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explain why these approaches might be effective. Finally, explain any contraindications or cautions to using these two approaches and explain why. Be specific.

For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources including Appendices 12–15 of the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Also review the ”Nutrition, Stress, and Your Cells” handout and the “Stress and Its Impact on Nutrient Processing and Absorption” handout. Then, research nutritional approaches to stress management and select two that might be effective. Finally, consider […]

 Why is it important that a forensic psychology practitioner, who does not administer test instruments, have an understanding of these test instruments in his or her work?

It is important to have an awareness of why a psychologist chooses certain tests to include in an assessment battery. It is also important to understand how a forensic psychological risk assessment is conducted differently from other types of psychological clinical assessments. Understanding these differences sets the stage for much of your learning in the […]

Describe in detail a cognitive behavioral experiment you might use with this client to address the chosen disorder. Your experiment should include both cognitive and behavioral aspects and be measurable.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, Read the Assessment Strategies sections in Chapters 5 and 6 of the course textbook.(PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENTS) Read the required articles The Use of Behavioral Experiments to Modify Delusions and Paranoia: Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations and the Treatment of Mental Hypochondriasis: A Case Report (Combs, Tiegreen, & Nelson, 2007; Weck, 2014). (PROVIDED IN […]

What are some ways that opioid addiction is affecting the United States? What are some forms of treatment available to those suffering from opioid addiction?

Read pages  177 – 189 in your text.   Opioid use, addiction, and overdoses have increased to alarming rates in the United States in recent years. Millions of Americans are affected by the opioid epidemic every day. Read Volkow et al.’s (2014) article and pages 1-4 in Brown’s (2018) article before discussing the following questions:For this week’s main […]