Disease Model Versus Positive Psychology Worksheet

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Disease Model Versus Positive Psychology Worksheet

Read the scenario and answer the questions in no less than 200 words each. Support your responses with detail from this week’s assigned video and reading. Include APA-formatted citations and references.

William is a 44-year old project manager for a large commercial construction firm. He started out as a gifted carpenter who greatly enjoyed designing and building custom furniture. However, after several promotions, he focuses on bringing in new business. He spends many work hours at his computer or on the telephone. He is divorced and rarely sees his two daughters. In recent years, he has gained weight and is displeased with his appearance, but has no interest in or energy for exercise. He does not sleep well because he worries about business problems at night. He was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure. Although he is financially secure, he rarely takes vacations or socializes outside of the office. He has begun to feel that his life is pointless.

1. Discuss William’s situation from the perspective of traditional psychology. What information would be most important? What conclusions and recommendations might be made by a psychologist working from the disease model?

2. Discuss William’s situation from the perspective of positive psychology. What information would be most important? What conclusions and recommendations might be made by a psychologist working from the positive psychology model?

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A discussion on how your research into the dilemma affected your prior views and assumptions

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Develop a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation to brief the class on your topic. Include the following:

  • A properly formatted title slide
  • An agenda for your presentation
  • A definition of which ethical aspirational principle and enforceable standards are relevant
  • An explanation of how the clients in this case study would be affected by unethical disclosure of client information
  • An explanation of how the issues affect the practice of professional psychology, in regards to professional supervision
  • An analysis of what the APA Ethics Code would suggest as a resolution to the dispute
  • A discussion on how your research into the dilemma affected your prior views and assumptions
  • A properly formatted reference slide

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Psychodynamic Theories Brochure

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Week 1 Psychodynamic Theories Brochure

Create a 2- to 3-page brochure including graphics, on traditional psychodynamic theories. Describe personality. Discuss the main tenets of each theory, how they apply to personality and behavior, and the strengths and limitations of each theory.

 

2 Pages Brochure

Scored: 15/15

List the myths regarding rape and sexual assault.

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Each question must be more than 200 words.

 

1.  List the myths regarding rape and sexual assault.  Why are these societal myths so detrimental?

Discuss the long term effects/symptoms in adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

 

2.  Why does a crisis worker need to have a thorough knowledge of the risk factors that suicidal/homicidal clients might portray? In your response, list several of the risk factors that are considered most serious in times of the client’s vulnerability to lethality.

 

 

3.  Walker’s theory of learned helplessness has been hotly debated.

Walker sees it as a sophisticated coping mechanism that allows

women to survive a potentially lethal relationship while many

feminists see it as demeaning of women in that they fit into the

stereotype of “helpless females.” Take a position for or against

learned helplessness in battering relationships.

 

4.  Take a position, pro or con, on the following statement, and support your argument:  Gambling or sex may be classified as addictions.

Or

Critics of the disease” concept of chemical dependency argue that it is actually “disease” with one’s ability to cope and have enough discipline to stop abusing substances.  Discuss whether you believe chemical dependency is truly a “disease” or is “dis-ease”.

 

 

5.  Compare the Adaptive Model and the Dual Process model.  What are the similarities and differences?  Which seems to fit best to your style of counseling?  Why is that so?