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Abnormal Psych: Myths

For centuries, people have believed myths and misconceptions about psychological disorders and the people who suffer from them. Modern psychological research has allowed us to correct some of these misconceptions. As a result, many people have changed their ideas about mental and emotional disorders. Think of a common misconception you have observed in society or […]

Benchmark – Problem-Solving Treatment Paper

Write a 750-1,000-word essay that develops a 4-week Problem-Solving Treatment (PST) approach to help a student struggling with ADHD or weight loss management. Use the seven-step strategy below: Define the problem Choose a realistic goal Identify three strategies to reach the goal Evaluate the feasibility of each strategy Choose a strategy Create an action plan […]

Evaluation Title: Research Design

Instructions Analyze: Different Research Designs Evaluation Title: Research Design For this first assignment, you will analyze different types of research. To begin, please read and view the following materials: Rice University. (2017). 2.2 Approaches to research (Links to an external site.). in, Psychology. OpenStax. [Electronic version] University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. (2010). 2.2 Psychologists use […]

Conducting A Diagnostic Interview With A Mental Status Exam

Before moving through diagnostic decision making, a social worker needs to conduct an interview that builds on a biopsychosocial assessment. New parts are added that clarify the timing, nature, and sequence of symptoms in the diagnostic interview. The Mental Status Exam (MSE) is a part of that process. The MSE is designed to systematically help […]