Depression

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APA format/ no plagarism

 

Read the articles listed below. Then, in a 1-2 page paper, answer the following:

Imagine your 19 year old cousin has recently gone through many changes in his life and you suspect he is suffering from major depression. What would you tell your cousin about this disease? How would you help him find the best treatment possible? What type(s) of therapy would you recommend? How would a psychologist determine his or her behavior to be normal? Feel free to refer to additional sources than those mentioned below.

The Pill Paradox

Link to article 

Raeburn, P. (2004, September). THE PILL PARADOX. Psychology Today, 37(5), 72-78. Retrieved June 19, 2008, from EBSCO MegaFILE database.
The binds that tie-and heal: How families cope with mental illness

Link to article 

Gravitz, H. (2001, March). THE BINDS THAT TIE–AND HEAL: HOW FAMILIES COPE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. Psychology Today, 34(2), 70. Retrieved June 19, 2008, from EBSCO MegaFILE database.
Depression: Beyond Serotonin

Link to article 

MARANO, H. (1999, March). Depression: Beyond Serotonin. Psychology Today, 32(2), 30. Retrieved June 19, 2008, from EBSCO MegaFILE database.

Does the study take individual differences in spatial ability into account?

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Assignment 3: The Mozart Effect

In this assignment, you will read an article about the Mozart effect and identify various parts of the research process. This exercise will help you learn how to read a research article and to understand the research process.

Read the following article:

  • Rauscher, F. H., Shaw, G. L., & Ky, K. N. (1993). Music and spatial task performance. Nature, 365. 6447: 611. (October 14, 1993). (ProQuest Document ID 76004658).

In your article summary, respond to the following questions:

  • State the research hypothesis in your own words. Identify the independent and dependent variables.
  • What were some variables the researchers controlled in their study? Why was this necessary?
  • What evidence do the researchers offer as a test of their hypothesis? Is this evidence empirical (observable)? Is it valid?
  • What explanation do the researchers offer for their findings? Does the evidence justify this explanation?

Read the following article:

Jenkins, J.S. (2001). The Mozart effect. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 94, 170-172.

Based on your readings, respond to the following:

  • Do you think there is any merit in the study (Rauscher, Shaw, & Ky, 1993)? Give three reasons for your position.
  • Does the study take individual differences in spatial ability into account? Explain your answer.
  • What are two ways in which the experiment could be modified to make the results more generalizable?

Write a 5–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc.

By Week 1, Day 7, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Accurately identified and described the research hypothesis and variables studied in the research article. Identified any control variables, and explained the necessity of controlling them.
12
Evaluated validity of the evidence presented as a test of the hypothesis in the research article.
12
Evaluated interpretation of results in the research article.
12
Critically assessed the merit of the research study providing at least three reasons.
12
Evaluated whether the test took into account individual differences in spatial ability giving reasons.
12
Suggested at least two ways to modify the experiment to make the results more generalizable.
20
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100

 

Health Psychology

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Unit 4: Unit 4: Psychological Factors in Pain – Discussion

After you have completed the Reading, and without reviewing your classmate’s responses, post your initial response to the following discussion. Your post should be at least 300-350 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources.

Chronic Illness

It is known that the onset of a chronic illness creates a crisis. This starts a cycle of social and emotional issues. How would you as the counselor help a client start to deal with a chronic illness? What interventions would you use to help the person adapt to the illness and live a productive life in spite of the illness? What type of support services would you recommend to your client? Discuss why these support services would be important and how they can help the person to start living life again.

CSUN 818 6772856 patricia daughter is regional center based program. 4 1/2

Chime 8186773866 jodie 6

Intervention

2-4 times a week

Vargis Family Case Study

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Read Vargas Case Study: Module 1 and imagine that you are going to conduct a first interview with this family.

Write a 700-1,050-word paper that addresses the following:

  1. Discuss how you would build alliance with this family.
  2. Develop some hypothesis about the family patterns that you believe are maintaining the problem.
  3. Conclude by outlining your expectations for each phase of treatment.

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 

 

There needs to be at least 3 scholarly resources sited in the text as well as a works cited page.