

(1 pts.) Lori has a constant sensation that she has snakes crawling through her intestines. Lori is experiencing a(n)

 

A) hallucination.

B) delusion.

C) apparition.

D) chimera.

 

# 1.62

(1 pts.) Even while talking about the death of her husband a decade ago, Carol giggles almost uncontrollably. Many people in the hospital characterize her as being silly. What type of schizophrenia might she have?

 

A) undifferentiated schizophrenia

B) disorganized schizophrenia

C) catatonic schizophrenia

D) paranoid schizophrenia

 

# 1.63

(1 pts.) Why might it be difficult to determine the incidence and prevalence of schizoaffective disorder?

 

A) because of the overlap between this disorder, the schizophrenias, and the mood disorders

B) because most individuals who suffer from this disorder are misdiagnosed as having an anxiety disorder

C) because of the highly specific criteria that must be met in order to receive this diagnosis

D) because most psychiatrists use this diagnosis as a catch-all category for a variety of disorders

 

# 1.64

(1 pts.) A woman is absolutely convinced that her recent car accident was actually an attempt on her life by the CIA. What delusional disorder might she have?

 

A) delusional disorder, grandiose type

B) delusional disorder, jealous type

C) delusional disorder, persecutory type

D) delusional disorder, somatic type

 

# 1.65

(1 pts.) Roger is participating in a test that requires him to stare at a computer screen on which several letters of the alphabet are being flashed at a very high speed. Every time Roger sees the letter Q he is supposed to press a button. Roger is involved in a test of

 

A) smooth pursuit eye movements.

B) sustained attention.

C) sensory gating.

D) event related potential.