What is biological psychology?

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Biological Psychology Worksheet

Answer the following questions in short-essay format. Be prepared to discuss your answers.

1.    What is biological psychology?

2.    What is the historical development of biological psychology?

3.    Name one to three important theorists associated with biological psychology.

4.    Describe the relationship between biological psychology and other fields in psychology and neuroscience.

5.    Describe the major underlying assumptions of a biopsychological approach.

 

 

Create a case history for a person with an addiction that clearly traces contributing factors.

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Case History

When conducting an evaluation, it is also important to consider the client’s demography as a possible contributing factor.

Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research methods of recording case histories.

Create a case history for a person with an addiction that clearly traces contributing factors. Do not include identifying information. At this point, do not include details of any mental illness that would constitute a dual diagnosis. Be sure to cover the following components in your case history:

  • Demographics – including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of children, living arrangements, and religion if applicable
  • Family background
  • Education
  • Employment
  • History of chemical use
  • Description of the current problem (include history of previous treatment, if any)

After completing the case history, consider ethical standards in relation to this client. What potential ethical issues exist or may come into play with this client? Be sure to include at least one ethical issue. Explore multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality. For example, if the client has children, explain how duty to report may come into play when working with this client.

Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of  at least 5 sources.

Describe the changes in the historical views of health and the events that triggered those changes.

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Week 1

Analysis of Health Views

Write a 1,100- to 1,500-word analysis of the changing historical views of health and illness.

 

Include the following in your analysis:                              

  • Describe the changes in the historical views of health and the events that triggered those changes.
  • Describe the biomedical model.
  • Explain the transition of this model from psychoanalytic theory to psychosomatic medicine.
  • Explain the development of behavioral medicine and its relationship to health psychology.
  • Evaluate the effects of these changes on modern physicians’ views on health.
  • Discuss the strengths and limitations of the biomedical model.

Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Cite at least three peer-reviewed sources.

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Describe three to four theoretical constructs.

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Movie: The Blind Side

*Choose ONE character from the movie to apply the two choosen theories too. Remember you do not talk about the character in this section. You need a character to decide on theories for section 1.

For Section 1 of your course project, you will select two theories of personality presented in this class to examine and analyze and then apply these theories to a film character in Section 2. Do not describe your movie character in Section 1; you will do this in Section 2. Section 1 is only about your examination of two personality theories. Section 1 should be 4–5 pages (excluding the title page and reference list) and include at least four professional references. In order to complete your project, it is necessary for you to determine which two personality theories to apply to the character in your chosen film. Choose two of the following theories explored in this course:

  • Psychodynamic.
  • Phenomenological.
  • Behavioral.
  • Trait.
  • Social-cognitive.

In Section 1, address the following areas for each theory:

  1. Basic philosophies of the theory. (Describe the main theoretical tenets, view of human nature.)
  2. Describe three to four theoretical constructs.
  3. Identify limitations and criticisms of the theory.
  4. Discuss how this theory compliments your own view of personality development.